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The Prouty Project OfficePeter Bailey, President
The Prouty Project
Session Description:
In his debut book, The Epic of You, Peter Bailey uses Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey as a framework to plot out your past and navigate your future. More than a plot device or literary standard, Bailey proves the Hero’s Journey is an effective and transformative life map by detailing and exemplifying his own epic journey,
analyzing the practical applications of Campbell’s framework and guiding readers through their reflective process in the Heroic Journey Guidebook section.
This book is a personal story, a comprehensive methodology, and a step-by-step guide to wholeness. If you’re ready to rewrite your personal mythos and rekindle your hope, this book and workshop are for you.
Speaker Bio:
As president of The Prouty Project, Peter Bailey develops transformational experiences that improve collaboration by helping people expand their life skills, belief systems and communication processes. He also designs and facilitates cross-cultural strategic planning and innovation programs for companies eager to help their people become more effective global team members. Having traveled, lived and worked in over 50 countries on four continents, there’s no one better suited to the work than Peter.
The Prouty Project OfficeChris Layne, Disability Advocate, Nurse, Former Ms. Wheelchair Colorado, Public Speaker, Adaptive Athlete, and Peer Mentor
Session Description:
Chris Layne shares her powerful story of transformation after a life-changing hiking accident left her paralyzed. For Chris, adversity became a pivot- not an endpoint. Her message is simple yet profound: life didn’t stop, it changed. Through her advocacy, education, and awareness work as former Ms. Wheelchair Colorado, Chris empowers others to see what’s possible for people who use wheelchairs to fully participate in life. With contagious positivity, she explores themes of resilience, adaptation, and redefining the “new normal”. Chris’s dynamic storytelling and authentic energy will inspire you to shift perspective, embrace change, and “GET UP, GET OUT, GET ROLLING”—every single day.
Speaker Bio:
Chris Layne is a dedicated Disability Advocate, Nurse, Former Ms. Wheelchair Colorado, Public Speaker, Adaptive Athlete, and Peer Mentor whose life’s work centers on empowering others through advocacy, mentorship, and community engagement. As an Adaptive Athlete and Peer Mentor for both Craig Rehabilitation Hospital and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Chris uses her personal experience and professional expertise to guide others through the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability.
With a passion for being a resource and voice for others, Chris champions accessibility, inclusion, and holistic health. Her journey as a nurse and advocate has inspired countless individuals to pursue their goals with resilience and confidence, regardless of circumstance.
Whether she’s mentoring newly injured patients, speaking to community groups, or participating in adaptive sports, Chris embodies determination, compassion, and leadership. She continues to break barriers and foster understanding, proving that strength and advocacy can transform both lives and communities.
The Prouty Project OfficeFreddie Scott II
Former NFL Player, CEO Unlock the Champion, NFL Transition Coach
Session Description:
Freddie Scott II knows a thing or two about leadership—on the field and beyond. A second-generation pro athlete and nationally recognized speaker, Freddie brings a fresh, transformative perspective to family, fatherhood, and what it really means to lead by example.
Drawing from both research and his own experience as a husband, father, and pastor, Freddie gives audiences practical tools to thrive at home and in life.
Join us as we hear from Freddie about his work as a certified Transition Coach with the NFL Player Engagement Program and his leadership at Unlock The Champion—helping others lead with purpose, integrity, and heart.
Speaker Bio:
Freddie Scott II is a second-generation professional athlete and a highly sought-after speaker, renowned for his transformative insights on family dynamics and the vital role of fatherhood. For over a decade, he has been a passionate advocate for fatherless children and their families, dedicating his life to creating lasting change.
At the heart of Freddie’s mission is a simple yet profound principle: leading by example. His approach combines cutting-edge research with the wisdom of his own journey as a husband, father, and pastor, equipping parents and children with practical tools for success.
Freddie holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and is a certified Transition Coach for the NFL Player Engagement Program. As a trusted family expert for the NFL Players Association, he conducts nationwide workshops to help professional athletes transition beyond football, empowering them to thrive as leaders, husbands, and fathers. His impactful message has reached over 70 Division 1 football programs and numerous NFL teams.
An accomplished author, Freddie’s book, The Dad I Wish I Had, has garnered national acclaim, with features on CNN, HLN, Fox News, TBN, and Family Life. His groundbreaking work has earned prestigious recognition, including the NFL Players Association’s 2013 Kenny Washington Award and the Tennessee PTA’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
Freddie Scott II is more than a speaker or coach—he is a visionary leader dedicated to inspiring the next generation of families and fostering a legacy of strength, love, and leadership.
Join us in 2026 as we take Jammin’ sessions to a whole new level! We’re thinking “outside the office” by hosting two interactive Super Jams offsite. Open to solo participants and large groups, these sessions will have you actively engaging with us in an experiential setting filled with unexpected challenges, conversations, and excitement!
Stages Theatre, Hopkins, MNMusical
Session Description:
It wasn’t just baseball practice and talent that shaped Hall of Famer, Joe Mauer! In fact, a simple choice set into motion a series of events that would transform not only his life but the lives of those around him. Based on the children’s book of the same name by Joe Schmit, The Right Thing To Do is a lively and inspiring world-premiere musical that explores the power of small acts of kindness, the impact of friendship, and the importance of doing what’s right.
With vibrant music, unforgettable characters, and a message that resonates beyond the baseball field, The Right Thing To Do reminds us that every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect that transforms our communities and unites us in ways we might never expect.
Save the date and celebrate with the Prouty Project at this SUPER JAM—an evening filled with great performances, meaningful connections, and extraordinary special guests.
Alaska
Session Description:
Sea to Summit – Explore the coast of Kenai Fjords National Park on a glacial hike and kayak adventure, backpack in the Talkeetna Mountains, and take a flightseeing tour of Denali National Park.
West End, St. Louis Park, MN
Bold ideas. Curious humans. A shared stretch across generations. Your $20 donation supports the Prouty Project Stretch Fund at the Minneapolis Foundation.
Inspired by Harvard professor and author John Kao, Jeff Prouty attended a conference to hear him speak about his book, Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity. That spark became Jammin’ Sessions, built on the belief that curiosity changes everything.
“It took a Chinese American student listening to jazz and jamming with a group of African Americans at a private boarding school to internalize the polar tensions between musical score and improvisation and come up with a formula for creativity… In business, the score is not a musical theme but an idea, process or question that takes on new dimensions when bandied about by a group…This business version of jamming, Kao says, is the creative advantage that can give a company a competitive edge.” From the Publishers Weekly review of Kao’s book.
Since then, The Prouty Project has hosted multiple “jams” a year!
Established in 2005, the Stretch Fund exists to help kids ages 6–18 practice leadership in real ways—by taking risks, stepping forward, and discovering what they’re capable of. As the Fund grows toward $2 million, its focus turns outward, giving back to children and education. Supported by the Minneapolis Foundation, this work is rooted in the belief that when people come together with purpose, possibility follows.
“The Minnesota Twins salute the work of The Prouty Project and their impact on organizations like ours. They have made significant contributions to the Twins on so many fronts including leadership development, strategic planning and team building.”
