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  • General Self-Defense

    Peter Honigmann, Founder and Head Instructor, Best Defense Concepts, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

    Offering presentations, seminars or hands-on classes in basic self-defense. The presentation can cover the following topics: law of self-defense, situational awareness and de-escalation, simple and effective strikes and techniques for dealing with the most common street attacks, how to defend against attacker's with weapons, the use of improvised weapons/pepper spray, or any other self-defense related topics of interest to the group. MORE >

    Presentations will be tailored to the group and the topic. Any "hands-on" classes would require participants to sign a waiver.

    I am only available to give presentations weekday evenings and weekends, and limit my travel to suburbs north and west of Chicago.

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  • The Life and Times of Babe Ruth

    Gary Livacari, Author and Baseball Historian

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment

    So you think you know a lot about Babe Ruth? Author Gary Livacari is available to present a one-hour PowerPoint discussion of the life and times of Babe Ruth. The discussion begins with Babe's early life as a neglected "incorrigible" orphan, and continues through adulthood and his marriages, and includes highlights from the career of the greatest sports figure in American history. At the height of his career, Babe Ruth was possibly the most recognized and celebrated person in the world. MORE >

    The presentation also includes detailed discussions of some of the most memorable Babe Ruth stories and fables, with many rarely seen photos. It concludes with a fun Babe Ruth "trivia quiz," followed by a question and answer session. This discussion will have appeal to baseball fans of all ages, but also to all those who want to learn more about one of the most beloved personalities in American history and the lasting impact he had on American sports and culture.
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  • New Beginnings

    Natoya Johnson, Entrepreneur, Musician, and Aspiring Evangelist, Live for Christ Ministries

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

    Our ministry provides encouragement to youth and women that need love, support, and ways on how to recover.

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  • What to Do when you have NO IDEA What to Do: Reconnecting to your Purpose

    Gabby Rosely, Consultant, Gabby Rosely LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    You feel stuck, uninspired, unmotivated, & you're asking yourself - what do I do now? Maybe you're working a job you don't care about, maybe your relationship feels unfulfilled, maybe you're craving a new hobby... the point is, something is missing and you feel it - every single day. MORE >

    In this keynote / workshop, I break down the actionable steps (in the workshop we actually go through them together) to reconnect to your purpose, your gifts & talents, and how to take aligned action EVEN WHEN YOU DON'T feel like it, in the direction of your vision.

    When we feel stuck, it's usually a lot deeper than "what we're doing" & "what we're not doing" - this is an opportunity to connect to your heart, your dreams, & ground them into reality in ways that feel inspiring AND realistic.

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  • Staying in Your Own Lane Doesn’t Work in Business: Bridging Communication Gaps across Generations & Personalities

    Gabby Rosely, Consultant, Gabby Rosely LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    The US workforce is the most age-diverse it's ever been, with Gen Z now outnumbering Boomers for the first time. Yet most teams are still struggling with the same old generational friction.
    I'm gonna be real with you: generational cohorts are just the starting point. MORE >

    You're not actually going to walk around asking coworkers their age so you can put them in a box. That would be weird. If you know someone’s age but still make assumptions about them, the point is totally missed.

    The POINT is: learning about how worldviews & values are shaped, how to ask the right questions, read the room, and connect with people who think completely differently than you do. This keynote / workshop gives you the tools to do that - with your team, with strangers, with prospective clients - so you stop second-guessing yourself and start building actual trust.

    “Staying in Your Own Lane DOESN’T work in Business” moves beyond tired stereotypes to unlock what actually motivates Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

    What You'll Experience:
    - Understand the real values and communication preferences driving each generation
    - Interactive exercises that build empathy and reveal hidden strengths
    - Practice the conversations you've been avoiding, like, giving feedback, addressing conflict, motivating people who seem checked out
    - Leave with a personalized strategy to connect authentically with every team member

    The real result? You stop tiptoeing. Your team stops living on islands. You build the kind of trust that makes people actually want to work together. Generational differences become your greatest advantage.

