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Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha, Nebraska

20120 Blue Sage Pkwy

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It’s Time to Lead Different.

The Lead Different Experience is a one-day, in-person leadership event in Omaha, Nebraska, created for business leaders, entrepreneurs, pastors, coaches, and change-makers who are ready to lead with greater purpose, courage, and clarity.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, growing a ministry, coaching others, or guiding your family—you’ve likely felt the weight of leadership. You’ve carried vision through uncertainty, shouldered responsibilities, and wondered, “Am I doing this right?”

That’s exactly why Lead Different exists.

This event isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about realignment, refueling, and practical leadership growth. It’s a space to sharpen your vision, expand your thinking, strengthen your faith, and multiply your impact in the places God has called you to lead.

When you step into this room, you’ll encounter more than world-class speakers.

You’ll connect with a community of leaders who understand the pressures you face. You’ll be challenged, encouraged, and reminded of who you are becoming in the process.

This is more than an event.

It’s a sacred space to lead differently—to lead from a place of strength, clarity, and conviction.

I would love to see you there.

— Mike O’Connell & Chad Reelfs

For Whom?

Who Should Definitely
Be in the Room for the
Lead Different Experience

Builders

Pioneers

Founders

Visionaries

If you're building something bigger than yourself, you should be in this room. Whether you're leading a business, a church, a team, or an organization, one thing is true: your vision will only grow as healthy as your people and your culture. This year's Lead Different Experience is designed to help leaders build healthy teams and healthy cultures. You'll walk away with practical tools to develop leaders, strengthen trust, create alignment, and build an organization where people thrive.

Builders

Pioneers

Founders

Visionaries

If you're building something bigger than yourself, you should be in this room. Whether you're leading a business, a church, a team, or an organization, one thing is true: your vision will only grow as healthy as your people and your culture. This year's Lead Different Experience is designed to help leaders build healthy teams and healthy cultures. You'll walk away with practical tools to develop leaders, strengthen trust, create alignment, and build an organization where people thrive.

Builders

Pioneers

Founders

Visionaries

If you're building something bigger than yourself, you should be in this room. Whether you're leading a business, a church, a team, or an organization, one thing is true: your vision will only grow as healthy as your people and your culture. This year's Lead Different Experience is designed to help leaders build healthy teams and healthy cultures. You'll walk away with practical tools to develop leaders, strengthen trust, create alignment, and build an organization where people thrive.

  • Innovation . Connection . Empowerment . Learning .

Speakers

Meet the Voices Shaping the
Lead Different Experience

  • Jordan Montgomery

    Jordan Montgomery is a USA Today bestselling author, renowned performance coach, and keynote speaker, trusted by elite business executives, sales teams, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs. Known for his dynamic presence and transformative insights, Jordan has shared the stage with luminaries such as Jon Gordon, John Maxwell, Angela Duckworth, Craig Groeschel, and Patrick Lencioni.

  • Shaun Nepstad

    Recognized as a visionary culture strategist, Shaun Nepstad specializes in turning leadership potential into lasting organizational success. With a proven track record of guiding companies to create engaged, purpose-driven teams, he helps leaders cultivate environments where people thrive, performance accelerates, and profits follow. Through his transformative approach, Shaun redefines what it means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact. You can follow Shaun Nepstad on Social Media @shaunnepstad

  • Mike O'Connell

    Mike is a pastor, sought after speaker, coach, and writer who has spent more than a decade investing in people through ministry, leadership development, and personal growth. He now serves as Lead Pastor of Love Church and is the founder of Lead Different.

  • Chad Reelfs

    Chad Reelfs is a keynote speaker, coach, entrepreneur, author, and sales executive with over 15 years of executive leadership experience and more than $100 million in sales closed, helping leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. He is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker and Coach and has been personally coached by John Maxwell and Ryan Leak. As a founding employee at Sojern, Chad helped grow the company from five employees to over 600 and a $250 million acquisition, and he is the founder of Legacy Beyond and Ads Value, and a cofounder of Lead Different, a coaching and speaking company.

