All Topics in Chicago
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History and current importance of drainage for a healthy and sustainable Chicago Region
Richard Lanyon, Consultant, Retired Executive Director, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate
Richard will discuss how the flow in the Calumet and Chicago Rivers was reversed, why this is still important today to protect public health, and how current water infrastructure reduces flood damages, provides recreation, recovers resources and protects Lake Michigan as a clean and safe source of water. Richard’s topics can be tailored to your local interests. MORE >
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Iridology, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy and Bio Ray Energy
Anthony P. Koufos, Naturopathic Doctor, Naperville Naturopathic
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Reading the eyes is an age-old testing method. Adding reflexology (pressure points) on the body and extremities show the way to alleviating pain and other symptoms.
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Heart, Hustle, & Muscle: The Real Estate
Marcus Carter, Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In a consumer driven market, many seek financial freedom and fall prey to snake oil salesmen offering life altering results based on a catchy pitch. MORE >
The wealthy keep to themselves, adding mystery to fulfillment and success. Well I'm here to let the cat out of the bag. In this fast paced, results driven presentation, Marcus Carter uses real estate to describe an attainable, realistic path to wealth and success.In this presentation, participants can look to gain:
1. Keys To Discovering What Works For You To Pursue Success And Efficiency
2. The 3 Key Elements The Most Productive People Have At Their Disposal
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Insecure, unsafe & slow: 10 ways to improve your WordPress website
Lisa Ghisolf, President & Founder, Gizmo Creative Factory, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
There are thousands of plugins and tips out there – many free, but how do you narrow them down? I’ve been designing and developing WordPress sites since 2008, and I also work with corporations, nonprofits and bloggers. No matter how popular they are, I still spend a lot of time fixing hacked sites and maintaining and improving them. I’ll share the same tips I use with them to improve your site. We’ll talk social, security, speed, design and more. You’ll leave with an action plan and stronger understanding of your WordPress site.
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Levels & Stages of Success
Robb Hill, Founder/President, R Hill Enterprises Inc
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Life is lived on levels and arrived at in stages, at every new level you come to there is a stage that you must go through or you will remain where you are currently. The different levels in life are easy to see however, comfort and fear keep us from venturing out of our comfort zone. For me that comfort zone was drugs and alcohol. For 18 years that was my focus. Along with this line of thinking came consequences. You see, "we pay the highest price for the lowest level of living,". My eyes were opened March 1, 1993. I realized that I was so much more than what I had become. I quit using drugs and alcohol which left a void in my life. There was a "missing piece" that I had to find. The rest of the story will be continued at the meeting/event. MORE >
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Masterful Networking – How To Create Massive Amounts of Business From Your Networking Efforts
Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Are you a small business owner or professional that struggles with networking? Are you tired of attending networking events, and walking away empty handed? Are you starting to think that networking events are a complete waste of your time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this presentation is for you! MORE >
In this presentation, Master Certified Coach Tom Kelly will teach you the shifts that you need to make with respect to networking that will enable you to easily turn networking events into the #1 way you generate business! -
What’s the one thing you can’t buy? Time.
Kimberly Kolb, Author & Speaker
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
168. That’s how many hours are in a week. Do you use them wisely? Kimberly wrote a novel in a year while working and raising three kids in travel sports. She will show you how to find that kind of time for you. MORE >
Kimberly is proud to be a part of Free Speakers since 2015, but will only present to not-for-profit groups. -
Disinheriting Uncle Sam – Estate Planning for Illinois Residents
Laurence Kline, Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
With 40 years of experience, Kline explains how Illinois residents should plan their estates to minimize taxes, avoid probate and dispose of assets.
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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. -
Personal Safety and Self Defense
Joe Rosner, Self-Defense Teacher, Best Defense of Illinois
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Joe will tell how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations and how to react to them if necessary. Programs are available for realtors, healthcare professionals as well as the general audience.