FreeSpeakers.org is a pro bono speakers bureau for Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. All speakers give free presentations. This means there is no charge, no honorarium, no mileage costs. This service is 100% FREE to groups that need guest speakers.
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Jean Kuhn, Speaker, Author and Serial Entrepreneur, began her career on April 29, 1985, when the nurse put that first...
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Troy Sandidge is a global keynote speaker, emcee, author, and workshop facilitator. As a TEDx speaker who delivered the opening...
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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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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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Mark James is an accomplished business improvement advisor with over 40 years of experience in workplace and channel performance, change...
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I’m delighted to comment on my 10± year relationship with FreeSpeakers.org. Years ago as a nonprofit event organizer constantly in search of speakers willing to present in gratis; FreeSpeakers.org provided an array of great speakers with relevant and interesting topics that added so much to the success of our organization’s member events. Later, as a consultant seeking new connections and opportunities to share my knowledge and experience to help others I found a steady flow of opportunities to give back to the community. In my opinion, FreeSpeakers.org has created the ultimate WIN-WIN situation for all!
Thanks so much for providing us with such a variety of high quality speakers. We’ve taken the opportunity to schedule several lunch and learn programs. All very interesting. They (the speakers) arrive prompt and prepared, never a disappointment.
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.
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Every leader has an impact on those being led. Dr. Van Meter discusses the IMPACT journey every leader takes to lead strongly in the world today. In his laid back midwestern style, Dr. Van Meter will share the stages of the that journey and what challenges have to be overcome to reach the next level.
Right-wing populism is rising in many western nations, but here in the US it is beginning to actually threaten our democracy. This presentation points out why this is happening uniquely here in the US: Because the country is becoming a true multi-racial democracy, a transformation that no other country is undergoing. And the US constitution actually empowers the minority that
In this powerful keynote, Jason explores the reality of mental illness including, anxiety, depression and suicide while offering practical strategies for managing mental health. Deeply personal, honest and insightful, Jason shares his story of overcoming years of childhood trauma that led to decades of struggles with depression, anxiety and eventually teetering on the edge of suicide. Equal parts personal and
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