All Topics in Chicago
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3 Myths about diabetes that are keeping your health hostage
Iuliana Lixandru, L.Ac., MSOM, Vitality Natural Wellness
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechIf you suffer from diabetes it's important to understand as much as you can about this condition and how it impacts your health and one of the best ways to do this is by first learning common myths that can lead to a misunderstanding about what's going on in your body. Once you are aware of the myths that can be harming you, you can move on to focusing on your health and finding solutions that can help improve it. 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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Optimal Performance
Dr. Frank Sassetti, PsyD, CPT
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechDr, Sassetti has created a curriculum of how to be at your best to do your best. By creating a healthy body along with a focused and resilient mind, anyone can position him/herself to perform at optimal levels, no matter what the endeavor. Any audience will learn the importance of the relationship between the body and mind and how a this relationship forms the foundation for optimal performance/success. Participants will learn practical tools to implement immediately to being on their path to optimal performance. MORE >
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Investing for the Future: Considerations and Strategies for Any Type of Market
Krzysztof 'Kris' Garlewicz, CFP, CRPS, Founder, LPL Registered Principal at Prosperifi
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechThere's a full court press on how one should invest their hard earned money. Active vs. Passive. Mutual Funds vs. ETFs. Stock, bonds and alternatives too. Is one approach superior to the next? Do they fit together? What's the appropriate blend and where does one begin? These are just some of questions we'll cover in a fast based, ambitious environment covering the strategies and considerations needed for any type of market. MORE >
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Generation Z (Zoomers) in the Workplace
Mary Erlain, President, Peak Development Strategies
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechWe have taken a generation and placed them in a boat, we gave them no navigation system, no map, no destination, and no plan. We set them in an ocean filled with icebergs and sharks and told them to figure it out. Based on the new book, The Zoomers Book, the presentation addresses the fact that this generation is "not wrong, just different" and how to navigate them and encourage them in our workplace. We offer hope and a plan that is further explained in the future book The Zoomer Project. So if you are confused about how to help this future generation and truly want to help them become the productive individuals they can be, then this presentation is for you. The first step in helping someone is to learn who they are and not rely on assumptions. MORE >
Whether you are a solo business owner, a large company, or any point in between, we will change how you view your business world (and maybe help you on the home front too). -
Start Early, Start Smart: How to Choose a Motivating College Major
Georgia Koch, Community Outreach Coordinator, Career Vision
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechIs it possible for students to identify potential college majors and career directions while still in high school? You bet! Students and parents will learn what they need to know before choosing a college, and how identifying a college major and career direction can build a student's motivation and confidence while reducing college expenses. MORE >
Receive information and resources to guide your student and take the stress out of making these important decisions. This program is for parents and students of high school and college age. -
How the Illinois Foreclosure Process Works
Bryan Sims, President, Sims Law Firm, Ltd.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechBryan presents information on the foreclosure process in Illinois, including typical timelines and what one can expect during a foreclosure action.
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What Happens After the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer Seminar
Roger Smith, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechExamine how to budget for retirement expenses, potential sources of retirement income and potential risks such as LTC and health care costs.
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Measuring Results From Training
Bette Lawrence-Water, Founder and Principal Consultant, Spectrum Strategic Solutions
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechAlthough 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 -
Computer Security Essentials
Jody Jankovsky, Founder and Managing Member, Black|Line Consulting
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechBlack|Line's Security Essentials presentation focuses on the most common computer security issues facing people and businesses today. The talk describes the 4 primary threat categories and a series of technologies and best practices to protect yourself. The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format.