As many of us understand, life is truly a roller-coaster ride. We all face our highs and lows, and some of us encounter unexpected turns. We sometimes find ourselves getting burned by life’s difficulties, and these burning moments can often leave us scarred. What do we do when life leaves a nasty mark on us? We can look to Jesus for redemption and the strength to use our past scars as a witness to encourage the world around us. Cody Byrns speaks about his life-altering experience, how that left him scarred physically and emotionally, and how God took yesterday’s troubles and turned them into today’s blessing. Prepare to experience an engaging presentation that will uplift and propel you to pursue Christ and share His love to others. 

Actionable Takeaways:

• Reminder that true freedom and redemption is found in Christ alone.
• Learn a 3-Step formula that will encourage self-care as a Christian.
• Gain a deeper understanding of physical and emotional scars.

In today’s demanding and often stressful society, a faith-based mindset is imperative to overcoming obstacles and surpassing life’s challenges. Many new believers begin their journeys following Christ, but suddenly realize that life as a Christian isn’t always easy. Sometimes we may face unexpected stop lights, where life is no longer what it once was—we may endure persecution for our faith, loss of friendships, or even encounter a devastating tragedy. It’s in these moments that we, as followers of Christ, can choose to shift our focus on Him and live an E.P.I.C. life! Cody Byrns shares how his life suddenly changed while he was stopped at a red light on the highway, leaving him fighting for his life and in a place where He could only trust God. Throughout Cody’s journey, God has turned all things around for the good. Cody will teach a 4-step E.P.I.C. process that will encourage non-believers to follow Christ and empower those that do believe to run the race no matter the cost.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Master the 4-step E.P.I.C. process to remain standing strong & demonstrate resilience in the midst of any obstacles.
• Discover why God allows pain and suffering.
• Learn the importance of forgiving others and ourselves.

Often, leaders focus on clarity, execution and effective communication to become a great leader. However, they overlook the commitment to lead courageously. Usually, this can be seen where a corporate leader is vocalizing an idea, yet, the project fails to come to fruition. No one rallies behind their project, deadlines are missed, and people are put onto performance review. The unfortunate reality is that the leader often misses the fundamental proponent of driving the team – The Why behind the vision. Before anything can be accomplished, a motivated leader must have a clear vision of where they are headed and what it is that they are seeking to accomplish. Cody has spent the past 15 years leveraging Vision Driven Leadership to give people hope, from youth to professionals working in the corporate world. From this journey, he learned no matter what the vision is, we must keep in mind that there will be unexpected disruptions, obstacles, and rapid changes to which we must adapt as we move forward. Ultimately, what keeps him moving forward, and what leaders can use is their ‘why’, the core behind Vision Driven Leadership.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Steps to identify the strong why behind a vision that can stimulate execution.
• How to roll out a ‘why’ into a tangible plan that encourages full team participation.
• 3 Pillars to create a strong Vision Driven Leadership message.

Effective communication is arguably the most important tool that we have as humans. The workplace is no exception to this premise. Outstanding communication can land a person their next sale, acquire a client, raise a round of funding, or just building a new relationship. Humor, one of the most popular forms of communication, is not often paraded around the workplace, but it should be from its unexpected slew of benefits. According to Harvard Business Review, every chuckle brings with it a host of business benefits, such as accelerated rapport building, decreased stress levels, and increased levels in productivity. Cody Byrns has spent over a decade entertaining thousands of people countrywide, from elementary school students to live television crews. During this journey, he learned that communication, in just about any form, works better when there is humor. This program will explore ways on how people can do simple things to add that extra chuckle to drive home an essential point. Anyone can be funny, it’s just knowing how.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Learn what makes something funny and why other things fall flat.
• Discover what are the necessary components to create a good joke.
• Explore the different ways on how to integrate humor into boring presentations.