GBTA/MPI Joint Education Breakfast

The Self-Compassion Advantage

Managing Stress & Building Resilient Leaders

Join CNFBTA and MPI Greater Orlando for a collaborative morning of education, wellness, community impact, and meaningful connection.
Stress is an unavoidable part of leadership—but how we respond to it can transform both our personal well-being and our effectiveness. In this high-energy, interactive keynote, Matt Kovatchis will explore how self-compassion can help leaders manage pressure, strengthen resilience, and lead with greater confidence and authenticity.

The morning will also include breakfast, professional networking, a wellness conversation, and a hands-on CSR activation presented in partnership with Experience Kissimmee.

MPI + GBTA Connection Challenge

Attendees will be encouraged to step beyond their usual circles and connect with someone new—particularly a member of the partnering organization.

Color-coded Connection Challenge cards and mixed seating prompts will help spark meaningful conversations and new professional relationships.

Complete the challenge and submit your card for a chance to win a prize!

Featured Speaker: Matt Kovatchis, CPCC

Matt Kovatchis is a former corporate banker turned mental health and stress management speaker and executive coach. He delivers engaging keynotes and transformative workshops for associations, corporations, and leadership teams across the country, focusing on stress management, self-compassion, and heart-led leadership.

Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, Matt helps others navigate the pressures and personal struggles he once faced himself. He has worked with leading organizations and multiple MPI chapters and hosts The Men in the Arena, a top 1% podcast focused on mental health.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Discover how self-compassion can help manage stress, strengthen resilience, and support more effective leadership.
Learn practical strategies from Matt Kovatchis for navigating pressure with confidence and authenticity.
Engage in a thoughtful conversation focused on wellness and heart-led leadership.
Connect with MPI and GBTA professionals through the Better Together Connection Challenge.
Give Back through a collaborative CSR activation presented in partnership with Experience Kissimmee.
Celebrate the recipient of the MPI Greater Orlando Spark Award.
Experience the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Millenia during an optional property tour.

Agenda

Thursday, 22 October 2026

8:00AM – 8:45AM
Registration, Networking, Headshots
8:40AM – Breakfast Buffet
8:45AM – 8:55AM
Welcome + Housekeeping
MPI & CNFBTA
8:55AM – 9:00AM
Hilton Garden Inn Milennia – Welcome
9:00AM – 9:10AM
MPI Membership + Spark Award
9:10AM – 9:55AM
Keynote Presentation: Matt Kovatchis
The Self-Compassion Advantage: Managing Stress & Building Resilient Leaders
9:55AM – 10:05AM
Experience Kissimmee Sponsor Remarks
10:05AM – 10:35AM
CSR Activation
In Partnership with Experience Kissimmee
10:35AM – 11:05AM
Wellness Conversation
11:05 AM – 11:15 AM
Raffle / 50-50 / Final Remarks / Event Wrap-Up
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
Optional Hotel Tour
THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE SPONSOR
$55.00 Member Registration
$45.00 Earlybird rate before October 8

$70.00 Non-member registration
$60.00 Earlybird rate before October 8