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About this Event
Welcome to the 2025 Excellence Above The Ordinary Leadership Summit in Houston Texas.
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, learning, and networking with like-minded extraordinary individuals. This in-person event is where the "Exceptional and Extraordinary " meet. It will take place on April 10th at the top of Bank of America Tower Excutive 12th floor Suite.
Get ready to elevate your business, grow your wealth and build your leadership skills that takes your business, your leadership and your career to higher levels of success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, think and grow from top industry experts and connect with other amazing leaders. Register now and be part of this transformative experience!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
"THE 2025 EXCELLENCE ABOVE THE ORDINARY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT" offers a unique opportunity to learn, think and grow beyond where you are today while connecting and building new relationships with the C-Suite, Entrepreneurs and Owners that are wanting to be part of the “exceptional and the extraordinary” that wants to build a legacy that takes purpose and wealth to a highrr degree of success.
For companies to excel in business amid change they need to excel at more than just the industry or business they’re in. It takes a growth mindset that impacts.
As a progressive tech-forward organization, “The 2025 Excellence Above the Ordinary Leadership Summit” is produced by CEO IMPACT WORLDWIDE. It's your go to place to elevate and take your business to higher levels of success. It applies a growth mindset to help companies excel at all the “businesses” regardless of their industry and size. Professionals and executives must position and align their brand with companies and organizations making a difference that delivers the results wanted and needed.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The 2025 "EXCELLENCE ABOVE THE ORDINARY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT" offers a unique opportunity to connect and build relationships with the C-Suite, Entrepreneurs and Owners that are wanting to be part of the “Exceptional and the Extraordinary.” Professionals and executives must position and align their brand with companies and organizations making a difference and getting the results wanted.
Build Relationships, Build Credibility While Connecting to the "Exceptional and the Extraordinary." Create awareness about who you are as a business and as a leader in the DFW area. Benefits include:
► Create, Develop and Enhance Credibility► Highly Targeted Marketing► Brand Awareness & Recognition ► NEW Business Partnerships► Community Involvement► Distribute information ► Exposure to best practices of the Best and Brightest in the DFW area
WHO SHOULD SPONSOR?
Companies or Organizations that wants exposure to a highly targeted audience comprised of C-level executives, Entrepreneurs and Owners from businesses and organizations wanting to achieve a higher degree success.
F or more information on sponsorship investment opportunities, please email [email protected]
Special Recognition to our Sponsors below who helped make this event a huge success. 👏

Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
2025 EXCELLENCE ABOVE THE ORDINARY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (Produced by CEO IMPACT)
Host: EMCEE - Scott Murray (Former NBC 5 Sports Anchor)
Info: LEARN, THINK AND GROW YOUR WEALTH: Connect to new ideas, solutions, and perspectives through some of the best minds around. Innovating confidently often comes down to just one thing: seeing challenges in new ways. Expansive collection of thought leadership with some of the best minds is here to help you do just that, with purpose, passion and insight into the new ideas and technologies transforming business and connecting organizations to what will matter to them today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
REGISTRATION TAG PICK UP
Info: Grab your Lanyard, Grab your breakfast, Strike a Pose and Grab your Seat at the Table for an Extraordinary Kind of Day!
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES
Host: Marie Diaz - CEO, CEO IMPACT
Info: “EVERY GREAT STORY EVER TOLD HAPPENED WHEN SOMEONE DECIDED NOT TO GIVE UP.” Everyone has a story to tell. And every story ever told happened when someone decided that giving up wasn't an option. Just as the earth shifts to meet the new laws of nature, you too can write your own story just the way you want it. Start now with building your business to higher levels of success and achieve the wealth you deserve.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:55 AM
1st SESSION - KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Host: CEO, Marie Diaz (CEO IMPACT WORLDWIDE)
Info: BUILD AN UNSTOPPABLE RHYTHM OF GROWTH EXECUTION IN YOUR BUSINESS. Operational Excellence is made up of four main categories. They include strategy deployment, performance management, high performance work teams, and process excellence. In this session, get ready to transform accountability and hit your numbers at 2x speed (no matter where your teams work)
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
2nd MORNING BREAKOUT SESSION
Host: SESSION 1 - Sr. Strategist, Greg Young (BERNSTEIN)
Info: BREAKOUT SESSION 1: THE LEGAL EDGE EVERY INVESTOR NEEDS
Are you building your wealth without a legal safety net? Discover how including the right legal advisors on your team early on can help protect you down the road to legacy. BREAKOUT SESSION 2 -HOW A SKILLED CFO HELPS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS -
As a CEO or business owner, you are the visionary of the company, establishing long term goals and guiding the company toward success. This can be a lonely place, whether you’re overwhelmed by day-to-day operations or poised for significant growth. Learn how CFOs work alongside you to influence key business outcomes using their deep knowledge and insights that go beyond traditional number crunching.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:55 PM
