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Ronald D. Martin, also known as Ron Martin, is a respected speaker, podcast host, and expert in emotional intelligence, personal...
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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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Bette Lawrence-Water is a recognized dynamic speaker and community leader internationally. She is known as an expert in building collaborations,...
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Dr. Judith Wright is a transformational leader, bestselling author, educator, and internationally recognized pioneer in human development whose life's work...
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Ed Spire is a retired software engineer who has started and operated two small software companies and participated in an...
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Rosie Zilinskas is a keynote speaker, Certified High Performance Coach, and StoryBrand Certified Guide who works with high-performing corporate women...
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FreeSpeakers.org has been great with helping me find presenters for our community. They have so many speakers from so many diverse backgrounds and experiences, selecting one is not difficult. The presenters themselves are easy to work with and our residents enjoy their presentations.
I have used FreeSpeakers.org several times for our Chicago-area Mensa group’s monthly gathering. Each may have been free, but each has been as professional as those we’ve hired who had a high fee. Every one of them has arrived on time, been fully prepared, given a fascinating presentation, and been very personable in chatting with interested people who stuck around after the “official” part of the night’s duties. They’re so good that it makes me feel guilty they are doing it for free!
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According to the Social Security Administration: 94% of the Baby-boomers are not prepared for retirement. The sad reality is that retirement is a financial position not an age. Far too many people think of retirement in terms of time however; that is only half of the equation. Retirement is time+money and so many people miss the second part “money”. There
In today's dynamic and fast-paced business environment, effective leadership is not just about making strategic decisions or achieving bottom-line results—it's also about understanding and effectively managing the emotions of oneself and others. As a seasoned speaker and expert in emotional intelligence for leadership success, I provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to help leaders excel in their roles. The role
“Technical skills get you in the room. Emotional intelligence determines what happens once you're there.” Most leadership talks tell executives to manage emotion. Yours can make a much more provocative argument: Emotion isn't interference with leadership. Emotion is information—and energy. The question is whether you suppress it, get run by it, or learn to use it. Your Emotional Leadership framework
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