Say the Damn Thing: Reclaim Your Voice. Own the Moment.

Say the Damn Thing: Reclaim Your Voice. Own the Moment.

Join local high performance coach, Ann Rivera, as she shows how to break free from hesitation, reclaim your voice, & lead with bold clarity.

By Bend Business Builders

Date and time

Thursday, May 22 · 7:15 - 8:30am PDT

Location

Larkspur Community Center

1600 Southeast Reed Market Road Bend, OR 97702

Agenda

7:00 AM

Open Networking

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Workshop W/Ann Rivera, High Performance coach

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 15 minutes

The Thing You’re Not Saying: How Speaking Up Becomes Your Superpower

This session is about the real reason so many smart, capable people stay stuck: silence. Whether it’s an idea they’re afraid to share, a boundary they’re avoiding, or a truth they’ve been holding back—confidence doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from speaking.

Through storytelling and a simple but powerful framework, we’ll uncover how to break free from hesitation, reclaim your voice, and lead with bold clarity.

Participants will:

  • Identify the “unsaid thing” that’s been holding them back
  • Learn a repeatable method to access confidence in high-stakes moments
  • Explore the link between speaking up and unlocking momentum
  • Leave with clarity and courage to show up fully in business and life

Takeaway:
A practical mindset shift and activation framework to stop holding back and start leading from presence, purpose, and power.

About the Speaker:
With a Master’s in Education and certifications as a Life Coach, Sports Mindset Coach, and Certified Yoga Teacher, Ann Rivera has spent over a decade coaching individuals and leading transformational workshops.

Drawing on her diverse background as a professional athlete, educator, author, and coach, she empowers high performers to unlock their full potential and thrive at the next level. Her approach combines proven mindset tools and actionable strategies designed to drive lasting transformation.

Deeply committed to personal growth, she leads by example—holding herself to the same high standards she sets for those she coaches. For her, coaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a calling. She guides clients with focus, discipline, and intentional action on the journey to realizing their highest potential.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this event for?

This workshop is for high-achieving professionals, leaders, and changemakers who often find themselves holding back—whether it’s sharing a bold idea, setting a boundary, or speaking a hard truth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or second-guessed your voice, this session is for you!

Where can I park and how do I find the classroom?

Anywhere in the Larkspur Community Center parking lot. Enter through the main entrance and the classroom is immediately on the right side when you walk in. Look for the Business Builders sign!

Organized by

Bend Business Builders is a dynamic networking group helping businesses in Central Oregon grow. We bring together professionals from a wide range of industries throughout Central Oregon, from real estate to marketing, and we meet weekly to network.