Free Speakers Chicago 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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John P. Casey is a manufacturing and operations expert who founded Shamrock Consultants, where he works with organizations to improve...
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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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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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Rosie Zilinskas is a keynote speaker, former Fortune 500 Executive Vice President, and the creator of The Articulation Gap: the...
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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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Interviews do not have to feel overwhelming. This hands-on session gives you a practical system to prepare for any interview and show up feeling calmer, clearer, and more in control. The session also introduces free AI tools like ChatGPT for ongoing interview practice. No tech experience needed. Whether you are changing careers, preparing for a promotion, or navigating an unexpected
The program will highlight the three key areas of opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education. The presentation will focus on strategies to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid, and exploit tax-saving opportunities.
Have you ever had a great business idea or an opportunity to grow, but lacked the money to make it happen? In this engaging, real-world presentation, real estate entrepreneur Daniel Baltazar shares how he went from earning less than $35,000 a year to building a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio using creative financing and private capital. Through his four-step BOSS Framework,
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