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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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  What’s Right With You? Thrive With Your Strengths for Better Work & Life

  Amy McDuffie-Blackett, PCC, Strengths Coach, ALO Perspective

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Most people spend their energy trying to fix what’s wrong. But what if your greatest potential, for thriving at work and in life, is actually found in what’s already right with you? In this engaging introductory workshop, you’ll discover the core ideas behind strengths-based development and how understanding your natural talents can lead to better performance, stronger relationships, and greater satisfaction in every part of your life. MORE >

  You’ll learn what strengths-based development is, why it’s so effective, and how focusing on your innate talents can transform the way you work and live. This session is designed to spark fresh thinking and give you a glimpse of what’s possible when you tap into your unique strengths. You’ll leave with simple, practical takeaways and an open invitation to continue exploring your own strengths if you’re curious to see what else is possible.

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  Boomer Ball: The Players and Stories That Shaped a Generation in Baseball’s Golden Era

  Vince Jankoski, Author, Attorney

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment

  Following the end of World War II, the game of baseball experienced a surge in popularity Stars and ordinary players returned from military service. Attendance at games soared. The nature of the game changed. There was racial integration, night baseball, franchise shifts, and expansion. It was an exciting time, especially for Baby Boomers whose childhoods were shaped by events of the day, including those events occurring on the diamond. MORE >

  Author Vince Jankoski, himself a Baby Boomer, is available to give a one hour, interactive talk about baseball in the post-World War II era. Vince is the author of Boomer Ball: A Baby Boomer’s Reflections on the Game He Loves, a collection of essays focusing on players, teams, and events in the time frame 1945-1970. He also is a regular contributor to the acclaimed website baseballhistorycomesalive.com.

  Vince’s writings dwell on some of the lesser known players of the Baby Boomer generation, who, while mostly ignored by baseball historians, are not forgotten by the fans who watched them play and whose contributions are woven into the fabric of the game even as it exists today. His essays contain events often given short shrift by other authors. His opinions are frequently contrary to the norm. Vince is available to talk about all things baseball. His talks will be of interest to Boomers as well as others with an interest in history in general and sports history in particular. Talks will be open to audience discussion and lively debate.

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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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  The Silent Struggle: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

  Shruti Trivedi, Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Despite growing awareness, mental health remains a silent struggle for many - especially among high-achieving professionals, immigrants, and caregivers who are conditioned to “keep it all together.” In this honest and empowering talk, Shruti sheds light on the hidden toll of stress, internalized pressure, and perfectionism. She shares her own journey with mental health, including what it took to finally seek support, and how that choice transformed her life and career. MORE >

  Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional hygiene, signs of burnout, and simple yet powerful ways to normalize mental health conversations - in the workplace, at home, and within themselves.

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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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  Is This All There Is – Would You Allow There to be More?

  Jim Gilbert, Broker DC, MD, VA, American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Is this all there is? Are experiencing the most joy, fulfillment and satisfaction possible in every aspect of your daily life? Or could there be more? As Richard Bach said, 'Argue for your limitations and - sure enough - they're yours!"

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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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  The Changemaker Atlas: A Field Guide for Navigating Organizational Life

  Adriano Pianesi, MBA, ACC, Founder and CEO, ParticipAction Consulting, Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  The Changemaker Atlas is a practical and visual framework for anyone who wants to make meaningful progress inside complex organizations—without waiting for permission or perfect conditions. MORE >

  Developed by Adriano Pianesi, this field guide reimagines organizational life as a landscape to be explored rather than a system to be controlled. It helps leaders, managers, and teams map where they stand, identify what’s holding them back, and chart a realistic route toward impact.

  The Atlas introduces four territories every changemaker must traverse:

  - Islands of Preparation – where clarity, purpose, and readiness are built.
  - The Province of Compelling Leadership – where influence is earned through trust, not title.
  - The Land of Engaging People – where collaboration, energy, and dialogue take root.
  - The Territory of Measurable Results – where small wins become visible progress.

  Through stories, tools, and reflection exercises, The Changemaker Atlas teaches readers how to navigate organizational politics, surface hidden resistance, and lead from the middle. It combines the science of adaptive leadership with the art of facilitation and the mindset of a traveler—curious, observant, and ready to learn from the terrain.

  Whether you’re a team lead, project manager, or executive, this guide offers a map to turn everyday work into a journey of influence, growth, and contribution.

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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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