{"id":71,"date":"2026-10-13T19:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2026-10-13T19:48:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T19:48:53","slug":"speaking-engagements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/?page_id=71","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Engagements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#4b255c\">Turning Insights Into Standing Ovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d9ac4a;color:#d9ac4a\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#512665\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#e8c77a\">Real-world experience. Engaging education. Leadership that inspires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Great education goes beyond presenting information. It sparks conversation, challenges perspectives, and gives professionals practical tools they can put to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in Medical Staff Services, credentialing, and healthcare leadership, I deliver engaging presentations that combine industry knowledge, relatable experiences, and a passion for professional growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Glamorous-in-Sparkling-Sequins-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Glamorous-in-Sparkling-Sequins-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Glamorous-in-Sparkling-Sequins-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Glamorous-in-Sparkling-Sequins-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/vessbackstage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Glamorous-in-Sparkling-Sequins.png 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#d9ac4a;color:#d9ac4a\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#4b255c\">Signature Speaking Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Leadership &amp; Team Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Inspiring stronger teams through servant leadership, effective communication, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of what makes people thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured presentations:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>When a Servant Leader  Isn&#8217;t Enough<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Whole MSP<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Credentialing &amp; Medical Staff Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Making complex credentialing processes easier to understand through practical education, real-world examples, and strategies that help Medical Staff Professionals work smarter, prepare confidently, and navigate regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>No Paper, No Problem: Audits Made Easy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Survey &amp; Audit Survival Strategies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Communication &amp; Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Helping professionals communicate with confidence, discover their strengths, and develop the skills that make them more effective in their careers. From mastering the art of email to exploring the unexpected opportunities within Medical Staff Services, these sessions bring practical advice with a healthy dose of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Featured presentations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Become an Email Tactician \u2013 Medical Staff Professional Edition<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Medical Staff Professional \u2013 The Career You Didn&#8217;t Know Existed<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#4b255c\">From the Stage to the Conference Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">From statewide conferences to national webinars, I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to educate, connect with, and learn from Medical Staff Professionals across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">My speaking experience includes presentations for the <strong>Texas Society for Medical Staff Services (TSMSS), MSP FWD (Dallas Fort Worth), MD-Staff User Conference, and Arizona Association for Medical Staff Services (AAMSS)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);\">Whether presenting to a room full of professionals or connecting through a virtual platform, my goal remains the same: make learning engaging, approachable, and immediately useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#4b245b;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"color:#e3b34b;background-color:#4b245b;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Let&#8217;s Take the Stage!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignfull has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.785), 1.4rem);\">Looking for a speaker who brings real-world experience, fresh perspectives, and a little personality to the podium? 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