LIVE 2 LEAD,

About the event

Live2Lead is a high-impact, one-day leadership development experience designed to equip professionals with fresh perspectives, practical tools, and renewed energy for personal and organizational growth. Broadcast globally and hosted locally in Springfield, IL, this event features dynamic content from world-renowned leadership experts, including John C. Maxwell, Jesse Cole, and other top voices in business and personal development.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on leadership, communication, and team performance, with opportunities to network across industries such as healthcare, education, finance, law, real estate, and more. Live2Lead is ideal for seasoned executives, mid-level managers, and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and drive positive change within their organizations.

In addition to the speaker lineup, participants can earn continuing education and SHRM professional development credits, making this event both inspirational and professionally rewarding.

Live2Lead is not just a conference—it’s a launchpad for leaders ready to grow, connect, and lead with impact.

Why should you sponsor?

Live2Lead offers sponsors high-impact exposure to a diverse and influential audience of professionals and decision-makers. Sponsors enjoy premium visibility through signage, logo placement in event materials, hyperlinks, and recognition during the event. Additional benefits include in-show bag inserts, prize giveaways, and up to 12 event passes for staff or VIP clients. Your brand will also be highlighted in a special dedication campaign sent to all attendees in advance. Through targeted social media promotions and strategic product placement, sponsors gain extended reach and alignment with a respected global leadership brand. This is a unique opportunity to position your business as a champion of leadership and professional growth across Central Illinois.

Jason Wyatt

I’m Jason Wyatt, founder and CEO of 1LEAD—a business and leadership success company built on over 20 years of corporate leadership experience. As a certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer, 10X Coach, and Executive Leadership Facilitator, I’ve had the privilege of working with professionals and organizations across diverse industries to unlock growth and elevate leadership performance.

Through our partnership with the internationally respected Maxwell Leadership brand, we bring Live2Lead, a world-class leadership development experience, to Central Illinois. Our team is driven by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and delivering measurable value to our sponsors, attendees, and community.

We have a proven track record of hosting impactful events that equip leaders with real-world tools and create meaningful engagement for our partners. Sponsors can trust us to represent their brand with professionalism, promote it with intention, and connect it with a highly targeted audience of decision-makers and emerging leaders.

At 1LEAD, we don’t just build events—we build strategic partnerships that contribute to lasting growth for your business and the leaders shaping tomorrow.

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