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Susan Close is a speaker and licensed therapist who helps audiences understand what is really happening beneath stress, burnout, emotional...
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I am a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.A, 1993) and The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996), where...
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Robb is a licensed financial professional, founder of R Hill Enterprises, Inc., Has been conducting lectures for basic financial planning,...
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Sarene Alsharif is the CEO and Co-Founder of Tad More Tailoring & Alterations, a Certified B Corporation that is redefining...
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Dr. Bob Wright is an internationally recognized visionary, educator, bestselling author, executive coach, and transformational leadership expert who has spent...
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Joe Orsolini is an expert in college planning who profoundly understands the intricate details of the college financial aid system,...
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Life is difficult. Our lives are constantly "under construction" and so are our goals and dreams both personally and professionally. What happens when life throws you a curveball you didn't expect? What do you do when it feels like all is lost and you want to give up? This session tackles the reality and fear of defeat. Focuses: • How
AI can speed up your job search when you know how to use it strategically. This session goes beyond the resume and covers how to use free AI tools across every stage of the job search process, from applications to networking to interview preparation. You will learn prompts that save time while keeping your unique voice, and how to build
Most people think trauma only refers to extreme events, but unresolved survival patterns often show up as anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, emotional reactivity, and repeating painful relationship dynamics. In this eye-opening and hopeful presentation, Susan helps audiences understand the overlooked ways trauma can shape adult life and offers practical first steps toward healing, regulation, and change.
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