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Mea Austin is an inspiring speaker, entrepreneur, and executive development coach with over 35 years of proven leadership experience educating and energizing diverse audiences. As the founder and owner of multiple successful businesses, she brings a wealth of real-world organizational leadership spanning marketing, human resources, law, healthcare, and wellness.
Mea blends deep business acumen with behavioral science to help teams and individuals thrive. Her multi-faceted background includes credentials as a licensed Predictive Index Partner, certified StrengthsScope consultant, group fitness instructor, and advanced positive reinforcement (R+) practitioner for both human and equine learning. A graduate of Washburn University with degrees in Business Administration and Legal Assistance, Mea delivers actionable, heart-centered strategies that build strong leaders and transform cultures.
This keynote is about understanding your individual team members.
If you are struggling to understand why some employees thrive while others fail, you need better data. Most leaders are puzzled by varying performance levels because they are guessing at what drives their people. I offer real-time insights into the thinking and behavior of your actual team members so you can stop guessing. This isn’t about general theories; it is about using specific data to understand the people sitting in your chairs right now.
You will learn how to align people with their natural gifts and communicate specifically with each employee in the way they hear you. We will examine your existing team to see how minor changes to tasks can have huge impacts on your results. By using this data, you will reduce hiring errors, increase profit, and create a clear plan for promotions and succession.
This session will optimize your organization by leveraging individual strengths for peak performance.
This keynote explores your organization’s culture and demonstrates how to build a team that feels supported, engaged, and ready to innovate.
Leaders often see creativity as a luxury, but it is the key to staying ahead. Learn to foster a culture of loyalty and collaboration to eliminate turnover and burnout. Using concrete data, I’ll show you how to fine-tune your leadership style to instantly improve team morale and engagement.
You will leave with actionable strategies to increase team loyalty and engagement without sacrificing high performance. You will master the direct link between a compassionate culture and measurable gains in productivity. You will learn how to adapt your leadership style to ensure your team feels empowered to take the creative risks that drive meaningful innovation.
Culture isn’t a side project—it’s your competitive edge. Join me to stop managing for survival and start leading for impact.
This keynote is about the biology of the human brain and how can use it to get better results. While personality and culture matter, they don’t explain the biological mechanics of how work gets done. We often fall into the trap of pushing harder or using threats when results aren’t there, but you cannot force people to be brilliant. For over a century, the science of Positive Reinforcement has been used to shape behavior with extreme precision. I first discovered these tools in the high-stakes world of my equine training business and realized the same biological bypasses work for humans.
This session teaches you how to lead the brain instead of the person. By utilizing TAGteach, you can bypass the brain’s threat center and tap into dopamine-driven reward pathways to turn feedback into high-speed habits. You will learn the Three-Try Rule as a diagnostic tool to enhance your own communication and prevent the buildup of stress hormones in your team. This isn’t about being nice; it is about using simple hacks to trigger the brain’s reward center.
Master the art of strategic encouragement to unlock the high-speed habits and improve performance.
This keynote is designed for teams navigating the constant evolution of job duties, goals, and technologies. Because humans are creatures of habit, any change can unsettle an office environment and induce significant stress. This session recognizes that change does not have to equal chaos. Participants will analyze the psychological impact of transition to recognize their own stress triggers and learn how to escape survival mode. Learn practical tools to neutralize the anxiety of evolving roles.
The takeaways for this session include a personalized transition plan to help each attendee adapt to new processes with confidence. Participants will learn foundational skills to identify stress triggers before they lead to burnout. By applying these adaptive skills, the team will be equipped to mitigate anxiety and escape the cycle of overwhelm.
Unlock the most valuable tool for the modern world: the ability to thrive amidst transition without anxiety.
This keynote helps teams and organizations move away from fixing weaknesses and maximizing unique talents. Research shows that professionals who focus on their natural strengths are eighteen times more likely to feel successful and fulfilled at work. Using data-driven insights for each participant, we focus on individual thinking and behavior patterns to increase overall productivity. Participants will explore how aligning with their natural strengths leads to greater engagement and career success.
