UPLEVEL AUSTIN: A Public Speaking and Career Acceleration Experience

Build speaking skills and executive presence that move business and careers forward. Live coaching, interactive panels, and field experts.
About this Event

UPLEVEL AUSTIN: A Public Speaking and Career Acceleration Experience

Get ready to boost your public speaking skills and accelerate your career at this interactive in-person event!
Join us on October 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy in Austin.

This experience is all about helping you stand out and grow professionally in a fun, supportive setting. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect and level up your business and career!

Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:05 AM
Registration & Coffee

Info: Doors open. Get settled and grab coffee. Coaching Pass and VIP ticket holders get professional headshots starting at 8:00 AM.

🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:30 AM
The Uplevel Formula
Host: Mike Acker

Info: The framework that anchors the day. Awareness. Knowledge. Practice. Feedback. Interactive and immediately applicable.

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Positivity as a Career Weapon
Host: Steve Lawton

Info: Steve Lawton on turning obstacles into opportunity. Science-backed, funny, and deeply human.

🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Conflict Resolution Panel
Host: Sarah Christine Russell

Info: Sarah Christine Russell and Juanpablo Wright on navigating conflict, difficult conversations, and workplace dynamics. Unfiltered.

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
The Perfect Pitch

Info: Every career move starts with a pitch. You will learn three. How to answer “tell me about yourself.” How to pitch your business. How to work a room. You leave with all three built and ready to use.

🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

Info: Catered by Pluckers. Use the hour to work on your pitch. You will deliver it in the Speaking Lab.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
The Speaking Lab

Info: This is where the pitch goes live. You stand up, deliver what you built, and Mike coaches you in real time. You get direct feedback on your structure, your voice, and your presence. Then you go again and feel the difference.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Break
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Promotion & Negotiation Panel
Host: Jake Russell

Info: Led by Jake Russell with Katie French and Rudy Reyes. What actually gets people promoted. What salary negotiation looks like from both sides of the table.

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Executive Presence

Info: The closing session. How to command a room, lead with presence, and communicate like the leader you’re becoming.

🕑: 04:15 PM
Close

Info: VIP Experience ticket holders join Mike Acker for a Leadership Dinner following the conference.