
Talking Heads
Our Mission, Vision & Values...
Our mission is to create a thriving local network of forward-thinking professionals who join together in pursuit of growth, learning and development.
Our vision is to establish meaningful relationships and to create an environment of trust and openness to support one another. Together, we can create solutions to problems, think big, and generate new creative ideas to better one another.
What is a Talking Head?
Previous Speakers & Presentations
John Spence
"Legacy on Purpose"
Dave Fechtman
"Establishing Yourself and Your Company as a Trusted Partner"
Deborah Bowie
"Leadership Lessons"
Anthony Lyons
"Citizen Centered Gainesville"
Sarah Vidal-Finn
"Sailing the Seas of Ambiguity"
Chad Paris
"The F Bomb in Branding"
Jim Lilkendey
"Improving Personal Productivity"
Carlee Marhefka
"Finding the Balance"
Chris Marhefka
"Finding the Balance"
Mike Biagini
"Relationship Management"
Kelly Thompson
"WTH is SEO?"
Matt Donovan
"People, Process, & (Mobile) Technology"
MaryBeth Head
"Video Best Practices"
Chris Wells
"Personal Branding"
Scott Costello
"All About Interns"
Kevin Coulson
"Communications: Planning & Implementation"
Jason Hurst
"Social Media Strategy"
Frank Avery
"Minimum Viable Brand"

2019 Schedule
Meeting 1 - Persuasive Copywriting
Presenter: Olga Sinnreich
With - The Underdog
Date: 1/26/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 2 - Sustaining Healthy Culture
Presenter: Brandon West
With - PHOS Creative
Date: 2/22/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 3 - Healthy Systems, Healthy Teams
Presenter: Julieanne McGuinness
With - Team Dynamo - Keller Williams
Date: 3/29/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 4 - Cultivating Curiosity and Creativity
Presenter: Laurel Brown
With - The University of Florida
Date: 4/26/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 5 - Exponential Growth; The Future of Business
Presenter: Eric Godet
With The Greater Gainesville Chamber
Date: 5/31/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Now Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 6 - Creating Atmosphere and Culture that Attracts Talent and Clients
Presenter: James Coats
With Phalanx
Date: 6/28/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 7 - SMACK TALK
Presenter: Collin Austin
With NS4L, Repaint The Wall & WHOA GNV
Date: 7/26/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 8 - Strategy and Innovation for Business Success
Presenter: Tara Blythe
With - Info Tech
Date: 8/23/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 9 - The Science of Story Building
Presenter: Ann Christiano
With - The University of Florida
Date: 9/27/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
Meeting 10 - Forward Thinking: How to Leverage Strategic Creativity
Presenter: Jim Harrison
With - The Agency
Date: 10/25/19
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Avison Young
132 NW 76 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
END OF THE YEAR SOCIAL!!!
Date: Friday, December 4th
Time: Happy hour of course
Location: World of Beer - 34th Street
3265 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608