Effective leadership: leading with influence
A Rotary Leadership Seminar Featuring Michael Angelo Caruso
Leadership isn't about having a title—it's about creating influence. Join the Bardstown Rotary Club for a dynamic leadership masterclass designed to equip business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders with practical strategies they can apply immediately. Learn from nationally recognized speakers, build valuable connections, and leave inspired to lead with greater confidence and impact.
EVENT DATE: Wednesday November 4th 1:30pm to 4:30pm EST (Networking from 4:30pm - 6:30pm)
Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Michael Angelo Caruso
The Bardstown Rotary Club is honored to welcome Michael Angelo Caruso as the keynote speaker for Effective Leadership: Leading With Influence.
An internationally recognized speaker, author, and communication expert, Michael has delivered more than 2,000 keynote presentations on six continents and in 49 states. He has helped thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and organizations communicate more effectively, inspire others, and achieve greater success through the power of influential leadership.
Known for his engaging presentation style, practical insights, and memorable storytelling, Michael equips audiences with proven strategies to improve communication, strengthen leadership, and build lasting influence. His unique ability to combine actionable content with humor and energy makes every presentation both impactful and enjoyable.
Whether you lead a business, manage a team, or aspire to make a greater impact in your community, Michael's keynote will provide practical tools and fresh perspectives to help you lead with confidence, communicate with purpose, and inspire those around you.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of today's most sought-after leadership and communication experts.
hosted at:
This year’s Rotary Leadership Seminar will be held at the beautiful BESPOKE IN BOND in historic Bardstown, Kentucky. With its sophisticated atmosphere, timeless character, and modern amenities, it offers the perfect setting for an afternoon of learning, networking, and inspiration.
Blending contemporary elegance with downtown Bardstown charm, the venue provides a warm, professional environment ideal for leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and business professionals to connect and grow.
Located in the Bourbon Capital of the World®, BESPOKE IN BOND brings a uniquely Bardstown experience to this special event. As we welcome nationally recognized speaker Michael Angelo Caruso for Effective Leadership: Leading With Influence, we can’t imagine a better place to inspire leadership and strengthen our community.
Meet Our Special Guest Speaker: René Caruso
The Bardstown Rotary Club is proud to welcome René Caruso as a special guest speaker at Effective Leadership: Leading With Influence.
With more than 30 years of experience in nutrition, metabolic health, and human performance, René Caruso is passionate about helping individuals perform at their highest level—both personally and professionally.
As a Metabolic Restoration, Nutrition, Anti-Aging, and Longevity Coach, she equips leaders with practical strategies to increase energy, improve focus, build resilience, and create sustainable habits that fuel long-term success.
René believes that effective leadership begins with taking care of yourself first. Her engaging presentation will explore how optimizing your health and daily habits can improve decision-making, productivity, confidence, and your ability to lead others with purpose and influence.
