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Career Compass: Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required
Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind
Request This Free SpeechEvery organization has high-potential employees—corporate superheroes waiting for an opportunity to rise to leadership. Yet, many remain unnoticed and unengaged, leaving companies struggling with turnover and leadership gaps. In Career Compass – Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required, Rosie Zilinskas introduces companies to the key strategies necessary to identify, engage, and develop their future leaders. MORE >
In this keynote, Rosie will guide your team through the foundational principles that organizations can adopt to create a culture of growth, retention, and leadership development. Learn how to set clear career paths, nurture a growth mindset, and foster a structured environment where employees are empowered to step into leadership roles—without needing a cape.This is for:
~Corporate executives seeking to reduce turnover by creating clear pathways to leadership.
~HR and talent development teams looking for actionable strategies to foster employee engagement and career growth.
~Leaders aiming to build a sustainable leadership pipeline and retain high-potential employees.Learning Outcomes for Attendees:
~Understand the power of Custom Career Roadmaps: Learn how to provide employees with actionable career plans that align with company goals and secure long-term retention.
~Create a growth-driven culture: Discover how promoting a growth mindset can lead to higher employee engagement, innovation, and leadership readiness.
~Boost leadership pipeline development: Gain insights on building a strong leadership pipeline through tailored succession planning strategies.
~Address disengagement and turnover: Identify the warning signs of disengagement and explore effective ways to keep top talent motivated and invested in your organization.
~Inspire internal leadership: Understand the steps to cultivate internal leaders by providing clear growth opportunities and removing obstacles to advancement. -
Mastering Modern Resumes: Winning Strategies and Trends for Job Optimization
Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind
Request This Free SpeechIn today’s fast-paced job market, your resume is often the key to landing your next big opportunity. However, many professionals struggle to create resumes that truly showcase their value. In Mastering Modern Resumes, Rosie Zilinskas presents the essential strategies to craft a resume that not only passes through applicant tracking systems (ATS) but also catches the attention of hiring managers. MORE >
In this presentation, Rosie will guide your audience through the critical components of a modern resume, how to tailor it to specific roles, and how to ensure it reflects the most current trends in job search strategies. Attendees will learn practical tips on organizing their experience, leveraging key achievements, and positioning themselves for success in today’s competitive marketplace.This is for:
~Professionals looking to advance in their careers with a standout resume.
~Job seekers eager to learn the latest resume techniques and trends.
~Anyone preparing to transition roles and improve their resume for better visibility.Learning Outcomes for Attendees:
~Create an ATS-friendly resume: Learn how to optimize your resume to pass automated tracking systems while highlighting your strongest accomplishments.
~Tailor your resume for specific roles: Gain insight into customizing your resume to align with the skills and experience recruiters are looking for.
~Stay relevant in a digital job market: Understand how to incorporate the latest trends and technologies to keep your resume fresh and impactful.
~Showcase measurable achievements: Learn how to present your experience in a way that stands out and demonstrates clear value to employers. -
Unified Leadership Mindset: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Margaret van Steenderen, Lifelong Learning Coach, SLGM LLC
Request This Free SpeechThe "Unified Leadership Mindset: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" talk introduces a new way of thinking about leadership. This mindset focuses on long-term success, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement. You'll learn how to plan for the future, take care of your team's well-being, use resources wisely, and make fair decisions that benefit everyone. MORE >
This talk also covers how to think and act like a leader. You’ll explore self-reflection, setting clear goals, and building strong relationships with your team. Additionally, you'll discover the importance of a growth mindset, which is all about embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and constantly improving. By combining these ideas, you'll develop a leadership mindset that helps you lead effectively and make a positive impact on your team and organization. -
Rearchitecting Work: POSSIBILITY PARTNERS UNLEASHING POTENTIAL
Dianne M. Michels, HR Possibility Partner, Author, Rearchitecting Work Speaker, possibilitypartners.org
Request This Free SpeechA Blueprint for "Unlocking the Power of Human Resources to Unleash the Potential of Human Beings" . . . enabling organizations to set bold goals that can be achieved with more PREDICTABILITY, INNOVATION, and EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT! MORE >
Learn about the key paradigm shifts that provide the foundation for the changes in conditions, relationships, cultural norms, and leadership approaches that can transform people's relationship to work from a burden to survive to a possibility to thrive . . . while producing results that meet or exceed revenue, profitability, and growth goals of the enterprise.You will be introduced to the 10 design principles that support the paradigm shifting changes in assumptions, beliefs, and behavioral practices that enable people to go beyond learning new skills to expanding their adaptability, flexibility, resiliency, and self-directedness in a world that is increasingly more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.
