About Hartley...

Hartley McGrath is a leadership development expert, educator, and founder of Pause, Inc., an organizational development firm specializing in Emotional Intelligence, communication, and team performance. With two decades of experience spanning higher education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, she has designed and delivered programs that inspire meaningful, lasting change. 

An adjunct professor at Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics, Hartley teaches some of the MBA program’s most popular courses, including Leading with Emotional Intelligence. She also leads an annual 8-day EQ intensive in the Italian Dolomites for graduate students and professionals worldwide. 

Hartley holds an MBA from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and has advanced training in facilitation, adult learning theory, and organizational behavior from Stanford University and the NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science. She believes the heart of Emotional Intelligence is learning to pause—and that transformation begins in the space between stimulus and response. 

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From Conflict to Connection: The Art of Resilient Relationships

Turn tough conversations into powerful connections—learn how Relationship Intelligence can transform the way you lead and relate. Learn how emotional awareness and resilience can help you lead with empathy, influence outcomes more effectively, and turn everyday challenges into lasting opportunities for growth and connection.

About Liz...

We’ve all heard “It takes a village!” But the vast majority of people are left wondering where exactly to find said village. Is there a number to call or a memo we missed? 

Liz Bohannon, a leading workplace connection expert, knows you likely won’t “find” your village. But you can build it. She’s done it time and time again in both personal and professional settings and will teach you and your team how to design a life and organization that prioritizes human connection and relationships and unleashes your people and teams to reach their full potential by going faster and further together. 

Designing workplaces that elevate connection and authentic community is the fastest path to collaboration, fulfillment and impact, and it is at the heart of The Community Quotient™, a dynamic and refreshing perspective from Liz Bohannon that disrupts conventional thinking on organizational design. 

Liz's authenticity in championing workplace cultures of connection and community stems from her profound understanding of the human experience within organizations. Through her background as a Top 1% VC-Backed Female Founder, Internationally Renowned Keynote Speaker, and Bestselling Author, Liz brings a wealth of practical insights and heartfelt passion to her mission. 

Liz’s dedication to fostering dynamic, authentic and vulnerable partnerships is evident in her international companies, where she has built and fostered community-driven organizations named by B Corp as the Best in the World in Building Community. What sets Liz apart as a transformative voice of authority in this domain is her unwavering commitment to designing organizations that foster and prioritize relationships, empathy, and human connection. 

Through her innovative Community Agreements and The Community Quotient™ framework, Liz provides actionable tactics and strategies for cultivating workplaces where every member feels valued, understood, and supported. Her genuine belief in the inherent worth of each individual and the strength of collective collaboration resonates deeply, making Liz Bohannon an unparalleled advocate for authentic connections and thriving communities within organizations. 

Named a Forbes Top 20 Public Speaker in the U.S. Liz has been featured in dozens of publications including, Vogue, Redbook, O Magazine, Inc, Fortune and others. Among other notable honors, Liz was named a Top Three Transformation Leader by John Maxwell while Bloomberg Businessweek named her as a top social entrepreneur. 

Her Bestselling Book Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now has inspired a successful podcast called Plucking UP, where Liz delves deeper into authentic and vulnerable conversations that explore how the most successful people turn “Pluck Ups” into opportunity for growth and deeper connection with themselves and others.

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The Community Quotient™: Building Connection, Creativity, and Impact

What if your greatest leadership strength isn’t influence or authority but community? In The Community Quotient™, Liz Bohannon, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Sseko Designs, reveals how to harness the power of authentic relationships to create a culture of connection, collaboration, and growth.

This isn’t just a talk it’s a transformational experience. You’ll explore how building meaningful connections leads to greater creativity, innovation, and impact. Liz will challenge you to recognize where you can make a difference beyond transactions and empower you to cultivate workplaces and communities marked by trust, inclusion, and belonging.

By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to lead through connection and why community is the ultimate competitive advantage.

About Erin...

