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Building & Motivating High Performing Teams
Nicole Caley, MBA, APM, ARM, APSC, President & Founder, Payables Solutions Partners, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIn today’s world, the most sought out organizational leaders are part manager and part HR professional. Join veteran leader Nicole Caley in this session to learn skills necessary to elevate you into a true leader, instead of simply a manager. We will discuss how to identify your leadership style and how to develop the interpersonal skills needed to take charge. By learning to examine functional conflict and create strategies, you will not only staff your function effectively, but lead it to its fullest potential as well — building a high-performing team. MORE >
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Making Cents of College Costs
Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechFor most families college tuition is the largest expense they will face. Unfortunately, many families go into this stage in life uninformed and unprepared. Learn strategies that enable families of all income levels (not just low or moderate‐income) to make a college education more affordable and less of a financial burden.
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A Boomer’s Survival Guide in the post Coronavirus Era
Terry Nugent, Partner, AlphasNext, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19
Request This Free SpeechIn the aftermath of the virtually unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic, how should the Baby Boomer manage the financial challenges posed by the virus crisis? In this session, you will lean: MORE >
- What to do (and not do) in volatile markets
- How to manage income and expenses
- How retired, semi-retired, independent contractors, W-2 employees, and business owners can develop coping strategies tailored to their situations. -
The Science of Happiness: Positive Psychology in the Age of COVID-19
Michael Bromberg, M.A., Speaker, Actor, Psychology Enthusiast
TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19
Request This Free SpeechMuch of psychology looks at what is wrong with the world: research for disorders will examine those that have the disorder. What if we looked at those that don't have the disorder and ask, "What are they doing right?" This fascinating field looks at how we can improve ourselves by examining those of us who are above average, so that we can help those that are going through the rough patches of life. MORE >
The field gives compelling, scientific proof on how we should change our mindset to promote self-improvement, overcoming disorder, and achieving our goals. Every time I have given this presentation I have people coming up to me requesting more info as it makes us expand our way of thinking psychologically! This is appropriate for all ages. -
Navigating your utilities’ COVID consumer protections
Kate Shonk, Sustainable Communities Liaison , Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19
Request This Free SpeechIllinois utilities have publicly committed to additional consumer protections during the COVID 19 pandemic. Unfortunately, these protections can be difficult for consumers to navigate and there's a lot of misinformation out there. In this webinar we'll talk about how to make sure you're covered by the consumer protections, how to apply for bill assistance programs, and how to save on your bills with energy efficiency programs. MORE >
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) is a non-profit, statewide utility watchdog organization created in 1983 to work for lower gas, electric and telephone rates. CUB has been on your side for 30 years—blocking utility rate hikes, winning consumer refunds and helping to pass important consumer protection laws. Our outreach team has spoken at hundreds of community meetings across Illinois and would love to come to yours.Please note that depending on my availability, another one of our trained outreach staff may take my place as speaker at your meeting, but I will confirm when you contact me.
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Mindfulness, Meditation and COVID-19: How to Navigate Through Stress and Uncertainty and Move Toward Inner Peace
Jacqueline McCarty, Owner Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Om At Work
TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19
Request This Free SpeechIn this experiential talk you will learn daily practices that build awareness, create resilience, and empower you to live from the place of center. Learn simple tools that positively affect your mind and body creating a stronger sense of focus and peace.
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Wills, Trusts and What Every Family Needs To Know About Estate Planning
Robert J. Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free Speech*COVID-19 Update* I have conducted several online webinars and Zoom-based conferences for small groups and would be happy to do so for your organization as well. Most people know that they should have a will, but why? When should you have your first will drafted? What is the difference between a will and a trust? How do I make sure that my children will be taken care of in the event of a family tragedy? What is probate and how does it work? I will give direct, understandable answers to these questions and any others you might have about the world of estate planning. MORE >
Attendees will leave this talk knowing all the basics of the estate planning process, how to go about finding a qualified attorney, what is involved on their part and how much the process should cost them. It's the perfect one-stop primer to learn about wills, trusts, guardianship, powers of attorney and other sometimes intimidating but universally important topics. -
The Three Most Powerful Actions of Value-driven Leaders
Susan Neustrom, Ed.D., Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Educator, Leading to Action
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechLeadership is hard work because the need to be socially connected at all time is a necessity for leaders to influence, impact, and direct organizations, people, and change. Business challenges require fast, direct decisions, therefore, leaders are relentlessly communicating with multiple stakeholders through email, phone, and technology. Yet, the most powerful leaders understand the demands of being a leader and create a mental space to be alone with their thoughts emotions, and values. MORE >
In this presentation, Dr. Susan Neustrom will demonstrate how solitude, silence, and reflection can actually enhance social interaction and increase authentic and ethical leadership behavior. She will provide strategies to create a personal sanctuary for leaders to renew, reevaluate, and reorient your moral compass for more effective, ethical decision making. -
Awaken: How to Motivate the Unmotivated
Susan Neustrom, Ed.D., Leadership Coach, Author, Speaker, Educator, Leading to Action
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechAre you struggling with trying to motivate and inspire your team, employees, clients, or even yourself? Encouraging an unmotivated individual is a challenge and regardless of the reward, nothing seems to work. Based on years of experience working with challenging populations - jail inmates, the homeless, people living with developmental disabilities, Dr.Susan Neustrom teaches you how to motivate and inspire even the most unmotivated by sharing five new ideas for awakening, igniting, and maintaining self-motivation for long term success. MORE >
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Start Early, Start Smart: How to Choose a Motivating College Major
Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechIs it possible for students to identify potential college majors and career directions while still in high school? You bet! Students and parents will learn what they need to know before choosing a college, and how identifying a college major and career direction can build a student's motivation and confidence while reducing college expenses. MORE >
Receive information and resources to guide your student and take the stress out of making these important decisions. This program is for parents and students of high school and college age.