Free Miscellaneous Topics in Chicago
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Politics in Chicago: The Experiences of an Alderman in one of Chicago’s Prominent Wards
James Balcer, Retired Alderman, 11th Ward, Chicago
Request This Free SpeechHear firsthand the experiences of former Alderman James Balcer, who served as Alderman of Chicago’s 11th Ward from 1997-2015. Former Alderman Balcer was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1997. This would be the beginning of a successful and passionate career serving the residents of the 11th Ward and beyond. MORE >
Hear Former Alderman Balcer speak on all aspects of his career, from the importance of being out the community, drafting and passing city-wide ordinances, working with all city departments and successfully winning four elections by large margins.His passion for the neighborhood he grew up in, and still calls home, remains just as strong as when he served as Alderman. Growing up, he did not anticipate a career in politics, but found that it aligned with his passion for helping others and advocating for those in need. He will speak on how to leverage passion and politics for the good of residents, neighborhoods, and the city.
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Questions That Matter
Roger Breisch, Speaker / Provocateur, Dancing With Chaos
Request This Free SpeechIn his book, Questions That Matter, Roger Breisch writes, “Putting aside deceitful questions—whose cadence and tone imply an answer—all questions matter. Sentences that end with the ubiquitous squiggle atop a period open the future to new possibilities. Sentences ending with just a period condemn the future to limitation and constraint. Answers have a way of ending discovery and learning; captivating questions open us to unimagined possibilities.” MORE >
After spending more than 3500 hours answering calls on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Roger has learned a great deal about what questions truly matter in creating a life that matters. -
Theology & Spirituality
Dr. Cliff Brickman, Doctor, Therapist, Researcher, Wellness Clinic, The Still Soft Voice
Request This Free SpeechDr. Brickman will discuss the religious topics covered in media like FoxTV, such as “to be religious, you must be judgmental,” “how many religions will kill you if you leave it?” and “as Americans with our PC, and our priorities, we should all have our heads examined.”
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Enhance Your Communications Skills
Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Mediation Services
Request This Free SpeechThis husband/wife team has been successfully training individuals, families and groups in effective communications for 12 years.
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It’s OK to place your loved one in Senior Living
Julianne Rizzo, RN, MBA, Certified Senior Advisor, Oasis Senior Advisors
Request This Free SpeechThis presentation is meant to help loved ones deal with the guilt of placing a loved one in Senior Living. It's important to understand that it is okay to move your loved one to a new home and to empathize with your loved one’s emotions. In this presentation Julianne teaches that there are a variety of different senior living options that meet multiple needs; and she goes over the strategies to consider the options.
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Safe Communities – Safe Kids
Dr. Michael Litow, Executive Director, The Education Center
Request This Free SpeechDr. Litow addresses keeping schools a place for learning, not fear. He brings basic and reasonable insights into how each person can make a difference in our communities to keep students safe.
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Injuries on the Job: Navigating a Complicated Illinois Workers’ Compensation System
Paul Byck, Lawyer / Partner, Kreiter, Byck and Associates, LLC
Request This Free SpeechMany who suffer work related injuries have no idea what their rights are. Even worse, because of their vulnerability, they rely on the assistance of insurance adjusters - the very people whose job it is to deny or limit their benefits. There are many risks with this approach that could be detrimental to the injured party's claim. MORE >
The lecture will focus on how to navigate a complicated workers' compensation system in Illinois, and the risks associated with trusting insurance companies to do the right thing. It will include common requests by insurance adjusters that seem harmless, but can have real consequences. The lecture will also emphasize the importance of managing a claim proactively.This lecture should interest any person, group or profession that is at high risk of suffering work injuries.
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Domestic Violence: Treating the Abuser
Rob Johnson, LCPC, Crossroads Counseling of Chicago
Request This Free SpeechIt is not widely recognized that the perpetrators of domestic violence need help. In Partner Abuse Intervention, participants learn skills for handling conflict. Rob will discuss the background, curriculum and outcome of this intervention.
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The World Today
Dr. Cliff Brickman, Doctor, Therapist, Researcher, Wellness Clinic, The Still Soft Voice
Request This Free SpeechDr. Brickman will explain how the primary solution to the world’s woes is not a military one, but rather a psychological and cultural one. He will discuss how better military equipment by itself won’t do it.
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Elder Mediation
Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Mediation Services
Request This Free SpeechMediation allows families to explore mutually acceptable solutions to difficult problems with parents and elderly relatives. It encourages creative problem solving within the private family setting rather than relying upon the legal system to resolve these issues.