Discussion Document
Novant Health
APP Symposium
September 25, 2026
with Heather Hodges, PhD
Thursday February 26, 2026
Jessica and the Novant Health Team,
I’m excited about the opportunity to partner with you on your APP Symposium in September.
I have prepared a proposal for a program that I believe will fit the goals and objectives of your event.
Below you’ll find a personalized video along with the keynote and breakout description downloads. I’ve also included a video of my speed-painting experience that I have created for thousands of attendees in the last few years, along with my quote for the program.
I am proposing a 60-minute keynote, and a 1-2 hour breakout session at no additional cost. I personalize every program, so if you decide to move forward with me I will tailor the program to your exact objectives.
My goal is to knock it out of the park for you and Novant Health. I have reserved your date (September 25) and will hold it on my calendar for 14 days as I await your decision.
When you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send over my standard speaker agreement and we can lock it in.
I look forward to working with you!
Thanks again!
Heather Hodges, PhD
512-672-9073
Heather@HodgesGroupIntl.com
Personalized Video for the Novant Health Team
Program Overview
Keynote
The Art of Innovation: Unleash Your Creative Genius
Everyone is creative, but not everyone believes it. In this unforgettable keynote, Heather blends art, stories, and neuroscience to help your audience unleash their creative genius and use it as a strategic advantage. Every attendee will receive access to The Hodges 12™ Assessment and a personalized profile which includes their top three creative gifts, blind spots, and development prompts. With two live speed-paintings and interactive exercises, they'll leave inspired and equipped to think differently and drive innovation on their teams.
Breakout Option # 1
The Creative Genius Innovation Lab
Healthcare professionals are among the most analytically rigorous thinkers on the planet. Your training didn’t just teach you what to think, it trained you to converge fast, identify the right answer, and act decisively. In clinical practice, that reflex saves lives.
But step away from the bedside and that same reflex can work against you. In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, participants don’t just learn about creative problem-solving, they do it.
This is where the keynote becomes reality and insight becomes action.
Breakout Option # 2
Thriving Through Change with LEGO Serious Play®
Change is a constant in the business world, and constant change makes people anxious. When organizations experience a lot of change, morale plummets, nerves are frazzled, conflict bubbles up, and productivity slows to a crawl. To navigate change as a leader means you must guide people through uncertainty while keeping their focus, morale, and performance strong. Not an easy task!
In this interactive session, participants will use the LEGO® Serious Play® method alongside Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s Change Curve to explore how individuals and teams experience change. Leaders will “think with their hands and listen with their eyes” as they build and share models that surface both personal insights and collective challenges.
Breakout Option # 3
Retention Rx: How To Build a Culture No One Wants to Leave
The number one cause of turnover isn’t pay, it is workload, burnout, and feeling disconnected. The good news is that retention isn’t complicated when you know how to build a culture where people feel valued, heard, and supported.
Through a hands-on activity using Heather’s original Stay Conversations Card Deck™, leaders will experience how easy it can be to have meaningful, trust-building conversations with their team.
You’ll walk away with ready-to-use tools and confidence to start Stay Conversations to create a culture no one wants to leave.
Watch Heather’s Speed-Painting on Stage
Client Testimonials
Investment
Our all-inclusive fee covers everything including travel that way there are no surprises for anyone.
Partnership Investment: $12,500
This investment includes:
- A customized 60-minute Keynote program, featuring 2 speed-paintings and audience engagement activities.
- One (1) discovery call with the committee to personalize the program to align with your goals & desired outcomes
- All painting supplies for two (2) Speed-paintings during the keynote
- A link for every attendee to take The Hodges 12 Types of Creative Genius™ assessment. It is a research-backed framework that helps individuals and teams discover how they're wired to create, innovate, and perform. Includes a 20-page profile for each person.
- A customized 1-2 hour Breakout Workshop after the keynote
Optional add-on of LEGO® Serious Play® activities, please plan for an additional $5 per person for LEGO supplies.