In today’s business landscape, disruption and distraction are constant. Real Talk is a live breakfast event (and vodcast), held in Tampa FL, for business owners to learn actionable strategies for daily business challenges.
Every month we hold a panel discussion with business owners and thought leaders on topics that keep owners up at night!
Join us. Learn. Grow. Gather power tools for your business toolbox.
A Conversation Not Another Presentation
The next Real Talk
- Tuesday, July 15. 2025
- 7:30am - 9:15am
Right Sized Optimized
Are you paying the price of uncertainty?
When is it time to bet on yourself?
It’s time to get real. Come to this dynamic interactive session and learn what uncertainty is costing you! (real numbers, real impacts, real solutions)
You will hear from business owners on how they leverage uncertainty to optimize their mindset, workflow and their outcomes.Â

Dr. Cynthia Howard, CEO, Work Smart Consulting, will share, Conquering Chaos: Secrets to Surviving Uncertainty, what happens in our brain with uncertainty and how to optimize your mindset when survival is screaming fight or flight.Â

Doug Smaus, Strategic Advisor, will discuss, Knowledge is Power. Action is Confidence. When you prepare yourself with a solid plan, you can turn uncertainty into opportunity. Learn how to set up a Strategic Action Plan.

David Douglas, CEO of Adlinc, will share Beyond Downsizing: Embracing Rightsizing for Future Success, along with innovative strategies to manage workflow.
REGISTER EARLY. SEATS ARE LIMITED!
A full breakfast is served. There is a small registration fee. Participants will receive a copy of Dr. Howard’s book, Why Can’t I Get Anything Done at Work.
#2 Real Talk Event 7/15/2025
Right-sized. Optimized. Isn't it Time You Bet on yourself.
Navigating Uncertainty Personally and Corporately
Meet Your Moderators

Dr. Cynthia Howard
CEO | Executive Coach

Doug Smaus
Strategic Advisor
