Free Business Topics in Chicago

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  How to Live and Earn Well with a Business You Love

  Tikoshia Davis, CEO and Founder, Business Made Simple Coaching & Consulting

  Self-care is a right, not a privilege. This means that you can have a business you love, without sacrificing your well being in the process. Yes, really. MORE >

  My name is Tikoshia and I am a holistic business coach that specializes in teaching entrepreneurs how to build sustainable and profitable businesses that complement their quality of life — not consume it.

  Running your own business is hard! There’s a never-ending to-do list, long nights, and bouts of fear that can plague you on a daily basis. But, you know what? While all of that can be true, it doesn’t have to overtake you.

  Once upon a time I've tried doing things the imbalanced way. And, right when my coaching practice was starting to take off, I received the most devastating news of my life: I had breast cancer. I knew that if I had made it to the other side of that fight, I would do even more to make my dreams and the dreams of my clients, a reality, but not at the expense of my health. And that’s exactly what I did.

  You can run your business and still enjoy a happy, healthy quality of life. I’m here to show you how.

  In this talk, I will offer support with the following challenges:

  *Need clarity in how to align your business with your spirituality
  *Lack of systems in your business to promote growth
  *Recovering perfectionist, high achiever and/or professional that wants success in your own terms without the guilt of not doing “enough”
  *Want to find the confidence and the faith in yourself to go after their dreams

  THIS TALK BEST SERVES:

  *Professional women (leaders and administrators in higher education)
  *New entrepreneurs (2-3 years’ experience)
  *Aspiring entrepreneurs
  *Conferences and events that are about women in business/entrepreneurship, self-care, wellness, faith based groups

  PRESENTATION FORMAT TYPES:

  *Keynote address
  *Trainings and Workshops
  *Conference Breakout Sessions and Panels
  *Webinars

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  Leadership Impact

  Dr. Jeff Van Meter, The Human Leader

  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. MORE >

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  Millennials Are Uniquely Designed for Innovation. Now If I Could Just Understand Them!

  Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject

  Our 21st century problems are very complex and require our best and brightest to solve them. Millennials are uniquely prepared for the challenge. Their parents have positioned them for success and they will boldly transform our world. MORE >

  While this should be exciting news for the corporate and nonprofit community, today's multi-generational workplace struggles to find the sweet spot between Gen X experience and Gen Y exploration. Pamela Bozeman-Evans describes the myths and realities of multi-generational workplaces, and offers best management practices for the "new norm".

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  The China Trade War: Trade, Tariffs and Supply Chain Considerations

  Lauren Pittelli, Principal, Baker Logistics Consulting Services Inc.

  Global Supply Chains have always had their intricacies, and with international trade and the global economy in flux it is vital to understand the complexities of trade relations. What's the status of the trade war? Will it end soon - and if not, what should we expect in the future ...and most importantly, what should U.S. companies be doing today to address these uncertainties? MORE >

  If you are currently doing business in China you should not miss this presentation and if you are not currently doing business in China you still should not miss this presentation - because you and your business are likely to be affected by what happens with trade between the U.S. and China.

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  The 60-minute Strategic Plan

  Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell

  Technically, there is no such thing as a 60-minute strategic plan, but this session will provide the foundation, framework and next steps of building out your personal, team or organization’s strategies and plan. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >

  • Overview of Strategic Framework
  • What are your goals?
  • What is your purpose?
  • What does your environment look like?
  • What are my options?
  • What options are best?
  • Individual/Group questions
  • What actions am I willing to do next?

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  The Carrot and Stick are Obsolete – How to Deploy the Right Employee Incentives in Today’s Business Environment

  Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.

  Are your incentive programs delivering desired results? Incentives work, but you must get them right to positively impact performance and avoid wasting time and money. MORE >

  The traditional approach to improving workplace behavior was often characterized by a “lady-or-the-tiger” experience which ignored that employees are motivated in different ways and underestimated the importance of connecting personal meaning to what they do.

  This VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON presentation will reveal best practices any business can and should do to ensure employee incentive programs are working properly. Attendees will come away with knowledge and tips concerning:
  • Why incentives are a tactic, not the strategy
  • Commitment and support of leaders
  • Choosing right incentive structure
  • Audience selection
  • Goal setting
  • Communicating what, who, how, and why
  • Avoiding element of chance
  • Choosing the right recognition and rewards
  • Keeping it fresh and appealing

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