Speaker &
Event Host

For over 15 years, my work has centered around helping people recognize what they carry and use it with intention.Leadership.
Purpose.
Confidence.
Personal growth.
Career development.
Faith-informed growth.
Resilience through transition.
The courage to move differently.These are not just topics I speak on. These are spaces I have lived, studied, coached through, written about, and helped others walk through.As a coach, author, chaplain, and speaker, I bring more than motivation to the room. I bring language, strategy, warmth, wisdom, and real-life perspective. I know how to engage an audience without performing for approval. I know how to challenge people without shaming them. I know how to make personal growth feel practical, honest, and possible.Whether I am speaking to professionals, leaders, creatives, women, ministry groups, authors, entrepreneurs, or people navigating major life transitions, I care deeply about creating moments that matter.The kind of moments where people think differently.
The kind of moments where people see themselves more clearly.
The kind of moments where someone finally says, “I needed that.”That is the work I love.So, whether your event is big, intimate, corporate, creative, faith-based, community-centered, or conversation-style, I would be honored to bring a message that is thoughtful, engaging, grounded, and impactful.

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Growth & Performance Coach :
Lead & Thrive Co.

Lead & Thrive Co. is a growth and performance coaching company founded by Juanita Burgess to help individuals gain clarity, strengthen confidence, and build forward with intention.Through private coaching, workshops, speaking, and strategic development experiences, Lead & Thrive Co. supports professionals, entrepreneurs, authors, and purpose-driven individuals who are ready to identify what they carry and use it well.Using the signature L.E.A.D. Coaching Model: Learn, Expand, Achieve, and Design, clients are guided through a practical process of reflection, clarity, action, and intentional growth.This work is designed for people who are ready to move beyond overthinking, fear, uncertainty, or approval-seeking and begin taking ownership of their next season.At Lead & Thrive Co., growth is not treated as a trend. It is a disciplined, honest, and purposeful process of becoming who you are capable of being and building what you are called to build.Lead with clarity. Grow with intention. Thrive on purpose.

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Chaplain

My work as a chaplain is rooted in compassion, faith, and a sincere heart to serve people well.I believe there are moments in life when people need more than words. They need presence, prayer, wisdom, comfort, and someone who can hold space with care and spiritual sensitivity. Whether walking with someone through grief, transition, uncertainty, celebration, or a sacred life moment, my desire is to offer encouragement, support, and the hope of with grace and humility.As an ordained and licensed chaplain, I am available to support individuals, families, and communities through prayer, comforting presence, spiritual encouragement, life moments, and meaningful services.Chaplaincy support may include:* Grief and crisis support
* Prayer and spiritual encouragement
* Wedding officiating
* Christenings and baby dedications
* Baptisms
* Funeral services and eulogies
* Christian guidance and support
* Guest speaking for church or faith-based gatherings

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