All Topics in Chicago

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  McCarty Method: Body, Mind, Heart and Breath for Peace, Resilience and Clarity in an Unstable World

  Jacqueline McCarty, Owner Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Om At Work

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  In a world full of tension and uncertainty how do we keep our focus, compassion, and find steadiness and meaning in our lives? Science, neuroscience , and psychology agree the body can be the key to our inner sense of calm and clarity so we can stay strong and choose our direction. MORE >

  Jaci McCarty of the Mccarty Method will teach you tools and practices that access the nervous system, vagal nerve, brain and energy body so you can learn what works for you. This is an experiential practice which will include, mindful movement, breath work, mindfulness practices, and meditation. This class is appropriate for all levels and can be done from a chair.

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  Understanding Social Security: A Look at the Bigger Picture

  Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, MRFC, Certified Financial Planner

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Are you or someone you know ready to begin receiving Social Security? If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years you should attend this educational session. In this session, you will learn: MORE >

  • When to take benefits - sooner or later?
  • Working while getting benefits
  • Taxation and Social Security
  • Spousal Benefits

  Learn what you need to know to maximize the benefits you have earned!

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  Essentials of Estate Planning

  Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, MRFC, Certified Financial Planner

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Essentials of Estate Planning covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. We will look closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques and the documents used in the planning process. The class will explain the difference between a will and a trust and will give attendees an understanding of: MORE >

  • Probate
  • Wills vs. Trusts
  • Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Financial matters
  • Guardianship Appointments

  At the end of this class attendees will have a thorough understanding of what steps they need to take to protect their spouse and heirs.

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  Organizing Your Home and Office

  Vicki Burger, Owner, SPIFF...Downsize | Organize | Move

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  In this workshop we will have fun designing each participant's "organizing makeover". We review a simple process for classifying, sorting and reducing "stuff". Next we will discuss how to determine the best organizing system to support the way your work. Finally, we will discuss the best ways to make the time to maintain your system and continually improve it. MORE >

  Organizing is not a "one size fits all" process. Each of us work in different ways. Our systems for organizing need to reflect these differences to be effective and sustainable. Throughout this workshop many of my usefull "tips of the organizing trade" will be shared.

  I integrate case studies and humor into my presentations to engage audiences. I look forward to talking with you to discuss how this workshop can be customized for your group.

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  Declutter, Downsize and Organize Your Stuff!

  Vicki Burger, Owner, SPIFF...Downsize | Organize | Move

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  This workshop will help you determine what goes and what stays. We also discuss specific resources for finding new "homes" for unwanted items, including donating, selling or disposing. Participants comment that they leave my presentation with a better idea of the financial and emotional advantages of "decluttering and downsizing", as well as ideas for approaching loved ones that they are may be assisting with the process. MORE >

  Why would you want to "declutter and downsize"?
  - Sell a home more quickly
  - Reduce the cost of your move (by moving less stuff)!
  - Prepare to move to a smaller home
  - Begin distributing your memories and keepsakes “your way”
  - Maintain a safer more efficient home -"aging in place".

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  Quick Name a Pop Company

  Mike Opyd, President, RE/MAX NEXT

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  When I comes to building a brand if you are not the first person or company people think of then the chances of you getting the business are significantly lower. For example, if I asked you to name a pop company what would you say? Probably Coke or Pepsi. Then if I asked you to name a 2nd one you'd say whichever one you didn't say first. Could you even name a third? This is the power of branding and if you do not fully understand how to use it to your advantage you're always going to be hoping the first company screws up so you get a shot, and thats only if you are next in line. If not, you never will. MORE >

  Through many years of building brands I understand what it takes to do so. If you're branding is not existent or has lot its way, I will share with you what you can do to get it pointed in the right direct quickly.

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  Don’t Jump Out of That Plane!

  Mike Opyd, President, RE/MAX NEXT

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Everyone has a comfort zone that our brains try to keep us in. This comfort zone is built to help us survive. But what happens when we get outside of our comfort zone? The only way to escape it is to understand why the zone exists and what we can do to battle all of the forces that are trying to keep us in it. MORE >

  Did you know your brain has two functions, one to keep you alive and two to keep you safe? It's the latter that controls you more than anything. But what if you could control it? What would you do if you were able to be limitless? I have spent a lot of time understanding how our brains work and how we can control them. If you want to know how you can take control of your brain please reach out and let's discuss more.

  I'd love an opportunity to come and speak to any audience big or small. If you have any questions please contact me! I look forward to the opportunity to help!

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  Rising Economic Inequality: how much, why it happens, why it matters, and what we can do about it.

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  Economic inequality has been rising in the US for decades, damaging our economy and society in the process. This presentation will discuss how high it has become, why it happens, how it damages our country, and what we can do about it.

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  Teaching civics – how are we doing – how can we do better

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  Our national report card shows that we are not doing a good job teaching US history and civics, and that is not preparing our students to be active citizens, helping to guide our nation in directions that are useful for them. MORE >

  This presentation looks into these issues, and focuses on the newly created Educating for American Democracy Roadmap, which points the way to improving this important area of education.

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  Democracy Under Duress

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  Right-wing populism is rising in many western nations, but here in the US it is beginning to actually threaten our democracy. This presentation points out why this is happening uniquely here in the US: Because the country is becoming a true multi-racial democracy, a transformation that no other country is undergoing. And the US constitution actually empowers the minority that wishes to stop this transition. MORE >

  We will discuss why this is happening, and what we need to change in our governmental structures to alleviate this attack on our democracy.

  And we must address these very thorny issues, starting now. Because the US will become a multi-racial democracy - or it won't be a democracy any more.

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