Speaking — Charles LeFevre

Every talk gets tailored to your audience before I ever hit the stage — same core ideas, your industry's examples, your room's level. Keynote, breakout, or hands-on workshop.

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Keynote · 45–60 min

Where CRA Is Actually Headed

I've read more performance evaluations than anyone should admit to. Here's what the data really says about your next exam — and how to stop guessing.

What examiners are actually weighting right now
How to read your own numbers like an examiner would
The trends that should change your strategy this year

Keynote · 45 min

AI Won't Fix Your Lending Data (But It Can Help)

The honest version: where AI genuinely helps with community development data, where it'll quietly burn you, and how your team tells the difference.

Where AI adds real value in lending analysis
The failure modes that create fair-lending risk
A simple gut-check before you trust the output

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Keynote or workshop · 30–60 min

Make the Data Talk

Your numbers already tell a story — usually a boring one. I'll show your team how to make examiners and executives lean in instead of check out.

Turn a data dump into a clear narrative
Build a slide your board will actually remember
Get buy-in without dumbing it down

How we can work together

Formats that fit your agenda.

Keynote

A high-energy main-stage session, 30–60 minutes.

Breakout

A focused, tactical session for a smaller track.

Workshop

Hands-on, working-session format for your team.

Panel & Q&A

Moderated discussion or fireside, plus live Q&A.

Who it's for

Banking associationsCredit union leaguesCommunity banksCredit unionsCompliance teamsMarketing teamsConferences & summits

Talks your group will actually want to sit through.