Erin Jones is a biracial, transracial adoptee, who was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she was adopted by parents who had been raised in Northern Minnesota. Her father took a teaching job at the American School of The Hague in the Netherlands, where Erin was raised and where her parents taught for over 30 years. By the time Erin was 17 years old, she could speak four languages and had played soccer, basketball, and softball in 10 countries. Upon graduation from high school, Erin returned to the United States for college. She attended Bryn Mawr College, in a suburb of Philadelphia, where she earned a Bachelor of a Arts degree in Literatures of the African diaspora in English, French, and Spanish. She later earned her teaching certificate from Pacific Lutheran University and another certificate in Language Immersion instruction from Concordia College. Erin has worked as an athletic coach, a substitute teacher, a classroom teacher, an instructional coach, a state assistant superintendent, and a school district executive. Erin has earned awards as The Most Innovative World Language Teacher, the Washington State Milken Educator of the Year, a White House Champion of Change, and the Inaugural Hanford Education Leader. Erin ran to lead the Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2016 and lost that race by 1%. Her loss propelled her into full-time consulting on issues related to equity and public speaking at conferences, in schools, and at churches. Since 2017, Erin has spoken to over 500,000 students and provided trainings and keynotes to a similar number of adults. She has three TEDx Talks and recently published a book, “Bridges to Heal US: Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing.” She and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years. James is a high school teacher and head football coach. They have three adult children - one who is a para educator and coaches football, one who serves as the communications and project manager for an education foundation, and one who works for an independent video game design company. 

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Why Your Story Matters: Leading with Authenticity and Inclusion

Every great leader has a story and learning to embrace yours is one of the most powerful tools you have to inspire, connect, and lead with purpose. In this thought-provoking and uplifting session, Erin Jones, award-winning educator and advocate for equity, challenges leaders to reflect on their personal journeys and recognize how their lived experiences shape the way they lead.

Through storytelling and honest conversation, Erin will explore what it truly means to lead inclusively how embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) not only strengthens teams and communities but also deepens self-awareness and empathy. You’ll discover why DEI matters, even if it’s not your area of expertise.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just beginning your leadership journey, you’ll leave this session with a renewed sense of purpose, actionable insights, and the confidence to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and heart.

About Scott...

Scott Richard is a nationally recognized speaker, AI strategist, and real estate leader shaping the future of the industry. As the 2025 Chair of NAR’s Emerging Business & Technology Forum, 2023 Wyoming REALTOR® of the Year, and a Broker/Owner with a background in multimedia, Scott has built a reputation for making complex technology simple, inspiring, and actionable.

In his presentation, Unlocking the AI Advantage: What Every REALTOR® Needs to Know, Scott cuts through the hype to show REALTORS® how to harness AI today to avoid getting left behind. From practical tools you can implement immediately to the coming wave of AI video, digital avatars, and workflow automations, he demonstrates why adoption isn’t optional—it’s survival.

Blending vision with practical takeaways, Scott empowers agents of all ages to step confidently into the AI era, transforming the most disruptive technology in human history into their greatest competitive advantage.

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Unlocking the AI Advantage: What Every REALTOR® Needs to Know

Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming, it’s here, and it’s the most disruptive force REALTORS® will face in their careers. In this high-energy presentation, Scott Richard cuts through the noise to show agents exactly what AI means for them and how to take action now.

In this session, attendees will learn: 

• What AI Really Is – The truth behind the buzzwords and why early adopters will dominate the market. 
  
• Practical Applications – Real-world strategies to save time, sharpen marketing, and deliver more value to clients. 
  
• Next-Level Productivity – How AI-powered video, digital avatars, and workflow automations are rewriting the rules of branding, communication, and engagement. 
  
• The Competitive Edge – Why REALTORS® who embrace AI will outperform those who don’t—and how to lead the way.
  

Scott doesn’t just talk about the future—he equips REALTORS® to own it. This session delivers clarity, inspiration, and a vision so powerful that missing it could mean missing your roadmap to success in the era of AI-powered real estate.