Know Thyself, Grow Thy Business

Oct 23rd, 2025

11:00 AM - 1 PM

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Cost $50/pp

Know Thyself, Grow Thy Business

Discover how understanding yourself on a deeper level can drive personal growth and professional success. In this thought-provoking session, featured speaker Dr. Gino Collura will explore the powerful connection between self-awareness and leadership effectiveness. With insightful color commentary by Dr. William Anton and an invited appearance by Dr. Stephen Anton, this event offers a dynamic exchange of ideas that will inspire reflection and transformation. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or professional striving for excellence, this event is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and elevate your success from the inside out.

Session Format

State Representative Danny Alvarez will guide an engaging dialogue between Dr Gino Collura, Dr Bill Anton and Dr Stephen Anton, presenting a series of targeted questions designed to highlight how a deeper understanding of yourself can increase professioanl success.

Who Should Attend

Business Owners | Entrepreneurs | Team Leaders | Professionals Interested in Exit Planning

Don’t Miss Out!

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from two renowned experts and position your business for growth in 2025.

Meet Our Moderator

Danny Alvarez

Florida House of Representatives | District 69| State Representative

Danny Alvarez is a U.S. Army veteran, business attorney, Florida State Representative, and community leader dedicated to service, integrity, and advocacy. Elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, he represents District 69 and serves as Chair of the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and Vice Chair of the Security & Threat Assessment Committee, while also sitting on several key legislative committees.

A strong advocate for Florida’s agriculture industry, veterans, and first responders, Danny works to strengthen policies that protect farmers, ranchers, and those who serve the community. Beyond politics, he is a respected business attorney, consultant, and motivational speaker who inspires audiences on leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

Deeply involved in community service, he has held leadership roles with the Hillsborough County Cattlemen’s Association, Allied Forces Foundation, Tampa Police Benevolent Association, and Hook a Hero Foundation. Above all, Danny values his role as a devoted husband and father, leading by example and instilling the principles of service, resilience, and integrity in his family.

Meet Our Speakers

Dr. Gino Collura

CEO Effectiveness | Entrepreneur | Mentor

A seasoned behavioral scientist, Dr. Collura has owned and operated companies domestically and abroad with a keen focus on bridging the gap between service/product developers, marketplace demands and internal communications.

Through his doctoral expertise in neuroanthropology (a fusion of neuroscience, psychology, and biological/cultural anthropology) as well as business acumen, he has garnered a reputation for being a "go-to" for "C" suite professionals when it comes to navigating the waters of employee engagement, company leadership, team empowerment, as well as internal/external relationship management. Dr. Collura is an accomplished motivational speaker and has had the privilege of speaking to business owners, empowerment groups, professional associations and students across the globe.

He is a peer reviewed published author and has his first book entitled, Do It Right! The 7 Layers of Successful Relationships, currently in-press.

Dr. William D. Anton PHD

CEO Effectiveness | Entrepreneur | Mentor

William (Bill) D. Anton, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and former top tier leader at the University of South Florida. He is the founder of CEO Effectiveness, LLC (CEOE), a firm that works with top business leaders. and trains executive coaches. Bill has also been involved in presenting to and working closely with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

CEOE was developed to elevate the purpose of business for the benefit of society. Bill's most recent book titled, Ascend, Forging a Path to Your Truer Self (2015), offers an innovative way to explore the path to self-knowledge through an ingenious story line of a novel. Navy SEAL Commander Dr. Peter Berardi published a workbook to accompany Ascend entitled The Path (2017). Both these books are currently being used in the Civilian Leadership Development Program sponsored by USF and offered at MacDill Air Force Base.

Bill is also the author of Business Success Through Self-Knowledge (2013) and many other significant publications in professional psychology. He is senior author of The College Adjustment Scales and The Employee Assistance Program Inventory, both of which have been translated into many languages and are widely used throughout the world. Bill also served as the treasurer of the Sant' Yago (St. James) Educational Foundation and currently sits on the Board. The Foundation has awarded more than $2 million to deserving college students to enable them to complete their college education.

Dr. Stephen Anton

CEO Effectiveness | Entrepreneur | Mentor

Advisory specialist and business coach with a passion for health and wellness innovation. Based in Gainesville, Florida, Dr. Anton brings years of experience guiding entrepreneurs, health professionals, and organizations toward sustainable growth. He combines scientific expertise with strategic business insight to help clients clarify their vision, optimize performance, and scale with purpose. Dr. Anton is especially focused on wellness-driven ventures, offering tailored coaching that bridges research and real-world results. His evidence-based, practical approach empowers leaders to make informed decisions and create lasting impact.

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