When you understand yourself, EVERYTHING CHANGES.
Reagan Pugh is a must have at your conferences! He provides valuable topics needed by leaders in every industry and at all levels.
AMBER BAILEY
Education Director, Cornerstone League
Meet REAGAN
Reagan is an author and speaker focused on helping individuals and teams overcome their inner barriers so they can make meaningful contributions in their lives and work.
He delivers keynote speeches and workshops globally, has designed and taught MBA level leadership courses, is a TEDx speaker, and author of Too Emotional: Overcome the Thunderstorm of Feelings, Shame and Self-Doubt.
MORE ABOUT Reagan
We’re not stuck because we don't know WHAT to do...
We're stuck because we've got INNER BARRIERS preventing us from taking the necessary actions to improve our lives, relationships and approach to work.
After an hour with Reagan, your audience will have the tools they need to:
Understand the inner barriers keeping them from showing up in their lives and work.
Get clear on what’s causing burnout and killing motivation.
Recognize the insecurities and fears preventing them from having healthier relationships.
Gain clarity on the self-doubt they’re experiencing so they can move toward freedom.
Don’t wait another month to help your audience cultivate the awareness they need to take the actions that improve their lives, relationships and work.
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"Reagan captivates with energy, compelling stories, and actionable insights - and his understanding of the credit union movement makes his message land. He doesn't just speak; he connects, motivates, and equips. I cannot recommend him enough."
Amanda White, 5Point Credit Union
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"I just can’t say enough good things about Reagan. Laugh. Cry. Be motivated. Be inspired. Be moved. Reagan makes you feel it all in 60 minutes."
Lindley Workman Alyea, Texas State University
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"We always hope to end our conference in a motivational and upbeat fashion and Reagan absolutely hit the target! His presentation was very well received."
Stella Rodriguez, Texas Association of Community Action Agencies
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"Reagan is so easy to work with, down to earth, and communicates every step of the way. Our members absolutely loved him and we can’t wait to have him back in the future."
Amber Bailey, Cornerstone League
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“Reagan’s presentation was inspiring, fun, and a perfect fit for our lending kickoff. He ranked #1 in our feedback survey - and we’re still hearing people reference ‘participation’ around the office.”
Terrie Doggett, UFCU
Reagan on Stage
REAGAN’S KEYNOTE TOPICS
THE PARTICIPATION PRINCIPLE:
On Showing Up
Before You Feel Like It
The most capable people in any room are usually the most likely to hold back. Drawing from his book Too Emotional, Reagan makes the case that acting before you feel ready is exactly how confidence gets built. Attendees leave with language for what's keeping them on the sidelines and a framework for breaking free.
MAKE YOUR OWN MEANING:
How to Find Purpose
Without Changing a Thing
Most folks spend their career searching for meaningful work. Here’s the thing - meaning isn't something you find when circumstances improve, it's something you learn to make from what you already have. This keynote provides a practical framework for building purpose without waiting for better conditions.
YOU CAN'T TELL PEOPLE TO TRUST YOU:
How Storytelling Creates the Connection
Your Leadership is Missing
Most leaders lead with expertise and wonder why trust doesn't follow. But people decide whether they trust you before they care about what you know. This keynote gives teams in technical, sales, and high-stakes roles a practical framework for leading with story so their information has somewhere to land.
READ REAGAN’S LATEST ESSAYS ON FINDING MORE MEANING IN LIFE & WORK
Sometimes things take as long as they take.