Paul Conley

Together Achieving Dreams Foundation

Managing Director 

The Conley Group 

- Built a Men’s Mastermind that has helped 17 individuals launch or transform their businesses
-Coach Executives around excelling in leadership, business planning, and significant personal and business growth
- Lead dynamic team leadership workshops and trainings helping create higher quality results for small and mid sized businesses.

Founder/Coach

7 Figure MSP™

Accountability Coach

Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA

-Mentor and manage a high-performing team of 130+ people, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
-Transformed and re-organized key operational pieces that has led to a 22% increase in retention and 37% revenue growth since 2021.
Reimagined and developed financial and board development which has led to an increase of 45% in fundraising since 2019.
Launched a leadership development program that aims to increase retention and redesign organizational training

District Executive Director

YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Executive Director

Continuously take on new responsibilities within 100+ year old Cleveland institution. 
Strategically plan and manage all aspects of youth, adult, and family programming for the 12 branch association.
•	Oversee 12 program departments within the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Association.
•	Manage a budget of over $900,000.

Director of Operations Youth Sports

Continuously took on new responsibilities within 100+ year old Cleveland institution. 
Strategically plan and manage all aspects of youth, adult, and family programming for the 50,000 sq. ft. facility that hosts over 11,000 members.   
•	Boosted revenue by 21% with ~ gross profit margin of 30% over prior year
•	Only director of 12 branches to be ahead of 2015 budget year to date
•	Streamlined new marketing strategies within the department
•	Hired 4 part-time employees who have been promoted to full time positions

Program Director, Athletics

Successfully assisted in management and planning of all aspects of youth, adult, and family programming for the branch and supported the Regional Program Director.
•	Increased program registration by 10% from prior year
•	Helped develop youth sports partnership with Cleveland Cavaliers
•	Implemented new communication system that was modeled throughout 12 locations
•	Successfully hired and trained 3 part time staff

Program Coordinator

JPMorgan Chase

Identified customer needs and worked in a team setting to find the best solution to ensure the customer felt comfortable and understood their financial options.
•	Successfully added and maintained over $1 million of deposits annually  
•	Serviced and simplified client needs that attributed to branch being ranked 1st in customer satisfaction
•	Consistently referred business to licenses specialists

Personal Banker

Start a Side Business Not a Side Hustle

I was on the search for something. 

A group for guys where you could develop friendships, learn from one another, help each other. 

A group where people could share their dreams and put actual action behind them. 

A group where experts from all sorts of fields came together to educate and learn from one another. 

And most importantly, a replacement of traditional networking, where true friendships were made. 

Oh yeah, and by the way the group wasn't stuffy, it was filled with fun and social events. 

There was one little problem in my search though....I couldn't find it.

So, I decided to build it.  

If this sounds like what you have been missing, we invite you to apply on my profile, it will be a decision you'll never forget.

Effectively lead a diverse team of 130+ associates and 100+ volunteers in leading a $2.8M operation. 
•	Led the Tampa market in sales in 2019 and improved sales by 15% YTD.
•	Fundraising of $300K cumulatively and highest fundraising year in 2021. 
•	Increased revenue by 10% in 2019 and improved net margin position by 8% YTD.

Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA

Best Branding Solutions, LLC.

We understand the challenges of building a strong online presence, gaining visibility, and building an impactful brand identity, which is why we offer a seamless integration of marketing and strategic branding services. As a growing 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business we are here to create an impact and help as many businesses as possible achieve incredible results.

We empower established entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers to achieve top 1% positioning in months, not years. 

We specialize in transforming 7-8 figure businesses through strategic branding that captivates audiences and elevates brand perception. Whether crafting a brand identity from scratch or rejuvenating an existing one, our meticulous strategies ensure a seamless process that enhances visibility, fosters connection, and drives long-term success.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 
“Tara's innovative approach to branding takes you beyond what you ever imagined was possible! After working on my speaking programs, marketing material, LinkedIn posts, and overall brand strategy I was able to increase my offering anywhere from 200-500%.”

-Edward E. Mosley, International Speaker & Executive Leadership Coach

Contact us today to embark on your journey to accelerated growth and long-term impact. Your audience is waiting – let's captivate them together!

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩:
"To expand potential by creating groundbreaking branding that sets our clients apart, inspires change, and creates impact within communities and individual lives."

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐬:
www.BestBranding.Solutions
Hello@BestBranding.Solutions
(704) 438-0762

Chief Executive Officer

GRASP Confidence Podcast

In a landscape where self-doubt frequently impedes personal and professional advancement, GRASP Confidence stands as your guiding light, delivering priceless insights, actionable strategies, and authentic anecdotes to fortify your journey toward unshakeable confidence.

Imagine a platform where top-tier experts in psychology, communication, business growth, leadership, and personal development converge to share their wisdom. Every week, our captivating episodes equip you with the tools to surmount obstacles, seize opportunities, and exude confidence across every facet of your life.

Our commitment to personal development is underscored by weekly interviews with global thought leaders. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspective, ensuring that each episode becomes a transformative experience. Picture gaining access to the minds of these trailblazers, absorbing their insights, and applying their strategies to your own life.

