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The Act of Forgiveness: Learning How to Forgive
Eileen Timmins, Ph.D, Founder, Aingilin
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechThe ability to forgive allows one to live in harmony. There are 3 types of forgiveness: for yourself, for those you’ve harmed and for those that have harmed you. By releasing the initial harm and the energy you’ve used to hold on to it, you clear your present and future, and move forward.
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The 60-minute Strategic Plan
Matt Kinnich, CEO, Roland, Ruth & Mitchell
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechTechnically, there is no such thing as a 60-minute strategic plan, but this session will provide the foundation, framework and next steps of building out your personal, team or organization’s strategies and plan. Participants will engage in the following: MORE >
• Overview of Strategic Framework
• What are your goals?
• What is your purpose?
• What does your environment look like?
• What are my options?
• What options are best?
• Individual/Group questions
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The 3 Biggest Problems with Utility Bills
Kate Shonk, Sustainable Communities Liaison , Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechMost Illinoisans are overpaying for gas and electricity and don’t even know it! In this engaging lecture, I’ll show you how to decode your bills, spot errors, and take advantage of real programs designed to save you money. MORE >
CUB is a non-profit, statewide utility watchdog organization created in 1983 to work for lower gas, electric and telephone rates. CUB has been on your side for 30 years—blocking utility rate hikes, winning consumer refunds and helping to pass important consumer protection laws. Our outreach team has spoken at hundreds of community meetings across Illinois and would love to come to yours.Please note that depending on my availability, another one of our trained outreach staff may take my place as speaker at your meeting, but I will confirm when you contact me.
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Tax Planning in Retirement
Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechIf you're nearing retirement or already retired you need to understand how taxes (including the new 2018 changes) impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-earned dollars. Since each person's tax situation is unique, and the tax rules can change year to year, it can be challenging to get accurate and timely information. That is why we've developed a special seminar to help people navigate the retirement tax maze. MORE >
Our seminar will equip you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information regarding retirement taxation, including ways to efficiently harvest your income sources- whether they are Social Security, 401(k)/IRA, other sources, or a combination of them all. -
Targeting Colleges for Affordability
Joseph Orsolini, President, College Aid Planners, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThe presentation will focus on strategies to target colleges for merit-based financial aid. Armed with this understanding and knowledge of the college aid process, a college education may become more affordable.
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Tapping into your Superpowers Mindfulness and Meditation.
Jacqueline McCarty, Owner Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, Om At Work
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechMindfulness can be practiced in any aspect and any task in your life! By remembering this tool of focus and awareness you can transform it into pure presence. Your awareness is currency, where your attention goes energy flows. Meditation is a training for your awareness and can have lasting effects on your brain and nervous system when practiced regularly. Learn these practices and transform your work and life. MORE >
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Stella "Sally" Bryant, Taoist Tai Chi Society
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
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Take the Mystery Out of Selling Your Home
Dale Tippett, Managing Broker, DALE D. TIPPETT, Licensed Real Estate Managing Broker
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechEspecially if you haven't moved for a long time or feel overwhelmed with change, you will learn how to deal with the challenges home owners face when they are hesitant to sell their homes, even though they know that they should. Join the discussion on what to do and how to do it to make your next move less stressful. MORE >
We'll talk about the process of selling your home, getting help with your stuff, the professionals involved and more... A must for adult children and Baby Boomers. -
Take Control of Your Parkinson’s Disease Journey
Rosemary Gerstner, Marketing and Sales Director, Senior Helpers
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechUnderstand the Parkinson's Disease process and learn how to implement a Patient-Centered care approach to PD.
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Succession Planning in the Family Owned Business
Bernard Liebowitz, PhD, CMC, President, Liebowitz & Associates
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechDevelop a plan for your succession that keeps the family together while ensuring the family’s business’ continued success.