Underscoring the philosophy that change is inherently positive. By integrating Kaizen principles and self-coaching practices into both professional and personal realms, individuals can achieve incremental improvements that lead to significant progress over time.

Hosted by: Purdue for Life, Purdue Women's Conference

2026 - Indianapolis, IN

Description: Understanding the impact of invalidation, reframe fear and increase resilience towards our goals.

Hosted by: Melahni Ake, Top Floor Women

2024 - Greenwood, IN

Gain powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and what it truly takes to win at the highest level, both in sports, life and in business.

Hosted by: Melahni Ake, Top Floor Women

2026 - Indianapolis, IN

In 1999. Toyinda Smith wins the national championship in the indoor weight throw.

16 Tech, Indy WNBA All-Star Host Committee host "I Can Be That" empowerment camp

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Coaching, Executive Function, and Leadership: Strengthening the Prefrontal Cortex to Build Better Workplaces

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Coaching-Minded Leaders Cultivate a Culture of Empowerment

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Blending Supervising and Coaching for People Leaders

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Presence in Practice: Mentoring Coaches to Integrate the Champion Influence® SEATS Process™ Model for Coaching With Intention

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Kaizen Insight for Practitioners of Self-Coaching: Principle Three

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Kaizen Insight for Practitioners of Self-Coaching: Principle Two

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Kaizen Insight for Practitioners of Self-Coaching: Principle One

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Bravery Determines Whether You're Active or Inactive

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“The TEDxEvansStreet event will be live again this year after going virtual because of COVID in 2020…The event, titled “Polarity,” will present speakers with diversity in ages, races, backgrounds, and experiences, all with one thing in common — daring to think about and do something out of the box for thought leadership.

“Purdue Alumni connects graduates, advances students”

“[Toyinda] was straightforward in her mission to help the participants uncover their goals for themselves and equip them with practical strategies to solve problems…”

“Master coach, global speaker, and business consultant Toyinda L. Smith has unveiled a professional business development bestseller titled The Coaching Posture.”

“For Toyinda Smith, leadership begins with relationships – and it’s these relationships that have helped define her journey from Purdue student to successful alumna.”