The Inspired Culture Summit

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The Inspired Culture Summit
One-day conference · two date options

Where leadership becomes legacy.

A one-day conference offered on two separate dates for leaders who want deeper formation, practical teaching, meaningful connection, and culture-shaping clarity.

Monday, November 16, 2026 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 In-person and virtual tickets

Purchase directly from this page through secure Stripe checkout. In-person buyers can optionally create a free Rising 99 account for updates and resources; virtual buyers will need that free account to watch the livestream.

Naperville, IL

Community Christian Church

1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL

Choose Your Date

One Summit. Two date options.

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.

Monday

November 16, 2026

Attend the full one-day Summit experience on Monday.

Tuesday

November 17, 2026

The same one-day Summit experience, offered again Tuesday.

Why Attend

A day for leaders who want more than information.

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.

Leadership formation

Engage leadership through conviction, responsibility, practical habits, and whole-person growth.

Faith and clarity

Connect faith, leadership, and culture development in a grounded, practical way.

Practical outcomes

Leave with language, tools, and next steps that can shape teams, meetings, and culture rhythms.

Featured Speakers

Voices shaping leadership, culture, resilience, and legacy.

The Inspired Culture Summit brings together leaders, builders, coaches, and practitioners who understand that culture is formed through the whole person.

Wanda Jones-Yeatman

Executive Advisor · Founder & CEO, The Haycliff Group

Wanda Jones-Yeatman

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.

Alex Sheridan

Founder, Impaxs Marketing & Podcast Builders

Alex Sheridan

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.

Kimberly Dymond

Founder, KDymond Consulting

Kimberly Dymond

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.

Eric Himes

Founder, The Inspired Culture

Eric Himes

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.

Jon Macaskill

Retired Navy SEAL Commander · Leadership Coach

Jon Macaskill

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.

Mark Hattas

Founder, The O Coalition & Church of the Beatitudes

Mark Hattas

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.

John Golden

CEO, Vital Neuro

John Golden

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.

Dr. Rusty Railey

Executive Leader · Organizational Strategist · Governance Consultant

Dr. Rusty Railey

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.

Stefan Andreas Junaeus

Author · Entrepreneur · Pastor · Speaker

Stefan Andreas Junaeus

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.

Experience

Teaching, connection, resources, and virtual access.

Come in person for the full room experience in Naperville, or choose a virtual ticket if travel is not possible. In-person buyers can use their email confirmation at check-in. Virtual buyers must create a free Rising 99 account after purchase to watch the livestream.

What the day includes

  • Leadership, faith, formation, and culture development
  • Practical teaching you can apply after the Summit
  • Networking with growth-minded leaders and culture carriers
  • Ticket confirmation by email, event-day check-in by name or ticket confirmation, and optional portal access after purchase
Direct Ticket Checkout

Choose your Summit date and ticket.

Buy TIC Summit tickets directly from the website. No Rising 99 account is required to purchase. In-person buyers can use their email confirmation at check-in; virtual buyers must create a free Rising 99 account after purchase to watch the livestream.

You’re registered. Check your email for your ticket confirmation. Virtual ticket buyers should create a free Rising 99 account using the same checkout email to access the livestream.

Already have Rising 99? Open Summit Portal Secure checkout is handled by Stripe. Event-day check-in is by name or ticket confirmation at the registration table.
Rising 99 Optional

Buy tickets directly. Use Rising 99 when portal access matters.

Ticket checkout now happens directly from this page. After purchase, in-person buyers may create or use a free Rising 99 account for event updates and resources. Virtual ticket buyers will use that free account to access the livestream.

Group Bookings

Bringing a team, church, or organization?

Email Eric with your preferred date and estimated attendee count.

FAQ

Clear answers before you get tickets.

Is this a two-day conference?

No. It is one one-day conference offered on Monday, November 16, 2026 and again on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Do I need a Rising 99 account to buy tickets?

No. Buyers can purchase directly from the website. A free Rising 99 account is optional afterward for in-person event updates and resources. Virtual ticket buyers must create a free Rising 99 account after purchase because the livestream will be available inside the TIC Summit portal.

Can I attend virtually?

Yes. Virtual ticket options are available. After purchasing a virtual ticket, create a free Rising 99 account using the same email address from checkout so you can access the livestream inside the TIC Summit portal.

How does event-day check-in work?

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.

Get Tickets

Choose your date. Buy your ticket. Step into the Summit.

The Inspired Culture Summit is built for leaders ready to connect formation with practical culture-building action.