Moving Toward Better

06/26/2026

I feel we need more kindness, creativity, communication, and critical thinking in the world.

My mission in life is to help people think about how to improve and how you can improve the world around you. I've created a small conference around these concepts.

I'm excited for our 2nd 1% Better Conference taking place August 22-23 in the Omaha area. I have some amazing people lined up to speak. Ticket prices will go up after June 30th.

I'd love to see you there.

Please share to help me get the word out.

06/02/2026

We’re excited to announce the full speaker lineup for The 1% Better Conference on Aug 22-23.

My focus when creating this conference has been to have an interactive event focused on kindness, curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

We have so many amazing speakers.

Come join us and find ways you can “move toward better.”

We are happy to announce that all speaker spots have been filled for our Omaha conference in August! Now, all we are missing is YOU! Registration is only $250 for this amazing two day event and lunch is included both days!! The cost goes up on July 1st so register now.

02/09/2026

Here's our 1% Better Conference speaker lineup. It's 2 weeks away. Come join us and find out ways to improve ourselves and the world around us!

09/10/2025

🚨 Early Bird tickets are LIVE! 🚨

Save $100 on The 1% Better Conference when you register now through Sept 30th. (Tickets are fully transferable!)

Arthur and I first connected through TEDx Omaha, and out of that came a shared mission: helping people Move Toward Better. If you haven’t seen his TEDx talk yet, it’s worth a watch!

At the conference, you’ll experience:
✨ Inspiring keynote speakers
✨ Breakout sessions & networking
✨ Topics like communication, decision making, embracing failure, and critical thinking

You’ll leave with tools to get 1% better internally, and to make the world around you 1% better.

Spots are limited and this early bird deal won’t last long. Don’t miss it!

👉 Grab your ticket: https://www.sparkfinancialwellness.com/registration

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09/09/2025

From being the kid on the bus growing up who didn’t talk to being a TEDx speaker coach, I’ve tried to keep moving toward better. It didn’t happen all at once. It required I surround myself with people who helped and it required I take action.

Besides the TEDx community, I’ve been inspired by the financial independence community which is focused on creating the life they want today and not waiting for this mythical thing called retirement.

Along with a TEDx speaker, the Amazing Arthur, we have created a conference where we can each take something unique based on where we are in the path of life.

If you’re looking to be inspired with actionable steps to improve your communication and decision making, come join us.

Early bird tickets with $100 off are on sale through the end of September.

Here’s a blog post with more info.

Are you ready to unlock your potential and make the world around you a little better? Welcome to The 1% Better Conference, presented by Spark Financial Wellness and The Amazing Arthur.What Is It?The 1% Better Conference is a transformative two-day event designed for people who believe in the power o...

08/14/2025

Join us tonight (Thursday) from 6-7pm in Omaha to hear what it takes to give a TEDx Omaha talk. I have a panel of speaker coaches and former main event speakers discussing the process of giving a TED talk. Get your tickets at TEDxOmaha.com!

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at KANEKO for a special TEDx Omaha Salon as we take you behind the scenes of the speaker journey — from the spark of an idea to delivering an unforgettable talk.

Discover how speakers are selected, how ideas are refined, and what transforms a talk into one that moves and inspires. Whether you’re dreaming of the red dot or simply curious about the process, this is your chance to see how it all happens.

✨ Hosted by Salon Director David Gillis, this intimate conversation will be filled with insight, real stories, and inspiration.

📅 Date: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: KANEKO – 1111 Jones St., Omaha (Enter via the Library entrance on Jones St.)
🎟 Seating is limited – Reserve your spot here: www.tedxomaha.com

Let’s explore the heart of .

05/17/2025

“Your words shape your world. Replace ‘I can’t’ with ‘How might I?’”

- Carol Dweck, Mindset

05/16/2025

Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep moving forward.

What’s one win (big or small) you’re proud of recently?

05/14/2025

“Gratitude isn’t fluff. It rewires your brain to notice the good.”

Robert Emmons, UC Davis - Research shows that practicing gratitude boosts well-being and reduces depression.