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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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Jennifer Fortney is the Founder of Cascade Communications (est. 2001), a nationally acclaimed integrated PR and brand marketing agency serving...
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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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Mark James is an accomplished business improvement advisor with over 40 years of experience in workplace and channel performance, change...
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Troy Sandidge is an award-winning growth strategist who builds sustainable, scalable, and profitable strategies and solutions generating $175 Million in...
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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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A sample of presentations available right now, at no cost to your group.
The fashion industry is one of the world's largest polluters—but the solution may already be hanging in your closet. In this engaging TEDx-inspired presentation, Certified B Corporation CEO Sarene Alsharif reveals how repairing, tailoring, and rethinking the clothes we already own can reduce waste, save money, support local jobs, and create a more sustainable future. Audiences leave with practical actions
It seems that lately, our inner resources are being taxed to our limits and it feels like relief is a long way away. In just a few minutes Dr. Sassetti will teach you simple, efficient stress reduction techniques. These techniques can be implemented immediately, practiced with minimal effort and give you much needed respite from the extraordinary stressors we are
Learn how to establish a system whereby your organization can systematically improve its funding via the estate plans of potential donors. Most nonprofits receive periodic and inconsistent donations via this revenue stream, but I will explain how to utilize planned giving programs to improve fundraising across the board, not only via bequests. A small investment of time and resources on
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