Spark Sessions

Shorter. Smarter. More Actionable.

Say hello to Spark Sessions — fast-paced, 30-minute power sessions packed with insight, strategy, and real-world takeaways you can apply immediately. No more choosing between breakout rooms. No FOMO. Just one unified, high-energy experience where everyone learns together.

Kickstart Your Leadership: What’s Your Blend?

Powered by Component Coffee

Start the IMPACT Leadership Conference with energy, clarity, and a taste of local flavor! This interactive Spark Session combines leadership insights with a curated coffee-tasting experience from Visalia favorite, Component Coffee.

In this interactive kickoff, you’ll:

Take a quick, coffee-themed Leadership Blend Assessment to discover your personal leadership style
Sip Component Coffee’s signature brews, each matched to one of the four leadership blends
Learn how your leadership style fuels team energy and complements others
Explore Component Coffee’s mission, goals, and brewing expertise
Leave energized, focused, and ready to Resurge your impact for the day

Powering the Converstaion:
-Greg Amend, Owner, Component Coffee
-Jon Anderson, Owner, Component Coffee
-Jena Rodriguez, President & CEO of Visalia Chamber

The Art of Delegation

Leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about empowering your team to do their best work. In this fast-paced Spark Session, you’ll learn how to delegate effectively, manage projects confidently, and balance oversight with trust. Discover strategies top leaders use to build accountability, increase efficiency, and create more space to focus on strategic priorities.

Key Takeaways:

Master the balance between control and collaboration
Delegate tasks strategically to maximize team performance
Build project management systems that keep everyone aligned, motivated, and accountable

Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their team’s performance while lightening their own load—without sacrificing quality or control.

Powering the Conversation:
-Matt Ainley, CEO, 4Creeks, Inc
-Tosha Pequeño, Branch Manager, Valley Strong Credit Union

Building It While Moving: Lessons from an Entrepreneur in Action

Leadership takes energy—and energy doesn’t come from standing still. In this Spark Session, an entrepreneur shares a real-world journey of building a business, leading teams, and staying grounded by treating movement not as a luxury, but as a leadership tool.

Through personal story and practical insight, this session explores how consistent movement builds resilience, focus, and confidence—both in business and in life. You’ll hear how showing up imperfectly, building capacity over time, and leading with purpose can drive sustainable growth without burnout.

This is not about extreme fitness or perfection. It’s about structure, accountability, and small, consistent actions that compound into stronger leadership, healthier teams, and long-term impact.

You’ll leave with:

A fresh perspective on how physical energy connects to leadership performance
Insight into building resilience while navigating growth, stress, and uncertainty
Practical motivation to lead with purpose—even when conditions aren’t perfect

This session is a powerful reminder that when leaders invest in their energy, they unlock momentum—for themselves, their teams, and their organizations.

Powering the Conversation:
-Sabrina, Pendergast, Owner, Orangetheory Fitness Visalia

AI Sales Workshop

Featuring AI Sales Architect, Violet Rainwater

AI is changing the way leaders sell, communicate, and scale—and this fast-paced, hands-on Spark Session shows you how to use it in real time. Led by keynote speaker Violet Rainwater, this interactive workshop goes beyond theory, guiding participants through practical ways to apply AI tools directly to sales conversations, preparation, and follow-up.

This is not a sit-and-listen session. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet, as you’ll actively engage with AI during the workshop—testing prompts, refining messaging, and exploring real-world use cases you can immediately take back to your role.

Designed for leaders, sales professionals, and business owners, this session cuts through the noise to focus on practical, ethical, and human-centered applications of AI in sales. You’ll learn how to work more efficiently without sacrificing authenticity, trust, or relationship-building.

You’ll gain insight into:

How AI can support modern sales strategy and leadership decision-making
Hands-on techniques for improving preparation, personalization, and follow-up
Ways to use AI as a productivity partner—not a replacement for human connection

Leave with actionable tools, tested prompts, and renewed confidence to lead and sell in an AI-enabled world.

Ignite Collaboration: Turn Conflict into Confidence & Connection

Conflict doesn’t have to divide—it can unite. In this interactive Spark Session, discover how strong leaders transform disagreement into understanding and tension into collaboration. Whether you manage a small team, lead a department, or serve on a community board, you’ll gain practical strategies to approach conflict with confidence, empathy, and intention.

This session focuses on real-world tools that strengthen communication, build emotional intelligence, and create environments where ideas—not egos—lead the way.

Key Takeaways:

Identify and address the root causes of workplace conflict before they escalate
Apply practical frameworks for navigating difficult conversations while preserving relationships and results
Foster a culture of openness, accountability, and trust that turns challenges into opportunities

Powering the Conversation:
-Dedi Somavia, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Tulare County Office of Education

Sustaining the Surge: Putting IMPACT into Action

Learning is powerful—but application is transformative. In this session, you’ll reflect on the day’s insights, clarify your next leadership moves, and create a personalized action plan to carry the IMPACT momentum forward. Through guided reflection and shared discussion, you’ll turn fresh ideas into practical strategies that last.

You’ll leave energized, focused, and equipped to elevate your leadership journey well beyond the conference.