Inspire Big Dreams Blog

Holiday Mindfulness
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

Holiday Mindfulness

Try these holiday-inspired mindfulness practices to keep your holiday season merry and bright!

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DisruptHR 2.0 Bigger & Better
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

DisruptHR 2.0 Bigger & Better

DisruptHR opened its Naples, Florida chapter earlier this year and they are gearing up to host their second event. DisruptHR Naples 2.0 will take place on October 11, 2023, from 5:00 – 8:30 pm. The event will be hosted at the Hilton Naples, located at 5111 Tamiami Trail North Naples, FL 34103.

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Inspiring Future  Leaders
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

Inspiring Future Leaders

Earlier this month Melissa had the great honor of partnering with Biz Kids (a non-profit focused on growing young entrepreneurs and rising stars) and PACE (center for girls). Together they hosted an empowering day focused on inspiring future female leaders.

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The Disruption Begins
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

The Disruption Begins

The inaugural DisruptHR Naples event was held in April and it was a huge success! Learn more about this unique and inspiring event and hear about the upcoming events in the future.

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Inspiring Ribbon Cutting
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

Inspiring Ribbon Cutting

Inspire Big Dreams solidifies it’s presence in SouthWest Florida with a symbolic ribbon cutting at the inaugural DisruptHR event.

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Inspired Big Dreams Nominated for Innovator Award!
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Inspired Big Dreams Nominated for Innovator Award!

Inspire Big Dreams is proud to announce that we’ve been nominated for SWFL Inc.’s 2023 Innovation Award. The award is presented to a business that creates unique and forward-thinking solutions to address the needs of its clients.

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DisruptHR Comes to Naples
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

DisruptHR Comes to Naples

DisruptHR has a new chapter opening in Naples, Florida and they are hosting their first ever event. DisruptHR Naples 1.0 will take place on April 26, 2023, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. The event will be hosted at the Hilton Naples, located at 5111 Tamiami Trail North Naples, FL 34103.

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Looking Back, to Move Ahead
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Looking Back, to Move Ahead

In order to progress, you have to know where you have been. Check out these power questions to give you clarity, focus, and excitement to kick off the year.

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Lead With Questions, Not Answers
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Lead With Questions, Not Answers

Lead with questions, not answers. Most leaders are too focused on having all the answers — and not concentrated enough on asking the right questions. Expressing vulnerability and asking for help, clarification, or input is a sign of strength and confidence, not weakness.

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Are you in the blue zone?
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Are you in the blue zone?

The blue zone project is a Southwest Florida initiative to help companies, schools, restaurants, and other organizations in the community make healthier choices. As part of their well-being improvement initiative, this project helps the community make small changes that can contribute to huge benefits for everyone.

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Everyone Needs a Cheerleader
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Everyone Needs a Cheerleader

I recently sat down with Chris Heine, host of the South West Florida Business Podcast to talk about mindfulness and the importance of cultivating self-awareness. I dove deep into how I incorporate the concept of mindfulness into my coaching and training, to help individuals and teams discover who they are, what’s holding them back, and how to thrive!

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Mindfully Inspired Leadership
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Mindfully Inspired Leadership

Mindful leadership practices are secular, backed by scientific research, and the good news (if you’re wondering) ~ you don’t have to meditate for long stretches of time to experience the benefits of mindfulness. There is a multitude of easy-to-remember, real-world practices you can incorporate into your daily work and life which can help you disengage from stressful thoughts and emotions, become more focused and productive, and feel more centered, grounded, and resilient.

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Ignite Your Cause & Effect
Melissa Severance Melissa Severance

Ignite Your Cause & Effect

It’s time to be the CAUSE of the EFFECTS happening in your life! We have the power to make choices and decisions that proactively impact and change our lives to ensure our dreams come true. Successful outcomes are far more possible when we put our desired “cause and effect” in motion.

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I am a PCC!
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

I am a PCC!

I'm ecstatic and honored to have earned the next level of coaching excellence, the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation!

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SWFL SHRM Summit 2022
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

SWFL SHRM Summit 2022

Sponsoring SWFL SHRM Summit 22, listening to compelling content on engaging, empowering & connecting with employees, and networking with fantastic HR leaders is the perfect way to celebrate International HR Day!

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Take a Hike
Samantha Conway Samantha Conway

Take a Hike

Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking. You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started

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