All Topics in Washington D.C.

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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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  Retiring in the Federal Government

  Tayvon Jackson, Financial Advisor, New Perspective Financial Solutions

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  This informational seminar is designed for Federal Government workers under the FERS system who are retiring within the next 5 years. We will discuss the TSP options, how to maximize your pensions, and how to incorporate Social Security into your retirement.

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  Empowering Returning Citizens

  Alex Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, ReStart Solutions Group, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  This presentation is about empowering our returning citizens to take up, restart, and resume their life in the community. In order to empower them, we integrate various disciplines to activate a positive change in attitude and disposition…activating intrinsic motivations…imploding various negative thought patterns. MORE >

  The lecture/workshop cultivates:
  1. Self-Discovery – the process of acquiring insight into one’s own character; finding one’s purpose: the why I’m here on this earth.
  2. Self-Management – self-control and the taking of responsibility for one’s own behavior, well-being, and resources (spirit, soul, and body).
  3. Self-Actualization – the fulfillment of one’s own talents and potentialities; a manifestation of self.
  4. A Healthy Imagination – Imagination stimulates creativity and innovation; “Imagination is everything. It’s the preview of life’s coming attractions.” (Albert Einstein).

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  Creating Your Future With God

  Brett Edmond, Opptruth

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  This presentation explores: Where we came from; Why we were created; Understanding our purpose; and our responsibility to create.

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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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  Energy Conservation… It’s Not Just About Global Warming

  Mark Shuler, President, The Shuler Group LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  There are many areas in our lives where we lose precious time, energy, and aliveness. This happens for a variety of reasons: stuck in a routine, tradition, not enough time, and overwhelm, to name a few. What if you could remove the negative influences and replace them with positive influences or with the freedom to explore new possibilities?
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  Stop Hiding Your Wrappers: How Food + Body Shame Keep Us from Our Healthiest Selves

  Laura Ellen, Nutritionist + Life Coach, Laura Ellen Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  In her years as a nutrition student, wellness consultant, and now as a health coach, Laura Ellen has come to realize one very key trend: we’re all keeping the same secret, hoping nobody finds out our secret. And that secret is - we all feel crazy with food. MORE >

  From doctors, to physique competitors, to weight loss clients, Laura has worked with person after person who is waiting to get they’re eating “under control” before they really show up in the world - professionally, personally, or otherwise. And it’s this waiting and hiding, not the eating itself, that keeps them stuck in the same habits.

  In this talk, Laura Ellen breaks down how shame perpetuates unwanted eating behaviors and keeps up from our health and diet goals rather than motivating us to success.

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  Accelerating Your Career on Life’s Expressway

  Marvin Meinders, Owner, Meinders Consultant, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Are you or your child just starting out on their career or are you caught in a bad situation in your career, it is important that you have an overall strategic plan to help you navigate your career hurdles. A successful career includes more than just your job performance. To be really successful in your career, you must first have a plan of what you want to achieve and how to achieve them over your 40-year career. MORE >

  To help you develop a strategic plan, we will identify and discuss key elements such as your career, personal, and professional goals. To accomplish your goal you will also need to identifying the special gifts and talents you possess to achieve these goals. Identifying these key elements and putting them into a timeline is essential to get your career off to a fast and successful life and career.

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  Do You Have Rockstars or Rocks on Your Team?

  Dawn Shuler, CEO and Founder, The Shuler Group, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  A player employees outperform B players by 3 to 1. B players outperform C players by 3 to 1 again.

  Do the math… that means A players (your rockstars) are worth NINE C players (the rocks). MORE >

  How can you tell if you have rockstars or rocks on your team? How do you hire rockstars? Can you train rockstars? Do you need all rockstars only? Is there a place for the rocks?

  In this session, we'll cover:
  - What makes someone a rockstar, and what makes someone a rock
  - What to look for to hire rockstars over rocks
  - What to do with the rocks

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