Our episodes are released bi-weekly, strategically geared to kickstart your empowerment journey with a dose of inspiration and transformation. Whether you're navigating challenges in your professional journey or seeking personal growth, our podcast provides the compass you need to navigate toward unwavering confidence.

Now, you may be wondering, what does GRASP stand for?

Gratitude 
Responsibility 
Action
Sight
Purpose

This 5-step method is aimed at transforming your life and empowering our listeners to dream BIGGER, live BETTER, and INSPIRE others. 

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧:
GRASP Confidence Podcast is proudly sponsored by MELLANMÅL of Sweden, creators of RE:DO vegan protein bars. 🇸🇪 

Available on Spotify, Amazon/Audible, iHeart Radio, and Apple podcasts!

Podcast Host

Scared So What™ Ltd

We’ve created the world’s first bespoke Personal Change Model©—SCARED SO WHAT™. This pioneering model helps reduce stress, anxiety, and worry by teaching people to critically reflect on personal change—anytime, anywhere. People may accept, reject, or feel stuck in change. Most organizational models fail to include the individual in the change process.

SCARED focuses on feelings and guides informed decisions over assumptive ones. SO WHAT helps individuals create and execute their own action plans.

Together, they empower better reflection, decision-making, and reduced stress. In organizations, we recommend prioritizing individuals before launching any change plan. SCARED SO WHAT ensures they’re INCLUDED.

We go further—our model integrates Transformational Leadership to help leaders succeed daily, not just in change. We also offer executive 1:1 coaching.

SCARED SO WHAT is the missing link to successful personal and organizational change leadership.

Offering: Change Management Tech via our Personal Change PRO App, Instructor Certification, Online Courses, and full implementation support. Accredited by ITOL, CPD, and endorsed by The Oxford Review.

🌐 www.scaredsowhat.com

Sr. Partner

From Calling To Confidence

As the founder and retreat leader of From Calling to Confidence, I guide faith-driven women through a transformational journey of rest, realignment, and bold activation into their God-given purpose.

I curate an elevated, all-inclusive experience that blends spiritual depth with personal branding, visibility, and leadership development. Through intentional teaching, one-on-one guidance, and collaboration with guest speakers and facilitators, I help each woman gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to rise into her next level—with faith and authority.

From luxury accommodations and professional media coaching to powerful worship and healing moments, my role is to hold sacred space while equipping women to multiply their message, expand their influence, and walk boldly in their calling.

Retreat Leader & Visibility Strategist

TEDxSugar Creek Women

As a TEDx speaker coach and curator, I am honored to help thought leaders bring their ideas to life on one of the world’s most recognized stages. My role involves guiding speakers to refine their concepts, develop impactful narratives, and deliver presentations that captivate audiences while staying true to their unique voice.

I work closely with speakers to ensure their ideas are communicated clearly, authentically, and with maximum impact. By blending storytelling techniques with strategic coaching, I help individuals unlock their potential and deliver transformative talks that leave a lasting impression.

In addition to coaching, my responsibilities as a curator include identifying and selecting innovative, thought-provoking topics that align with the TEDx mission of spreading ideas worth sharing. This involves collaborating with teams to ensure every event showcases a diverse range of voices and perspectives that inspire, educate, and challenge the status quo.

With years of experience in leadership, branding, and storytelling, this role is a natural extension of my passion for empowering others to achieve their full potential. TEDx talks have the power to ignite change, and I am committed to helping speakers make their mark while contributing to meaningful conversations that shape the future.

Are you ready to step onto the TEDx stage and share your idea worth spreading? Learn more about our upcoming event at TEDxSugarCreekWomen. I look forward to seeing how your story can inspire change on a global level.

View our event page here:
https://www.tedxsugarcreekwomen.com

Speaker Coach & Curator

Talk Your Way To The Top Speaker Community

Are you ready to stop searching the internet for hours for conferences and events hiring speakers?

We developed a community to support speakers just like you who are ready to step on stage and be discovered.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨:
1.) Provide lists of open conferences and events looking to hire speakers. (No more searching)

2.) Provide podcast guest opportunities. (No more visibility challenges)

3.) Provide editable branding and marketing materials. (No more guessing)

4.) Provide deep dives into strategy and teach speakers the business of speaking. (No more speaking for free)

5.) Provide advanced TEDx and LinkedIn courses to expand your brand and thought leadership on a global scale. (No more issues with reach)

6.) Support from a community of like-minded people who are cheering you on every step of the way. (No more being alone in your journey)

From crafting compelling brand strategies to securing prestigious speaking engagements, our community is your ultimate partner in success. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to refining your speeches, honing your pitch techniques, strategizing your brand for continued success, and demystifying the business of speaking.

With our comprehensive resources and personalized guidance, you'll not only increase your reach and visibility but also save valuable time with our AI-powered training and development tools. Join us and unlock your full potential as a speaker, making a lasting impact on every stage you grace.

Join us today and embark on a transformative journey to unleash your full potential as a dynamic and influential speaker under expert guidance and support!

