CEO Climb Event: The Science of Calm, Confident Leadership

Name: CEO Climb Event: The Science of Calm, Confident Leadership
Start: 2025-12-12T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-12T09:30:00-08:00
Location: Virtual Event

Friday, December 12, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PST

The Science of Calm, Confident Leadership

Today’s leaders are under more pressure than ever, and it’s taking a toll on clarity, communication, and overall well-being. True leadership calm doesn’t come from managing stress—it comes from mastering how your brain processes it.

In this interactive CEO Climb Event, Dr. Bill Crawford will show you how to break the Cycle of Stress so difficult people and situations no longer derail your focus or effectiveness.

You’ll learn how to:

Shift to the clear, confident, and creative part of your brain—especially under pressure
Rewire your mind to stay in that high-performance state at work and at home
Communicate so others truly hear, understand, and respond to your message

Join fellow business owners and CEOs to learn how to access your clarity, confidence, and creativity and become a more effective leader.

About Vistage CEO Climb Events

Peak performers climb higher when they surround themselves with peers who’ve got their back. Our CEO Climb Event is an exclusive monthly event for business leaders to take their companies — and their teams — to a whole new level of success. There is no charge or obligation — just a great opportunity to:

Join other business leaders around the country who are dedicated to elevating their company and leadership.
Participate in an engaging Q&A session.
Gain insight into what gives some of the world’s top-performing CEOs a tremendous competitive advantage.

Event Speakers

Vistage Speaker, Dr. Bill Crawford

A renowned psychologist, author, and award-winning speaker, Dr. Bill Crawford is celebrated for his practical, science-based insights on leadership, communication, and stress management. Named ‘Speaker of the Year’ by both Vistage and TEC Canada, Dr. Crawford holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Houston and has authored eight influential books. Over the past 40 years, he has delivered over 4,500 engaging presentations to leading organizations, including T-Mobile, Shell, the American Medical Association, and PBS. His two PBS specials on stress and communication have reached over 15 million viewers, and his expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, The Chicago Tribune, and Investor’s Business Daily, among many others.

Vistage Master Chair, Bonita Inza

Bonita Inza is a Vistage Chair and trusted advisor to CEOs, founders, and senior executives. With over 30 years of leadership experience, she has held executive roles with global brands including Lacoste, T-Mobile, Bath & Body Works, Vera Bradley, and Williams-Sonoma. Bonita has overseen P&Ls from $1 million to $7 billion, led teams of up to 10,000 employees, and coached thousands of leaders worldwide. Blending business strategy with wellness expertise, she empowers executives to “live by design, not by default,” creating meaningful success through balance, clarity, and intentional leadership.

Agenda

Virtual Event
Friday, December 12, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. PST

8:00 - 8:05 AM

Welcome

8:05 - 9:00 AM

Dr. Bill Crawford - The Science of Calm, Confident Leadership

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Q&A with Dr. Bill Crawford

9:15 - 9:25 AM

Vistage Member Ambassador Story

9:25 - 9:30 AM

Closing Remarks

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