  • Carey Gille

    Carey Gille is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four startups, including two acquired by Fortune 500 companies, and co-founded Franchise FastLane, which became the industry’s top-ranked franchise sales organization before being acquired in 2022. Her work has helped award franchises across more than 10,000 territories and impact over 4,000 entrepreneurs, earning recognition from Inc. 5000, Entrepreneur, and numerous industry awards. Today, Carey serves as Managing Director of Franchise FastLane’s Board while investing in and advising businesses, universities, and nonprofits. Above all, she is passionate about inspiring life change through entrepreneurship and franchising.

  • David Stevens

    David Stevens is the founder and president of Stevens Capital Partners℠, an independent registered investment advisory firm overseeing nearly $1 billion in client assets. With more than two decades of experience, David specializes in helping business owners integrate their business, personal wealth, and tax planning, particularly as they prepare for growth, succession, or an eventual exit. As both an entrepreneur and an advisor, David understands firsthand the opportunities and responsibilities that come with building a successful company. His Christian faith shapes his belief that our businesses, wealth, influence, and relationships are entrusted to us to steward with wisdom, courage, and purpose. David and his wife, Natalia, are raising four children.

  • Jordan Montgomery

    Jordan Montgomery is a USA Today bestselling author, renowned performance coach, and keynote speaker, trusted by elite business executives, sales teams, professional athletes, and entrepreneurs. Known for his dynamic presence and transformative insights, Jordan has shared the stage with luminaries such as Jon Gordon, John Maxwell, Angela Duckworth, Craig Groeschel, and Patrick Lencioni.

  • Shaun Nepstad

    Recognized as a visionary culture strategist, Shaun Nepstad specializes in turning leadership potential into lasting organizational success. With a proven track record of guiding companies to create engaged, purpose-driven teams, he helps leaders cultivate environments where people thrive, performance accelerates, and profits follow. Through his transformative approach, Shaun redefines what it means to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact. You can follow Shaun Nepstad on Social Media @shaunnepstad

  • Mike O'Connell

    Mike is a pastor, sought after speaker, coach, and writer who has spent more than a decade investing in people through ministry, leadership development, and personal growth. He now serves as Lead Pastor of Love Church and is the founder of Lead Different.

  • Chad Reelfs

    Chad Reelfs is a keynote speaker, coach, entrepreneur, author, and sales executive with over 15 years of executive leadership experience and more than $100 million in sales closed, helping leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose. He is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker and Coach and has been personally coached by John Maxwell and Ryan Leak. As a founding employee at Sojern, Chad helped grow the company from five employees to over 600 and a $250 million acquisition, and he is the founder of Legacy Beyond and Ads Value, and a cofounder of Lead Different, a coaching and speaking company.

  • Carey Gille

    Carey Gille is a serial entrepreneur who has founded four startups, including two acquired by Fortune 500 companies, and co-founded Franchise FastLane, which became the industry’s top-ranked franchise sales organization before being acquired in 2022. Her work has helped award franchises across more than 10,000 territories and impact over 4,000 entrepreneurs, earning recognition from Inc. 5000, Entrepreneur, and numerous industry awards. Today, Carey serves as Managing Director of Franchise FastLane’s Board while investing in and advising businesses, universities, and nonprofits. Above all, she is passionate about inspiring life change through entrepreneurship and franchising.

  • David Stevens

    David Stevens is the founder and president of Stevens Capital Partners℠, an independent registered investment advisory firm overseeing nearly $1 billion in client assets. With more than two decades of experience, David specializes in helping business owners integrate their business, personal wealth, and tax planning, particularly as they prepare for growth, succession, or an eventual exit. As both an entrepreneur and an advisor, David understands firsthand the opportunities and responsibilities that come with building a successful company. His Christian faith shapes his belief that our businesses, wealth, influence, and relationships are entrusted to us to steward with wisdom, courage, and purpose. David and his wife, Natalia, are raising four children.

Registration

Secure Your Spot at
Lead Different Experience

General Admission

Perfect for leaders at every level who want full access to the entire Lead Different Experience. Your General Admission ticket includes:

Full-Day Access to all sessions

World-Class Keynotes from premier speakers

Interactive Breakout Sessions for practical applic ation and growth

Leadership Resources & Tools to help you lead stronger beyond the event

Networking & Connection Opportunities with other purpose-driven leaders.

Lunch Provided

$277

+fees

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Buy Ticket

VIP Experience

Designed for leaders who want the full premium experience at the Lead Different Experience — front-row access, exclusive lunch, and more.