Founder & Community Leader

C-Suite for Christ

Member, Speakers Bureau

How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power

You were born confident, we all were. No baby has ever been born thinking that it is unworthy or underserving of its parents’ attention. Babies cry and are confident in their abilities to have their needs met. As toddlers, we learn how to walk, eat, talk, and do things independently; all of which work to build confidence within us. A toddler when learning how to walk does not fall and then assume they are not good at it or that they are a failure, the young child thinks nothing of the sort. They simply get back up and keep going. Even though they are beginners they do not believe they are failing, and they remain confident that eventually, they will understand how to walk, run, and even jump.

Gradually through life’s obstacles, perceived failures, hardships, and traumas, our confidence begins to dissipate and diminish with time. Confidence can begin to seem elusive and untouchable for many people as they enter adulthood and proceed in their careers. Sadly, a lack of confidence holds many people back in life, preventing them from tapping into their fullest potential and becoming successful. Throughout our lives, we face barriers that all work to lessen our confidence and it can be difficult to overcome for many people, especially for those who have lived through trauma. If left unchecked these past pains and traumas can work to lessen our confidence and hold us back in our lives and careers.

Even though confidence can begin to lessen over the course of our lives, it is possible to regain it. Ultimately, while some individuals may be naturally more confident than others, confidence is a skill that can be cultivated and developed through intentional effort and practice. My sincere hope is that this book helps anyone who is struggling with confidence realize that life begins the moment you step into the confident person you were always meant to be.

‣ Available on Amazon, grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
https://www.amazon.com/author/taralafongooch

International Best-Selling Author

FOX Daily Post

As a Personal Development and Leadership Editor, I specialize in bringing leaders' stories to life across diverse industries. With a keen eye for impactful narratives and a passion for personal growth, I collaborate with leaders to articulate their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful editing, I aim to inspire and empower audiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and leadership excellence. My role involves distilling complex ideas into accessible and engaging content, amplifying the voices of leaders, and providing valuable insights to readers seeking personal and professional development.

Personal Development & Leadership Editor

LionsHead Specialty Tire & Wheel, LLC

Managing annual revenue in excess of $20M while retaining and enhancing client and partner relationships was my top priority as a sales director. I led a distinguished career with repeated success in maximizing revenue in demanding corporate settings. I secured new business, and maintained current client relationships, ensuring collaboration to leverage organization’s bottom-line growth. As a seasoned sales director, I was highly instrumental in maximizing client satisfaction by delivering impeccable customer experience and providing leadership to coincide with core company values. Communication is one of my greatest strengths and it has helped me forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. 

Throughout my career, I managed customer communications and initiatives to improve customer service, satisfaction, and retention. My skill set of customer relationships and clearly understanding their needs and objectives, I facilitated exceptional levels of service and repeat business while extending strategic sales and marketing efforts to win new business. I am adept at coordinating both internal and external partners to ensure top-tier customer experience and satisfaction while maximizing efficiency, streamlining operations and increasing bottom line growth.

Sales Director- East Region

Regional Sales Manager

Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, International Best-Selling Author | Elevating Businesses, Brands & Leadership Potential | 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

On a Mission to Help Thought Leaders Rise as Global Voices of Impact 🎤

In 2022, my life changed forever.
What once terrified me—speaking—became the spark that ignited my calling. That moment wasn’t just about finding my voice. It was about helping others discover theirs.

Today, I help thought leaders grow influential brands, land TEDx talks, and become global voices of transformation.

As a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, International TEDx Speaker, 2× Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Award-Winning Speaker, I’ve built a proven system to help speakers, consultants, and CEOs elevate their message and confidently lead movements that matter.

Whether you're launching a podcast, applying for TEDx, or building your authority in a crowded space, I bring both strategy and soul to your success.


What I Do:

• Help entrepreneurs + speakers become TEDx speakers

• Build magnetic brands that drive revenue to your business

• Land TV interviews and launch profitable podcasts

• Coach leaders using my GRASP™ Method (Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, Purpose)

• Host the globally ranked GRASP Confidence podcast


I believe confidence is a calling, not a personality trait and that leadership grounded in faith, strategy, and action can change the world.

From rural Maryland as the youngest child of five raised by a single mother to global stages, I’m proof that when you bet on yourself anything is possible.

My purpose is to help others rise in their God-given identity and pursue their callings with confidence. ❤️



𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩:
I deliver high-impact keynotes and workshops on leadership and personal growth, blending confidence with business strategies that create lasting transformation and success. 

𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨:
I help thought leaders refine their messaging, position their brands for success, land TEDx talks, build global influence, and turn their stories into movements. My clients step onto world-class stages and lead businesses with clarity, purpose, and conviction.


Are you ready to elevate your impact, brand, leadership, and confidence? Let’s build something extraordinary together!


𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳: 
🎙️ Podcasting
📈 Marketing & Branding Options
🎤 Speaking Engagements & Workshops
🌍 Join My Global Speaker Community!

‣ My Website: www.TaraLaFonGooch.com
‣ Company Website: www.BestBranding.Solutions

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