Leadership Seminole Announces Featured Speakers For The 10th Annual Leadership Summit

For the last nine years, Leadership Seminole has welcomed corporate executives, celebrities, sports heroes, and more to their annual Summit. These speakers shared their stories, their secrets to success, their inspirations, and more with area executives, personalities, non-profit managers and more. And now, the 10th annual Leadership Summit arrives on January 31, 2025. 

This year's event is shaping up to be an extraordinary experience! The 2025 speaker line-up promises to live up to the reputation of this event.  Guests will hear from Cody Byrns, speaker and best-selling author. Cody speaks to international audiences about living in freedom to reach your potential.  Simona Lazinks, Mrs. Florida International, has also overcome major obstacles and wrote a book called “The Bridge Method” to teach her readers some of her own strategies for overcoming setbacks.  James Sang Lee is best known for his work as a martial artist and has trained and coached across the globe.  He currently works with local Seminole County students and applies his martial arts experience to different aspects of leadership.  Brandon Siler, best known as a NFL player for the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs is also the fouder of Legacy Pro Sports assisting former athletes in receiving medical benefits.  Siler is a mental health advocate dedicated to suicide prevention and addiction recovery.  Richard Ungaro began his career with Burger King and was the man behind getting Starbucks a drive-thru.  He has helped more than one large corporation grow and scale their business; his tips are sure to inspire.  Rhonda Vetere has a varied life experience from global tech executive to IRONMAN athlete. She is known as a Corporate athlete and has gained experience leading large companies through global crises including Lehman Brothers, AIG, and JPMorgan.  

Guests are invited to The Rink at Northland Church on Friday, January 31st beginning at 7:00 am for an engaging and memorable day of growth. Guests will also be able to personally interact with the speakers for questions, pictures, and book signings. Follow Leadership Seminole on social media as they announce event details over the next two months.

Mark your calendar for January 31, 2025 –  Leadership Seminole’s annual Leadership Summit is an event you simply can’t miss! If you are eager to engage with your local community while making a global impact – the Leadership Summit is where you need to be.

ABOUT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Presented by Leadership Seminole, the tenth annual Leadership Summit is an immersive experience that inspires attendees within the Central Florida community to lead more effectively. The event brings approximately 300 of the area’s business, civic, and nonprofit leaders together to inspire and refresh their leadership journey. 

Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and networking opportunities and are available online for $100 - $150 per person. Tables are available for $800. The event runs from 7am-3pm. 

ABOUT LEADERSHIP SEMINOLE

Leadership Seminole, Inc., a 501c3 community-based organization, provides programming and events designed to develop, inspire, and engage community leaders to improve the quality of life in the Seminole County region. 

Its flagship program, Leadership Seminole, now in its thirty-first year, is a ten-month program featuring monthly one-day sessions focusing on timely issues within key local areas, such as government, arts & culture, infrastructure, public safety, human services, healthcare, education, economic development, environmental preservation, and law & justice. 

The organization also hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Lighter Side of Leadership, Community Leadership Celebration, Coffee & Conversations, Call to Service, Lessons On Leadership, and other informative gatherings and social networking opportunities for its members and guests.

For more information, visit 2025 Leadership Summit or email dkraus@leadershipseminole.org.   

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CONTACT:     

Dawn Kraus, president

Leadership Seminole

T: 407.708.4620

E: dkraus@leadershipseminole.org