ABOUTSPEAKING

YOU'RE NOT

A LIABILITY.

I help leaders, teams, and high-achieving individuals lead with presence, make powerful decisions, and become impossible to ignore.
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I'm Autumn Schmidt

Former police officer.

20+ years in martial arts.

10+ years as a coach.

I speak on leadership, presence, and personal power- because I have lived the lessons I teach.

What broke me built me for leadership.

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SPEAKING

From 1:1 coaching to VIP days - designed for leaders ready to level up.

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From 1:1 coaching to VIP days- designed for leaders ready to level up.

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YOU'RE THE ASSET

Courses, challenges, and tools to help you lead yourself and your life on your terms.

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TESTIMONIALS


"As a manager of a privately owned small business we are always looking to provide team building and bonding experiences. We chose to hire Autumn to teach a self-protection class, and it was an incredible experience for our employees! Autumn is a subject matter expert in the field of self-defense who truly cares about her students. Her presentation included easy to understand instructions with hands-on real-life scenarios about workplace safety and awareness. Teaching the idea to be prepared and to trust [your] instincts. I would highly recommend her services to any business or group that would like to have a team building experience and learn about real life safety!"

-Karyn Jones

"Attended a class with Autumn and I highly recommend you do the same. Take your daughters, mothers, friends, All women would benefit from hearing what Autumn has to teach us. I look forward to the next class."

-Kim Dignan

"I learned so much today with a lot of strong, smart, brave amazing women and even had some good laughs too. Thanks for a great day! Can't wait for level 2!"

-Amanda Abbott

"Highly recommend taking any of Autumn's classes! She'll share real world situations with you to help prepare you for those scary situations. She'll change your mindset to help you be confident and not be an easy target. Tae your mom, daughter, friends, everyone could learn from Autumn!"

-Emily Davis Peers