The 10 design principles include:
Ch. 1 Alignment between HR and the CEO
Ch. 2 Unlocking the Power of HR to Unleash the Potential Within Your Workplace
Ch. 3 The Power of Possibility - "There are no mistakes; only possibilities" Tina Fey
Ch. 4 Leadership Beliefs and Behaviors that model mutual respect, trust, transparency . . .
Ch. 5 Inspiring Ownership for Results vs. Holding People Accountable
Ch. 6 Igniting Results: Expressing Our Value vs. Proving Our Worth
Ch. 7 Participating, Contributing, Self-Expressing vs. Checking Off Our To Do Lists - "Only do what your heart tells you." Princess Diana
Ch. 8 Celebrating Diversity as a Competitive Edge!
Ch. 9 Recruiting: Creating Raving Fans - "Transforming often dreaded interview interrogations into life-affirming conversations.
Ch. 10 Communications: Creating Psychological Safety so People can Speak Candidly With One Another Regardless of the Hierarchy -
"Relationships determine the quality of our lives, and conversations determine the quality of our relationships."Can be presented virtually via ZOOM.
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“Reduce Stress in your Workforce: Unleashing the Power of Child Care Benefits for Enhanced Productivity and Engagement”
Diane Moca, Child Care Benefits Expert / Working Mother / Television Personality, MomSub
Request This Free SpeechDo you have employees who arrive late, leave early, feel distracted, miss work, or even leave their position entirely because they struggle to find child care that fits their working life? Your organization can explore the burgeoning trend of child care benefits in the workplace and the transformative impact they wield on both employers and employees from increased retention and recruitment to improved job satisfaction and work-life balance. Discover how companies embracing this trend are not only fostering a more supportive work environment but also reaping significant rewards in terms of employee productivity and mental well-being. MORE >
With more employers than ever prioritizing benefits that help employees struggling in and outside of work, it's time for your organization to learn the secrets to unlocking the full potential of your workforce through innovative child care benefits.Speaker Diane Moca understands the problem as a working mother who faced the common struggle of navigating the maze of child care options, only to spend her first four years of motherhood trying 12 different alternatives from daycare to neighborhood babysitters to agency placements before landing on the right care provider for her career and life.
In this enlightening session, Diane details the myriad benefits that arise when employers provide resources to assist their workforce in finding, arranging, managing, and financing child care solutions. From full-day care or before- and after-school options to summer-only arrangements or evening and weekend care, this presentation explores how catering to diverse needs yields tangible advantages.
Learn how such initiatives lead to reduced absenteeism for employees who have access to backup options when their regular provider is unavailable. Discover how employees experience greater peace of mind knowing their children are well-cared for and how their enhanced work-life balance translates into heightened job satisfaction and productivity, driving overall organizational success.
Moreover, Diane delves into how companies offering comprehensive child care benefits enjoy increased retention rates and become magnets for top talent during recruitment. By prioritizing the well-being of employees' families, these organizations create a culture of loyalty and commitment that reverberates throughout the entire workforce.
Finally, Diane explains the different programs available for employers, from subscriptions for child care referral platforms to contributions to offset the cost of care. You will learn how to revolutionize your workplace and propel your company toward a brighter, more prosperous future.
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How to Manipulate Time to Get Ahead in Business and in Life
Michael Opyd, President, Dynamic Ventures LLC
Request This Free SpeechThe one thing that can never be bought is time. Regardless of how rich someone is every day we are all given the same 24 hours. It is up to you how you spend it. You can allow your time to be stolen from you or you choose to control time and use it to your advantage. The choice is yours. MORE >
Unfortunately, most people do not understand time. They only see what their smartphone or clock on the wall says. But what if you could control time? What would you do if you were able to create more minutes in your day? Time is something that has fascinated me for a long time. I've spent a lot of time studying and understanding time and want to share my knowledge with anyone who is looking to get more out of their days.I'd love an opportunity to come and speak to any audience big or small. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! I look forward to the opportunity to help!
