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May 2025 Board Meeting

Subject: NCPMI Board Meeting (IN PERSON)
When: Monday, May 12, 2025 5:30 PM-7:45 PM.
Where: Blue Cross North Carolina Brier Creek Retail Center

Title of Speech:

Fearless Living: Ditch the Excuses, Drop the Masks, and Finally Live Free

Speech Abstract:

Let’s get one thing straight—fear isn’t just holding you back, it’s running the whole damn show. In this raw and real talk, Rhonda Britten dives deep into the ways fear quietly (and not so quietly) hijacks our choices, sabotages our dreams, and keeps us stuck in lives that feel “fine” but never free.

You’ll learn how to spot fear’s greatest hits—excuses, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and playing small—and swap them for the courage to be unapologetically yourself. No masks. No pretending. Just the tools, truths, and tough love you need to reclaim your life, on your terms.

If you’re done waiting for permission to be the real you, this is your wake-up call. Let’s get free.

Learning Objectives:

• Spot the fear behind your excuses and self-sabotage.
• Identify your personal fear pattern (a.k.a. your Wheel of Fear).
• Use practical tools to break free and take action.
• Build self-trust to make bold, clear choices.
• Show up as your true self—no masks, no apologies.

Speaker Bio:  Rhonda Britten

Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television including starring in the hit daytime reality show, "Starting Over," is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearless Living” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. Named “America’s Favorite Life Coach,” she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth giving you a path out of “not being good enough” using the “Wheels” technology she developed that saved her own life.

Title of Speech:

"How Purpose helps you make better Decisions"

Speech Abstract:

Picasso said: Your purpose in life is to find your gift and share it with the world.  I say: Your purpose in life is to find the one thing that makes you uniquely remarkable (your gift) and share it with the world.

• Your purpose is the ONE thing that makes you uniquely remarkable.
• Its components are your beliefs, wants and talents – YOU!
• When you make decisions that are aligned with your purpose, your choices are aligned with your beliefs, wants and talents.
• When you make decisions that are aligned with your beliefs, wants and talents, you are more confident that those choices are aligned with YOU!

Learning Objectives:

• A definition of purpose that is both simple and logical.
• Criteria for a good Purpose Statement.
• Why/how your purpose articulated in 7 words or less makes you more powerful.
• How to use your purpose to make better decisions about your life, decisions that are more aligned with your beliefs, wants and talents.

Speaker Bio:  Ian Chamandy

 Over the last 20 years, I have helped more than 400 organizations define their purpose and become consistently uniquely remarkable through my proprietary Blueprint process. "Blueprinting" defines an organization's purpose – in 7 words or less – and uses it to design how it will operate and communicate. I adapted this process for individuals so they can create a personal Blueprint for a happy, productive, self-directed and purpose-driven life.

I am also an author, speaker and coach, as well as a contributor to a nationally broadcast TV station. I co-wrote the book "Why should I choose you?: Answering the most important question in business in 7 words or less", published by HarperCollins.

Join us for a special in-person-only edition of our Chapter Meeting that’s all about connection, celebration, and community! We’re switching things up with an outdoor gathering at Laurel Hills Park, featuring a BBQ-inspired menu, fun lawn games, music, and a refreshing treat

Non-Members $25, Members $10, Volunteers $0.   No refunds for No Show / Cancellations.

Date & Time
Friday, May 30, 2025
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location
Laurel Hills Park
3808 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612

Event Schedule

• 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Arrival & Mingling

• 6:00 – 6:30 PM: Live Q&A with the Board – Come with questions, thoughts, or just curiosity

• 6:30 – 8:30 PM: BBQ Dinner, Networking, & Games
  
   
  
  

Bring your excitement and energy—this isn’t your typical Chapter Meeting! Whether you're new to the chapter or a longtime member, this will be a great opportunity to connect in a relaxed and fun setting!

By participating in this event, attendees acknowledge and accept that NCPMI (North Carolina Project Management Institute) is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur as a result of participation. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with the nature of the activities involved.