CARLA BILLUPS

Author of Your Gift Will Make Room for You | Purpose-Driven Keynote Speaker & Presentation Coach | Founder of Carla Inspires with Purpose LLC | Leadership & Workplace Engagement Expert | Public Speaking & Communication Skills Trainer | Dynamic Storyteller Known for Inspiring Growth and Empowering Individuals and Teams

Indianapolis, IN

ABOUT CARLA BILLUPS

Carla J. Billups is more than an author — she’s a force of transformation. As a professional speaker, presentation coach, and founder of Carla Inspires with Purpose LLC, Carla has built a reputation for helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential to make a positive impact and effect meaningful change.

With a magnetic stage presence and a gift for storytelling, Carla empowers audiences to move from hesitation to bold action. Her workshops and keynotes are known for blending spiritual insight with practical strategy, guiding people to discover their unique gifts and use them with intention. Whether she’s speaking to corporate teams, faith-based communities, or emerging leaders, Carla brings clarity, conviction, and contagious energy.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Impactful Leadership | Authentic Appreciation | Living with Purpose | Maximizing Potential | Building Successful Relationships | Inspiration | Motivation | Personal and Professional Growth | Spiritual Growth and Transformation | Public Speaking Coaching | Presentation Skills | Engaging Virtual Presentations

Taking It to the Next Level: The Next Best Version of You

This motivational framework helps individuals and teams adopt a “Level up” growth mindset. Attendees will identify barriers and gain clarity on what is holding them back. Participants will walk away with practical tools, strategies, and actionable steps to achieve their highest level of potential and build strong, high-performing teams.

The Advantages of Being an Inspiring Leader

Do you know an inspiring leader? What are their qualities? How do they lead? Uncover what makes inspiring leaders so impactful in the way they lead. Uncover how to cultivate a leadership style that motivates and empowers others, fosters creativity, and drives success. Whether you are leading a small team, a large organization, or lead informally in other ways, discover the approaches that will help you become an effective and inspiring leader.

Authentic Appreciation – Workplace Love Languages

At the core of team member engagement and customer satisfaction is creating a culture of gratitude and appreciation. Understand how recognizing and valuing your team can transform your workplace culture and impact your relationships with customers and clients. By exploring Workplace Love Languages, you can motivate others to do their best work and use these same techniques to help you retain your customer base. This will lead to a more motivated and harmonious work environment and long-lasting relationships with customers and clients.

Public Speaking Training Workshop – Enhancing Your Presentation Skills

Sessions 1 and 2 (maximum 15 participants)

Session 1: Interactive Training 2.5–3 hours

Whether you are terrified of public speaking or are an experienced presenter, there is always room for improvement. Master the skills necessary to become an engaging and confident public speaker with our comprehensive training workshop. This session is designed to help you manage the fear of speaking in front of an audience, develop clear and compelling messages, deliver presentations that engage your listeners, use body language effectively, and handle difficult questions with ease. Whether you are presenting at a conference, pitching to clients, or addressing your team, this workshop provides the tools and strategies you need to enhance your public speaking abilities and leave a lasting impression.

Session 2: Presentation and Feedback 2.5–3 hours

In this advanced session you will have the opportunity to take the skills that you’ve learned and put them into practice. Each participant will give a 4 – 6-minute speech or presentation on the topic of their choice and receive real-time feedback on what went well and tips on how to improve and become a more dynamic presenter.

Building Strong Relationships: The Key to Professional and Personal Success:

Building strong relationships can be compared to constructing a new home. You start with a solid foundation and work your way up. Sometimes, when entering a relationship, you join midway through the other person’s development. This means you need to understand and support the existing foundation to ensure a successful build. These concepts will show the correlation between physical construction projects and relationships and give you the tools to cultivate and sustain lasting relationships.

Key elements for impactful relationships include:

– The Foundation: The base upon which trust, respect, and mutual understanding are built.

– The Building Process: The development of the necessary phases to ensure the relationship can withstand.

– Preservation: The ongoing effort to maintain and nurture the relationship through consistent and meaningful interactions.

Creating Engaging Virtual Presentations

Learn the secrets of captivating your audience with dynamic virtual presentations. This offering teaches you how to leverage tools and techniques to enhance your slides, incorporate interactive elements, and maintain audience engagement throughout your presentation. Whether you’re presenting to colleagues, clients, or a wider audience, learn how to deliver effectively, and with confidence.

Making the Most of Your Opportunities, Talents and Time:

Learn the importance of maximizing your potential. In this session we will explore how to recognize and seize opportunities, harness your unique abilities, and understand how time can help you achieve professional success. Expect to leave with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to turn your aspirations into reality. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or develop new skills, don’t miss this chance to empower yourself and take control of your future!

TESTIMONIALS

“Carla’s presentation on ‘The Advantages of Being an Inspiring Leader’ was an absolute hit with our Women in Construction group and industry professionals alike. She has a rare gift for blending meaningful leadership insights with authenticity, relatability, and just the right amount of humor. Her ability to make the audience laugh while delivering powerful, practical messages made the session both enjoyable and impactful. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and many attendees said it was one of the best sessions they’ve attended. We were so impressed, we invited her back a few months later. Carla is a dynamic speaker who truly connects and leaves a lasting impression.”

Indy NAWIC, Madison Shiflette Troyer, Director

“Carla spoke at two of our IREM Indianapolis luncheons, and both sessions were excellent. Her presentations were engaging, relevant, and full of practical takeaways. She’s a natural storyteller with great energy, and our members responded with very positive feedback. Carla is both professional and approachable, and I’m confident she would be an outstanding choice for any speaking opportunity.”

Indianapolis Real Estate Management Association, Nicole Blanton, CPM^®, IREM Association Executive

“Carla was recommended as a speaker for our clinical team in the operating room.  I enjoyed her presentation so much, I suggested that she present at Indiana State Assembly for Association for Surgical Technologists’ fall conference.  She did not disappoint! Carla has a style that makes her information feel like a conversation rather than a presentation. She is interactive and well versed in the subject matter of her talks. Her insight is inclusive, and her communication approach feels like she is speaking with you and not at you.  I look forward to every opportunity to hear Carla speak because it’s always a treat.  I will continue to utilize and recommend her talent.”

Indiana State Assembly for Association for Surgical Technologists, Eudahnas C Hale, BAS, CST, Vice President ISA-AST

“Our partnership with Carla has been nothing short of amazing from day one! We first invited her to facilitate a session in our Professional Growth series on the topic of Connectivity: Building Relationships. We received such incredible feedback from our team members that we have since brought Carla back to lead a two-part Public Speaking series.  Carla’s dynamic personality shines through in every presentation. She blends expertise with warmth in a way that makes learning both engaging and memorable. Her positivity is truly contagious, and she brings a professionalism and reliability that makes working with her an absolute joy. If you’re looking for a speaker who will inspire your team, spark growth, and deliver with excellence, I cannot recommend Carla Billups highly enough!”

Thompson Thrift Residential, Alicia Burris, Training and Development Manager

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