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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

  In 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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  Millennials Are Uniquely Designed for Innovation. Now If I Could Just Understand Them!

  Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Our 21st century problems are very complex and require our best and brightest to solve them. Millennials are uniquely prepared for the challenge. Their parents have positioned them for success and they will boldly transform our world. MORE >

  While this should be exciting news for the corporate and nonprofit community, today's multi-generational workplace struggles to find the sweet spot between Gen X experience and Gen Y exploration. Pamela Bozeman-Evans describes the myths and realities of multi-generational workplaces, and offers best management practices for the "new norm".

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  Millenial Onboarding

  Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Onboarding new employees is a secure investment that will assist newly hired employees in developing their skills, knowledge, and value within the company. It will help match the technically skilled Millennial workforce with new and emerging needs of your company, which gives your company an advantage within the market. MORE >

  Millennial Onboarding is a specialized type of employee onboarding. With Millennials we are seeing a need to tweak the onboarding process to better suit the needs of the company and new hires. It will increase productivity and produce a happier and more skilled workforce. The new hire phase is a critical time for the employee and company and having a structured set of procedures will make this time run smoother and produce a greater chance of success.

  Presentation Objectives:
  • Define onboarding
  • Discuss the characteristics of Millennials
  • Create an onboarding process for Millennials
  • Start action plans for working with Millennials
  • Learn from introspection

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  Meditation Is Your Superpower

  Moses Akhom, Meditation Instructor, THE ULTIMATE YOU

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Meditation Is Your Superpower is a transformative motivational speech that reveals how stillness can unlock strength, clarity, and resilience in a chaotic world. Blending personal insight with accessible science, this talk shows how meditation isn’t just a practice—it’s a powerful tool for emotional control, mental focus, and inner peace. Audiences will discover how just a few minutes a day can lead to greater confidence, reduced stress, and a deeper connection to purpose. This speech invites listeners to tap into their true potential by turning inward and awakening their superpower: a calm, focused mind. MORE >

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  Medicare Benefits / Interactive Presentation

  Diane Adduci, Medicare Educator, Adduci Insurance Services

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Diane gives an interactive Medicare presentation describing preventive benefits under Medicare Part B.

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  Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement?

  Thomas Perrucci, Medicare Benefits Advisor, Premier Medicare Benefits

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  If you're on Medicare and seeking additional coverage beyond what Medicare offers, you may be considering whether to opt for a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Supplement plan. Understanding the differences between these two options, their costs, and which one may be better suited for your needs can be overwhelming. Premier Medicare Benefits, led by Tom Perrucci, is here to assist you in comparing these two plans, comprehending how they function, identifying their distinctions, and ultimately guiding you to select the most suitable plan based on your needs, risk personality and budget.
  Tom Perrucci is a seasoned professional in the health insurance industry, specializing in helping clients navigate the complexities of Medicare. With a focus on building trust and prioritizing client needs, Tom goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive the best possible Medicare options tailored to their specific requirements, financial situation, and eligibility criteria. By treating his clients with the same care and dedication as he would his own parents, Tom guarantees a personalized and reliable service that puts client well-being first.
  Tom, a 34+ year resident of the NW Suburbs, is a dedicated business owner, husband, father, and grandfather. Tom and his wife Jackie are seniors and have had personal experiences with a variety of different plans, so Tom can also provide a unique consumer perspective; something which is usually hard to find among agents.
  Apart from helping seniors with insurance needs, Tom also doubles as the Chicago Wedding Guy, providing heartfelt wedding officiant services on weekends. MORE >

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  Medicare 101

  Thomas Perrucci, Medicare Benefits Advisor, Premier Medicare Benefits

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Tom Perrucci is a seasoned professional in the health insurance industry, specializing in helping clients navigate the complexities of Medicare. With a focus on building trust and prioritizing client needs, Tom goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive the best possible Medicare options tailored to their specific requirements, financial situation, and eligibility criteria. By treating his clients with the same care and dedication as he would his own parents, Tom guarantees a personalized and reliable service that puts client well-being first.
  Tom, a 34+ year resident of the NW Suburbs, is a dedicated business owner, husband, father, and grandfather. Tom and his wife Jackie are seniors and have had personal experiences with a variety of different plans, so Tom can also provide a unique consumer perspective; something which is usually hard to find among agents.
  Apart from helping seniors with insurance needs, Tom also doubles as the Chicago Wedding Guy, providing heartfelt wedding officiant services on weekends. MORE >

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  Measuring Results From Training

  Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  Although we all know that training can have many amazing benefits, sometimes it can be hard to prove those benefits and attach a dollar value to training. Some topics, like sales training or time management, might have direct, tangible benefits. Other topics, like communication or leadership, might have benefits that you can’t put a dollar value on. MORE >

  Through this discussion participants will learn about the different ways to evaluate training progress, and how to use those results to demonstrate the results that training brings. Once the training has been evaluated the next step is to modify and updated the curriculum to create a content that is better suited for the participants.

  Presentation Objectives:
  • Understand learning styles and learning cycle
  • Understand levels of evaluation
  • Be familiar with many types of evaluation tools, including goal setting, tests, reactionary sheets, interviews, observations, hip-pocket assessments, skill assessments, and learning journals
  • Understand when to use each type of evaluation tool
  • Be able to perform a needs assessment
  • Know how to write learning objectives and link them to evaluation
  • Be able to write an evaluation plan to evaluate learning at each stage of the training and far beyond
  • Know how to identify the costs, benefits, and return on investment of training
  • Be familiar with the parts of a business case

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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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  Mastering Modern Resumes: Winning Strategies and Trends for Job Optimization

  Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  In today’s fast-paced job market, your resume is often the key to landing your next big opportunity. However, many professionals struggle to create resumes that truly showcase their value. In Mastering Modern Resumes, Rosie Zilinskas presents the essential strategies to craft a resume that not only passes through applicant tracking systems (ATS) but also catches the attention of hiring managers. MORE >

  In this presentation, Rosie will guide your audience through the critical components of a modern resume, how to tailor it to specific roles, and how to ensure it reflects the most current trends in job search strategies. Attendees will learn practical tips on organizing their experience, leveraging key achievements, and positioning themselves for success in today’s competitive marketplace.

  This is for:

  ~Professionals looking to advance in their careers with a standout resume.
  ~Job seekers eager to learn the latest resume techniques and trends.
  ~Anyone preparing to transition roles and improve their resume for better visibility.

  Learning Outcomes for Attendees:

  ~Create an ATS-friendly resume: Learn how to optimize your resume to pass automated tracking systems while highlighting your strongest accomplishments.
  ~Tailor your resume for specific roles: Gain insight into customizing your resume to align with the skills and experience recruiters are looking for.
  ~Stay relevant in a digital job market: Understand how to incorporate the latest trends and technologies to keep your resume fresh and impactful.
  ~Showcase measurable achievements: Learn how to present your experience in a way that stands out and demonstrates clear value to employers.

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