Free Miscellaneous Topics in Chicago

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  • Paul Byck, Business Speaker in Chicago

    Injuries on the Job: Navigating a Complicated Illinois Workers’ Compensation System

    Many 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. The lecture will

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  • Roger Breisch, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Questions That Matter

    In 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

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  • Rob Johnson, LCPC, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Domestic Violence: Treating the Abuser

    It 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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  • Jim Proebstle, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Unintended Impact: One Athlete’s Journey from Concussions an Amateur Football to CTE Dementia

    Tragic CTE Dementia Outcome from Concussions in Amateur Football Inspires a New Book: As an athlete, Dick was revered; yet, success turned traitor as the concussions received in high school and Big Ten (MSU) football led to a world of confusion, poor decision-making, and confinement defined by a wheelchair in a long-term care facility. In his multiple levels of impaired

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  • Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Enhance Your Communications Skills

    This husband/wife team has been successfully training individuals, families and groups in effective communications for 12 years.

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  • Ted Williams III, Educational Speaker in Chicago

    The Bible and the Ballot – A New Vision for Christian Political Engagement

    Faith is an increasingly controversial topic in US politics. Can diverse faith and secular communities find common ground on our nation’s most pressing issues? Should faith remain personal or can people of faith contribute to US politics? Ted’s non-partisan and holistic conversation offers a new vision for faith-based civic engagement.

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  • Roger Breisch, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Changing the Course of Human History

    Neil Postman once said, "Children are the living messages we send to a future we will not see." When we change the life of a young person, we change the course of human history.

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  • Bob Bernstein, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Successful Sailboat Racing

    In Chicago I have raced sailboats for a lifetime. I have won many races in many different boats. I have also crewed on many boats. Recently I have been tactician on offshore boats and continue to win with my Rhodes 19 sailboat.

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  • Bette Lawrence-Water, Business Speaker in Chicago

    Measuring Results From Training

    Although we all know that training can have many amazing benefits, sometimes it can be hard to prove those benefits and attach a dollar value to training. Some topics, like sales training or time management, might have direct, tangible benefits. Other topics, like communication or leadership, might have benefits that you can’t put a dollar value on. Through this discussion

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  • Edwin Goitia, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Travel Hacking

    Often travel is seen as a luxury and an expensive hobby, but there is a way to access the world with less money or resources - travel hacking. Edwin dives into this incredibly hot and trending hobby that has picked up the pace globally with people of all ages and backgrounds.

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  • Roger Breisch, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Your Brain is Lying to You!

    In her highly acclaimed book, Being Wrong: Adventures in the margin of error, Kathryn Schulz says “As far as we know, then, error is uniquely ours. Our fallibility is what keeps us suspended between the kingdom of lessor animals and the kingdom of God.” How might we be different in the world if we knew a large percentage of what

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  • Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Elder Mediation

    Mediation 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.

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  • Roger Breisch, Miscellaneous Speaker in Chicago

    Humanity’s Journey Home

    In his book "Humanity's Journey Home," Roger talks about the future of the species Homo sapiens and our relationship to the biosphere. It is a provocative view and well received by those who are willing to take off rose-colored glasses and examine the perils we face and the paradigms that got us here. The perspective is hopeful in the long

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