All Topics in Washington D.C.

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  Forged in Fire: Build Resilience Through Firefighter Principles

  Roderick Mitchell, Owner, Success By Fire

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  This presentation is rooted in decades of lived experiences, including twenty-eight years as a DC firefighter and emergency medical technician. We will explore effective mental practices such as; visualization, perception, and the ability to adapt. Each participant will leave with a clear action plan to address and overcome life's challenges. This plan is driven by a set of uniquely modified firefighting principles of action for success. R.E.C.E.O (Rescue, Expose, Confine, Extinguish, Overhaul).
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  One Simple Thing

  Dr. Mallary Tytel, President, Healthy Workplaces

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Each of us has the power to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others; and it is the little things that can accomplish great things. When we act in small, purposeful ways, with resolve, determination, and integrity, we can change the world. We can make a difference. This highly interactive workshop is drawn from my critically-acclaimed book, One Simple Thing: Simple Tools for Living Your Own Theory of Change, and explores how simple actions and models will help you influence the world, achieve your goals, and be a force within your professional community. MORE >

  At the end of this presentation you will be able to recognize your own patterns of engagement, practice two simple tools to take charge of your own growth and leadership and eat an elephant. Let me show you what I mean!

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  Health and Weight Gain Depression

  Dr. Tia Corbin-Myers, CEO, Sweat N Me Boutique

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Dr. Tia talks to teens and young adults about loving themselves and being comfortable in their own skin. Learning how to love yourself no matter what. Stop looking at social media and basing your life and weight on the men and women that actually are having plastic surgery to look the way they do. Finding ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle through fitness and eating right. Finding things to do in life to stay productive. Making a change in life by going to school and surrounding themselves with positive friends. MORE >

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  Financial Planning and The Importance of Having a Fee-Only, Independent Fiduciary On Your Side

  Paul Trinh, Financial Planner, Wharf Financial

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  On top of the difficultly you may face getting your finances in order, picking the right planner is another challenge all on its own. We'll go over the keys to building a solid financial plan, and highlight how important it is to work with someone who is independent, has no conflict-inducing commissions to work for, and has no proprietary products to sell. MORE >

  Whether it's something as micro as week-to-week budgeting, or a 30,000 foot view of a retirement plan, I can tailor a presentation and conversation to fit your group's needs. I enjoy conversations a lot more than lectures!

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  Change Your Mindset About Personal Finance

  Thomas Yeung, Founder, Jurnex

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Even if you’re financially stable, have you ever thought about your savings and felt some mixture of worry, regret, or distance? Such feelings can cause massive stress, and it’s one of the key reasons why people make panicked investment decisions. That’s why it’s so critical to change your mindset about investing. MORE >

  In this talk, I cover the importance of achieving a growth-mindset about money. I want the audience to say "goodbye" to viewing their nest egg as a burden. Instead, I'll have people see their savings for what they are: assets that can help you build even greater wealth.

  And once you learn a growth-mindset about money, you’ll find so many possibilities to generate wealth for years to come.

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  Mastering Relationship Building as the Foundation of Exemplary Leadership

  Hazem Hammad, Leadership Coach, Hazem A. Hammad Corporation

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  COVID has thrusted us into the virtual world. Now we are starting to look at what the world will be like post-pandemic. Reintroducing people to one another post pandemic - relationship building, interpersonal, social skills, etc, will be foundational to every new leaders skills set. If you're having social anxiety, shyness, experiencing awkwardness when networking and socializing, Hazem the Coach will help to overcome those feelings to create connection, strong networks and a robust leadership presence. MORE >

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  Transform Team Rapport

  Shayanna Whitaker, CEO, The Institute for Dynamic Leaders

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  There are no two individuals alike; therefore, two teams cannot be managed identically. As a result of this talk, individuals become aware and responsible for their behavior, executives and senior leaders support their staff and are better mentors, and organizations win with engaged personnel.

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  Increase Your Cash Flow Fast

  Jean Kuhn, Business Strategist / Consultant, Bounce Solutions Jean Kuhn

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Business owners, retail or service-based, all say the exact same thing. ‘We need more customers so we can earn more money.’ It’s tough out there for business owners in 2019. Jean Kuhn “has the backs” of business owners and delivers the hard facts, the truth and some laughs, on what it takes to become the leader in their industry and a “celebrity” in their business. MORE >

  Jean shares her story of buying 2 bankrupt businesses and turning them around in 12 short months and adding $100,000 to their bottom lines. And she did it with NO customer list and NO marketing budget.

  Jean is the perfect speaker if attendees:
  * Want more customers
  * Want to make more money
  * Want to more free time
  * Want to reduce employee turnover

  Takeaways:
  * You don't need a list or a big budget
  * Low cost/no cost marketing strategies
  * Tools to turn employees into lead

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  Living Your Life With Purpose

  Mikita Smith, Motivation/Health and Wellness Coach, Beautifully Unbalanced

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Feeling lost? Can't focus? Your life seems routine and without purpose? Do you dreams that you keep putting on hold? Pushing past your fears to challenge yourself to live your dream life. Helping people recognize that you can make a change at any age or any stage of your life.

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  Speaking with Confidence

  Katerina Arzhayev, Leader of COO Initiatives, SUSE

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Beginning with Lincoln Douglas debate, and ending with Executive presentations to the leaders of multi-billion dollar technology companies, Katerina has experienced all types of communication. During this presentation, she will share the subtle unspoken requirements of interpersonal communication and the best practices for speaking in public – whether it is giving an executive presentation or a persuasive speech at the dinner table. MORE >

  She weaves in cultural and individual nuances that affect our abilities to communicate and teaches audiences to discovery and tap into their strengths to ensure they can present themselves with intentionality and build meaningful connections.

  This topic covers the basics of a good speech delivery, in addition to teaching audiences to deliver on content:
  - Intentionally using socially acceptable silences
  - Contributing confidently on unfamiliar topics through localized context
  - The formula for a perfect 45 second response that pivots the conversation into your area of comfort

  This topic focuses on the daily conversations we experience, rather than providing a comprehensive breakdown of public speaking in general.

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