Free Speakers Chicago is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Business guest speakers present at no cost on leadership, company culture, marketing, AI for business, operational efficiency, PR, and more. Every presentation is free to book, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage.
Consultant, Gabby Rosely LLC
Gabby Rosely is an ex-college swimmer turned Communication Consultant who helps organizations bridge communication gaps to improve trust, collaboration, and performance across generations. As a Gen Z leader who managed Boomers through Gen Z at just 21, Gabby learned firsthand how generational miscommunication can derail even the most talented teams. After initially struggling to connect
Business Intelligence Analyst
Jiaqi Chen is a Business Intelligence Analyst specializing in fraud detection and compliance at a leading technology company, where she develops and optimizes large-scale data solutions. With expertise spanning machine learning, business intelligence, and risk analytics, she leads critical initiatives in sanction screening, identity verification, and transaction monitoring. As a thought leader in fraud prevention,
Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group
Haris Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Pragmatium Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting firm that works with leaders of organizations on change and leadership. He has about 20 years of experience as an organizational change expert and executive coach. He has advised many companies through significant transformations. Haris is also an experienced facilitator
Workplace Futurist, Human Potential Maximizer, Author, Possibility Partners
Dianne offers a pragmatic but innovative approach to guiding others to unleash their potential and to experience the power of possibility. As a Human Resources Futurist, and a Rearchitecting Work Consultant, she brings 30+ years of multi-faceted experiences in a diverse variety of enterprises, ranging from small, family-owned businesses, start-ups, political campaigns, and government agencies
Director of Business Development, Digital Third Coast
Lyndsey Maddox is the Director of Business Development for Digital Third Coast Internet Marketing. DTC specializes in search engine optimization, pay-per-click campaign management & content marketing for both local and national marketing campaigns. The company's mission is to make a measurable difference for our clients' businesses, by dramatically increasing targeted traffic to their website. Founded
Sales Success Trainer, 1st Ayd Corporation
Joe Rosner is a Certified Hypno-Therapist and a well regarded public speaker. In addition his training in hypnotherapy, he has studied the human mind in a variety of disciplines including martial arts and Vipassana Meditation.
Music Label Manager, MEGAO Inc.
Valeria Gershanova is a creative entrepreneur, music label founder, author, and marketing strategist dedicated to helping creators transform their talent into sustainable income. As the founder of MEGAO Music, she has built a diverse portfolio of ventures spanning music, publishing, digital products, and media. Valeria’s work is rooted in the belief that talent requires a
Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC
Marcus Carter is an award winning national speaker, television host, critically acclaimed author, realtor, and a presentation/branding consultant to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Marcus runs a successful Real Estate consulting business, Carter Property Solutions, advocating the use of Real Estate investing as the most inexpensive and highly effective way to grow, succeed, and expand.
Founder, Fractional Comms & Culture Advisor, COMM-ext, LLC
Have you ever navigated an organizational change that was so poorly managed that you said "that's it! I'm outta here!" I have. And that's why I've committed my career to helping companies do better to keep their people informed, engaged, and excited—and let's face it, just to KEEP THEIR PEOPLE! AS A FRACTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER,
Founder, CFO-Pro
Interim CFO for the past 19 years; expertise is financial management and planning for small business owners and CEOs; MBA, CPA
Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject
Consultant Bio: Pamela Bozeman-Evans is an executive manager experienced in program development and evaluation, student services, equity and inclusion programs, operations efficiency, and volunteer management. She also has significant experience in change management strategies, recruiting and cultivating leadership, and in establishing institutional strategy that support business mission and values. Currently, Pamela Bozeman-Evans, M.P.A., is the
Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC
Tim Reynolds is a Co-Founder of Clover Lane Partners, a management consulting firm that helps companies, organizations and individuals develop and improve skills that leaders need to thrive. Before starting Clover Lane Partners, Tim spent over twenty years as the Chief People Officer and General Counsel for Highland Ventures, Ltd., a diversified holding company that
Productivity Coach, Tammy Cook Coaching
Tammy is a lively speaker who keeps audiences entertained... while providing some very effective tips in the process! Tammy helps creative business owners manage their time and attention, in order to overcome procrastination and get more done than ever before (with less effort and stress). Tammy’s quirky humor and valuable expertise combine seamlessly to provide
Child Care Benefits Expert / Working Mother / Television Personality, MomSub
Diane Moca is CEO of MomSub, which reduces the cost, hassle and stress of finding, arranging and managing child care. MomSub improves productivity, retention and recruitment for business by bringing child care benefits to the workplace through its premium corporate program. MomSub matches a working parent to a specific provider who offers child care when,
President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.
At age 17, Jennifer Davis became the co-Founder of Davisware, alongside of her now husband, Dan. That business was at the epicenter of technology transformations in thousands of field services businesses during her 30+ years in the technology business, where Jennifer led the industries, they served with thought leadership on scaling a business, technology, and
President, TractionLeadership, LLC
As a life-long learner and passionate believer in the power of business to impact our lives and our world, John has always been drawn to ideas and principles that are grounded in the notion that success is defined not only by achievement, but by effort as well. The power of setting and achieving goals is
Founder, Dollars and Sense
Lea Ann founded Dollars and Sense to make it possible for donors to make their dreams come true by partnering with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to improve education, advance healthcare, inspire creativity and seek solutions to both little and big problems. She is becoming very active in networks exploring social enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation.
President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.
Lisa Ghisolf has spoken to audiences from 5 to 500. Topics range from the design thinking, branding, freelancing and various WordPress topics. She owns the design studio, Gizmo Creative Factory, with 20+ years experience in print and digital design for Allstate Insurance, Merck Pharmaceuticals, ThoughtWorks and others.
Author & Certified Speaking Coach, Empowered Speaking
Your story is your unique brand. It's why people do business with you. In your story is where you learned your life lessons, resiliency, leadership, and your values. Can you tell your story in a passionate, engaging, and influencing style? I can help you discover and craft the most important story of your life. The
President, Sims Law Firm, Ltd.
Naperville Attorney Bryan Sims of Sims Law Firm Ltd., concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and civil appeals. Before entering private practice, Bryan worked as a judicial law clerk for Illinois Supreme Court Justice S. Louis Rathje. He has also worked as a staff attorney for the Second District of the Illinois
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