Free Self-Improvement Topics in Chicago

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Browse for a topic, Click the orange request button, Fill out the contact form.
Now the speaker will contact you in the next few days to coordinate details.

• 

  Success: Why Character Counts

  Ted Williams III, Political Science Faculty, City Colleges of Chicago/WYCC PBS

  Many factors lead to success, but none is more important than character. In an age where personal indiscretions consistently destroy the careers of leaders in all fields, commitment to character and integrity is crucial. Ted will discuss how this transformative trait may be the greatest secret to success.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Your EQ Superpower

  Arika Clark Alejo, Certified Professional Coach | Speaker | Motivator

  Did you know...
  Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more of a long term predictor of success than IQ?
  People who are more aware of their own EQ can better manages stress and improve relationships?
  EQ has been identified as one of the top 10 strengths of a good leader? MORE >

  EQ refers to the set of social and emotional skills that collectively establishes how we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotions in an effective and meaningful way.

  Come learn how to be more aware of your own EQ and the impact it can have for you at work and home.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Look Within to Execute Your Possible

  James H. Carpenter Barnes, Ph.D., JW/Fuzion Enterprises - Author - Personal Development Speaker & Coach - Radio Talk Show Host

  Look Within to Execute Your Possible MORE >

  Many of us who experience self limiting mindsets are aware that something is holding us back from being the extraordinary we person desire to be. Unfortunately, most do not understand we are trained to be limited in our thinking from the time we begin pre-school. Color inside the lines, sit on the circle, and so on. It's the nature of humanity to create and innovate, not live life as a pre-programmed robot. Shifting the way we think, speak and act frees us of pre-set... ingrained limitations. This is the first step to breaking the chains of fear and mediocrity; liberating us to experience life in the extraordinary. This is explained in detail in my Best Selling book, Looking for God? Look No Further-Look Within.

  In 1982 I was a musician using and selling illegal substances. I eventually wound up living in a car the entire summer of that year. It was at this point I began the journey seeking the extraordinary life. Over time I found the principles which have enabled me to lived an extraordinary life. It all begins with reprogramming who we are, it's simple but it's not easy. Giving up familiarity and comfort are never easy, but it is worth it.

  We are the only species on the planet with the ability to shift who we are intention and purpose. The ability is already encoded into our DNA.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Childhood Grief

  Lydia Galan, Outreach Coordinator, Pillars Community Health

  Pillars Community Health is available to make presentations regarding childhood grief. Our Buddy's Place is a childhood bereavement program serves the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Navigating Life’s Curves ad Corners: Managing Change at Work, At Home and In-Between

  Jerilyn Willin, Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.

  Career transition, new technology, a new life direction...no matter what your age, situation or outlook, you've been touched by change. How can dealing with life's changes be less chaotic? What can you do to help yourself and others deal better with change? MORE >

  Take positive steps to help others and yourself navigate through the rough patches in life at work and at home. Come: 1.) Explore the phases of change everyone experiences, 2.) Learn and share ideas/techniques to effectively deal with change, and 3.) Chart next steps to help you move forward through and to your new normal.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Career and Job Search Strategies

  Sander Marcus, Ph.D., Practice Leader, IIT Center for Research & Service

  "What am I going to do when I grow up?" is a question we hear from people of all ages. The strategy for getting a job (interviewing, resumes, etc.) is always an important topic. Sander will provide an overview or address specific topics.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  “Hard Conversations for Avoiders: The Golden Choice Method”

  Tim Reynolds, Leadership Soft Skills, Clover Lane Partners LLC

  Why do we avoid difficult conversations? What are the costs professionally and personally? How can you overcome this avoidance and have effective hard conversations? This interactive presentation answers all three questions and provides practical skills that you will immediately be able to use and teach.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Increasing Your Happiness!

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

  Increasing one's happiness can be done through the power of positive thinking. That is one skill that this presenttion will touch on to teach participants how to be happier. Happiness can spread throughout an organization, and have a positive effect on everyone.
  During this interactive and energetic discussion participants will engage in unique and helpful ways to increase their happiness. This 45-60 minute presentation will have a robust effect on their professional and personal lives, improve their communication skills, increase productivity, and lesson absenteeism. MORE >

  Presentation Objectives:
  •Discuss how planning ahead cultivates workplace happiness
  •Create a nightly routine and daily plan
  •Relate more effectively to others in the workplace
  •Understand how the workspace environment impacts happiness
  •Think more positively
  •Take actions that will create greater workplace happiness

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Find Balance As You Juggle It All

  Kathleen Peterson, Coach, Trainer & Muse, Equinox Associates, Inc.

  This talk will help busy professionals achieve peak performance and work/life balance by sharing a simple, fool-proof methodology.

  Request This Free Speech
• 

  Assuring Your Eternal Destiny is a Good One!

  Ron Jasnowski, Founder, Answers for Eternity

  Learning key Bible verses exceeds our expectations. Most people do not realize our Bibles tell us anyone can be ASSURED of making it into heaven. This exciting non-denominational message reveals key Bible passages so you and your loved ones can become assured of making it into heaven! Ron specializes in helping people understand how simple it is to get right with God and end up in heaven. MORE >

  Request This Free Speech