AI Strategy Workshop from STEPS Consulting for 4

STEPS is an Overland Park-based AI process optimization, data consulting and professional services firm.

This AI Strategy Workshop includes education related to the practical capabilities of artificial intelligence, areas to investigate and identify use cases within their organization, and best practices for aligning AI efforts to their organization's business goals.

1-Hour Keynote Experience with Mary Messner for a Corporate or Professional Conference

This one-of-a-kind keynote experience is ideal for leadership conferences, corporate summits, or professional association events seeking a speaker who brings both energy and expertise.

Mary's signature keynotes blend powerful storytelling, interactive moments, and practical takeaways that help teams think differently, collaborate creatively, and reignite passion for their work. This will be an unforgettable experience that inspires creativity, connection, and innovation.

Includes:

• A 60-minute keynote experience with Mary Messner, customized to align with your conference theme and audience
• A 30-minute virtual pre-event planning meeting with Mary to ensure alignment on objectives, tone, and key outcomes
• Full access to Mary's professionally designed slides and presentation materials
• Permission for the organization to use Mary's name and talk title in marketing and event promotion

Standard conference audiovisual support is required (projector, screen, sound, microphone, and confidence monitor preferred).

Must take place within the Kansas City metro area, otherwise a $1,500 travel fee will be required.

Must take place by December 31, 2026, based on availability. Blackout Dates include April, May, September, and October (peak conference season).

Experience is non-transferable

4-Hour Sales Prospecting Workshop from Connect 5000 LLC for 5-20

Connect 5000 specializes in training sales teams on how to prospect and connect with executive decision-makers to generate high-quality meetings and grow your pipeline.

Unlike most programs that focus on what to say during the call, they train your team on how to generate additional discovery calls and demos, through smarter prospecting, strategic outreach, and meaningful engagement.

Workshop Focus Topics:

• Writing emails and sales letters that get responses
• Leaving voicemails that spark curiosity and callbacks
• Finding and reaching decision makers directly
• Bypassing gatekeepers to connect with executives
• Delivering a compelling value proposition in 10 seconds or less
• Asking the right questions to uncover pain points and opportunities

Deliverables:

• Ready-to-use email, voicemail, and sales letter templates
• Open-ended question strategies to qualify prospects
• Tools to keep your sales pipeline full and productive

This hands-on inside sales and cold-calling workshop for 5-20 is fully customizable and can be held at your location or in Kansas City. Unlimited team members can attend, and they can even position it as a book study.

Must take place on a mutually agreed upon date in 2026

30-Minute Brand Session Photo Package by Corey Brown Photo

Includes:

• 1 intentional planning session to align content creation with your brand message
• 30 minutes of photography
• 1 physical location with multiple scene changes
• Creative individual headshots
• Storytelling marketing visuals
• 25 digital files of your choice

Federal & State Tax Return by S&S Financial Services

• Can be done in-person or virtually
• Must be a Kansas or Missouri Resident
• Filing status must be , " Head of Household", "single" or "married filling separately"
• No more than (2) W2 and no more than (2) 10-99

Must reach out by Friday, January 9th to be eligible for these services for the 2025 Tax Season

Essential Leader Team Development for 10

Join Essential Leader for (1) 4-hour premier team-building experience, perfectly structured for a team of 10. Their exclusive facilitation of the John Maxwell Leadership Game ensures an interactive and truly transformative session.

This experience is built to challenge participants through thought-provoking questions and real-world application of leadership principles.

Through insightful discussions, you will elevate your leadership awareness and learn key strategies to effect positive change through greater connection and communication.

This dedicated time encourages reflection, teamwork, and open dialogue, serving as a powerful catalyst for unlocking leadership potential and strengthening overall team cohesion.

Expires 3/31/26

Essential Leader Coaching: Transform Potential into Impact

This personalized coaching builds self-awareness, cultivates leadership skills, and aligns purpose with action, enabling every client to lead with confidence and authenticity.

At Essential Leader, they believe leadership is defined by presence, purpose, and impact, not just a title. They will help you master self-awareness and communicate with influence to uncover your unique "leadership DNA" and drive measurable growth with resilience.

This training is (4) 1 hour sessions for up to 2 leaders.

Expires 3/31/26

Foundations-Level Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Session for Leaders, Led by Haley Grayless for 20

This session is designed for leaders or high-potential team members eager to better understand themselves and others, so they can communicate more effectively, reduce friction, and lead with greater influence.

Training will be led by Haley Grayless, GEO of Vaxa Collective, a certified MBTI practitioner and nationally recognized leadership coach.

Participants will take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment prior to the session and receive personalized results.

In this workshop, leaders will:

• Discover their unique personality preferences and decision-making style
• Understand how others' styles differ and why that matters for leadership
• Learn strategies for adapting communication to motivate diverse teams
• Strengthen collaboration, empathy, and trust in the workplace
• Apply insights directly to real leadership challenges

Participants will walk away with actionable tools to improve team performance, strengthen relationships, and lead with intentionality - not guesswork.

