Conversations With… Bret Kolman
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Ennovation Center Campus, 201 North Forest Avenue, #120, Independence, Missouri, 64050, United States
CEO, Author, Speaker & Community Leader
Hosted by the Ennovation Center
Join the Ennovation Center for an inspiring evening of leadership, resilience, entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and personal growth as we welcome Bret Kolman for the return of our popular Conversations With… series.
📅 Monday, June 16, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Ennovation Center
☕ Light refreshments will be served.
During this engaging conversation and Book Talk, Bret Kolman will share lessons from his distinguished leadership journey in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and faith-centered personal development.
As former CEO of Centerpoint Medical Center of Independence, LLC, Bret led transformational growth initiatives focused on culture, physician engagement, quality improvement, trauma expansion, graduate medical education, and long-term healthcare access throughout Eastern Jackson County.
Following a successful healthcare executive career, Bret stepped away for a year-long sabbatical that inspired his new book, Wisdom That Leads to Soul Rest. The book explores practical wisdom, intentional rest, leadership growth, and creating stronger relationships through purposeful reflection and renewal.
The evening will include:

A live conversation with Bret Kolman
Leadership insights and practical takeaways
A Book Talk and discussion on Wisdom That Leads to Soul Rest
Audience Q&A
Networking opportunities with business and community leaders

Bret currently serves as Chair of the Independence Chamber of Commerce and is involved with several community and nonprofit organizations throughout the region. He is also an entrepreneur, consultant, speaker, and owner of multiple HOTWORX franchise locations.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, healthcare professional, nonprofit leader, executive, or someone seeking renewed purpose and balance, this conversation promises meaningful insight, humor, honesty, and encouragement.
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