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  • Rearchitecting Work: POSSIBILITY PARTNERS UNLEASHING POTENTIAL

    Dianne M. Michels, HR Possibility Partner, Author, Rearchitecting Work Speaker, possibilitypartners.org

    A 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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  • Business

    Andre Erving, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC

    With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the business industry, Andre has solidified himself as a renowned speaker, author, educator, and business consultant. His wealth of knowledge and expertise shines through in every aspect of his work, whether he is captivating audiences with his powerful speeches, enlightening readers with his insightful books, shaping young minds as an educator, or guiding businesses toward success as a sought-after consultant. MORE >

    Andre’s unwavering dedication to excellence and his passion for helping others thrive in business sets him apart as a true visionary in his field. His proven track record of delivering results and inspiring positive change makes him a trusted and respected figure in the business world, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of crossing paths with him.
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  • China’s Wealth

    Bill Liu, President, NaviAsia Advisors

    In 2016, China surpassed US and become the country with the most billionaires in the world. Beijing overtook NYC as the city with the most billionaires (819) in the world.

    China's wealth created great opportunities for the world. Will the trend continue as China eventually replace US as the largest economy in the world? MORE >

    This presentation will guide you through the rising Chinese wealth and its impact on US leading you to rethink the future of US - China relationship. Bill LIu has been the Executive Director of North America for Hurun Report, the authority on China's wealth. Bill will present the firsthand research conducted by Hurun Report.
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  • Mastering Modern Resumes with AI

    Rosie Zilinskas, Keynote Speaker, Certified High-Performance Coach, No Woman Left Behind

    Hiring managers spend 6 to 10 seconds scanning your resume. That is all the time you have to make an impression. This session covers what a modern resume looks like, what has changed in the current marketplace, and how to position your accomplishments around measurable results instead of task descriptions. You will also learn how to use AI to pull strategic keywords from job descriptions and tailor your resume for each role without starting from scratch. MORE >

    What attendees will walk away with:
    ~ A clear understanding of the five essential sections of a modern resume (header, summary, experience, education, skills) and when to include additional sections
    ~ How to write a professional summary that works like an elevator pitch
    ~ How to rewrite experience bullet points using measurable, results-oriented language
    ~ Practical tips for optimizing a resume for Applicant Tracking Systems so it does not get filtered out before a human sees it
    ~ A reusable resume structure and a simple system to keep it current

    Ideal for:
    ~ Job seekers who have not updated their resume in years
    ~ Mid-career professionals preparing for a new role or promotion
    ~ Career changers who need to reposition their experience
    ~ Anyone whose resume lists tasks instead of results
    ~ Libraries, workforce development programs, professional associations, and corporate learning events

    Presented by Rosie Zilinskas, a Certified High Performance Coach and former Executive Vice President with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience, including hiring, talent development, and learning and development at AIG Private Client Group.

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  • When The Well Runs Dry – Turning Your Sales Up When The Market Is Down

    Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

    Are you a real estate agent that has been struggling with your sales since the real estate boom has ended? Are you wondering how you can turn your business around and have just as much, if not more success during a market downturn? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly will teach you the 5 key shifts that you need to make to turn your sales up when the market is down! MORE >

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  • Women in Leadership

    Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions

    In 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
    • Learn about the benefits of having women in the workforce

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  • Get a Grip on Your Business

    John McMahon, President, TractionLeadership, LLC

    Even the most successful entrepreneurs occasionally find running a business a challenge. They grapple with lack of control, profit, growth and people who don’t follow through. Hear John’s solutions.

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  • Where’s the Cash?

    John Y. Lafferty, Founder, CFO-Pro

    Helps business owners understand why profits and cash flow differ and how to manage the business more efficiently using this knowledge.

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  • Stories that Connect: Building Empathy Through Personal Narrative

    Leilani Garrett, Principal Storyteller / Founder, Be More Human

    In this 90-minute interactive experience, Leilani guides participants through the process of writing and sharing their personal stories. The result? Deeper trust, increased empathy, and real connection between colleagues who usually only talk in metrics. Ideal for leadership retreats, ERG activations, or culture-building experiences, this workshop makes space for brave reflection and meaningful dialogue—and leaves teams more human than they were before. MORE >

    This is more than a workshop—it’s a reset.
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  • The Turnover Equation: What Really Drives People Out the Door

    John Casey, Founder and President, Shamrock Consultants

    Turnover is one of the most expensive and frustrating challenges in manufacturing, yet the real reasons people leave are often misunderstood. This talk breaks down the human side of turnover, the moments when employees decide to stay or go and how leadership plays a bigger role than most realize. MORE >

    Through candid insights and relatable examples, John explains how clarity, consistency, and respect shape an employee’s experience far more than pay or perks. Audiences learn how to spot turnover warning signs early and how to build a culture where people feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay.
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