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Travis Thomas, Entrepreneur, Leadership Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker, Team Developer and Master of Improv, is the Founder of Live Yes, And - a company dedicated to transforming mindsets. Whether coaching teams or individuals, his message is clear … higher levels of success are within your grasp when you shift your mindset. Thomas’ body of work invites audiences to get “UNSTUCK." He explores how cultures rooted in purpose, authenticity, and collaboration intersect driving optimal results. Thomas’ clients include various sports teams (Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Georgia Football, and the US Men’s National Soccer Team) as well as diverse corporations across the country and abroad interested in cultivating mindsets to drive high-performance. Travis is the author of 3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And, and his second book Confidence is Overrated released in December 2024.

Speaking Topics

The Secret Sauce Of Elite Mindsets

Travis ignites audiences world wide as he shares modern strategies gathered from 20+ years of experience coaching elite performers. His knowledge and “down-to-earth” style piques curiosity and helps audiences leverage practical ways to achieve higher levels of success. Thomas inspires eager participants with the right combination of tools – and truth – with a specialist’s twist to success. Just like a secret sauce can add flavor and distinction to a dish, businesses can develop their own "secret sauce" to give them a competitive edge. 

Top 3 Audience Takeaways:

  1. Learning how to “stay in the moment"
  2. Understand the distractions that hold us back  
  3. Receive proven practical tools and strategies to apply to your own life 

Radical Collaboration With Uncertainty

How does your company deal with adversity, uncertainty, and change? Do you have a team of people who innovate, problem-solve, and overcome challenges - or is your team stuck in finger-pointing, excuse making, and complaining? It happens to the best of people and organizations - and it can be fixed! In this presentation, Travis will share how elite performers and organizations use the power of improvisation and collaboration to harness courageous and resilient cultures. Your audience won’t only “know” how to embrace uncertainty, they will have “felt” it. Life is unpredictable, but our response to doesn’t have to be. 

Top 3 Audience Takeaways: 

  1. Understand the positive and negative power of our thoughts
  2. Learning how to get “unstuck” when caught in a victim mindset  
  3. Receive practical tools and concepts for building resilient teams 

3 Reasons Your Culture Is Broken

Culture has been the buzz word du jour for about a decade now…yet most organizations still miss the boat with understanding the tools, mindset, and components that create thriving cultures. Ping pong tables and blue jean Fridays are great - but they don’t build culture. The pandemic further exposed the fragility of successful cultures, and today more than ever businesses and leaders need to understand the “human” skills needed to inspire and organizations and teams. Leadership expert Travis Thomas has a unique skillset and background when it comes to helping companies turn their broken cultures into thriving and fulfilling workplaces. From the corporate world, to improvisation, executive coaching, and training some of the most elite athletes in the world - Travis’ one-of-a-kind presentation will surely connect with your audience. Even if it’s broken, Travis will help you fix it! 

Top 3 Audience Takeaways: 

  1. Understanding the #1 predictor of a high-performing culture
  2. Learning tools for leaders to consistently and intentional drive performance  
  3. Find out how to turn your employees into culture carriers

3 Crucial Leadership Lessons Learned At The World Cup

As a life-long soccer player and passionate fan, it was a dream opportunity for Travis to serve as the Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach for the US Men’s National Soccer Team from 2020 to 2022, culminating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. For the three years leading up to the World Cup, including World Cup Qualifying, winning the 2021 Nations League, and winning the 2021 Gold Cup, the journey was filled with non-stop challenges and obstacles that needed to be solved. In this session, Travis will share his perspective being in the room where it happened, and how leaders in all industries can use the same mindset to thrive under pressure and adversity. 


Top 3 Audience Takeaways:

  1. ​Learning how to embrace the unknown
  2. Creating a Culture of Collaboration
  3. Shifting from Transactional to Transformational Leadership

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Testimonials

"Working with Travis has been a rewarding experience. He leads with authenticity, consistently showing up as the best version of himself. His passion for helping individuals and teams reach their full potential has fostered an environment of growth, trust, and collaboration. Travis’s unique approach empowers everyone to perform at their best and contributes to a culture of excellence.”

"Travis is a game-changer. His presentations don’t just make you think—they challenge you to see the world differently. His 'yes and' approach is exciting, thought -provoking and refreshing. In his presentations, he seamlessly blends humor and insight, showing you how to elevate every aspect of your life. If you're ready to grow, Travis is the person who will help you get there.”

"Travis Thomas has been an outstanding partner for us at Limitless Minds. From his humble beginnings in Flint, Michigan, to coaching on the sidelines of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer team, Travis exemplifies purpose and perseverance. His unique blend of performance coaching and improvisation principles has helped us elevate collaboration and performance across our clients. I fully trust him and highly recommend his expertise to any organization looking to enhance their performance and culture.”

"Travis Thomas is a coaching savante, engaging speaker, an artist of his craft, and one of the kindest, humble, and authentically great humans I know. On the main stage, he tilts a room, captivating audiences with his knowledge, experiences, and stories. He challenges your perceptions and pushes the envelope of mental conditioning. He provides tools and practical applications to unlock your potential and optimize your team performance. If you are fortunate enough to cross paths with Travis, hire him. You will leave those interactions a better version of yourself.”

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