    Why me? I'm a Gen Z leader who managed teams across all four major generations at age 21. I also totally face-planted at first, thinking I could "stay in my lane," do things my way, and it'd all work out. Spoiler: it didn't. I had to learn this stuff the hard way, in the face of everyone doubting me because of my age. (Trained by Gallup-certified Strength Advisors & MetaPerformance Institute, but honestly, the real credential is that I've lived both sides.).

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  • The Science and Fun of Hypnosis

    Joe Rosner, Sales Success Trainer, 1st Ayd Corporation

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

    Key Learning Points include-
    What is Hypnosis?
    What Hypnosis is not.
    The Human Brain Consciousness, Unconscious and Focused Attention
    Practical Benefits of Hypnosis.

    Willing participants will have an opportunity to experience hypnosis in a fun, entertaining experience.

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  • How to Have Effective Hard Conversations

    Tim Reynolds, Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Most of us dislike confrontation. As a result, we often feel a primal urge to avoid it at almost any cost. But there are real costs to be paid. Avoidance damages relationships, hurts productivity, and undermines leadership authority and the ability to develop and mentor others. And avoidance is all too common and often ends up in terminations that go horribly wrong or broken relationships leaving all involved dispirited. MORE >

    This practical, hands on workshop will provide both the training on how to overcome avoidance and the how to have an effective difficult conversation that will benefit everyone involved.
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  • The Power of Your Story: How to Interview with Confidence

    Tim Reynolds, Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

    Interviewing can be nerve racking. You can worry about what questions you'll be asked or fret over whether you have sufficient experience for the position. MORE >

    This presentation/workshop will change your perspective from what you are going to be asked to what you get to share about yourself and why you are what they are looking for.

    We do this by first by getting you comfortable with the process by training you how to interview others.Then we will identify your core unchangeable adjectives that a company, organization or school will get on day one. Then we practice the first question you most likely will be asked that will set the tone for the entire interview.

    Here is where you where you will come to understand the power of your story.

    This presentation/workshop also helps those who want to become better interviewers.

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  • 5 Secrets of Businesses That Actually Thrive (Not Just Survive)

    Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Why do some businesses seem to grow with ease while others constantly struggle to stay afloat?
    In this uplifting and practical keynote, Amanda Wittenborn, founder of a multi-million-dollar creative brand, reveals the five hidden factors that separate thriving entrepreneurs from the ones just trying to get by. MORE >

    After losing her business twice—and rebuilding stronger each time—Amanda discovered that lasting success isn’t about luck, trends, or working harder. It’s about mastering five timeless principles that every thriving business has in common.

    With her signature blend of real-world honesty and contagious optimism, Amanda helps audiences uncover what’s really holding them back and shows them how to create momentum, confidence, and clarity in their business again.

    Attendees will learn how to:
    ✅ Identify and focus on the work that actually drives growth
    ✅ Harness mindset and energy as tools for strategic success
    ✅ Build simple systems that support (not suffocate) creativity
    ✅ Stay grounded and resilient when plans fall apart
    ✅ Lead with purpose, authenticity, and joy

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or leader in transition, this talk will inspire you to stop surviving—and start truly thriving.

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  • Fail, Pivot, Rise: The Real Story Behind a 7-Figure Comeback

    Amanda Wittenborn, Owner, Amanda Creation Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    What if losing everything was the best thing that ever happened to you?
    After being banned from Etsy and watching her thriving business collapse during COVID, Amanda Wittenborn could’ve quit. Instead, she rebuilt—twice—each time stronger and more aligned than before. MORE >

    In this raw, inspiring keynote, Amanda shares the real behind-the-scenes of losing, pivoting, and rising again to build a multi-million-dollar brand.
    You’ll learn how to:

    Turn failure into fuel for growth

    Recognize the signs it’s time to pivot

    Rebuild your confidence (and your business) when everything crumbles

    Audiences leave fired up, hopeful, and ready to turn any challenge into a comeback story of their own.

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