Free Self-Improvement Topics in Chicago
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Childhood Grief
Lydia Galan, Outreach Coordinator, Pillars Community Health
Request This Free SpeechPillars 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.
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Why Settle For Less?
Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc
Request This Free SpeechWhy Settle For Less, When You Can Be The Best? Many people settle for far less than they can have or achieve. Complacency becomes their biggest enemy, as disappointment becomes the norm. Knowledge is not power, APPLIED knowledge is power, and learning this application, can change the life out come. MORE >
Financial advisor, author and inspirational speaker, Robb Hill has for over 18 years helped people not only put their financial house in order, and reorder their thinking processes for a better life outcome. His powerful lectures on basic financial planning, corporate communication and personal development are revolutionizing the way people look at their lives, their choices, and their futures. -
Get Off Your Buts! How to Make Progress Instead of Excuses
Tammy Cook, Productivity Coach, Tammy Cook Coaching
Request This Free Speech“I was going to do that last week – but...” Are you tired of feeling like you’re always struggling to catch up, while you only wind up falling further and further behind? If you’re ready to start making small changes that will have a HUGE impact on your life, step up to the plate and… Get off your “but…”s! MORE >
Tammy’s 3 easy-to-remember keys give you immediate, actionable tools to use to begin conquering procrastination and creating new habits.Tammy will share tools and techniques that will enable you to;
• Increase personal productivity at work AND at home
• Conquer procrastination
• Reduce pressure & stress
• Develop a highly effective mindset
• Feel better mentally and physically
• Have more energy
• Increase self-discipline… AND self-esteem!
• Have time left over for things you really WANT to doDiscover how to live a limitless life and finally… FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL!
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Becoming An Innovator
Stephen A. Di Biase, Ph.D., President, Premier Insights, LLC.
Request This Free Speech"10 Keys To Unlock Your Innovative Self" offers the reader a short, simple, easy and fun treatment teaching anyone how to use the basics of innovative behaviors for becoming a more effective problem solver leading to a higher quality of life. Specifically, this treatise touches on why every human being is an innovator at birth, how we can maximizes, this natural trait, the importance of curiosity, imagination, inquiry, methods of learning, the importance of play and passion and how to use the scientific method while being careful of formal education. MORE >
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Moving Forward During Turbulent Times
Jay Kurtz, Chaplain, Chaplain in Action
Request This Free SpeechI take folks on a journey during the conflict and chaos in their lives. It’s about giving - of yourself - for the greater good. It seems simple, but it takes a great deal of energy and engagement to achieve a framework of commitment, intra-personal awareness and personal sacrifice.
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Success: Why Character Counts
Ted Williams III, Political Science Faculty, City Colleges of Chicago/WYCC PBS
Request This Free SpeechMany 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.
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Speaking with Confidence in any Situation
Suzanne M. Bracken, Managing Director, Ludicrous Theatre Company
Request This Free SpeechThis lively presentation will address the causes of fear associated with speaking when we are not comfortable doing so. Learn how to make those butterflies in your stomach "fly in formation," so you can get your point across in a confident and effective manner.
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Break Free: Create a Post-Career Life of Purpose and Passion
Jerilyn Willin, Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
Request This Free SpeechTen thousand Boomers retire every day and for most, there is not a rocking chair in sight! Instead of the end to an active life, retirement can be the start of a whole new journey. Investigate: 1.) the non-financial aspects of post-career life, 2.) Discover who you are apart from your work, 3.) Begin to map out what your significant life post-career will look like! MORE >
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Navigating Life’s Curves ad Corners: Managing Change at Work, At Home and In-Between
Jerilyn Willin, Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
Request This Free SpeechCareer 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. -
Career and Job Search Strategies
Sander Marcus, Ph.D., Practice Leader, IIT Center for Research & Service
Request This Free Speech"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.