Everything in General Admission

Front-Row VIP Seating — reserved premium table seating near the stage

Exclusive VIP Luncheon with featured speakers and special guests

$997

+fees

Premium front-row seating with exclusive VIP luncheon access. Limited to 8 seats.

Premium front-row seating with exclusive VIP luncheon access.

Buy Ticket

Reserved Table Experience (Table of 8)

Designed for leaders and organizations who want to invest in their team and experience the event together.

Everything in General Admission

Reserved Table Seating on the Main Floor (Table of 8)

Premier Views of the Stage for Your Entire Team

Lunch Provided for All 8 Guests

Opportunity to Process Keynotes and Breakouts Together as a Team

$2097

+fees

This is the best option for CEOs, pastors, and team leaders who want to build unity, sharpen leadership, and grow side-by-side with their team.

Buy Ticket

General Admission

Perfect for leaders at every level who want full access to the entire Lead Different Experience. Your General Admission ticket includes:

Full-Day Access to all sessions

World-Class Keynotes from premier speakers

Interactive Breakout Sessions for practical applic ation and growth

Leadership Resources & Tools to help you lead stronger beyond the event

Networking & Connection Opportunities with other purpose-driven leaders.

Lunch Provided

$277

+fees

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Seating: Upper-level (theater-style) seating with clear sightlines to the stage.

Buy Ticket

VIP Experience

Designed for leaders who want the full premium experience at the Lead Different Experience — front-row access, exclusive lunch, and more.

Everything in General Admission

Front-Row VIP Seating — reserved premium table seating near the stage

Exclusive VIP Luncheon with featured speakers and special guests

$997

+fees

Premium front-row seating with exclusive VIP luncheon access. Limited to 8 seats.

Premium front-row seating with exclusive VIP luncheon access.

Buy Ticket

Reserved Table Experience (Table of 8)

Designed for leaders and organizations who want to invest in their team and experience the event together.

Everything in General Admission

Reserved Table Seating on the Main Floor (Table of 8)

Premier Views of the Stage for Your Entire Team

Lunch Provided for All 8 Guests

Opportunity to Process Keynotes and Breakouts Together as a Team

$2097

+fees

This is the best option for CEOs, pastors, and team leaders who want to build unity, sharpen leadership, and grow side-by-side with their team.

Buy Ticket

Event agenda

One day of clarity
for a lifetime of impact.

Oct 9

Schedule Overview

Oct 9

Schedule Overview

8:15 AM

Doors Open & Registration

Session 01

Keynote

Session 02

Keynote

Break

Lunch - VIP Lunch + Optional Lunch & Learn

Closing Session: A Call
to Lead Different

Session 3

Fireside Chat

Closing Session: A Call
to Lead Different

Session 4

Keynote

Closing Session: A Call
to Lead Different

Questions

All the Important Details Before Attending

Who is this event for?

Is this a faith-based event?

Can I bring my team?

What’s included in my ticket?

What should I wear?

What if I’m unsure, burned out, or questioning my next step?

Our Host's

Meet The Host's: The Visionaries Behind Lead Different

Meet The Host: The Visionary Behind
Lead Different Experience

Mike O’Connell is a lead pastor, speaker, coach, and writer with a passion for helping people unlock their potential and lead with purpose. With over ten years of experience, he’s helped thousands of leaders find clarity, overcome fear, and pursue their calling with confidence.

Chad Reelfs is a keynote speaker, author of Become The Mentor You Wish You Had, executive mentor, founder of Legacy Beyond, and co-founder of Lead Different. After helping grow a company from five employees to more than 600 before its $250 million acquisition, Chad now equips leaders to build stronger families, healthier organizations, and lasting legacies through intentional mentorship.

Event Venue

Explore the Lead Different Experience Venue and
Location Details

The Lead Different Experience will be hosted at:

Love Church Omaha
20120 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, NE 68130

This is a live, in-person event designed to create an atmosphere of connection, collaboration, and growth. We’ve intentionally chosen this venue to foster community, eliminate distractions, and create space for you and your team to realign, refuel, and refocus.

Whether you’re traveling from across town or out of state, you’ll step into a world-class environment where leaders from all backgrounds gather to learn, connect, and lead different.