Get Involved and Learn from our Experts

Collaborating for the future of work at Thrive! 2025, where industry leaders gather for three days of inspiration, education, and professional development.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic ambiance of Thrive! 2025 as our speakers unveil the keys to advancing your career. Get prepared for a journey that transcends boundaries and propels your professional growth to new heights.

Attending Members will earn 17 CEUs by participating on Monday and Tuesday, or 21 CEUs by including the Bootcamp options on Sunday along with Monday and Tuesday sessions.

2025 Speakers

Kris Kelso
Keynote Speaker and Author | Coach and Mentor to Entrepreneurs

 
 

Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead With Confidence

Veronica Boreland
CPCC | CRC | CPRW | CDCS | MBTI Certified

 
 

From Cap and Gown to Career Bound: Coaching New Grads for Today’s Job Market

John Suarez

Leader of PARWCC’s Fundamentals of Writing Program | CPRW

 
 

Turning Points: Leveraging the Conference Experience

Tammy Wyllie

ResumeSmith Services, LLC | MPA | CPRW

 
 

Résumé Revolution: Updated Strategies for Success

Lili Foggle
Founder of Impressive Interviewing | CIC

 
 

It’s All About Fit: Interview Strategies to Align with Company Culture

Tali Shlafer
Job Interview Coach | CIC

 
 

How to Help Clients Build Confidence in the Job Search

Robin Reshwan
Vice President of Talent | CPRW | CDCS

 
 

Decoding the Hiring Process: Real-World Insights to Guide Job Seekers

Kris Drobocky Baitoo
CPRW | CPCC | CIC | CDCS

 
 

Results-Driven Coaching: Effective Transformation Frameworks

Kimiko Ebata
Founder of Ki Coaching LLC | Career Coach & Change Expert

 
 

How to Network Without “Networking”

Franklin Buchanan
Career coach, Résumé Writer and Corporate Facilitator | CPCC | CVCS

 
 

Careers and Beers

Denise Bitler
Founder of Resume-Interview Success, LLC. | MRW | CPRW | CDBS | CICNC | CIC

 
 

Repurposing Client Content

Ed Lawrence
CPRW | CIC | CSCC | NCOPE |Certified in DISC, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory and Skillscan

 
 

Dealing with Ageism - Tactics to Assist Your Mature Clients

Dustin Beasley
Award-Winning Certified Resume Writer | Career Consultant | Transforming Careers with Compelling Resumes | Expert in Personal Branding & Career Development

 
 

Side Hustle to Solopreneur: Tactics to Take Your Business Full Time

Ashley Watkins Thomas

Resume Writing Coach | Job Search Strategist | Interview Consultant | Former Recruiter | LinkedIn Top Voice ★ Positioning emerging leaders for 6-figure salaries at Fortune 500 brands.

 
 

Keyword Clarity: Creating Clarity for Your Clients Around Keyword Optimization

Susan M. Barber

Speaker | Author | Podcast Host | Former Fortune 500 IT Director

 
 

Build Your Brand: Three Pillars of Visibility for You and Your Clients

Damien Monel

Career Coach | Recruitment Lead | CPCC

 
 

Energizing Your Coaching Practice: The Power of Hobbies

Diane Hudson

Director of the CPCC program | Career Management Coach | Speaker | Trainer | Author | Award-winning Résumé Writer

 
 

Pro-Active Coaching for Executives

Angie Callen

Executive and Business Coach for High-Performing Leaders and Coaches | CPRW | CERW | CPCC

 
 

PARWCC Business Academy: Business Bootcamp