Live Stages

Live Stages & Experiences

In-person rooms where leadership, communication, and presence are tested in real time across curated stages and strategic partnerships.

Upcoming in person Stage & Leadership LAB

Unified Leadership Summit

Dates: August 21, 2026
Location: Virtual Experience

Leadership is constantly evolving, and the best leaders never stop learning, adapting, listening, and sharpening their perspective.

Unified Leadership Summit is a full day virtual leadership experience built around real conversations on how leadership actually works in the real world. No scripted presentations. No surface level theory. Just practical insight, honest dialogue, and meaningful conversations from people actively leading in business, organizations, communities, and life.

Hosted by Sifu Rafael and Coach Timothy T.O. Clay, this experience brings together 10+ leadership experts, business owners, professionals, and experienced voices from different industries to share real world insight, lessons, strategies, challenges, and perspectives on leadership.

The conversations will center around communication, decision making, leadership pressure, culture, execution, relationships, discipline, growth, and what it truly takes to lead in today’s world.

This room is designed for:
• those beginning their leadership journey
• leaders currently navigating real responsibility
• experienced leaders looking to gain fresh insight and perspective

The goal is simple.

Create an environment where leaders can learn from one another, challenge ideas, sharpen perspective, and leave with practical insight they can apply immediately.

Virtual Schedule

August 21, 2026

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Time

Real conversations.

Real leadership.

Real growth.

Upcoming Stage

NYC Mastermind Experience - Atlanta

Dates: September 25 - 27th
Location: Atlanta

The NYC Mastermind Experience arrives in Atlanta. We are bringing leaders, speakers, and creators into a high-intent room built for clarity, connection, and strategic growth. This experience is designed for those ready to refine how they communicate, lead, and show up when it matters most—inside real conversations and real rooms.

NYC Mastermind Experience - Past Events

Past Stages and Rooms

Discover the room that changes the way leaders lead and business growth is inevitable.

A curated, in-person experience focused on leadership, communication, and real connection—set inside New York City and designed for those ready to step into the room.

Upcoming Stage

NYC Mastermind Experience - Ireland

Dates: APRIL 2027
Location: Dublin, Ireland

An international leadership experience built around connection, perspective, and strategic expansion. Ireland brings together leaders ready to step outside familiar environments, challenge patterns, and refine how they show up across cultures, conversations, and high-stakes rooms.

Upcoming Stage

NYC Mastermind Experience - Chicago

Dates: 2027 - Dates T.B.D.
Location: Chicago

The NYC Mastermind Experience continues in Chicago—bringing the same high-caliber rooms, real conversations, and strategic leadership work into a new city. Designed for leaders, speakers, and creators ready to sharpen their message, presence, and impact in person.

Meet your host and co-hosts

Sifu Rafael Founder and Host

Sifu Rafael, master instructor and founder of Speaking Prowess, blends communication and leadership to unlock your potential.  As a solutions expert and executive coach, Sifu brings years of experience to the table, guiding clients towards their goals with clarity and purpose.  Sifu Rafael's mission is to make the art of personal and professional communication accessible to everyone. His dedication to this craft is truly inspiring. His goals are clear, to Enhance Communication Worldwide.

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Jose Escobar - Heroes Rising & NYC Experience Live Co-host

Jose Escobar is an award-winning, nationally recognized personal development speaker, 18x published author, 25 years sales professional, husband and father of five children. He leads compelling high-level communities consisting of entrepreneurs and advanced leaders through 2 multi-six figure business models, The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf and the Connected Leaders Academy. Jose has reached audiences collectively over 30 million and radiates throughout his dynamic coaching programs inspiring his international 230+ entrepreneur and executive clientele to master their personal and professional excellence. His past sales experience led him to amass over 30 million in revenue for the companies he served. 

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Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller - Business Prowess Co-host

Dr. Andrea Adams-Miller, Neuroscientist, Business Consultant, the CEO of The RED Carpet Connection Publicity, Publishing, and Talent Agency, also known as The Dream Maker, is a neuroscientist, international publicist, media specialist, and super-connector. She helps you create your dreams to come true, bigger than you ever dared to desire. As an award-winning international consultant, keynote speaker, and 5x best-selling author, she is a whirlwind of energy, wisdom, and knowledge. With three successful businesses under her belt, including TheREDCarpetConnection.com for publicity and sponsorship, Ignite Your Relationship for interpersonal and professional relationships, and The Subconscious Connection for mindset and performance NLP and hypnosis, Dr. Adams-Miller has a wealth of experience in helping high-level visionaries connect and collaborate on projects that can change the world. The RED Carpet Connection Publishing, Publicity, & Talent Agency

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Nikki Gangemi - The Seer Show Co-host

Nikki Gangemi's diverse journey from actress to teacher to entrepreneur gives her a unique edge in coaching. As an International Board-Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Speaker, Trainer, and Author, she combines expertise and empathy to empower clients. Nikki's CALM Method helps ambitious individuals build confidence and break through barriers to achieve their goals, fostering growth in both personal and professional spheres.

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Scott Schilling - Speaking Prowess Co-host

Scott Schilling | Business Growth Expert


We believe in empowering you to achieve your fullest potential with joy and purpose. Imagine attending a presentation where you leave feeling inspired, energized, and equipped to achieve your dreams. That’s exactly what you’ll experience with Scott Schilling, The Authentic Connector. With over 40 years of experience in coaching, sales,

marketing, and training, Scott brings insights designed to help you grow, succeed, and thrive.

Scott has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. His presentations aren’t just about information, they’re about transformation. He shares messages that resonate with your goals and challenges, empowering you to take the next step toward success. Whether you’re a corporation, business owner, entrepreneur,

or individual, Scott delivers tailored solutions to meet your unique needs.

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Lancelot Theobald Jr. - NYC Experience Live Co-host

Lancelot Theobald Jr. is an actor, producer, choreographer, tap dancer, author, talk show host, and fitness motivator whose career blends performance with transformation. From films and television to the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, and national tours, his work inspires as much as it entertains.

A former pro athlete turned creative force, Lancelot is driven by discipline, legacy, and lifting others. Whether mentoring young performers, coaching athletes, or creating impact-driven content, he leads with intention and an unshakable belief that growth is possible at any age. His mission is clear: don’t wait to be great—pursue daily growth and become the best version of yourself.

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