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  No Impossible

  Hajer Rikabi, President and Founder, Thrive Coaching CORP

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  There is nothing called I can't, we all have different and unique powers within us. If we can create a small chance to know ourselves better, we would see that power clearly like a full moon in a clear night. Then we can make it the source of our future's achievements. In fact every achievement in our lives is from that invisible power. And without a doubt knowing it and learn how to use this power will have a successful impact in our lives. MORE >

  For instance let me ask you:
  How many times you were surprised by the action you took and thought for a moment that nothing is impossible? I guarantee for you that you had a few if not many. Because It is the power of trying to live and staying safe, and you can change that perspective to make a better life and your dreams to come true.

  *Example of powerful decisions:

  - Taking a risk because it's the best though right now to your best knowledge, even though it may have consequences.
  - A decision you took that you have never thought about but the urge of staying safe or forbidding a harm to you or your beloved ones.

  BIG Q : Why when it comes to a good decision to make your life better you hesitate?
  This possible decision doesn't have to be for urgency or just to survive. Instead think of it like it might be your only decision you have to make to be the person you wish to be in your mind and dreams.

  For me It took me 24 hours to take the decision that turned my life 360 degree. When was my first thought about this decision? At 12:00 AM believe it or not. Searched about this idea I had and asked myself what do I have to make it work, honestly I thought I had nothing. But I know I learn fast and I'm willing to make it work. And I did it I was a completely different person.From house wife and people pleaser to self love and I'm working to create a new awareness in my community and nation to enjoy my life and to leave wiser generation behind me.

  Ask yourself: What's stopping me from being the person that I want to be?
  What I want to add to this world? and if so,
  What are my possibilities?
  Cause you have some...............

  لايوجد شي اسمه لا استطيع, كلنا نملك قوى مختلفةوفريدة من نوعها موجودة بداخلنا.
  لو استطعنا خلق فرصة صغيرة لنتعرف بها على انفسنا بطريقة افضل , فقط حينها نستطيع ان نرى القوة الداخلية خاصتنا بوضوح كما يرى القمر في ليلة صافية.
  ومن هنا نستطيع ان نجعل هذه القوة مصدرا للنجاح . وفي الواقع كل نجاح في حياتنا كبير كان ام صغير هو من هذه القوة الخفية. ومن دون شك معرفتها والتعلم كيفية استخدامها سيؤدي الى تاثير ناجح في حياتنا.

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  Self-Improvement

  Hajer Rikabi, President and Founder, Thrive Coaching CORP

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement

  As a human I can't imagine life without the self-improvement. Self improvement is a human nature since ever, it's overlapping in every aspect in our lives. From the basics of the life like the way we talk, walk, eat and deal to the life improvement level education, goals, relationships. MORE >

  Self improvement is the way of wanting things, people and life to be better in every way we can control. It is the learning to new things to add to our life's basket. The basket that we have to take a look at once in a while to decide it's time to clean, and when cleaning happens we are freeing space to add new things to go well in our life right now in this stage.

  As to my basket it took me a while to see and another while to understand that I need to clean it. When I found that basket It was heavy and big like I was dragging a big tent behind me, and because of it's heavy wight sometimes I just sit by it and cry. After I was done with the crying that happened many many times, I decided to take a look at it from a curious mind, just like a child when exploring the kitchen.

  That's not mine, and that , and that, long pause and realized nothing in there belong to me. So I decided to place everything where it belong and to whom, learned about myself and what I like. Like I am a whole new person and found my way to improve myself to what I value and what really belong to me.

  SOO What's in your basket?

  انا لا استطيع ان اتخيل الحياة من دون تطوير ذاتي. التطوير الذاتي هو طبيعة بشرية منذ الازل. وهو متداخل في كل جانب من جوانب حياتنا. من الاساسيات مثلا كيف نتكلم , نمشي , ناكل ونتعامل الى مستوى التطوير الحياتي كمثال التعليم, اهداف وعلاقات. التطوير الذاتي هو الحاجة التي نسعى بها لتطوير الاشياء , الناس والحياة ليكونوا بافضل نسخ وكل شي نستطيع التحكم به. التطوير الذاتي هو تعلم كل شي جديد لاضافته لسلة الحياة. وهي السلة التي يجب علينا ان نلقي نضرة عليها بين الحين والاخر لنقرر انه وقت التنظيف. وعندما يحين وقت التنظيف فنحن نسمح بافراغ مساحة لاضافة اشياء جديدة تتماشى مع حياتنا الان وفي هذه المرحلة.

