Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but it does not have to control how we live, lead, or respond when life becomes difficult.
That is why I’m honored to be one of the featured speakers at The Stress Shield™ Resilience and Leadership Summit, a free live event taking place on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Central / 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
Hosted by Mark Entrekin, this summit is designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, caregivers, and professionals who carry significant responsibilities while navigating stress, uncertainty, and change. It is not about pretending pressure does not exist. It is about developing the resilience, clarity, and strength needed to face it well.
I will be joining an outstanding group of speakers:
- Rachel Lewis, Intuitive Healer and Teacher
- Keith Renninson, author of Tenacity
- Mindy Green, author, speaker, and parent educator
- Scena Webb, Chief of Coaching Operations for the Veterans Coaching Project
Throughout the summit, we will share practical strategies to help you:
- Build resilience that lasts
- Protect what matters most when life becomes overwhelming
- Lead with greater clarity and conviction
- Respond to adversity instead of being controlled by it
- Remain strong and present for the people who depend on you
During my appearance, I will draw from my experience as the founder of the American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching, as well as more than three decades of leadership, mentoring, and personal development.
One of the greatest threats we face under pressure is isolation. We convince ourselves that strong people should be able to handle everything alone. But genuine strength is not found in hiding our struggles or refusing to ask for help. It is developed when we honestly face where we are, reach for the right support, and take responsibility for moving forward.
Resilience is not simply the ability to endure another difficult day. It is the ability to remain grounded in who you are, protect the people and priorities that matter most, and continue leading with strength and conviction—even when life does not go according to plan.
If you have been carrying too much, leading through uncertainty, or trying to remain strong while feeling stretched thin, I invite you to join us. You will receive practical tools and honest perspectives that can help you move beyond merely surviving and begin leading from a healthier, stronger place.
The event is live, completely free, and open to everyone.
Register free for The Stress Shield™ Resilience and Leadership Summit
I hope you will join me on August 13. Let’s learn how to face pressure with greater resilience, lead with greater clarity, and become stronger for the people who need us most.
Mike Van Pelt
Founder, American Family Renaissance and True Man Life Coaching
Host, True Man Podcast