All Topics in Chicago
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China’s Wealth
Bill Liu, President, NaviAsia Advisors
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In 2016, China surpassed US and become the country with the most billionaires in the world. Beijing overtook NYC as the city with the most billionaires (819) in the world.
China's wealth created great opportunities for the world. Will the trend continue as China eventually replace US as the largest economy in the world? MORE >
This presentation will guide you through the rising Chinese wealth and its impact on US leading you to rethink the future of US - China relationship. Bill LIu has been the Executive Director of North America for Hurun Report, the authority on China's wealth. Bill will present the firsthand research conducted by Hurun Report. -
Childhood Grief
Lydia Galan, Outreach Coordinator, Pillars Community Health
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Pillars Community Health is available to make presentations regarding childhood grief. Our Buddy's Place is a childhood bereavement program serves the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago.
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Chapters – The Forty Year Rehearsal
Roger Renik, Support Group Facilitator for "Chapters"
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Decades before the formal diagnosis of Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Roger came to understand that something in his life was "different" from what he viewed as "normal" in others. Although he carried on daily living as best possible, unexplained sadness tied in with repeating habits and emotional breakdowns brought him to seek professional assistance. He now offers an interactive and non-medical discussion focusing on life experiences up to and following the diagnosis. MORE >
This presentation is an honest dialogue on how everyday living can be reshaped and life can continue regardless of your own personal challenges. -
Chapters – Caring for Caregivers
Roger Renik, Support Group Facilitator for "Chapters"
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Whether for an aging parent, neighbor or friend, most people will be a caregiver at some point in life if they're not already. This can sometimes be a challenging role when combined with everyday living and one's own daily responsibilities. MORE >
Sharing experiences, especially in the care giving capacity, creates an informative and overall helpful environment in which you can realize that you are not alone in your role. Roger, a caregiver for over 15 years provides a supportive and interactive seminar with a distinct awareness of Senior Care. Even after the caregiving role may have ended, the emotional and mental part may live on for years to come. We can talk about this and know being the role of caregiver has a direct effect on all persons involved. -
Changing the Course of Human History
Roger Breisch, Speaker / Provocateur, Dancing With Chaos
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Neil Postman once said, "Children are the living messages we send to a future we will not see." When we change the life of a young person, we change the course of human history.
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Career Readiness Before College
Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
College planning is not just for college but for career planning as well. Believe it or not, sophomore year of high school is not too early to start. Georgia will show audiences why.
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Career Compass: Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required
Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Every organization has high-potential employees—corporate superheroes waiting for an opportunity to rise to leadership. Yet, many remain unnoticed and unengaged, leaving companies struggling with turnover and leadership gaps. In Career Compass – Liberating Corporate Superheroes, No Cape Required, Rosie Zilinskas introduces companies to the key strategies necessary to identify, engage, and develop their future leaders. MORE >
In this keynote, Rosie will guide your team through the foundational principles that organizations can adopt to create a culture of growth, retention, and leadership development. Learn how to set clear career paths, nurture a growth mindset, and foster a structured environment where employees are empowered to step into leadership roles—without needing a cape.This is for:
~Corporate executives seeking to reduce turnover by creating clear pathways to leadership.
~HR and talent development teams looking for actionable strategies to foster employee engagement and career growth.
~Leaders aiming to build a sustainable leadership pipeline and retain high-potential employees.Learning Outcomes for Attendees:
~Understand the power of Custom Career Roadmaps: Learn how to provide employees with actionable career plans that align with company goals and secure long-term retention.
~Create a growth-driven culture: Discover how promoting a growth mindset can lead to higher employee engagement, innovation, and leadership readiness.
~Boost leadership pipeline development: Gain insights on building a strong leadership pipeline through tailored succession planning strategies.
~Address disengagement and turnover: Identify the warning signs of disengagement and explore effective ways to keep top talent motivated and invested in your organization.
~Inspire internal leadership: Understand the steps to cultivate internal leaders by providing clear growth opportunities and removing obstacles to advancement. -
Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls
Ivonne Rychwa, Director of Outreach, Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
A presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls. During the program, a CUB representative will discuss: The different choices in the TV market, ways to cut your cable costs, streaming services available to consumers, how to avoid common robocall scams, call-blocking services and what they mean for your pocket, and new federal legislation passed helping to reduce robocalls.
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Business Improvement Einstein’s Way – How Einstein’s Three Rules of Work Can Help a Business Succeed
Mark James, Founder & President, Performance Advisors Group, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Albert Einstein once said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Einstein believed you have to think about things differently and three rules, inspired by his work, provide us with the means do so. No one knows what will happen in the future. But, following these rules can get your business ready for whatever does. Attendees will come away with practical ways to use Einstein’s three rules of work to: MORE >
- Fix performance barriers
- Discover opportunities amidst difficulty
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Business
Andre Erving, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
With over 20 years of invaluable experience in the business industry, Andre has solidified himself as a renowned speaker, author, educator, and business consultant. His wealth of knowledge and expertise shines through in every aspect of his work, whether he is captivating audiences with his powerful speeches, enlightening readers with his insightful books, shaping young minds as an educator, or guiding businesses toward success as a sought-after consultant. MORE >
Andre’s unwavering dedication to excellence and his passion for helping others thrive in business sets him apart as a true visionary in his field. His proven track record of delivering results and inspiring positive change makes him a trusted and respected figure in the business world, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of crossing paths with him.