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  Estate Planning: Protecting Yourself and Your Heirs

  Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Essentials 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 Appointments

  At 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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  The Shifting Balance: Supreme Court Rulings and Their Impact on American Democracy

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  The US Supreme Court is not just ensuring the laws are applied properly, and that they are constitutional, but the court is enacting policies they think are useful for our country - whether they are based on our constitution or not. MORE >

  Presidential Immunity and Accountability: One of the most consequential rulings was the Court's decision on presidential immunity. In a 6-3 judgment, the Court ruled that former President Donald Trump could be tried for actions taken as a candidate, but not for those taken while in office.

  Federal Regulatory Authority: In another significant ruling, the Court limited the regulatory authority of federal agencies. By overturning a precedent that had guided federal regulations for decades, the Court has made it easier for regulations to be challenged in court.

  Gun Control and the Second Amendment: The Supreme Court also made headlines with its decision to send several gun control cases back to lower courts for reconsideration. This move followed a major ruling that expanded Second Amendment rights, allowing for broader interpretations of gun ownership and use.

  Implications for American Democracy: These rulings collectively reflect a shift towards a more conservative interpretation of the law. The impact on American democracy is profound; will undoubtedly shape the future of American democracy for years to come.

  This presentation details the problems that SCOTUS is causing for our nation, and discusses what we can do about it.

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  Rearchitecting Work: POSSIBILITY PARTNERS UNLEASHING POTENTIAL

  Dianne M. Michels, HR Possibility Partner, Author, Rearchitecting Work Speaker, possibilitypartners.org

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  A Blueprint for "Unlocking the Power of Human Resources to Unleash the Potential of Human Beings" . . . enabling organizations to set bold goals that can be achieved with more PREDICTABILITY, INNOVATION, and EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT! MORE >

  Learn about the key paradigm shifts that provide the foundation for the changes in conditions, relationships, cultural norms, and leadership approaches that can transform people's relationship to work from a burden to survive to a possibility to thrive . . . while producing results that meet or exceed revenue, profitability, and growth goals of the enterprise.

  You will be introduced to the 10 design principles that support the paradigm shifting changes in assumptions, beliefs, and behavioral practices that enable people to go beyond learning new skills to expanding their adaptability, flexibility, resiliency, and self-directedness in a world that is increasingly more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.

  The 10 design principles include:
  Ch. 1 Alignment between HR and the CEO
  Ch. 2 Unlocking the Power of HR to Unleash the Potential Within Your Workplace
  Ch. 3 The Power of Possibility - "There are no mistakes; only possibilities" Tina Fey
  Ch. 4 Leadership Beliefs and Behaviors that model mutual respect, trust, transparency . . .
  Ch. 5 Inspiring Ownership for Results vs. Holding People Accountable
  Ch. 6 Igniting Results: Expressing Our Value vs. Proving Our Worth
  Ch. 7 Participating, Contributing, Self-Expressing vs. Checking Off Our To Do Lists - "Only do what your heart tells you." Princess Diana
  Ch. 8 Celebrating Diversity as a Competitive Edge!
  Ch. 9 Recruiting: Creating Raving Fans - "Transforming often dreaded interview interrogations into life-affirming conversations.
  Ch. 10 Communications: Creating Psychological Safety so People can Speak Candidly With One Another Regardless of the Hierarchy -
  "Relationships determine the quality of our lives, and conversations determine the quality of our relationships."

  Can be presented virtually via ZOOM.

