A one-day conference offered on two separate dates for leaders who want deeper formation, practical teaching, meaningful connection, and culture-shaping clarity.
Buy tickets on this page through secure Stripe checkout. Virtual ticket holders use a free Inspired Culture App account to watch the livestream.
1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL
This is not a two-day conference. The same one-day Inspired Culture Summit is offered twice, so attendees can choose the date that fits their calendar.
Attend the full one-day Summit experience on Monday.
The same one-day Summit experience, offered again Tuesday.
The Summit is designed for formation that moves from conviction to action: leadership you can practice, culture you can shape, and legacy you can build with intention.
Engage leadership through conviction, responsibility, practical habits, and whole-person growth.
Connect faith, leadership, and culture development in a grounded, practical way.
Leave with language, tools, and next steps that can shape teams, meetings, and culture rhythms.
The Inspired Culture Summit brings together leaders, builders, coaches, and practitioners who understand that culture is formed through the whole person.
Executive Advisor · Founder & CEO, The Haycliff Group
Wanda Jones-Yeatman is the founder and CEO of The Haycliff Group, a personal development firm specializing in helping people lead from where they are by turning the fear of change into the courage to flourish. She is an executive leader, coach, facilitator, and organizational development consultant.
Founder, Impaxs Marketing & Podcast Builders
Alex Sheridan is the Founder of Impaxs Marketing and Podcast Builders, and the host of Founder Talk, one of Chicagoland's fastest growing podcasts for founders and entrepreneurs. He helps B2B companies build content and marketing operations that drive revenue.
Founder, KDymond Consulting
Kimberly Dymond is the Founder of KDymond Consulting and a recruiting strategist with 19 years of experience helping organizations hire with intention and build cultures that last. Her work is grounded in the belief that hiring is a cultural act.
Founder, The Inspired Culture
Eric is the founder of The Inspired Culture, the author of The Empty Chair, and a thought leader in the holistic approach to leadership development. He is the creator of the Growth Mindset Framework & Measurement System, the Inspired Culture Framework, and the 50 Masks of Leadership — a proprietary program and assessment that helps leaders identify and break through the personas holding them back. Eric's work sits at the intersection of faith, science, and strategy, equipping leaders and organizations to turn culture from a talking point into their most powerful competitive advantage — and build legacies that outlast them.
Retired Navy SEAL Commander · Leadership Coach
Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher, leadership coach, and resilience practitioner. He helps leaders and teams grow by blending mental toughness with emotional intelligence.
Founder, The O Coalition & Church of the Beatitudes
Mark Hattas is the founder of The O Coalition and Church of the Beatitudes, a movement dedicated to helping people live the teachings of Jesus as a practical path to healing, transformation, and union with God. His work bridges faith, personal transformation, mental health, and practical spirituality.
CEO, Vital Neuro
John Golden has spent his career pursuing one question: what allows people to perform at their best under pressure? From the C-suite at CNA Insurance to helping grow EXOS from $5 million to more than $300 million, to climbing Mount Everest after more than 30 surgeries, John now leads Vital Neuro, building brain-training technology that helps people master the system that matters most: themselves.
Executive Leader · Organizational Strategist · Governance Consultant
Dr. Rusty Railey is an executive leader, consultant, and speaker with nearly 30 years of leadership experience. He serves as Lead Pastor of Victory City Church in the Chicago area and specializes in organizational governance, leadership development, strategic planning, and organizational health.
Author · Entrepreneur · Pastor · Speaker
Stefan Andreas Junaeus, the acclaimed author of Your Breakthrough Year, is a distinguished entrepreneur, thought leader, pastor, writer, and speaker. As CEO of Signature Message LLC, Stefan helps C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders professionally publish their books, build their author brands, and scale their businesses. His work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, HarperCollins, Mindvalley, LA Style, and Good Morning America. As Editor-in-Chief of Thought Leaders Press, Stefan leads a community of authors from across the nation, empowering clients to expand their reach and influence. Over the years, he has ghostwritten 40 books, including frequent collaborations with celebrity life coach Tim Storey. Beyond his publishing expertise, Stefan has created over 100 coaching programs and masterminds, working with high-profile clients like Fairmont Group Executives and tech companies such as Liveperson. He also designed the WorldShaker Society, an exclusive, membership-based spiritual community for men with Tim Storey. As the founder of Thought Leaders, a dynamic community of entrepreneurs and wealth creators, Stefan is committed to helping leaders grow their influence in the marketplace. Additionally, he serves as the Lead Pastor of Congregation Family Church in Yorba Linda, California. You can hear Stefan's insights weekly as the host of the Your Breakthrough Year podcast.
Leadership Expert · Author · Speaker · Kingdom Builder
I help forward-thinking leaders align their organizational culture with strategic objectives to drive sustainable growth and employee fulfillment.
Director of Church Engagement · World Vision
Steve Spear is a Biblical Literature honors graduate of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO and led at senior levels at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL for over 16 years in a variety of pioneering efforts. In 2013, as a volunteer for World Vision, Steve completed a 3100-mile transcontinental run from LA to NY raising over $500,000 for clean water. Steve ran nearly a marathon a day for five months in a row. In 2017 Steve was recognized on the floor of the U.S. Congress for his humanitarian work and as a role model for all Americans. Steve currently serves as the Director of Church Engagement with World Vision. Steve and his wife Frances will celebrate 37 years of marriage this year, have two grown children, two grandsons and live northwest of Chicago.
Come in person for the full room experience in Naperville, or choose a virtual ticket if travel is not possible. In-person check-in is by email confirmation. Virtual access is inside the Inspired Culture App after purchase.
Every ticket includes 30-day Growth Journey access and 12 months in the Summit community. Premium and VIP add seating, The Empty Chair, and deeper onsite access.
Early Bird $199 · GA $250
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Buy tickets here. No account is required to purchase. Virtual ticket holders create a free Inspired Culture App account after checkout to watch the livestream.
You’re registered. Check your email for your ticket confirmation. Virtual ticket buyers should create a free Inspired Culture App account using the same checkout email to access the livestream.
Show your confirmation email at the registration table. If you bought a virtual ticket, create a free Inspired Culture App account with the same checkout email to open the Summit portal.
Groups of 5 or more receive signed copies of The Empty Chair. Email Eric with your preferred date and estimated attendee count.
No. It is a one-day conference offered on Monday, November 16, 2026 and again on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
No. Buy tickets on this page. A free Inspired Culture App account is only needed afterward if you bought a virtual ticket and need the livestream in the Summit portal.
Yes. Virtual ticket options are available. After purchasing a virtual ticket, create a free Inspired Culture App account using the same email address from checkout so you can access the livestream inside the TIC Summit portal.
Check in at the registration table by name or with your ticket confirmation email. For group bookings, email erichimes24@yourpathinspired.com with your organization, preferred date, and estimated number of attendees.
No. Lunch is an additional cost. About 45 days before the Summit, we will send Chick-fil-A and Panera options so you can choose ahead of time.
Premium tickets include a copy of The Empty Chair. VIP All-Access tickets and group purchases of 5 or more include a signed copy.
The Inspired Culture Summit is built for leaders ready to connect formation with practical culture-building action.
