All Topics in Chicago
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Stress, Wellness and Humor
Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Author, Wellness Coach, Acupuncturist, Humorist & Chiropractic Physician
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechDr. Smith will teach the audience how to increase the body’s ability to fight off disease and stress, and prevent injuries through all the latest and greatest on wellness and humor.
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Negotiating internationally with confidence
Kirk Samson, Owner, Samson Atlantic LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechNegotiating effectively is critical to your business and personal success. The importance of this skill is reflected in the wide range of books you can find in libraries or bookstores on how to improve your negotiation savvy. Unfortunately, almost all of these books represent an American perspective on how to negotiate. The negotiation process and strategies can vary wildly around the world, and many of the techniques that business people use daily here in the U.S. will serve you poorly overseas. MORE >
In this presentation, Kirk Samson will highlight some of the major differences you can expect while negotiating overseas and how you can 'shift gears' to negotiate with confidence around the globe. -
A Guide to Customer Success
Joshua Reed, President/Founder, Tier One Consulting LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechThe customer experience is one of the most important aspects of any company. By the time this talk is over, you will be able to create an environment for your customers that will drive them to come back each and every time. We will cover everything from initial contact of the customer, down to your appearance, and even closing it all out. If you want to increase your brand quality and drive customer flow, this is the talk for you. Let me help you create the environment your customers crave. MORE >
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Creating the Brand New YOU – Strategies to Reinvent, Re-brand and Stay Relevant at Any Stage of Your Career
Susan Fignar, President, Pur-sue Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechAre you in a season of change?
• Seeking advancement in your career
• Adapting to a new job role / culture
• Evaluating your skillset
• Re-energizing and leveraging your professional network MORE >In today's competitive marketplace, you need to examine, develop and demonstrate your personal brand as a way to stand out in a crowd. Identify and market your features and benefits to help you be seen as a valuable resource, get you noticed and differentiate you from other professionals in your field. Whether you are relatively new in your career, have been in a job for a long time, would like to be considered for a promotion, or position yourself for a new opportunity, now is the time to examine your value, strengths and expertise. Hone your executive presence and polish your personal brand to advance your career.Break out of the old mindset and patterns of comfort and prepare for a new and enhanced YOU. You'll be amazed by the positive changes you’ll start to experience in as little as 45 days with our four-step process.
Program length: 60-75 minutes
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Imagine the Possibilities
Tinamarie Hernandez, Executive Director, Diveheart
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechDiscover Diveheart and how we use Scuba Therapy to help people with disabilities "Imagine the Possibilities" in their lives. Hear inspirational stories of courage, hope and healing.
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10 Soft Skills Every Leader Needs
Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechHaving the technical skills and knowledge to successfully execute your job duties is only one part of being the best you can be in the workplace. In addition to these “hard” skills, we also need “soft” skills. Soft skills are those skills which allow us to effectively work with others. No matter what your position, organization, or industry, you work with people! Taking the time to build effective soft skills can contribute to a more efficient, more harmonious, and more productive workplace, as well as to your own overall job happiness and satisfaction. MORE >
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The Attraction Principle: How to Shift from Working to Get Clients to Attracting Them Effortlessly
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIf you are looking to dramatically increase your sales, make more money with less effort, and build a sales system that produces predictable results, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly covers the 5 shifts that you need to make in how you approach your business so that you can attract what you want, as opposed to chasing it. MORE >
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90 Years and Counting: The Theatre of Western Springs
Ginny Richardson, Actor for 35 Years, Theatre of Western Springs
TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment
Request This Free SpeechThe Theatre of Western Springs (TWS) has a fascinating story to tell. Months before the Great Depression (1929), a Western Springs woman - Mary Cattell - founded the venerable theatre. In the 1970s, a theatre building was built. Today, mortgage free, it houses two theatres – the Mainstage seats 400 and the Cattell Theatre seats 150. MORE >
There are no auditions. Rather, it’s a company of approximately 250 people, both backstage workers and actors. TWS has a unique system: a committee of non-actors does the casting and the play selections. It’s worked for 90 years. -
6 Ways To Network Effectively – How To Leverage Your Relationships
Robb Thompson, President & Founder, Progressive Life
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Request This Free SpeechWe will show you ways to connect with people in all different areas of life. Don't hesitate to step outside of your comfort zone. That is the only way you are going to become successful. Here are some things we cover. MORE >
• Developing strong relationships
• Building a healthy team
• Surrounding yourself with the right people
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The Retirement Transition Window: Don’t Get Shut Out !
Tom Kedzie, Financial Planner, Lincoln Financial Advisors
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechThe "transition window" is from age 62 to 70. During this period of your life, you will need to make a variety of decisions- some of which are irrevocable. A wrong decision will follow you throughout retirement! These decisions include Social Security elections, Medicare enrollment, and company retirement distributions options, to name a few. Learn how to manage this "transition window" so you will have a successful retirement. MORE >