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Cortland Watson

Speaker | Vision Coach | Connector of Purpose

From Darkness to Direction: Helping People Live and Lead with Purpose

Cortland Watson is a dynamic speaker who transforms audiences by teaching the power of vision, connection, and communication — helping people move from stuck to unstoppable.

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MY STORY...

I know what it’s like to feel hopeless, disconnected, and without direction — and I know how to create a vision that changes everything.


My journey began in a dark place, battling suicide ideation and searching for a reason to keep going. Through intentional connection, open communication, and a commitment to living with purpose, I turned my life around and began helping others do the same.


Today, I’m a published researcher in suicidology, a school psychologist, a certified life coach, and a serial entrepreneur. I’ve spoken at national conferences, universities, schools, and youth groups — inspiring thousands to find their own vision for life and leadership.

MY TRANSFORMATIONAL PROMISE TO YOU

When I speak, my mission is simple: to ignite vision, build connection, and equip people to lead themselves and others with purpose.

Audiences leave with:


  • Clarity about their personal and professional vision
     
  • Tools to build authentic connections that inspire change
     
  • Confidence to lead with influence and integrity
     
  • Strategies to turn ideas into action

SIGNATURE MESSAGES

From Darkness to Direction

From Darkness to Direction

From Darkness to Direction

(Youth & Mental Health Keynote)


A powerful, hope-filled message for students, educators, and communities on overcoming struggle, finding vision, and creating a life worth living.

Vision-Driven Leadership

From Darkness to Direction

From Darkness to Direction

(Executive/Business Coaching Keynote)


A transformative session for leaders and teams on building culture, connection, and performance through clear vision and intentional communication.  

The Entrepreneur’s Mindset

From Darkness to Direction

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

(Entrepreneur Coaching Workshop)


Practical tools and mindset shifts for moving from stuck to your next big step in business and life.

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

(Professional Development & Mental Health Keynote)


Cortland's research on young survivors of parent suicide provides insights for all on the importance of intervention, connection, and communication. 

Healing Marriage After Addiction

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

Healing Marriage After Addiction

(Faith & Marriage Keynote)


With Cortland's own lived experience battling pornography, he has become passionate about helping others come out of darkness and establish trust in marriage. 

Cortland's Publication

Young Survivors of Parent Suicide and How They Teach Us

Healing Marriage After Addiction

Very Young Child Survivors’ Perceptions of Their Father’s Suicide: Exploring Bibliotherapy as Postvention Support

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WHAT TO EXPECT

WHEN CORTLAND SPEAKS, PEOPLE LISTEN. HERE'S WHY:

  • Authentic & Relatable – Connects across generations and industries.
     
  • Vision-Focused – Helps people see possibilities they couldn’t see before.
     
  • Results-Driven – Every talk includes practical takeaways audiences can apply immediately.
     
  • Versatile – Equally impactful with youth, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and faith-based audiences.

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