Free Business Topics in Chicago
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Insecure, unsafe & slow: 10 ways to improve your WordPress website
Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThere are thousands of plugins and tips out there – many free, but how do you narrow them down? I’ve been designing and developing WordPress sites since 2008, and I also work with corporations, nonprofits and bloggers. No matter how popular they are, I still spend a lot of time fixing hacked sites and maintaining and improving them. I’ll share the same tips I use with them to improve your site. We’ll talk social, security, speed, design and more. You’ll leave with an action plan and stronger understanding of your WordPress site.
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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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The Art of Impactful Leadership – 3 Secret Principles to Elite Performance
Dennis Mellen, Owner, Full Throttle Leadership
Request This Free SpeechBe the visionary servant leader and inspire innovation and elite performance. Get your team feeling they "get to go to work" instead of "have to go to work"
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Extreme Time Management – 5 Keys to Creating an Abundance of Time
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
Request This Free SpeechIn our fast paced world, it seems that we are expected to do more and more with less and less. If you are finding that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done, then this presentation is for you. In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly discusses the 5 shifts that you need to make to create an abundance of time in your life and business. MORE >
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How to Turn Social Media into Face to Face Meetings
Franklin D. Rivera II, Founder/CEO, The V2M2 Group, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechFranklin Rivera built his entire business off of Twitter. In 2011 no one online knew who he was. In 2015 he was ranked in the top 10% of Twitter accounts worldwide for most senior level management connections and followed by most of the Forbes top 10 digital marketers worldwide. Today his connections on social media number over 10,000 quality followers! MORE >
His company, V2M2, has consistently utilized social media for lead generation for both V2M2 and its clients with great success. Franklin will help you understand how to make the right social connections and get the face to face meeting. -
Globalizing Innovations in Management Consultancy
Haris Ahmed, Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group
Request This Free SpeechInnovative methods of the 21st century will be discussed. Haris provides strategic clarification, organizational alignment and leadership effectiveness in order to drive organizational performance.
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Beyond the Bot: Leveraging AI for Nonprofit Impact
Cathy Yen, Founder and CEO, The Nonprofit Planner Company
Request This Free SpeechAI is transforming industries across the globe and nonprofits are no exception. Learn how Cathy and her team integrated AI into a medium-sized nonprofit to build efficiencies while staying mission-focused. We'll cover issues of organizational culture, use cases, data privacy and policies, staff training, and success measurement.
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Civility in the Workplace During Turbulent Times
Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
Request This Free SpeechWhile a discussion on workplace manners and courtesy may seem like overkill, the reality is: rudeness is an epidemic costing industry millions a year. Indeed, what society seems to be gaining in terms of both knowledge and technological advancement, it’s losing out on basic social values that directly impact the bottom line. MORE >
This discussion introduces the concept of civility, its importance to an organization, as well as its typical causes and effects. Audience leaves with skills needed to effectively practice civil behavior, as well knowledge of different ways organizations can systematize civility in the workplace. -
Women in Leadership
Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
Request This Free SpeechIn the United States today, women make up half of the workforce. Unfortunately for women, their male colleagues are promoted at a much higher rate. Women offer great work ethnics, and bring something different from men to the workforce, but many times it goes unnoticed. In this workshop, you will learn about how organizations can develop women leaders, about the benefits of women in organizations, as well as advancements for the future of women. You will learn how women in the workplace cannot only benefit the women themselves, but also the organization. MORE >
Through this engaging, enlightening, and empowering discussion of Women in Leadership, the audience will learn how women are changing the workforce. The discussion helps participants gain a new perspective on the workforce, and uncover the benefits that come from hiring and promoting women to higher positions.Presentation Objectives:
• Discuss the leadership gap between men and women
• Learn about women in various powerful positions
• Discuss different traits associated with women in management
• Understand the different barriers facing women in leadership positions
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“Establishing Your Professional Persona: 5 Steps to Crafting a Compelling Brand Identity”
Tammy Cook, Productivity Coach, Tammy Cook Coaching
Request This Free SpeechAre you a small business owner trying to build your following and your list?
Are you ready to create a clear, compelling voice for your business, that magnetically draws ideal prospects to you? MORE >If you are struggling to find followers and build your presence, no matter the amount of marketing and outreach you do, it could simply be because this key foundational piece is missing.This foundational piece is most often skipped over when beginning a business - crafting a compelling brand identity that connects with your target audience. Once you get this step right, you will be positioned as the go-to expert in your niche, and you will attract ideal clients with much less effort.