Join Us for the DFWAE Annual Champions of Change Luncheon!

At DFWAE, our exceptional programming and benefits are made possible by the dedication of our hardworking volunteers. As a token of gratitude, we aim to recognize those volunteers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the past year. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor these remarkable individuals and connect with your peers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date & Time: July 22, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Detailed timed agenda to come!

Approved for 1 CAE credit

Location:

The Atrium
300 N. Fifth St.
Garland, TX 75040

Attire: Business Casual 

Keynote Session:

Champions of Change: Leading What Matters When the World Refuses to Stand Still

Change is not driven by spectators. It is driven by leaders willing to step forward with courage, vision, and conviction. Champions of Change are those who create space for voices least heard, build stronger communities, develop future leaders, and lead with integrity through seasons of challenge and transformation.

The keynote address, delivered by Dr. Toby Potter, will center on four powerful leadership pillars that align with DFWAE’s strategic priorities:

• Inclusive Leadership - Creating cultures where diverse perspectives are welcomed, valued, and elevated.
• Community and Connection - Building authentic relationships that strengthen organizations, leadership, and belonging.
• Leadership and Organizational Excellence - Leading with discipline, stewardship, accountability, and purpose.
• Learning and Career Growth - Developing people, mentoring future leaders, and championing growth at every level.
  
  

Thanks to our sponsor - Visit Garland

Visit Garland is excited to showcase our brand-new Downtown Square! Come experience the largest cowboy hat in Texas, vibrant murals, and a lineup of rockin’ restaurants, all set within a beautifully redesigned space that hosts more events than you can imagine.

For those interested, complimentary golf cart tours will be available at the conclusion of the luncheon - take just 15 minutes to discover all that Garland has to offer and how we can work for you.

About the Speaker:

TOBY POTTER is a Colorado-born entrepreneur, rancher, speaker, and coach known for his grit, generosity, and grounded leadership. Before becoming a nationally recognized transformation strategist, he worked with his hands; mowing lawns, hauling trees, and building his first business with borrowed tools and door-to-door flyers. He’s trained leaders in over 88 cities and 9 countries, impacting lives across more than 35 nationalities.

Toby lives in McKinney, Texas with his wife Angie and their children. When he’s not leading events or coaching entrepreneurs, you’ll find him working the ranch, spending time with his family, or mentoring the next generation of disciplined, faith-driven leaders.

Toby’s journey spans humble beginnings, financial collapse, and a spiritual rebirth that fueled the creation of The Unshakable Paradigm. His background isn’t multinational, it’s multigenerational, shaped by southern values, spiritual mentors, and a deep belief in rebuilding broken systems from the inside out.

Though he’s traveled the world as a speaker, Toby’s roots run deep in American soil. He’s most at home on the land, with his family, or in a room full of leaders ready to be challenged. His legacy isn’t about stages or spotlights, it’s about systems, stewardship, and the lives transformed by what he teaches.