Stop Guessing at Prompts. Start Guiding AI With the Same Precision You Use With Your Team.
Speak to Lead is an executive AI workshop that brings your communication strengths into the world of AI, so your AI outputs finally match the standard you expect inside your organization.
Thursday, February 27, 2026
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Caddo Reimagined Conference Center North Richland Hills, TX
THE PROBLEM
Leaders everywhere are saying the same thing that AI Outputs sound generic, detached from their brand, and take longer to edit than to write from scratch.
Common frustrations include:
- AI output feels generic and disconnected
- Editing takes longer than writing from scratch
- Brand voice gets lost
- Each prompt works differently every time
- Teams produce inconsistent results
Research shows that 95% of executives are getting no measurable return from AI because they rely on strong human communication skills without the equivalent AI paralanguage that AI systems need to interpret direction clearly.
THE SOLUTION
Speak to Lead shows you how to translate those same cues into written instructions so AI can respond with the precision, consistency, and strength you expect.
How you lead humans
You adjust tone and pace for urgency
You emphasize what matters
You clarify expectations and roles
You coach through iterations
What AI needs from you
Structured paralanguage in text
Clear tone, pace, and intensity cues
Defined relationship and audience context
Systematic prompts, not one‑off guesses
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Speak to Lead gives you a clear, practical framework to turn your leadership voice into precise, repeatable AI instructions.
Session 1 — Communication Foundation (90 minutes)
- The 88 Keys Principle for leaders
- Five vocal foundations for clear delivery
- How vocal patterns shape meaning precisely
- Real demonstrations and guided vocal practice
Session 2 — AI Paralanguage Translation (90 minutes)
- Core categories of AI paralanguage in practice
- Express tone, pace, intensity in written cues
- Relationship cues for AI in every interaction
- Real-time coaching building your paralanguage playbook
Session 3 — Strategic Implementation (90 minutes)
- The AI platforms producing real ROI today
- Implementation models for finance, operations, AI Integration
- The “4 AI Employees” Framework and roles
- 30-day roadmap to make skills immediately actionable
You Will leave With
Speak to Lead is built so you leave with tools you can use right away in your real work.
AI Playbook
A clear AI paralanguage playbook you can open, adapt, and share with your team.
Communication Frameworks
Straightforward frameworks that keep AI communication consistent across projects and platforms.
Workflow Strategies
Platform-specific strategies that fit into your current workflows without adding extra hassle.
Live Coaching
Real-time coaching and feedback while you practice, so your prompts improve on the spot.
Peer Network
A focused group of leaders working toward similar executive goals, so you are not doing this alone.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Speak to Lead (An AI Training Workshop) is designed for leaders who coach teams, delegate responsibilities, shape communication, and seek AI results that match the standards they set in their organizations.
Typical roles
- CEOs
- Executive Directors
- VPs, Business Owners
- Department Heads
- Senior Managers
- Directors
Industries
- Professional Services
- Finance
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Consulting
WHY ATTEND IN PERSON?
- Real-time coaching
- Peer discussions with other leaders
- Hands-on guided exercises
- Small-group interaction that accelerates learning
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Steve Steele — Certified Speaker, Coach & Trainer | John Maxwell Leadership Team.
Steve brings decades of leadership experience across non‑profit and corporate environments, along with a long‑running international leadership radio program that has equipped thousands of leaders to communicate with clarity and authority.
In Speak to Lead, Steve focuses on the 88 Keys Principle and the 5 vocal foundations that help leaders command attention and move people to action.
James Hammer — Chief Creative, Mental Forge Media, LLC.
James designs learning frameworks and AI enhanced education systems, holding professional credentials in digital learning design and AI learning. He created the AI Paralanguage Framework used in this workshop, blending communication theory, instructional design, and practical business use cases into a cohesive, applied system.
Kristi Pepperdine — Cash Flow Engineer and AI Implementation Strategist.
Kristi has spent over 30 years at the intersection of technology, systems, and finance, from major tech organizations to her current role at AKP Business Advisors. She focuses on AI that actually moves numbers, identifying the platforms and workflows that deliver tangible ROI for finance, operations, and mid‑sized organization.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
I’d taken multiple AI courses before this, but nothing clicked until I understood paralanguage. This framework changed the way I work overnight.
This is the first AI session that treated me like a leader, not a programmer. It finally connected AI to how I already communicate.
The 88 Keys Principle alone reshaped how I speak to people and applying it to AI was a genuine unlock for our team.
EVENT DETAILS
Arrive, check in, and get settled while enjoying a light continental breakfast before the day begins at Caddo Reimagined Conference Center, Conference Room 1.
Build a strong foundation in vocal communication with practical techniques to improve clarity, tone, and confidence in Conference Room 1 at Caddo Reimagined Conference Center.
Take a short break to recharge, grab refreshments, and get ready for the next session while remaining near Conference Room 1.
Explore how AI interprets vocal nuances such as tone, pace, and emphasis to support more natural human–AI interactions in Conference Room 1 at Caddo Reimagined Conference Center.
Enjoy lunch, connect with other participants, and reflect on key insights from the morning sessions, with seating arranged near Conference Room 1.
Learn how to turn communication strategies into practical business systems you can implement in daily operations, hosted in Conference Room 1 at Caddo Reimagined Conference Center.
FAQ
Do I need technical experience?
Answer
No. This workshop is built for non-technical leaders.
Will this work for my industry?
Answer
Yes. Any industry that depends on communication will benefit.
What makes Speak to Lead different?
Answer
Other programs teach tools. We teach communication, the part that drives ROI.
FINAL CALL TO ACTION
Join 20 business leaders on February 27 for the DFW region’s first AI paralanguage workshop, a focused day that reshapes how executives communicate with AI and finally unlocks the results your organization has been waiting for through practical AI training.