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  Women and Investing – Financial Strategies for Women Today

  Ted Buckley, Mooney Lyons Financial Services

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Financial Strategies for Women Today: Every woman, single or married, widowed or divorced — needs to plan ahead for personal and financial security. Women today have careers, start businesses, run households, raise children, and help aging parents. The workshop is designed to help you strengthen your financial future. I’ll have specific information for women who face divorce or widowhood, as well as many other concerns that could directly affect your family’s finances. The presentation offers sound, practical strategies that you can use immediately. MORE >

  We will focus on six key action items designed to help you:
  • Get your financial house in order - Prepare for the unexpected
  • Put your money to work by investing
  • Build a healthy nest egg for retirement
  • Face financial hardship
  • Understand your Social Security options
  • Address estate and legacy issues

  Workbook that contains a wealth of information, including exercises that are designed to help you assess your current situation.

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  How Tax Planning Changes Through Four Stages of Retirement

  Ted Buckley, Mooney Lyons Financial Services

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Do you know how tax planning changes through different stages of retirement? In retirement, your tax rate may vary widely over the years based on the timing and order in which you use different sources of money to pay for expenses. It is important to apply the tax code in an organized and efficient way. Learn how to create a retirement tax strategy. MORE >

  You will learn:
  • The critical tax questions to answer before retirement.
  • The surprises that often make retirement more expensive.
  • The four stages of retirement and important tax actions in each stage, including tricky IRA challenges.
  • Mistakes to avoid when it comes to investments, health care, and estate planning.

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  “Reduce Stress in your Workforce: Unleashing the Power of Child Care Benefits for Enhanced Productivity and Engagement”

  Diane Moca, Child Care Benefits Expert / Working Mother / Television Personality, MomSub

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Do you have employees who arrive late, leave early, feel distracted, miss work, or even leave their position entirely because they struggle to find child care that fits their working life? Your organization can explore the burgeoning trend of child care benefits in the workplace and the transformative impact they wield on both employers and employees from increased retention and recruitment to improved job satisfaction and work-life balance. Discover how companies embracing this trend are not only fostering a more supportive work environment but also reaping significant rewards in terms of employee productivity and mental well-being. MORE >

  With more employers than ever prioritizing benefits that help employees struggling in and outside of work, it's time for your organization to learn the secrets to unlocking the full potential of your workforce through innovative child care benefits.

  Speaker Diane Moca understands the problem as a working mother who faced the common struggle of navigating the maze of child care options, only to spend her first four years of motherhood trying 12 different alternatives from daycare to neighborhood babysitters to agency placements before landing on the right care provider for her career and life.

  In this enlightening session, Diane details the myriad benefits that arise when employers provide resources to assist their workforce in finding, arranging, managing, and financing child care solutions. From full-day care or before- and after-school options to summer-only arrangements or evening and weekend care, this presentation explores how catering to diverse needs yields tangible advantages.

  Learn how such initiatives lead to reduced absenteeism for employees who have access to backup options when their regular provider is unavailable. Discover how employees experience greater peace of mind knowing their children are well-cared for and how their enhanced work-life balance translates into heightened job satisfaction and productivity, driving overall organizational success.

  Moreover, Diane delves into how companies offering comprehensive child care benefits enjoy increased retention rates and become magnets for top talent during recruitment. By prioritizing the well-being of employees' families, these organizations create a culture of loyalty and commitment that reverberates throughout the entire workforce.

  Finally, Diane explains the different programs available for employers, from subscriptions for child care referral platforms to contributions to offset the cost of care. You will learn how to revolutionize your workplace and propel your company toward a brighter, more prosperous future.

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  Getting Started With NIST 800-171 or CMMC Compliance

  Christopher Higgins, Cyber Security Analyst, CCS Technology Group

  Did you find out you need to be NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance? We'll break down the process of understanding and implementing these frameworks, providing an in-depth overview of the controls required and the timeline for achieving compliance. From assessing your organization's current cybersecurity practices to identifying specific requirements and addressing potential gaps, our presentation will guide you through the essential steps necessary for compliance. We'll also explore the timeline for implementation, offering practical insights and strategies for streamlining the compliance journey. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and confidence in your approach to NIST 800-171 or CMMC compliance. MORE >

  Presentation would be a great fit for any manufacturing trade group or association, that supports the Defense Department supply chain.

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  Protected: Taoist Tai Chi Demo

  Stella "Sally" Bryant, Taoist Tai Chi Society

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

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