All Topics in Chicago
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Navigating Life’s Curves ad Corners: Managing Change at Work, At Home and In-Between
Jerilyn Willin, Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechCareer transition, new technology, a new life direction...no matter what your age, situation or outlook, you've been touched by change. How can dealing with life's changes be less chaotic? What can you do to help yourself and others deal better with change? MORE >
Take positive steps to help others and yourself navigate through the rough patches in life at work and at home. Come: 1.) Explore the phases of change everyone experiences, 2.) Learn and share ideas/techniques to effectively deal with change, and 3.) Chart next steps to help you move forward through and to your new normal. -
Natural Pain Control and Your Child’s Health
Paul Varnas, DC, DACBN, Holistic Chiropractor and Owner, Whole Health America
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechDiscover how to keep children off medication and antibiotics using natural, drug free ways to control your child’s pain.
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My Plastic Surgery Experience, A TALE OF TRAUMA UNFOLD!
Quanna Brown, Speak up Somebody Listening
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechJoin me for an insightful session of storytime and Q&A, where I will bravely share my personal journey through a traumatic plastic surgery experience. This event promises to be both enlightening and engaging, offering a unique opportunity to learn from my story and engage in thoughtful dialogue. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we explore the complexities and lessons that arise from such experiences. MORE >
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My New Normal: Living with a life altering illness
Dr. Stuart Pinkwater, Psychosocial Oncology Partners in Health, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechLiving with a life altering or life limiting illness takes an emotional toll on everyone connected to the patient. This talk examines the impact of a diagnosis, the treatment and aftercare plans on the social emotional well being of the patient and family.
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Murder by Meeting: Reviving the Workplace One Meeting at a Time
Marie Genevieve Pawlak, CEO, Prime Alchemy a division of Planning101 Group
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechLife is too short to be killed by meetings! Whether virtual or in-person, meetings should be an opportunity to connect, learn, encourage, and get things done. So, how do you make your meetings better for everyone? MORE >
In this fun and engaging talk, we'll dive into the seven ways people unknowingly sabotage meetings and, more importantly, how to stop them. You will laugh, cry, and maybe even admit that you’ve been guilty of a few meeting crimes yourself. But don’t worry, we’re here to help!Join us to discover:
The seven deadly meeting sins that drain energy and productivity.
Practical tips to transform your meetings into productive, engaging sessions.
Techniques to foster better communication and collaboration, whether virtual or in-person.
Real-life examples of meeting makeovers that have led to remarkable results.By the end of this session, you'll walk away with a clear action plan to make your next meeting not just good but great. Say goodbye to boring, ineffective meetings and hello to a more vibrant, productive workplace!
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Moving Forward During Turbulent Times
Jay Kurtz, Chaplain, Chaplain in Action
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechI take folks on a journey during the conflict and chaos in their lives. It’s about giving - of yourself - for the greater good. It seems simple, but it takes a great deal of energy and engagement to achieve a framework of commitment, intra-personal awareness and personal sacrifice.
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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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Millennials Are Uniquely Designed for Innovation. Now If I Could Just Understand Them!
Pamela Bozeman-Evans, Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechOur 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". -
Millenial Onboarding
Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechOnboarding 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
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Medicare Benefits / Interactive Presentation
Diane Adduci, Medicare Educator, Adduci Insurance Services
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechDiane gives an interactive Medicare presentation describing preventive benefits under Medicare Part B.