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Dr. Sassetti brings a unique perspective and history to his practice; he is a licensed psychologist and a National Academy...
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Tom Kelly is the founder and owner of Potential In Motion, Inc. As a coach, Tom is dedicated to working...
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Robb is a licensed financial professional and founder of R Hill Enterprises, Inc. He has been conducting lectures for basic...
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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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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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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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If you thought the student loan bubble was only a Millennial problem, think again! The trillion dollar student loan bubble is bursting. This eye-opening program details the depth of this country’s student loan crisis, how it is spreading beyond the millennial generation, and why it is becoming your problem as well.
Are you a small business owner or professional that struggles with networking? Are you tired of attending networking events, and walking away empty handed? Are you starting to think that networking events are a complete waste of your time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Coach
Manufacturing leaders know the feeling: fix one problem and two more pop up. It’s exhausting, expensive, and strangely familiar. This talk explores why so many plants fall into “Whack a Mole Leadership,” where quick fixes replace real solutions and teams spend more time reacting than improving. Through relatable stories from the plant floor, John shows how small leadership habits can
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