Agenda
Northwest Leadership Seminar – 56th Anniversary
Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront – Portland, OR
Join us for 2.5 days of inspiration, leadership development, and connection at the 56th Annual Northwest Leadership Seminar. Below is the speaker schedule and daily agenda.
Daily Schedule
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Registration opens at 7:00 AM each day / light continental breakfast available during registration Wednesday-Friday
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Opening ceremonies on Wednesday at 8:15 AM
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Sessions begin each morning at 8:30 AM
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Lunch served at 12:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday
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Afternoon sessions begin at 1:30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday
- Seminar conclusion at 12:00 PM on Friday
Speaker Lineup
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Ken Futch, CSP, CPAE
Professional Speaker | Leadership & Humor Strategist | President, Ken Futch & Associates, Inc.
Presentation: Take Your Best Shot – Turning Situations into Opportunities
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Mark Speckman
College Football Coach | Motivational Speaker | Overcoming Adversity Expert
Presentation: Figure it Out
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3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Michelle Curran
Former USAF Thunderbird Pilot | International Speaker | Author
Presentation: Flying Through Fear: How Vulnerability Fuels Success
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Stephen James, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University | Expert in Operational Performance & Fatigue Science
Presentation: The Hidden Risks of Fatigue
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1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
David Griffin, Ph.D.
Fire Chief | Author | Leadership & Organizational Change Expert
Presentation: In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy
Friday, March 6, 2026
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8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Johnny Quinn
U.S. Olympian | Former NFL Player | Leadership & Peak Performance Speaker
Presentation: BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS: Unleash Resilience, Determination and Growth for Unbounded Success