Wednesday: Damon West

Three-time Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker

Be a Coffee Bean

Hear the message that groups all over the country are implementing as their motto: Be A Coffee Bean!

This presentation is designed to motivate you to implement the vitally important message of the coffee bean, that the power to change any situation is within you, not in the outside forces around you. Damon’s message will address your physical and mental well-being and provide real, lived experience of growth through adversity. The leadership aspects of the coffee bean message provide much-needed skills and tips for living and leading a positive life.

About Damon West:

Damon West is a former college quarterback turned Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and college professor. After a career-ending injury led him down a path of drug addiction and imprisonment, he experienced a profound transformation. His autobiography, “The Change Agent,” details his journey from a maximum-security inmate to an inspirational figure. West’s business book, “The Coffee Bean,” was recognized by Forbes as a top read for 2020. His #BeACoffeeBean message, emphasizing personal growth and positive change, has reached diverse audiences including major corporations, sports teams, and the U.S. Army. West’s story of redemption and resilience continues to impact people worldwide.

Thursday: Rennie Curran

Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach, Author, and Former Award-Winning NFL Linebacker.         

One Team. One Dream.

Utilizing stories, engaging discussions, and practical examples, Rennie will share the proven framework to improve teamwork, build powerful connections, enhance performance, and avoid the pitfalls that hold several teams back from achieving their goals. This engaging keynote is not based on theory but on powerful principles that have been used by leaders of top teams, businesses, and associations.

Following this session your team will:

  • Gain a framework for strategic alignment, fostering a more connected and committed team.
  • Understand principles for sustainable success.
  • Learn tools to identify negativity and create positive solutions.
  • Improve communication, connection, and commitment.
  • Explore the role of vision, optimism, and positivity in leadership.
  • Develop a personal action plan to enhance team performance and culture.

About Rennie Curran:

Rennie Curran, while at the University of Georgia, was a three-time All-American Team MVP, Butkus Award finalist and permanent team captain. He finished his Bulldog career as one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the program and has recently been inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, Georgia vs. Florida Hall of Fame, and UGA 40 Under 40 class of 2020. 

In 2010 Curran entered the NFL Draft. He played with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Bucs, Edmonton Eskimos and the BC lions. He is now a keynote speaker, author, and Leadership coach. He speaks to Fortune 500 companies, associations, sport teams, schools, and non-profit organizations on topics such as leadership, team-building, overcoming adversity, and high performance. Curran obtained his Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Georgia and his coaching certification from the Life Purpose Institute. He has been featured on ESPN, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Fox Sports.