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Who I Speak To
Student organization officers, orientation leaders, resident assistants, emerging leaders, advanced leaders
Fraternities, sororities, across all councils and organization types; including officer training, Greek Week programming, and recruitment/intake
Campus-wide leadership programs, conferences, training series, leadership certificate programming
Orientation, New Student Convocation, Welcome Week, First Year Experience Programming
Division all-staff days, departmental retreats, professional development programming, new manager training
Speaking Programs
Every program is fully customized to reflect your campus, your people, and your goals, and built around clear learning outcomes so you can measure impact and build on the experience. Programs can be paired with pre- or post-event workshops, consulting, or coaching for an even greater return on your investment.
Student Programs
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All Students
College is more complex than ever, academics, involvement, friendships, family, and everything happening off campus all competing for the same hours. This keynote gives students a practical framework for carrying it all with intention, protecting their energy, and leading in a way that lasts.
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Students leave knowing how to
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Fraternities & Sororities
It’s time for a direct, honest conversation about what it means to live out your organization’s founding values, not just in theory, but in how your chapter actually shows up day to day. If your community is ready to take an honest look at where they are and build toward what their founders always hoped they’d become, this is your program.
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Students leave knowing how to
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Fraternities, Sororities, & Student Organizations
Recruitment has changed, and the tactics that used to work are no longer enough. This program helps student leaders build a values-driven, relationship-centered approach to membership growth that actually reflects who they are and what they stand for.
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Students leave knowing how to
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First Year Students
Your first year of college can be filled with both challenges and excitement. You want to find your people, explore your interests, and get settled into your major, but it can feel overwhelming before it feels exciting.
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Students leave knowing how to
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Staff Programs
All Staff
Higher education professionals pour themselves into this work. And this program is built to give something back.
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Staff leave knowing how to
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Custom Program
We can brainstorm the best keynote program to best meet your students and teams where they are at. Building a program together can help drive deeper impact.
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What Campuses Are Saying
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He was amazing to work with because he customized his keynote to include specific relevant issues to the FSL community at BW. His presentation style was natural, engaging, and entertaining. The audience was extremely impressed and really enjoyed the honest conversation we had. I would highly recommend bringing in Austin.
Baldwin Wallace University
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Austin was so incredible to work with. He made a point of catering his program to what would truly resonate with the men here at SJSU. He provided a much-needed articulation of issues, and provided a space where the fraternity men where challenged to reflect on how their recruitment tactics could progress.
San Jose State University
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Austin is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He was very intentional about customizing his keynote for maximum impact with our Indiana State Greek leaders and challenged them to really consider the current state of their organizations. I would have no hesitations about inviting Austin back to campus in the future.
Indiana State University
Workshops & Retreats
Workshops are where the real work happens. Every program is fully interactive, grounded in practical application, and designed so participants leave with tools they can use right away.
Student Workshops & Retreats
Workshop → Strategic Planning
The hustle to make it all happen can cause student boards to lose sight of their purpose, and the people they serve.
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By attending this workshop, participants will be able to
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Workshop → Team Dynamics
Whether you’re navigating a tough conversation with a co-chair, trying to get your whole chapter on the same page, managing conflict within your organization, or figuring out how to communicate with an advisor, communication is the foundation of everything you do as a student leader.
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Retreat → Orientation Leaders & Peer Mentors
Orientation leaders carry more responsibility than their job description suggests. They’re often the first real connection a new student makes on campus, and that first impression matters more than any brochure or welcome email ever will.
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Students leave knowing how to
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Workshop or Retreat → Custom
The best retreats don’t just take your group somewhere different, they help your group think differently.
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Students leave knowing how to
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Staff Workshops & Retreats
Workshop or Retreat → Strategic Planning
Strategic planning works best when the whole team is in the room, and everyone leaves with the same map. This workshop helps staff teams and departments align around a shared direction and build a roadmap they can actually follow.
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Staff leave knowing how to
What's included
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Workshop → Team Dynamics
In education, communication is the work.
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Staff leave knowing how to
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Webinar Recording
Officer transition, done right. This full webinar, recorded with CAMPUSPEAK, is the closest look at how Austin teaches — the stories, the humor, and the practical strategies, start to finish.
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“You said we’re a team. One person struggles, we all struggle. One person triumphs, we all triumph.”
Coach Carter
Consulting & Assessment
Great campus communities are built with intention. These offerings give you a clear picture of where you are, and a practical plan for where you want to go.
Specialized Assessment
A qualitative and quantitative look at the health, effectiveness, and direction of your student programs, organization, or campus community. Designed for student affairs teams, FSL offices, and student organizations that want clear, actionable insights they can actually use.
Includes stakeholder interviews, surveys, data review, and a written recommendations report built around your specific context and goals.
Full assessment details available upon request.
Team Assessment
A structured assessment of your team’s culture, communication patterns, and organizational health. Available at three tiered levels based on your scope, timeline, and what you need to walk away with.
Tier 1: Foundation
Surveys, one team debrief session, and a written summary report
Tier 2: Comprehensive
Surveys, individual stakeholder interviews, full analysis, and a presentation of findings
Tier 3: Culture Deep Dive
Full assessment plus facilitated action planning and 90-day implementation support
Full assessment details available upon request.
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Whether you are planning a keynote for welcome week, a staff development day, or a consulting engagement to help your campus community grow, it starts with a conversation.
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