D1 Athletics Membership & Personal Training Package

Includes:

• 1-Month Premium Founding Membership at District One Athletics
• (3) 1-on-1 Personal Training Sessions with Ki'anie Brooks at Ki2Fitness Personal Training

D1 Membership includes: 24/7 access, unlimited classes/red light therapy, InBody Scan, and optional 30-minute consult with a physical therapist.

District One Athletics is a training facility created by 3 local business owners who have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind facility, located in Overland Park.

At Ki2Fitness, each clients receives a training program that is specifically tailored to their body and their goals. Ki'anie's coaching programs suit every level of fitness from those just starting their fitness journey to competitors ready to get back on stage. He provides each of his clients, online and in-person, with the utmost attention and dedication to their fitness journey.

4 Business Coaching Sessions with ILC Coaching LLC

Isaac Lee Collins has owned and scaled 11 companies within the last 13 years of business ownership. Recently, he left his franchise chain of 3 Yogurtini locations to start his own brand: Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt and Chocolate, which he quickly grew to 5 locations across the metro.

With a 6th location coming Summer 2026, Isaac is continuing to build his own company while helping other business owners do the same.

Over these 4 sessions, the focus will be on streamlining the business to then understand and create a roadmap to scale.

Must take place on mutually agreed upon dates in 2026.

Enneagram iEQ9 Assessment & 1:1 Coaching Session Led by Chelsea Berry

Includes:

• The iEQ9 Enneagram Assessment - a detailed personality assessment that helps you understand what drives you, what drains you, and how you show up under stress and when you're at your best.
• 1-Hour Virtual Coaching Session - After you take the assessment, we'll sit down together over Zoom to walk through your results, connect it to your real life, and talk through simple ways to grow, communicate better, and feel more like yourself again.
• Recording Included - You'll get a recording of the session to rewatch whenever you want. Perfect for anyone who loves self-awareness, wants to understand their patterns, or is just ready for a fresh perspective.

2-Hour Intro-Level Leadership Development Training for Managers & Aspiring Managers, Led by Haley Grayless for 20

This interactive session will be led by Haley Grayless, CEO of Vaxa Collective and a nationally recognized authority on workplace culture and courageous leadership.

Participants will learn practical strategies for leading confidently and communicating expectations clearly so their teams can thrive.

Through real-world tools and frameworks, this session will help your leaders:

• Step into leadership with confidence and clarity
• Build psychological safety so teams feel safe to share ideas and concerns
• Set crystal-clear expectations that remove confusion and boost performance
• Strengthen communication skills that promote trust and consistency

Participants will leave energized with insights they can apply immediately to improve engagement, productivity, and collaboration.

Intro-Level Enneagram Assessment and Training Session by Haley Grayless

This session is designed for leaders or team members who want to deepen their self-awareness, improve communication, and create more authentic, resilient working relationships.

The session will be guided by Haley Grayless, CEO of Vaxa Collective, and a leadership development expert with deep experience using the Enneagram for team transformation.

Participants will explore the 9 Enneagram Types, discover their core motivations, and gain insights into how to lead and collaborate more effectively.

In this training, participants will:

• Identify their Enneagram Type and understand its strengths under pressure
• Learn how their behaviors impact team dynamics and culture
• Recognize triggers and reactive patterns and how to shift them
• Build empathy and curiosity toward others' perspectives

This isn't a personality quiz - it's a breakthrough. The Enneagram provides a clear map for growth, helping leaders show up with more intention, compassion, and accountability.

J. Black Financial Comprehensive Planning

This certificate entitles the winner 1 comprehensive, holistic financial plan tailored to their unique needs.

Includes essential services:

• Liquidity event planning
• Retirement strategies
• Social Security optimization
• College education funding
• Risk management
• Concentrated position analysis
• Investment analysis
• Budgeting assistance
• Estate planning
• Cash flow management.

Expires 12/31/26

2 Tickets to United WE's 35th Anniversary Event, Champions for Change 2026 at CPKC Stadium

• United WE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think-and-do tank driving systemic change by focusing on women's labor force participation to strengthen the overall economy.
• Past event speakers include: Madeleine Albright, Kimmi Chex, Linsey Davis, Mark Donovan, America Ferrera, Arianna Huffington, Angie & Chris Long, Cindy McCain, John Sherman, and Diane von Fürstenberg.
• This event shines a spotlight on extraordinary individuals who design spaces and places that elevate women and strengthen our businesses, communities, and economies. From boardrooms to cultural institutions, from public policy to sports, women and allies are shaping environments that create opportunity for everyone.
• An estimated 1,000 guests will join in-person from around the region, with an additional 1,000 guests nationwide joining virtually through a high-quality, professionally-produced broadcast experience.