Speakers and sessions are subject to change. All events are at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.
Handouts will not be provided on site.

Presented by:
Dr. Suzanne Castle – Keynote Speaker, Leadership Strategist

Government finance professionals are experts at making sure everyone else is taken care of – the budgets, the stakeholders, the compliance, the community. But somewhere along the way, you quietly removed yourself from the guest list. This high-energy, motivational keynote is your official invitation back. Dr. Suzanne Castle, award-winning speaker and creator of The Sparkle Factor®, delivers a celebration-worthy session on what happens when high-capacity leaders stop running on fumes and start leading from a place of clarity, joy, and intentional self-investment. This isn’t fluff; it’s a strategic reset disguised as the best time you’ve had at a conference.

Key Takeaways:
1. Recognize why “taking care of everyone else first” is quietly costing you your best leadership
2. Identify the four trust signals that amplify your influence without adding to your workload
3. Learn a practical framework for sustainable leadership that creates momentum instead of exhaustion
4. Walk away with a personal action plan to invest in the most valuable asset in your organization—you