2026 DATES COMING SOON

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2026 DATES COMING SOON |

High Capacity Speakers

with John Maxwell and Ryan LeaK

Events Built For Established Speakers Ready to Break Through to 5-Figure Stages

Apply To Learn About 2026 Events

Attendance is by Invitation Only | Limited to ~20 tickets per event

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Attendance is by Invitation Only | Limited to ~20 tickets per event |

Most Speakers Never Get This Kind of Access

These are Not Beginner Speaker Events.

  • You’re already booking paid speaking engagements

  • You feel stuck but are ready for bigger stages

  • You want to command 5-figure keynote opportunities

  • You’re serious about speaking as a business, not a hobby

  • You’re coachable and ready for honest feedback

HCS IS FOR YOU IF:

HCS was built to give established speakers something that’s nearly impossible to find: direct access to the best speakers in the business, real feedback, and a clear path forward from some of the most respected speakers in the world.

This is not a conference; It’s a working room.

You don’t just learn how great speakers think — you step onto the stage, deliver your message, and receive immediate, actionable feedback on exactly how to make it stronger.

The HCS Experience

What happens at a high-capacity speaker event & beyond:

Learn directly from John Maxwell and Ryan Leak as they break down how elite speakers clarify their message, command the room, and build keynote talks that actually move people.

Message & Craft Workshops

Every attendee delivers a live 12-minute keynote to the room — not hypothetically, not “someday.” In the room, with John Maxwell and Ryan Leak.

Your 12-Minute Keynote

Immediately after your talk, John and Ryan give specific, honest feedback so you know exactly what to refine — message, storytelling, presence, confidence, and delivery.

Direct Feedback from the Best

Leave with professional headshots and a clearer understanding of how to present yourself at a pro level.

Professional Speaker Assets

After the event, you enter a 90-day HCS cohort focused on Refining your keynote, Testing your message, Booking speaking engagements, Implementing a real business plan to get unstuck. 

90-Day Cohort & Roadmap

Learn From Speakers Who’ve Done It at the Highest Level

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership©—a leadership development organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Having been recognized as the #1 leader in business and as the world’s most influential leadership expert, Maxwell continues to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow.

Ryan's passion is helping leaders push past autopilot and level up in their lives and careers. He spreads this empowering message through coaching, speaking, and leveraging the power of video to reach thousands through his online platforms. He is the author of the USA Today bestselling book "Chasing Failure," the Wall Street Journal bestselling book "Leveling Up," and New York Times bestselling book, "How to Work with Complicated People."

As the CEO of a leadership development firm based in Dallas, Ryan and his team train over 30,000 leaders annually — from Fortune 500 companies to professional sports teams. His unique talent for turning setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing the importance of resilience and the value of learning from failure, makes his teachings impactful and actionable with a splash of humor.

  • “I took this as an opportunity to elevate beyond just being a keynote speaker, but being an innovator, a thought leader, who impacts audiences well beyond the stage... That is where I leveled up."

    - Chaunté Lowe

  • "This room is incredible, the speakers, the mentors, the coaching, the practicality, this is a place that you need to be. It’s the best investment I've made all year long, being in the HCS program."

    - MJ Pittman

  • "It’s an incredible place to be and it’s definitely been a life changing experience, so we’re looking forward to 2026 and getting on some amazing stages to make some impact across America."

    - The Gardiner Brothers

  • "I love it, can’t wait to come back. I am so happy to be here and if you’re on the fence, thinking about it, considering it, wondering – get off the fence and get in the game."

    - MJ Pittman

  • "John said 'to be a better speaker, you need to live a better life'. This week, this experience, I think helps you do both.

    - Riaz Meghji

You Don’t Leave With Notes. You Leave With Direction.

  • A refined, stage-ready keynote

  • Clear feedback on how to improve your delivery

  • Professional-level speaker assets

  • A 90-day roadmap to grow your speaking business

  • A community of established speakers pushing forward together

  • A realistic path to recoup your investment through better opportunities

If You’re ready to take your speaking business to the next level, apply today!

HCS is intentionally small and application-only to protect the experience.

Apply today to get your name on the list and to be contacted by an HSC Team Member to discuss future 2026 Events.

Apply to Learn About 2026 HCS Events

7 Question Application - Reviewed by the HCS Team - No Obligation