Speaking Engagements
Carlos delivers dynamic, tailored speaking engagements that inspire and empower diverse audiences, with a focus on leadership development and cultivating transformative leaders. At the heart of every talk, Carlos shares his remarkable journey—from experiencing homelessness at 13, battling addiction by 14, and serving a 20-year prison sentence by 19, including three years in solitary confinement. It was during this time that he transformed his life, ultimately earning degrees in psychology and business, rediscovering his faith, and founding How To Battle.
Carlos introduces his signature P.R.I.C.E. principles, serving as a blueprint for leadership transformation. He demonstrates how these principles can drive personal and professional growth, and create a lasting impact. Through his powerful storytelling and actionable principles, Carlos inspires audiences to overcome challenges, inspire change, and lead with authenticity and purpose.
Below are specialized topics designed for different audiences:
1. The P.R.I.C.E. of Transformative Leadership
• Audience: Corporate events, organizational leaders, and aspiring change-makers.
• Format: 50-minute keynote + Q&A.
• Overview: Leadership is the catalyst for transformation. This flagship keynote introduces Carlos’s P.R.I.C.E. principles as a powerful framework for cultivating impactful transformative leadership. Through his compelling story and principles, Carlos demonstrates how anyone can lead—regardless of their position—and create a culture of trust, accountability, and growth. By empowering individuals to inspire others, build meaningful connections, and embrace their role as changemakers, this presentation helps organizations elevate their leadership potential, foster thriving environments, and drive meaningful transformation on personal, team, and organizational levels.
2. Trusted Advisor: Building Influence Through Leadership
• Audience: Corporate and organizational teams.
• Format: 50-minute keynote + Q&A.
• Overview: Trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. In this talk, Carlos shares his transformative journey, illustrating how accountability, teamwork, and purpose can strengthen trust and foster impactful leadership. Designed for professionals navigating challenges, this keynote equips attendees with strategies to elevate their influence, overcome obstacles, and lead with authenticity and integrity.
3. A Challenge: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders
• Audience: High school and university students
• Format: 50-minute presentation + Q&A
• Overview: Youth encounter unique challenges, but they also possess extraordinary potential. Drawing from his own transformative journey, Carlos illustrates the transformative power of education, resilience, and self-confidence in overcoming adversity. This inspiring talk empowers students to view challenges as opportunities for growth, embrace their personal development, and lead with purpose in both their academic pursuits and everyday lives.
successful futures.
4. The Ripple Effect: Redefining Possibilities for Troubled Youth
• Audience: At-risk and troubled youth
• Format: 40-minute presentation + Q&A
• Overview: Transformation starts with a single step. Carlos connects with at-risk youth through his personal journey of overcoming adversity, offering hope and actionable tools to rewrite their stories. This impactful talk focuses on building confidence, breaking limiting beliefs, and inspiring a vision for a brighter future, empowering youth to believe in their ability to succeed.
5. Grace and Transformation: The Power of Faith in Leadership
• Audience: Church groups, religious organizations, and spiritual retreats
• Format: 50-minute keynote + Q&A
• Overview: Faith and grace play a profound role in leadership and personal growth. Carlos shares his spiritual awakening inside prison walls, sparked by a chaplain’s visit and the life-changing message of faith. This keynote explores the transformative power of grace, forgiveness, and resilience, inspiring audiences to deepen their connection to purpose, embrace challenges, and lead with compassion and belief.
6. Custom Keynotes: Tailored to Your Vision
• Audience: Any group or event
• Format: Customized
• Overview: No two events are the same, and neither are Carlos’s presentations. He collaborates with event organizers to craft personalized keynotes that align with specific goals and resonate with unique audiences. Whether it’s a motivational speech or a workshop, Carlos delivers an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, engage, and drive results.
Corporate Training
ELEVATING LEADERSHIP, EMPOWERING TEAMS
At How To Battle, we specialize in tailored corporate leadership training programs designed to transform workplace culture, empower leaders, and create high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Rooted in our signature P.R.I.C.E. principles our immersive sessions go beyond traditional leadership training by focusing on a human-centered approach that prioritizes trust, accountability, and authentic connection.
Why Corporate Training Matters:
In today’s fast-changing workplace, effective leadership is the key to retaining top talent, driving innovation, and fostering team engagement. At How To Battle, we empower organizations to break down barriers, build meaningful relationships, and create environments where employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to perform at their best.
1. Transformative Leadership Frameworks
We guide participants through actionable strategies to inspire and lead with authenticity, align personal and organizational purpose, and foster a culture of accountability and growth. Our training equips leaders with the tools to motivate their teams and drive lasting impact.
2. Human-Centered Leadership
Our approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and authentic connection. By prioritizing people over processes, we help leaders foster trust, enhance collaboration, and build resilient, high-performing teams.
3. Creating Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Psychological safety is at the core of workplace success. We help leaders identify gaps in organizational culture, implement strategies to encourage open communication, and cultivate environments where employees feel supported and valued.
4. Customized Training Modules
We work closely with organizations to develop training modules tailored to their unique challenges and goals. Some of the areas we cover include:
• Leadership mindset transformation.
• Building trust and team cohesion.
• Conflict resolution and navigating change.
• Enhancing communication and emotional intelligence.
• Developing resilience and adaptability.
5. Practical, Real-World Application
Through interactive workshops, role-playing scenarios, and real-world case studies, we translate leadership concepts into actionable skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
WHO WE SERVE
Executives and Senior Leaders: Strengthening leadership capabilities to inspire and lead effectively.
Mid-Level Managers: Developing the skills to manage teams with empathy, precision, and impact.
