Edward DeShazer
Building Bridges Between Leadership, Culture, and Success.
Travels from Milwaukee WI, USA
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Speaks on:
Leadership Development
Organizational Culture
Student Success
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Breakout
Keynote
Training
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants felt inspired to reflect on and improve their interactions with students.
Educators gained practical tools and strategies to build stronger relationships with their students.
Attendees were reminded of the importance of self-care and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Participants felt empowered to create a more positive and supportive classroom environment.
Educators were motivated to believe in the potential of every student, regardless of their background or challenges.
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Edward's Bio
Edward DeShazer is an award-winning school leader, nationally recognized speaker, and author of The Secret Sauce and Closing the Believe’ment Gap. Once a student who was expelled multiple times, Edward transformed his own story into one of resilience and belief; rising to become the Executive Director of Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy and a leading voice in education and leadership. With over 20 years of experience, Edward helps educators and leaders close what he calls the “Believe’ment Gap”—the distance between what people are capable of and what others truly believe they can achieve. His work blends practical leadership strategies with powerful storytelling, equipping school leaders, teachers, and organizations with tools to strengthen culture, improve staff retention, and inspire lasting change.
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Edward Offers the Following Talks
Closing The Believe'ment Gap
Understand the concept of the “Believe’ment Gap” and how it impacts students and staff.
Learn strategies leaders can use to build confidence and raise expectations.
Leave with actionable steps to cultivate belief-driven classrooms and schools.
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30 - 90 minutes
Building Bridges: Creating a Thriving Organizatinoal Culture
Gain a framework for improving communication, teamwork, and morale within organizations.
Discover practical tools for reducing conflict and increasing collaboration.
Walk away with culture-building strategies that can be implemented immediately.
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30 minutes - full day
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Edward
What's included in your fee?
My fee is all-inclusive—it covers everything from the moment I leave Milwaukee until I return. That means travel, lodging, and all related expenses are built in, so you don’t have to worry about additional costs.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
es, I do. I’m always happy to connect with attendees beyond the keynote or workshop. This can include book signings, photo opportunities, and informal meet-and-greet sessions where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and build relationships.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
Yes. I understand that schools, nonprofits, and community organizations often work within tight budgets. While I have standard fees, I do offer flexibility depending on the nature of the event, the audience, and the impact.