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Tempe Talks: A Business Owners Forum

Tempe Talks: A Business Owners Forum is an exclusive 10-part leadership series designed for business owners, founders, C-suite executives, and their trusted representatives. Each session features dynamic guest speakers addressing the most relevant topics in business ownership—from growth strategies and innovation to leadership and resilience. Along the way, participants will connect with peers, share experiences, and gain insights they can immediately apply to their businesses. The series wraps up with a celebratory networking event to honor the connections and progress made.

Title: Leading Without Burning Out: Reclaiming Energy, Purpose, and Mental Strength in Leadership. 

This month's guest speaker is Zach Brandon with the Arizona Diamondbacks. 

High performance shouldn’t come at the cost of your health, relationships, or sense of purpose. In this talk, we’ll explore how leaders can build the internal systems needed to sustain energy, navigate pressure, and show up at their best over the long haul. You’ll gain actionable strategies to lead with clarity, resilience, and intention, without burning out.

Bio:

Zach Brandon is a nationally recognized Performance and Leadership Coach specializing in the development of elite athletes, coaches, and high-achieving leaders. As Founder of MVP Mindset Consulting, LLC, Zach draws on over a decade of experience with elite sporting organizations including seven years as Head of Mental Performance and Coach Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball, where he still advises the team as a Leadership Consultant.

He previously served as a Mental Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, supporting Olympic athletes and top youth talent. Zach is the host of the globally ranked Win More, Live Better podcast, and his insights have been featured in ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times. He has delivered workshops for organizations such as NASA, Gatorade, Personify Health, Matson Money, and USA Baseball. Zach holds dual Master’s degrees in Kinesiology and Organizational Leadership, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

How to Join
Tempe Talks meets monthly from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Committee members may also extend invitations to non-members who would benefit from the conversations. To participate, simply complete our quick online registration or email evan@tempechamber.org for more details.