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  • Unlocking Social Security: Strategies for a Confident Retirement

    Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

    Are you or someone you know ready to begin receiving Social Security? If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years you should attend this educational session. In this session, you will learn: MORE >

    • When to take benefits - sooner or later?
    • Working while getting benefits
    • Taxation and Social Security
    • Spousal Benefits

    Learn what you need to know to maximize the benefits you have earned!

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  • Unlock The Leader Within ~ Conquering 3 Saboteurs to Dramatically Advance Your Career

    Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    Many ambitious, high-performing women in the corporate world still find themselves asking, “Why am I not further along?” MORE >

    The truth? It’s not because they lack talent—it’s because they’ve unknowingly internalized limiting beliefs that keep them quiet, overcommitted, or stuck in waiting mode. In this powerful and practical keynote, Rosie Zilinskas reveals the 3 hidden saboteurs that silently hold women back from the visibility, leadership, and advancement they’ve earned.

    Drawing from her 30+ years of experience as a Fortune 500 executive, Rosie delivers a bold wake-up call—and a compassionate roadmap—for women ready to take ownership of their careers. Her interactive and story-driven delivery resonates deeply with women across industries and leadership levels.

    Whether you’re planning a women’s leadership summit, corporate learning series, ERG event, or DEI initiative, this keynote creates momentum that lasts long after the applause.

    🎯 What Attendees Will Walk Away With:
    ~ Clarity on what’s holding them back—and the language to stop it in its tracks

    ~ A simple but powerful mindset shift: “Campaigning for Me”—so they start owning their value instead of waiting to be chosen

    ~ The confidence to speak up in rooms that matter—even if they’re still working on believing they belong there

    ~ A renewed sense of career direction and the next right move using Rosie’s Custom Career Roadmap framework

    ~ Most importantly, they’ll walk away knowing: they’re not behind—they’re just getting started

    👥 Ideal for:
    ~ Mid-level to senior women in corporate roles

    ~ Women returning to the workforce or pivoting within their organizations

    ~ High-potential talent looking to grow into leadership

    ~ Mixed-gender audiences focused on inclusion, equity, and leadership development

    ~ College and post-college professionals preparing for or entering the workforce

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  • Unintended Impact: One Athlete’s Journey from Concussions an Amateur Football to CTE Dementia

    Jim Proebstle, Author

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

    Tragic CTE Dementia Outcome from Concussions in Amateur Football Inspires a New Book: As an athlete, Dick was revered; yet, success turned traitor as the concussions received in high school and Big Ten (MSU) football led to a world of confusion, poor decision-making, and confinement defined by a wheelchair in a long-term care facility. In his multiple levels of impaired functioning, the opportunity for Dick to “get it”—life, that is—was over. He just didn’t know it. Dick was my brother. MORE >

    Nobody will remember a backup college quarterback, but Dick’s story bridges the glamour of NFL football—its high-profile athletes and its $billion settlement for players with CTE dementia—and the millions of anonymous amateur football players who may suffer with the same concussion-induced devastation of CTE dementia. Unintended Impact covers the drama from childhood to adulthood, including numerous personal and business episodes that serve as warnings that something had been derailed. In 2015, with today’s focus on CTE, lack of knowledge is not acceptable. Yet in Dick’s life, lack of knowledge was just one of the underlying factors contributing to the heartbreak of his tragedy. How many other Dick Proebstles are there?
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  • Unified Leadership Mindset: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

    Margaret van Steenderen, Academic Success Coach, SLGM LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    The "Unified Leadership Mindset: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities" talk introduces a new way of thinking about leadership. This mindset focuses on long-term success, ethical decision-making, and continuous improvement. You'll learn how to plan for the future, take care of your team's well-being, use resources wisely, and make fair decisions that benefit everyone. MORE >

    This talk also covers how to think and act like a leader. You’ll explore self-reflection, setting clear goals, and building strong relationships with your team. Additionally, you'll discover the importance of a growth mindset, which is all about embracing challenges, learning from setbacks, and constantly improving. By combining these ideas, you'll develop a leadership mindset that helps you lead effectively and make a positive impact on your team and organization.
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  • Understanding Project 2025

    Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    Project 2025 is a huge document. It's very difficult to consume and understand. This presentation makes details available, but focuses more on HOW they intend to implement these unpopular policies, showing that their methods themselves are a direct attack on our Democracy.

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  • Understanding Pain Color and Light

    GraceAnn Simoni, President & Premier Home Stager, Staging Redesign Group Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    Ever choose the perfect paint color only to realize it does not look the same on your walls? Why? Understand more about color, the new light bulbs and how they effect color. Discover how light outside and inside you home effects paint color.

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  • Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: a Positive and Effective Approach

    Rosemary Gerstner, Marketing and Sales Director, Senior Helpers

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

    Alzheimer's/Dementia affects both the patient and the caregiver. Learn how to provide care for people living with Dementia with a focus on what they CAN do.

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  • Understand their soul’s purpose in life.

    Adam Johnson, Dynamic Life Strategist, Asjohnson Agency

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    I help people understand their soul's purpose in life. By aliening them with their true natural gifts, they begin living their best life in practice and purpose. Couple that with adjusting your mindset and behavior patterns - Now creates a life that not only gives you fulfillment - It's a life that has positive expectancy. MORE >

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  • Travel Hacking

    Edwin Goitia, Founder and Visionary, I Am A Brand

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

    Often travel is seen as a luxury and an expensive hobby, but there is a way to access the world with less money or resources - travel hacking. Edwin dives into this incredibly hot and trending hobby that has picked up the pace globally with people of all ages and backgrounds.

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  • Transportation

    Andre Erving, Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Andre is a distinguished speaker, author, educator, and business consultant with an extensive professional background spanning over 20 years in the transportation industry. Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Erving has honed his expertise, demonstrating a profound understanding of the intricacies of the industry. MORE >

    His insightful lectures, thought-provoking books, and comprehensive consulting services have garnered acclaim from audiences worldwide. With a sharp analytical mind and a passion for continuous learning, Andre sets himself apart as a leading authority in the field, providing invaluable guidance to individuals and organizations seeking to navigate the complex landscape of the transportation sector.

    His innovative approach, coupled with a wealth of experience, distinguishes him as an invaluable asset to the industry, inspiring others to reach new heights of success.

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