The takeaways for this session include actionable strategies to create a strengths-based workplace that fuels business growth. Participants will learn how to use collective strengths to drive more effective communication and collaboration across departments. The group will receive tools to leverage their specific data to increase productivity and enhance overall well-being.
This transformative experience is designed to amplify collaboration, elevate employee fulfillment, and accelerate profitability.
This Keynote cuts through the noise of being overwhelmed with a simple system that delivers results. Most traditional time management strategies fail in a fast-paced office because they require too much time to implement. The reality is that time itself cannot be managed, but a team can transform their perception of it and the way they navigate their responsibilities. Analyze psychological barriers to productivity and learn to prioritize high-impact results over busy work. The takeaways for this session include a personalized approach for every attendee to reclaim control of their schedule. The group will learn real-world techniques to reduce cognitive overwhelm and interpret time as a flexible resource rather than a constant stressor. Participants will evaluate their current habits and walk away with streamlined strategies that fit a modern professional lifestyle.
Reclaim control of your schedule and focus on what really matters.
This keynote addresses the reality that professionals are operating in a state of fatigue they don’t even realize they are carrying. Constant digital connectivity has created cognitive overload that drains productivity and leads to emotional exhaustion. It is an illusion to think we can process everything thrown at us and still have enough left for our real lives. This isn’t just about putting phones down; it is about learning how to rejuvenate and show up fully for work and family.
The takeaways for this session include seven actionable strategies to reclaim control over digital habits and mitigate the stressors of a 24/7 world. Participants will learn to identify their own unique symptoms of digital fatigue and evaluate how constant connectivity is draining their productivity. Create a personalized boundaries plan to prioritize human connection and mental recovery.
Implement these strategies to eliminate digital fatigue and reclaim the mental energy required for your work and your life.
A hands-on, interactive session designed to help participants break through professional barriers in just over an hour. Stop focusing on your perceived limitations and start prioritizing the personal outcomes you want to achieve. Using proven mindset and success strategies, the group will learn how to create an immediate action plan to generate momentum and lasting change. Master the mechanics of personal change and gain the tools to shift how you think and behave. The takeaways for this session include concrete, practical steps that can be applied immediately to any role to create momentum. Participants will learn how to craft powerful affirmations and use science-backed visualization techniques to drive success. Learn to rewire the brain and build neural pathways that drive your goals.
Get an action plan to shift your focus from setbacks to results.
This keynote delivers a precise pathway to personal change. Despite our best intentions, we often fail to conquer change because of internal resistance we are not aware of. The biological systems designed to safeguard us inadvertently hinder our progress toward positive goals. Identify the triggers that stall your growth and gain the tools to unlock lasting change.
The takeaways include methods to break the cycle of short-lived resolutions and to get consistent, lasting growth. Identify the specific brain-based triggers that hold you back. Gain the insights needed to finally unlock your full potential. Get a high-impact plan for personal and professional growth that actually sticks.
This program empowers participants to move past barriers and create lasting change.
A keynote about the five distinct generations, each with unique work styles and communication preferences. This session delves into the dynamics of the modern workforce to enhance harmony and communication across age groups. Rather than seeing generational differences as a hurdle, this program coaches teams to embrace the richness of diversity within the organization. We use up-to-date insights on Generation Z and a touch of humor to keep the discussion engaging and relevant.
The takeaways for this session include practical tools to leverage generational disparities to foster a more resilient and cohesive team. Participants will learn to hone communication strategies that effectively align with the preferences of each generation. The group will leave with an understanding of the distinct work styles and valuable skill sets each generation contributes to the workforce.
Turn generational diversity into a strategic strength.
A keynote to learn habits that increase happiness. When a team is happy, cognitive faculties are heightened, leading to more creativity, motivation, and productivity. Happiness is not the result of success; it is the engine that drives it. This session equips participants with the skills to foster a positive environment that integrates happiness into daily professional life. This program demonstrates how tapping into the power of a positive mindset drives success for the entire organization.
