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Speak or Treat 2027

Saturday, October 30, 2027 · South Bend, IN. Join us next year.

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Replay · Speak or Treat 2026 · South Bend, IN
Meet the speakers who solve real problems: Eric Beschinski, Pastor Richard Merrion Jr., keynote David PowerTalk, host Obet Pabon II and Lindsey Ferguson, Saturday October 31, South BendPowerTalkdavidpowertalk.com

SpeakorTreat2026

Speak your truth. Treat your community. Lead your future.

The annual gathering for leaders, educators, business professionals and speakers who want to elevate their voice, sharpen their impact, and treat their communities to transformation. Keynote by David PowerTalk, hosted by Obet Pabon II.

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Leaders · Educators · Business pros

Your free ticket to a full day of keynote, practical sessions and the region's best speakers and coaches, all in one room, brought home to our region.

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Speakers · Coaches · Consultants

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On the stage

Speakers & coaches

The keynote, the host, and the speakers and coaches bringing solutions to our schools and businesses. Speaker or coach? →

David PowerTalk
Keynote

David PowerTalk

Keynote speaker and founder of PowerTalk, known for turning pain into power. His keynote, Positioning for Unstoppable Success, sets the tone for the day.

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Pastor Richard Merrion Jr.
Speaker

Pastor Richard Merrion Jr.

Creator of G.E.T.-U.P. (Growth, Elevate, Triumph, Unite, Purpose): five decisions that turn a trial into a testimony. Featured speaker at It's My Turn 2 Speak, Atlanta.

get-up-mindset.com →

Obet Pabon II
Host

Obet Pabon II

TEDx speaker and founder of WOW with Obet, presenting The WOW Framework: Positioning for Growth. On a mission to make Northern Indiana a destination for major speakers and world-class events.

speaking.wowwithobet.com →

Talk topics

What the room will hear.

Eight tracks built around what school and business leaders are dealing with right now. Here are the kinds of talks we're booking.

Why you need to be there

One day. A year of answers.

Success strategies, productivity, resilience and real B2B networking, the kind big cities get, brought home to Northern Indiana & SW Michigan, for free.

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Success strategies

Proven frameworks, including the WOW Framework, that you can put to work the next week in your business, school or team.

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Productivity that sticks

Practical habits and systems that give hours back, so you spend your energy on what moves the needle.

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Resilience when it's heavy

How to withstand pressure, change and setbacks and keep leading. Speakers who have lived it, not just studied it.

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B2B networking, on purpose

Business owners, principals, chamber leaders and HR directors from across NWI & SW Michigan, all in one room with time built in to connect.

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Insight you can't Google

Fresh perspective from live speakers and coaches, plus a chance to see who you'd want to book for your own people.

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Morale and emotional fuel

Leave recharged. A day around people who are building something lifts your team's morale, and yours.

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David PowerTalk, live

The keynote who turns pain into power: Positioning for Unstoppable Success, to open the day.

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Free, but limited

A full day of professional development at no cost. Seats are numbered and limited, so claim yours now.

This is for you if…

  • You lead a school, district, department or business in NWI or SW Michigan
  • You're looking for speakers, trainers or coaches for your people
  • Your staff or team is tired and you need fresh ideas
  • You're leading through change, conflict or a crisis
  • You want to meet the other leaders in the region
  • You're responsible for culture, climate or professional development
  • You want practical tools, not just inspiration
  • You'd like a free, full day to invest in yourself as a leader
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Four groups. One room.

Who's in the room

SpeakOrTreat is the crossroads where leaders, educators, business pros and speakers meet, learn and grow.

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Leaders

  • Decision-making frameworks
  • Communication mastery
  • Culture-building
  • Crisis leadership
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Educators

  • Classroom leadership
  • Student engagement
  • Resilience frameworks
  • Community impact
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Business leaders

  • Team communication
  • Customer experience
  • Leading under pressure
  • Story-driven branding
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Speakers

  • Stage time
  • Coaching
  • Content creation
  • Networking & bookings
Principals & APsSuperintendentsEducation directorsTeachers & counselorsChamber leadersHR directorsBusiness ownersNonprofit leaders
Saturday, October 31 · 9 AM – 5 PM · doors open 8 AM

The day

8:00

Doors open: registration & coffee

Check in with your ticket and start meeting the room.

9:00

Keynote: David PowerTalk

Positioning for Unstoppable Success.

10:00

Obet: The WOW Framework

Positioning for Growth.

10:30

Morning speaker & coach sessions

Solutions for schools and businesses, 20 minutes each.

12:00

Lunch & networking

Your call: an optional prepaid lunch, the food vendors onsite, or bring your own. Then real conversation.

1:00

Afternoon speaker & coach sessions

More speakers, more solutions.

3:30

Booth networking & close

Work the room, build relationships, book what you need.

The 2026 replay

Watch Speak or Treat 2026

Excellent turnout, and so many people want the videos. They are being prepared and will be posted here soon. Join the first-access list and you hear the moment they land.

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South Bend · Saturday, October 31

Coming from anywhere in Michiana

Speak or Treat is a free, one-day leadership event in South Bend, Indiana for the people who lead Our schools, businesses, churches and nonprofits. It's an easy drive from across the region.

South Bend · Mishawaka · Granger · Elkhart · Osceola · Goshen · Plymouth · LaPorte · Niles, MI · Notre Dame

Where is Speak or Treat 2026?

At the Izaak Walton League Lodge, 20400 Darden Rd, South Bend, Indiana 46637. Your free ticket arrives by email with directions.

When is it?

Saturday, October 31, 2026. Doors open at 8 AM for check-in, the day starts at 9 AM with the keynote, and it wraps at 5 PM, so you're home in time for trick-or-treat.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Every ticket is free. Seats are very limited, so reserve yours early.

Who should come?

Principals, teachers, superintendents, business owners, HR and team leaders, nonprofit and church leaders, and speakers and coaches from across Michiana.

I'm not in South Bend. Is it worth the drive?

Yes. It's a short drive from Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Osceola, Goshen, Plymouth, LaPorte and Niles, Michigan.

Can I bring my team?

Yes. Every ticket is free, so bring your admin team, department heads or managers. Each person reserves their own seat.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is your call: an optional prepaid lunch, the food vendors onsite, or bring your own.

I'm a speaker or coach. Can I get on stage?

Yes. Speaker and coach slots are open on the Call for Speakers page.

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October 31 · South Bend

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