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Where Did That Car Come From? | How to Build a Brand
Michael Opyd, President, Dynamic Ventures LLC
Request This Free SpeechWhether you are a major corporation, a small company, or working a side hustle branding is everything. Branding is what attracts (or doesn't) customers and clients. If your branding is not on point or the right message is not being delivered you are missing out on an opportunity at every turn. MORE >
Here's the thing. Most people do not fully understand what exactly branding is outside of a logo. But, branding is so much more than some symbol. There are many different layers to understanding branding and how to use it effectively and it all starts with the psychology of it.I have spent countless hours understanding branding, have helped many people build personal brands, and have built numerous brands of my own. My knowledge and experience can help anyone build a brand from scratch!
I'd love an opportunity to come and speak to any audience big or small. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! I look forward to the opportunity to help!
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Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Success
Ron Martin, Principal, Founder, Executive Coach, Ocean Park Strategic Advisors
Request This Free SpeechIn today's dynamic and fast-paced business environment, effective leadership is not just about making strategic decisions or achieving bottom-line results—it's also about understanding and effectively managing the emotions of oneself and others. As a seasoned speaker and expert in emotional intelligence for leadership success, I provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to help leaders excel in their roles. MORE >
The role of organizational culture cannot be understated when it comes to shaping leaders' emotional intelligence skills. By fostering a culture that prioritizes empathy, self-awareness, and psychological safety, organizations can empower leaders to develop stronger emotional intelligence competencies. This includes the ability to understand and regulate their own emotions, as well as effectively navigate the emotions of others.By leveraging my expertise in emotional intelligence, interpersonal communications, and culture change, I work with organizations to cultivate environments that support the growth and development of emotionally intelligent leaders. Through tailored interventions and practical guidance, I help leaders enhance their ability to lead with authenticity, empathy, and resilience.
Ultimately, fostering a culture of emotional intelligence not only benefits individual leaders but also has far-reaching implications for organizational success. Leaders who possess strong emotional intelligence skills are better equipped to inspire trust and collaboration, navigate change and adversity, and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
In essence, my approach to emotional intelligence for leadership success is rooted in empowering leaders to harness the power of emotions to drive positive outcomes and foster a culture of excellence. By equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to lead with authenticity and empathy, I help organizations build stronger, more effective leadership teams and achieve sustainable success.
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Break Out Session – Cyber Security Protecting your Business
Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group
Request This Free SpeechWith cyber threats becoming more sophisticated by the day, it is crucial to understand the risks you face. Our presentation will shed light on the tactics employed by hackers, helping you decode their methods and motives. We will explore the inner workings of various cyber attacks, from phishing scams to ransomware, all presented in a conversational and approachable manner that even non-technical audiences can grasp. Presentation will be customized to address common threats in a business category or vertical market for example (manufacturing, distribution, finance, medical, etc.) Lets talk about your event and customize it for your event. MORE >
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Keep It Simple: IT and Cyber Security Compliance Made Easy
Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group
Request This Free SpeechTired of feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of IT and cybersecurity compliance? Look no further! In our presentation, "Keep It Simple: IT and Cyber Security Compliance Made Easy," we'll break down the jargon and provide you with practical solutions to simplify the compliance process. MORE >
Navigating the intricate web of regulations and requirements can be daunting for any business. But fear not - we're here to guide you through the maze. Our seasoned experts will demystify the often-confusing world of compliance, presenting it in a way that even non-technical individuals can understand.We'll address common compliance challenges and provide actionable steps to streamline your efforts. From creating robust policies and procedures to implementing effective security controls, we'll cover the essentials to help you achieve and maintain compliance. We'll even share tips and tricks to avoid common pitfalls and optimize your compliance framework.
At CCS, our extensive experience in the industry since 1974 sets us apart as trusted advisors. We know what works and what doesn't, and we're committed to making compliance approachable and manageable for you. Our friendly and engaging approach will ensure you leave the presentation feeling empowered and ready to tackle your compliance obligations.