<p>Named one of “The Best Speakers of Today” by Northstar Meetings Group and Orator of the Year by <i>ACHI Magazine </i>in 2018, Natalie Fikes is a force of positive change on stage.</p><p>Natalie Fikes, is a performance and development coach that helps professionals improve performance and get what they want in life and business. She is the CEO of The Greater Purpose Society LLC, and the founder of The Greater Purpose System™ a multifunctional system that provides improved performance in the areas of mental wellness, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, execution, and self-leadership. </p><p>Natalie is passionate about providing solutions to underserved communities such as foster care, at-risk youth, homelessness, and sex-trafficking. She is currently the VP of Community Affairs, and Board Chair for The African American Association of USA, and regularly volunteers at The City of Refuge in Atlanta, Georgia.</p><p>One of Natalie's core values is to add value to others. She does so through public speaking, coaching, consulting, writing, and acting. She is responsible for developing the bottom 20% of the sales and service consultants in the Verizon Southeast Region increasing performance by 83%, and increasing membership and engagement in the Central Region of the International Association of Women by 85%.</p><p>Natalie has been featured on CBS Nightly News, CBS46, has spoken on platforms with Elizabeth Gilbert and Lisa Nichols, and was named Orator of the Year and John Maxwell's Top 100 Leaders. She was recently named one of the "Best Speakers of Today" by Northstar Meetings Group.</p>
Emcee, Leadership Coach & Bestselling Author of <em>Empowered To Prosper</em>
<ul><li><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Unquitable Leadership™</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Leadership is more than the obligations of a role; it is one of the most rewarding opportunities to drive organizational success, inspire people, and lead with resilience and purpose. However, many leaders become so caught up in daily tasks that they miss the broader, transformative impact of their role-leading to burnout disengagement, and missed opportunities for growth. Unquitable™ Leadership redefines leadership as a commitment to resilience, a clear vision, and a purpose that strengthens with each challenge, evolving to benefit everyone involved.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">In this keynote, Natalie Fikes equips leaders with strategies to align teams, foster genuine collaboration, and create a culture where everyone feels, “I Am Necessary.” Leaders will learn how to empower individuals to contribute meaningfully, embrace innovation, and build a resistance-proof environment where unwavering commitment to the vision ignites engagement and drives sustainable success.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Perfect for leaders who want to reignite a passion for their role, seek a healthy work-life balance, and for organizations that strive to cultivate a motivated, resilient workforce, this keynote offers a transformative approach to building a thriving, mission- driven organization.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>The Red Nose Effect ™</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Creating sustainable success requires more than individual talent: it demands cross-functional collaboration and resilient leadership. The Red Nose Effect™ is a transformative keynote that demonstrates how innovative solutions emerge when diverse teams unite under a shared vision, turning challenges into opportunities for growth that drive both collective success and personal fulfillment.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Natalie Fikes provides practical strategies for applying the principles of resilience and collaboration emphasizing that true innovation happens when individuals adapt, align, and contribute to a vision that transcends roles and titles. This keynote is designed for organizations seeking to foster a resilient, collaborative culture that drives innovative change.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on how aligning individual strengths with organizational goals can ignite sustainable growth and innovation, creating a workplace where each challenge fuels greater success for both the team and the individual.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Unquitable Success™</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Today's workforce can be overwhelming for professionals, especially when trying to balance personal fulfillment with career expectations. In this transformative keynote, Natalie Fikes addresses the key challenges employees face-unclear career paths that don't align with personal ambitions, misconceptions about success being solely defined by titles or salaries, and the pres sure to balance career growth with a fulfilling life outside of work. She emphasizes that the real key to creating a life worth living isn't about landing the perfect job, it's about connecting to a shared vision that transcends any one role or position.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">Through masterful storytelling, Natalie provides practical strategies for navigating the modern workforce, helping professionals align with organizational goals to ignite a shared vision, purpose, and sense of belonging. She offers guidance on building resilience by turning challenges into opportunities and focusing on adding value to the role, rather than allowing the role to define their worth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 13px;">This engaging keynote is perfect for both emerging and seasoned professionals as well as organizations seeking to attract and retain top talent, increase engagement, and foster a mission-focused culture. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of value and direction, understanding how to turn any job into an opportunity to contribute, grow and build a purposeful career.</span></li></ul>