The GAP framework, live — for rooms that want more than a keynote.
Twenty years in construction finance and a leadership framework built to match. I bring both to the stage, so the room leaves with something they can actually use Monday morning.
Leadership presence isn’t about position; it’s about energy, clarity, and authenticity.
Signature keynote
Closing the GAP: Reclaiming Your Leadership Energy
Many professionals carry fear, overwhelm, and frustration into their work. The rules and dynamics feel heavy, and “increase your leadership presence” is advice without a roadmap. This keynote gives that roadmap.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Get Out of Your Own Way: Challenge the assumptions and beliefs that are holding you back.
- Authenticity: Align with your authentic self.
- Play the Long Game: Shift from operational thinking to strategic leadership.
FORMATS
- Keynote: 45-60 minutes with Q&A
- Breakout: 30-45 minutes, practical exercises
- Workshop: Half-day, applied coaching tools
IDEAL AUDIENCES
- Emerging leaders: Ready to lead beyond their title
- Mid-level managers: Navigating fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Senior executives: Re-centering presence and energy for strategic impact.
Audience takeaways
Clarity on what drives impact
Pinpoint the beliefs and behaviors that drain energy — and replace them with practices aligned to results.
Confidence to show up authentically
Shift from performing leadership to embodying it, so presence becomes natural rather than forced.
Practical tools you can use today
Walk away with simple frameworks to reset energy, elevate presence, and lead decisively in any situation.
About Terri Priday
Terri Priday is a Leadership Coach and Consultant. She was appointed as the first female executive in a $2‑billion heavy civil construction company. She has served as CFO and VP of Operational Support in high-pressure, fast-paced industries, and now, through Priday Coaching and Consulting, she helps leaders step into their full potential — no matter their role or title.
FOCUS AREAS
- Leadership energy: Reclaim alignment and reduce overwhelm
- Authentic presence: Show up with clarity and integrity
- Impact habits: Translate intention into outcomes
“Leadership presence isn’t about position; it’s about energy, clarity, and authenticity.”
INDUSTRIES SERVED
- Emerging leaders: Ready to lead beyond their title
- Mid-level managers: Navigating fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Senior executives: Re-centering presence and energy for strategic impact.
For meeting planners
PROGRAM SUMMARY
Closing the GAP is a practical, energizing keynote that helps professionals shift from fear and frustration to clear, confident leadership. Attendees receive three actionable tools to bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be.
ASSETS
- Speaker one-sheet: Request PDF
- High-res photos: Headshot + stage
- AV requirements: Handheld or lav mic, slide clicker, timer
AUDIENCE FIT
Best for all-hands events, leadership offsites, industry conferences, and manager development programs seeking a clear, actionable approach to leadership presence.
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