Storytelling Chapter Champion

2025 Chapter Champion

Nicole Bianchi, CSP®

Nicole Bianchi, CSP® helps executive leaders and teams use bravery as a competitive advantage, strengthening leadership communication, alignment, and performance when it matters most. A former Fortune 500 leader turned keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Forbes-featured leadership expert, she delivers high-energy, highly interactive keynotes that move people from insight to action.

Through her signature frameworks, Small Brave Moves® and Five Tough Talks®, Nicole equips leaders with clear language, bold action, and the courage to have the conversations that create real momentum.

Learn more about Nicole at https://www.nicolembianchi.com/.

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2025 Chapter Finalists

Therese Gopaul-Robinson

Nadya Nemova-Tatsch

2024 Chapter Champion

Kelli Vrla, CSP®

With over 30 years of experience working with organizations, associations and promotions, Kelli brings you the latest strategies to ATTRACT, RETAIN and NURTURE super resilient, laser-focused, and productive talent in today’s challenging business climate. Her most recent publication is “Hit the Reset Button: Prevent Burnout & Quiet Quitting!”

When she’s not here with us onstage, you can usually find her giving impromptu keynotes to unsuspecting passengers on one of her many delayed flights!  Learn more about Kelli at https://kelliv.com/

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2024 Chapter Finalists

Laurie Gabriel

Rafael Afayla