Frontline Leaders: Enhancing communication, building trust, and fostering growth at the ground level.
Teams and Organizations: Creating cohesive cultures, reducing turnover, and improving overall engagement.
At How To Battle, we are committed to partnering with organizations to elevate their leadership, create thriving workplace cultures, and achieve sustainable success. Together, we can help your leaders inspire meaningful change and foster environments where teams and organizations can thrive.
Contact us to discuss ways how we can partner.
Youth Development
Mentoring: Empowering Youth and Educators for Success
At How To Battle, we are passionate about equipping the next generation with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. Our mentoring programs are designed to empower youth while also supporting educators through specialized training in delivering our P.R.I.C.E. principles effectively. By fostering leadership, confidence, and essential life skills, we aim to create a ripple effect of positive change in communities and schools.
FOR YOUTH: Leadership and Life Skills Development
Our youth mentoring programs focus on empowering young individuals both online and in person. Tailored to meet the unique needs of students, our programs emphasize:
• Leadership Development: Inspiring youth to take initiative and lead with purpose.
• Building Confidence: Helping individuals overcome self-doubt and unlock potential.
• Effective Communication Skills: Teaching techniques for clear, confident expression in personal and professional settings.
• Personal Branding: Equipping youth to identify and present their unique strengths.
• Essential Life Skills: Preparing young people for success beyond high school through practical strategies and guidance.
These programs are available for educational institutions, organizations, nonprofits, or private groups, and can be customized to fit specific goals or challenges.
FOR EDUCATORS: Training to Transform Student Success
Our mentoring extends beyond students to include educators, equipping them to deliver P.R.I.C.E. principles with clarity and impact. Through our educational consultants, we provide:
• Professional Development Workshops: Focused on implementing P.R.I.C.E. principles in classrooms to foster resilience, leadership, and personal growth among students.
• Strategies for Effective Communication: Training educators to connect with students meaningfully and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Customizable Programs: Tailored sessions to meet the needs of schools, districts, or educational organizations.
• Empowering Educators: Inspiring teachers to become mentors who can guide students to overcome challenges and achieve success.
NEW ONLINE COURSE: The PRICE – Five Principles to achieve personal success. Take the next step in your journey with our online course, The P.R.I.C.E.—a program that teaches the principles of Purpose, Routine, Inspiration, Confidence, and Education. This course is designed for individuals seeking personal growth and educators aiming to guide their students effectively.
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By mentoring both youth and educators, How To Battle creates a bridge for lasting impact. Together, we are empowering young leaders and the mentors who inspire them to achieve greatness in their lives and communities.
Men’s Group
Men’s Coaching: Elevate Your Mindset, Transform Your Life
Rooted in Carlos Vasquez’s latest work, Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men, our men’s coaching program is designed to empower men at all stages of life. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, striving for professional excellence, or seeking deeper purpose, this program provides the tools and strategies to help you rise as a leader, a mentor, and a man.
Through online coaching, in-person workshops, and tailored programs, How To Battle equips men with the skills needed to elevate their mindset, strengthen their position, and unlock their full potential.
WHO THIS PROGRAM SERVES:
Executives, Professionals, and Men Seeking Growth
Designed for men ready to elevate their personal and professional lives, this coaching program provides actionable strategies to overcome limiting beliefs, develop strong leadership skills, and adopt a growth mindset. Whether you’re an executive, a professional striving for excellence, or a man seeking purpose and transformation, our tailored sessions help you improve decisionmaking, build meaningful connections, and embody the values outlined in Warrior in the Garden. Delivered online or in person, this program addresses the unique challenges and aspirations of men committed to leveling up their lives and leadership.
Men in prison:
Our in-person workshops and correspondence materials focus on transformation from within. By instilling principles of discipline, resilience, and accountability, we help incarcerated men prepare for reintegration and leadership in their lives and communities.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Rooted in the transformative principles from Warrior in the Garden: 7 Rules for Men, our coaching program equips you with the tools to live with purpose, strength, and authenticity.
RULE 1: Master Discipline and Responsibility
Learn to cultivate self-discipline and take full ownership of your actions, laying the groundwork for a strong, honorable character that others can depend on.
RULE 2: Build Emotional Resilience
Develop the strength to face adversity with courage and composure, turning life’s setbacks into opportunities for growth and transformation.
RULE 3: Embrace Purpose-Driven Leadership
Discover how to lead yourself and others with integrity and a clear sense of purpose, creating meaningful impact in your personal and professional life.
RULE 4: Forge Healthy Relationships
Gain the skills to nurture meaningful connections, establish trust, and navigate relationships with empathy and respect in every area of your life.
RULE 5: Elevate Your Mindset
Shift your perspective to overcome limiting beliefs, unlock your highest potential, and approach life’s challenges with a warrior’s focus and determination.
RULE 6: Cultivate Balance and Awareness
Learn to align your mind, body, and spirit to stay grounded and focused, even in the midst of life’s chaos.
RULE 7: Embody Strength and Compassion
Achieve the balance of strength and gentleness, embodying the qualities of a true warrior—firm in resolve but compassionate in action. Through the lens of these 7 Rules, our coaching program is designed to guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself—a leader, a mentor, and a man of impact in your family, community, and career.
HOW WE DELIVER THE PROGRAM:
• Online Coaching: Flexible, one-on-one or group sessions tailored to your goals.
• In-Person Workshops: Dynamic, immersive sessions that provide direct mentorship and real-time application of principles.
• Correspondence Materials: For men in prison, we offer carefully curated resources, exercises, and lessons delivered through mail, providing a structured path for growth and transformation.
Join us in redefining what it means to be a warrior in today’s world. Let’s work together to level up your life.
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