The takeaways include eight specific techniques to foster optimism and enhance professional performance. Learn how to use happiness tools to alleviate anxiety and improve both professional and personal connections. Understand how a joyful culture leads to lower absenteeism and heightened efficiency across the board. Leaders and team members will have steps needed to integrate happiness principles into daily routines.
Discover how tapping into the power of happiness can drive success in both your professional and personal life.
This immersive workshop is designed to help teams transform their mindset and create meaningful organizational change. Through guided exercises and collaborative activities, participants will identify what is holding them back and gain clarity on collective goals. This session goes beyond personal growth and teaches how to have a resilient mindset which fosters innovation and motivation across a team. Drawing from over a decade of coaching experience, I offer the insights needed to shift thinking immediately.
The takeaways include a clear, actionable plan to drive positive, lasting changes professionally and personally. Participants will craft a personal plan to rewire their brain for success. Learn to use and the science of visualization to unlock greater potential. The group will learn how to cultivate a mindset that fosters resilience, motivation, and innovation. This isn’t about trying harder; it’s about operating differently.
Make a SHIFT to bypass your biological roadblocks and turn the life you’ve been imagining into the one you’re living.
Keynote helps you start hitting high-impact targets. Whether you are optimizing your health, your work-life balance, or your professional life, this session strips away the fluff to connect your goals directly to your purpose. We’ll pinpoint the core values and specific barriers that have stalled your progress in the past, allowing you to focus exclusively on what provides the most meaning.
Takeaways include a practical roadmap to find your purpose and set goals that back it up. Break unproductive habits and build new, dopamine-driven patterns that align with your priorities. Understand how visualization embeds your goals into the subconscious. Know the steps beyond setting a goal—rewire your brain to reach it.
Get the clarity to identify and the power to pursue the goals that will move the needle most in your life.
This Keynote is based on my personal life and lived experiences. Diversity and inclusion aren’t about checking boxes; they’re about how real people work together to win. Drawing from the high-pressure world of NASCAR and the realities of my own multi-racial family, this keynote moves past superficial representation to focus on our shared humanity. I offer a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the victories and barriers faced by the youngest bi-racial driver in NASCAR history—my son—and the family that fueled his rise. This isn’t just a story; it’s a strategic invitation to move beyond “checking boxes” and toward a culture that leverages every individual’s unique contribution to reach the winner’s circle. Gain a shifted perspective on racial complexities by focusing on our shared values.
This session is your guide to driving meaningful change—one lap, one person, and one heart at a time.
Horses are biological lie detectors; they perceive your intentions and energy long before you ever make contact. This isn’t about having a “special gift” or being a horse whisperer—it’s about the mechanics of how horses learn. We’re using brain hacks to trigger dopamine instead of fight-or-flight, creating a connection so powerful that your horse runs toward you instead of away from you. This session strips away the mystery to show you how positivity breaks harmful patterns, kills anxiety, and triggers the brain chemistry in your horse to build genuine trust. You’ll walk away with a step-by-step framework to manage your own energy and use strategic encouragement to get your horse to learn and perform almost anything. When you ditch the guesswork for a technical roadmap, the resistance disappears and the results click.
Stop fighting the behavior you don’t want and start building the performance you do.
Designed for youth groups and students to help them create positive Habits. Your daily routines are either building your future or quietly sabotaging them and learning how to hack them now is a massive competitive advantage. This isn’t a school lecture; it’s a practical deep dive into the brain science of how small, subtle shifts in behavior create powerful, automatic habits over time. We’re stripping away the “shoulds” to focus on the actual mechanics of habit formation, making it easy to apply to real life.
Participants will walk away with a step-by-step roadmap to identify current patterns and the technical tools to lock in the behaviors they want while neutralizing the ones holding them back. This session provides the strategies to take total control of routines and build the confidence required for an elite future.
Master the mechanics of your habits now to set the foundation for excellence in everything you do.
Areas of Expertise
- Leadership
- Time Management
- The Power of Happiness
- Goal Setting
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Adapting to Change
- Hiring, Motivating and Managing