Get to Know Us

Meet Your Host

As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Nathan provides leadership workshops and executive coaching for businesses and organizations throughout the community. He has spent nearly 2 decades in education and nonprofit leadership as an executive director, development director, and school administrator. He currently serves as the executive director of HOPE Calloway, a nonprofit that works with people to help them overcome homelessness. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership. He is the current chairperson of CUBS, a local nonprofit network with the purpose of strengthening nonprofit organizations and providing opportunities for organizations to work together.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. John C. Maxwell is an esteemed leadership expert, author, and speaker who has made a profound impact on countless individuals and organizations worldwide. With over five decades of experience in the field of leadership development, Dr. Maxwell is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on the subject.

As a prolific author, Dr. Maxwell has penned numerous best-selling books, including “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” “Developing the Leader Within You,” and “The 5 Levels of Leadership.” His insightful writings have resonated with readers globally, empowering them to unlock their full potential and become effective leaders in their personal and professional lives.

In addition to his literary contributions, Dr. Maxwell is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, captivating audiences with his dynamic presence and wealth of knowledge. He has shared his expertise with leaders at Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations, leaving a lasting impact on individuals at every level of their leadership journey.

A recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, as well as the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Dr. Maxwell speaks each year to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world’s top business leaders.

He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com.

Valorie Burton, a life strategist and international speaker, is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us.

Her company provides coaching, coach training and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It’s About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.

She has appeared regularly on the TODAY Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, and in Essence, and has spoken for hundreds of organizations around the globe. She was named one of the top 60 motivational speakers in America and one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in the field of personal development.

She and her husband Jeff live on a ranch south of Atlanta with their children. Get inspired with her videos, podcast and writing online at www.valorieburton.com.

Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world.

Jon Gordon is one of the most influential and sought after leadership authors and speakers today. He’s a consultant to numerous leaders, CEO’s, NFL, NBA, and MLB Coaches, championship teams and high performers and an inspirational teacher who has helped millions of people have a more positive mindset.

He is the author of 30 books including 17 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 3 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, and The Power of a Positive Team. Jon’s latest book, The One Truth has been called profound, revolutionary and life changing.

Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers.

His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Truist Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy and more.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Exceptionally gifted at combining story with thought-provoking life principles, Michael Jr. exhibits what it means to be a comedic thought leader. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling, he brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world as he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose.

This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx Talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. You can find him in Sony Pictures’ feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing On Purpose and More Than Funny.

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink,Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres.

Gladwell has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers.

In his book, Revenge of the Tipping Point,

Malcolm Gladwell visits the phenomenon of social epidemics and examines the ways in which we have learned to tinker with and shape the spread of ideas, viruses, and trends—sometimes with great success, sometimes with disastrous consequences.

CEO and Co-Founder of Cardone Ventures with his business partners Grant Cardone and Natalie Dawson. With 30+ years of experience, Brandon uses his expertise to help business owners grow, scale, and achieve all of their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Brandon Dawson is a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and scaling expert with years of experience in building, growing, and exiting businesses. He sold his last business, Audigy Group, in 2016, which he bootstrapped and exited for $151 million—77x EBITA. Brandon worked with the public company who acquired Audigy Group and helped them grow from $18 a share to $94 a share within thirty-six months, adding $3.5 billion in market value.

Dawson, a true visionary, has taken his public company experience, with over 130 acquisitions, and $500 million raised in various transactions and billions in value creation to now helping small to medium sized business owners across the world achieve their personal, professional, and financial goals through the growth of their businesses.

Meet the Coaches

Katrina Coffelt is a seasoned entrepreneur and corporate coach with a unique background in counseling, which gives her a holistic approach to leadership and business success. Having founded multiple businesses, Katrina understands the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship firsthand. Her experience spans a wide range of industries, equipping her with the insight and expertise needed to guide executives and business leaders to achieve their goals.

With a foundation in counseling, Katrina brings a compassionate and empathetic perspective to her coaching practice. She excels at helping leaders navigate the complexities of business while also addressing the personal and interpersonal dynamics that can impact success. Her coaching sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of her clients, focusing on enhancing leadership skills, fostering a growth mindset, and driving organizational excellence.

Katrina’s passion lies in working with executives and teams to unlock their full potential, leveraging her diverse experience to create actionable strategies that lead to sustainable growth and success. Whether helping a company refine its vision or supporting an executive through a transition, Katrina is dedicated to empowering leaders to achieve their best.

Meet Jarrod Martin, one of our incredible local speakers at Live2Lead West KY. With his vast experience in leadership, Jarrod brings valuable insights that you won’t want to miss. Guiding individuals and teams to the clarity and confidence they need to make a greater impact with their work and find greater purpose in their lives is his passion. Jarrod has a unique ability to help people discover who they are and recognize the value they offer, whether at work, at home, or in their community.

Jarrod’s journey began in the classroom, where he loved teaching high school students and helping them discover their potential. Now, he serves as an Organizational Health Consultant and Coach as the founder of Martin Consulting Group, LLC, and as the Director of Care at Journey Church. His diverse background equips him with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

People who know Jarrod describe him as a relationship expert and a “multitasker extraordinaire”, full of wit, wisdom, and an ability to think outside the box. He excels at building great teams, placing people in the right roles, and offering fresh perspectives that keep you moving forward. Whether it’s providing the right encouragement during a challenging time or adding value to those around him, Jarrod’s impact is profound.

Living in Murray, KY, with his wife and three kids, Jarrod is a former basketball player for Murray State University and an avid runner. His style is full of energy, humor, and compassion, making him not only a great team builder but also a beloved community leader. We are thrilled to have Jarrod join us at Live2Lead West KY, where his insights and enthusiasm will undoubtedly inspire us all.