All Topics in Chicago
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Fatal Incident
Jim Proebstle, Author
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechInspired by the true events of an Air Transport Command aircraft disaster in Alaska in 1944, Fatal Incident reveals the dark secrets of a WW II conspiracy and cover-up of how twenty U.S. military deaths have gone unsolved for over 70 years. The story will attract men and women interested in intrigue, Russian espionage, and heart-pounding drama; as the human emotions and lives of people in love, separated by war, are changed forever. MORE >
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Extreme Time Management – 5 Keys to Creating an Abundance of Time
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIn our fast paced world, it seems that we are expected to do more and more with less and less. If you are finding that there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get things done, then this presentation is for you. In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly discusses the 5 shifts that you need to make to create an abundance of time in your life and business. MORE >
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Exploring Careers with a Social Impact
Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThis presentation is for individuals, teams and/or organizations that want to explore careers with a social impact. The presentation is a combination of Matt’s social impact journey and an interactive workshop for participants. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >
• 1-2 things you hope to get out of today’s presentation
• Matt’s social impact career journey
• What are you Passionate about?
• What are your Strengths?
• Passions & Strengths – what’s the intersection?
• How do I explore options & opportunities?
• Individual/Group questions
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Experiential Marketing
Edwin Goitia, Founder and Visionary, I Am A Brand
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechWhat do you do when your marketing tactics are not getting straight to the consumer? Edwin tells how you can bring your ideas, services or business straight to consumers and create something unforgettable. He’ll also discuss how experiential marketing has played a role in today’s economy and how anyone can utilize it today. MORE >
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Estate Planning: Protecting Yourself and Your Heirs
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechEssentials 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 AppointmentsAt 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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Estate Planning: Get Your Financial Affairs in Order
Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechIn this presentation you will learn:
* How to keep your house out of probate.
* Find out what happens if you don't have a will.
* How to use a revocable living trust.
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Enriching Your Nonprofit Through Planned Giving
Robert J. Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechLearn how to establish a system whereby your organization can systematically improve its funding via the estate plans of potential donors. Most nonprofits receive periodic and inconsistent donations via this revenue stream, but I will explain how to utilize planned giving programs to improve fundraising across the board, not only via bequests. MORE >
A small investment of time and resources on behalf of your nonprofit can result in a significant return, as well as improved branding and standing in your field. It's an overlooked aspect of development, and my presentation will draw on my experience advising nonprofits to give you all the tools necessary to leverage this opportunity to the fullest. -
Enhance Your Communications Skills
Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas, Mediation Services
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechThis husband/wife team has been successfully training individuals, families and groups in effective communications for 12 years.
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En-Roads Climate Simulator
Mark Ailes, Climate Advocate, Citizens Climate Education
TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate
Request This Free SpeechCan the audience solve the climate problem? They get to pick the levers they think will have the biggest impact and see what happens. Climate Interactive and MIT Sloan have worked together to build a simulator with most of the variables in a world wide climate model. I have been trained to run a workshop using the model that has also been used by the US Senate. It is interesting to see what is needed to solve the problem and what factors make the biggest difference. (About 1 hour) MORE >
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Empowering the Multi-Generational Workforce
Mary Erlain, President, Peak Development Strategies
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechMuch has changed since 2020, and our workforce has undergone a dramatic shift. One entire generation has retired, while another has entered in greater numbers, reshaping the dynamics of our workplaces. MORE >
We work in a diverse environment where embracing differences can drive business growth—if organizations empower their workforce to leverage their unique gifts and values. The real challenge lies in finding effective ways to do just that: fostering inclusion and enabling employees to thrive.Explore strategies to bridge generational gaps among staff and recognize how, often unintentionally, we might be contributing to the problem rather than being part of the solution.