3rd MORNING BREAKOUT SESSION
Host: SESSION 1 - CEO, Dr. Viv Babber (AIm Code)
Info: SESSION 1 - AI INNOVATION: CONNECTING TO WHAT MATTERS. Technologies are only as powerful as the people harnessing them. Whether it’s fusing AI-applications with human effort, amplifying advancements in cloud computing, or collaborating through exclusive alliances, our professionals are leading the way in connecting technological insights with innovative strategies, acting as data-driven, see-around-the-bend advisors to the C-Suite, Entrepreneurs and Owners. SESSION 2 BREAK OUT SESSION 2- CREATING A SALES ENGINE FOR GROWTH ~ Are you and your team performing the way you expect for sales growth. Stop spinning your wheels looking for quick fixes and band-aids to create new sales. Discover the right Sales Engine and watch your sales thrive.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:55 PM
LUNCH KEYNOTE - HOW TO BUILD AND PREPARE FOR A PROFITABLE TRANSITION OR EXIT
Host: Partner, Michael Landers - UHY
Info: GETTING READY TO EXIT - Selling or acquiring another company involves some serious soul-searching, ongoing negotiation and constant debate. In the modern M&A landscape, nearly all buyers are like Musk: cautious and finicky. So, if you’re thinking about selling your company, it pays to be really prepared and understand the major things that can sink your deal at the finish line or before it even gets started.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM
1st AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION
Host: SESSION 1- Author, Bill King - (No B$ Finance Guide)
Info: BREAKOUT SESSION 1- CASH IS KING! Since 2022, cash equivalents have materially outperformed stocks and bonds. With short-term interest rates all but certainly headed higher and talks of recession, cash continues to look like it is king in 2025 & beyond. In this session, we'll explore ways to successfully stockpile cash as purchasing power continues to erode, allowing companies to thrive and take advantage of market conditions to expand market share and successfully drive top-line, profitable growth. SESSION 2 - VET THE BUSINESS, VET THE PARTNER: KNOW YOUR WARTS BEFORE OPENING YOUR KIMONO ? A No-Nonsense Guide to M&A for Growth-Focused CEOs Mergers and acquisitions can be game-changers—but only if you truly understand the business and the partners you’re getting into bed with. Before you open the books (or the kimono), you need to know the risks, red flags, and hidden liabilities that could make or break your deal.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:55 PM
2nd AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION
Host: SESSION 1 - CEO, Steve Conwell (FINAL ACCENT)
Info: BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - TOP 10 DEAL KILLERS DURING A BUSINESS SALES PROCESS.
Selling or acquiring another company involves some serious soul-searching, ongoing negotiation and constant debate. In the modern M&A landscape, nearly all buyers are like Musk: cautious and finicky. So, if you're thinking about selling your company, it pays to be really prepared and understand the major things that can sink your deal at the finish line or before it even gets started. BREAK OUT SESSION 2 - PRORITIZING WELLNESS IN A FAST PACED WORLD - Opitimize physical and mental health in a fast paced world. Learn revolutionary healthcare tips that elevate your life and energizes your future. Choose to take care of your body today or one day, your body will choose for you.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:55 PM
3rd AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSION
Host: SESSION 1- CFP, Daniel Brunello, (BERNSTEIN)
Info: BREAKOUT SESSION 1 - PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR LEGACY: In an ever-changing financial landscape, it’s crucial to have a holistic approach to managing your entire balance sheet. In this session we will explore key aspects of comprehensive financial planning for business owners, including investments, pre-transaction, tax, insurance, etc. Our speakers will guide us through these topics, helping you gain a deeper understanding of how to protect and preserve your legacy.
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 - PRIVATE EQUITY HAS ENTERED THE CHAT!? What Growth-Minded Healthcare CEOs Need to Know About PE Deals
Private equity is making big moves in the healthcare space but is it the right move for your business?Join Megan Neel, Partner at Dumas Neel, and an expert in healthcare M&A, for an inside look at what PE firms look for in a deal, the restrictions on selling a PLLC, and the real pros and cons of partnering with private equity.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
BUILDING A RESILIENT SECURITY CULTURE
Host: CEO, Mark Herrera - (International Security with AMA)
Info: LEADING THE CHARGE:AND BUILDING A RESILIENT SECURITY CULTURE IN TODAY ’s EVOLVING THREAT LANDSCAPE: This session empowers participants with advanced skills in situational awareness and guest interaction. It focuses on recognizing and responding to subtle behavioral cues that may indicate safety risks. Participants will learn to balance proactive security measures with exceptional guest service, fostering an environment where team members can identify, address, and de-escalate potential issues before they escalate. This approach enhances guest experience and safety by combining predictive behavioral analysis with service excellence.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
CLOSING CEREMONIES - THE MAKING OF CHAMPIONS (MOC)
Host: CEO, Marie Diaz (CEO IMPACT)
Info: "WE ALL HAVE EXTRAORDINARY CODED WITHIN US JUST WAITING TO BE RELEASED"
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
FUN AND FESTIVITIES - HAPPY HOUR BEGINS
Host: Chris Gronkowski (Shark Tank Awardee - Mark Cuban)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
800 Capitol St 12th floor, 800 Capitol Street, Houston, United States
USD 597.00 to USD 16007.94