What is the R.I.S.E. Program?
R.I.S.E. is a simple, powerful framework that helps people move from feeling stuck to taking bold, intentional action. It’s built around four steps: Resolve, Invest, Serve, and Elevate — each one designed to move you out of your comfort zone and into your future.
Resolve – Commit to Change
Nothing changes until you decide it’s time. Resolve is the moment you stop waiting for perfect conditions and choose to move forward, even if you don’t have all the answers.
Audience moment: Participants write down one bold decision they’ve been avoiding.
Invest – Build Your Skills
Resolve gets you started; Invest keeps you moving. This step focuses on building the skills, habits, and mindset your future requires — one practical step at a time.
Audience moment: Participants choose one skill to invest in over the next 30 days.
Serve – Use Growth to Help Others
Growth becomes real when you share it. In this step, participants learn how using their strengths to serve others multiplies their impact and deepens their own confidence.
Audience moment: Participants identify one person they can serve this week.
Elevate – Transform Your Future
Elevate is about stepping into the future version of yourself instead of repeating the past. Attendees define who they want to become and choose one word to anchor that identity.
Audience moment: Participants choose their Elevation Word for the next year.
What’s Included in the R.I.S.E. Package
The R.I.S.E. Program is more than a talk — it’s a full experience that gives your group a clear framework, practical tools, and a way to continue growing long after the event is over.
Keynote or Workshop
A high-energy, story-driven session where Tim walks your group through the R.I.S.E. steps with real-life examples, interaction, and clear takeaways.
Formats: 30–45 minute keynote • 60–90 minute session • Custom.
R.I.S.E. Workbook
A multi-page workbook with prompts, exercises, and action plans that help participants apply the framework to their own lives and revisit the content later.
Great for teams, classes, and follow-up discussions.
1-Page Handout
A simple, clean summary of the four R.I.S.E. steps with space for each person to write their Resolve, Invest, Serve, and Elevate commitments.
Perfect for quick reference and ongoing reminders.
30-Day R.I.S.E. Challenge
A structured 30-day follow-through plan that turns inspiration into action — with small daily steps tied to Resolve, Invest, Serve, and Elevate.
You can use this as a team challenge or personal growth tool.
Slide Deck for Events
A visually clean, branded slide presentation that supports the message and keeps your audience engaged while Tim speaks.
Ideal for conferences, assemblies, staff development, or leadership events.
Digital Downloads
Optional digital access to the workbook, handout, and tools so your audience can keep everything on their devices as well as in print.
Hosted securely on Tim’s website.
Who the R.I.S.E. Program Is Designed For
R.I.S.E. works anywhere people are facing change, uncertainty, or the need for a mindset reset. It’s simple, practical, and relatable across ages and roles.
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Students & Schools
Motivate students to take ownership of their choices, build resilience, and think beyond their current circumstances.
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Teams & Workplaces
Help staff navigate change, avoid burnout, and re-engage with their mission through personal responsibility and growth.
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Leaders & Emerging Leaders
Give leaders a simple framework they can model and share as they develop others.
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Veterans, Public Safety, and Service Groups
Connect deeply with those who understand service, transition, and the challenge of starting new chapters in life.
How Booking R.I.S.E. Works
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Select the Format
Choose a keynote, breakout session, or workshop length that fits your event or training day.
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Customize for Your Group
Tim tailors stories, examples, and exercises to match your audience (students, staff, leaders, etc.).
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Deliver & Follow Through
Your group experiences the R.I.S.E. message live, then uses the workbook, handout, and 30-day challenge to keep growing.
Give Your People Something They Can Take With Them
Don’t let the message stop when the event ends. Point your audience to the R.I.S.E. tools page so they can download the workbook, handout, and follow-up resources any time.
R.I.S.E. Downloads & Bonus Materials
Share this page with your group after the event so they can revisit the content and keep rising.
- R.I.S.E. Workbook (PDF)
- 1-Page Quick-Reference Handout
- 30-Day R.I.S.E. Challenge
Impact of Tim’s Message
Here’s how audiences describe Tim’s style: real, relatable, and practical. Swap these placeholders with real feedback as you collect it.
“Our staff walked away with a clear next step instead of just a good feeling. The R.I.S.E. framework is simple, but it sticks.”
“Tim connects with people on a real level. Our team talked about Resolve and Invest for weeks after the session.”
“This wasn’t fluff. It was honest, practical, and encouraging. Our students needed to hear every word.”
Ready to Bring R.I.S.E. to Your Group?
Whether you’re planning a school assembly, staff training, leadership retreat, or community event, R.I.S.E. gives you a clear, memorable message your people can act on immediately.
Let’s Talk About Your Event
Share a few details about your audience, goals, and date, and we’ll work together to build the right format.