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Calli Thorne
Keynote Speaker, Leadership Trainer, and Mindset Coach Maxwell Leadership

Calli Thorne is a keynote speaker, global leadership trainer, mindset coach, and multi-business entrepreneur. She is married to her husband CJ and they have three young children. Calli grew up on her family’s farm and ranch in northwest North Dakota and today they operate multiple enterprises including a backgrounding feedlot, cow/calf operation, and recently bought a beef processing plant to sell beef directly to consumers. They operate a full-scale farm to fork business and are proud to be the 4th generation and raising the 5th on their family’s land.

Calli is a certified member of the John Maxwell Leadership Team specializing in personal and professional development including conflict resolution, communication, mindset impact, and understanding behavioral styles. She also offers Mental Health First Aid certification classes and a variety of masterclasses that assist others in expanding their perspective to live life better. Calli created an online course titled "Finding YOU Discovering IT” and hosts multiple workshops and training throughout the year for a variety of ages and diverse audiences.

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  • Dynamic keynote speakers
  • Expert-led breakout sessions
  • Morning worship
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Meaningful networking opportunities
  • Actionable takeaways designed for everyday leadership\