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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  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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  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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  Exploring Cultural Assumptions: Way Beyond Diversity 101

  Dr. Mallary Tytel, President, Healthy Workplaces

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  We live and work in a complex world and every day we must work effectively and smartly with diverse populations in a fair, balanced, and collaborative manner. While many of us have been taught to overlook differences around us, particularly in power, privilege and hierarchy, bias and discrimination are still embedded patterns in our lives. These are called perspective, and along with it comes myriad assumptions about the world. MORE >

  Now more than ever we need to examine our own patterns, beliefs, and connections. What exactly are the nature of differences; the concepts of power and influence; and daily expectations for interaction and relationships? This timely presentation will challenge participants to new ways of seeing, understanding, and influencing the culture around them.

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  Simple Rules for Women Leaders

  Dr. Mallary Tytel, President, Healthy Workplaces

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Are YOU a woman who is ready to advance in leadership, but still find obstacles in your path while you diligently serve? Are YOU part of an organization committed to increasing opportunities for women, but haven’t hit on a strategy that works? Most importantly, are YOU ready to embrace power and opportunity with the intention of assuming leadership and being your best self? The ways that you think about and use your own power can be the difference that makes a difference in your career. MORE >

  This presentation offers Simple Rules and Simple Tools to help you hone your skills and move you forward to reach your goals. Embrace your own power with intention and confidence, while focusing on your presence and self-assurance. Now is the time to move forward to achieve success. Let's get started.

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  3 Big Secrets About Stress That Are Keeping Your Health Hostage

  Dr. Anne Berkeley, Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Anne Berkeley PLLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Never before have we experienced stress as we do today. With advances in technology and the increasing pace of modern life, stress levels are high. Our bodies are trying to help us out, but we are not meant to be under stress all the time. Although we cannot escape it completely, there are proactive steps that we can take to change the way our bodies respond. We’ll talk about how stress impacts many different aspects of our health and what the best strategies are to quickly help our bodies recover. You will learn simple techniques to help increase resilience, improve performance and manage stressful situations. Join us to talk with Dr. Anne Berkeley about an individualized and holistic approach for managing stress and what this could look like for you. MORE >

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  Believe in You

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  I understand what it feels like to lose hope. Life is hard and as obstacles threaten to deter us from our goals it is important to remember that you have to have faith in yourself. You are the master of your life. It starts with believing in you and all the things that make uniquely you. Rediscover your super power. MORE >

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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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  Building C3 Communities with Talent Optimization

  Mali Phonpadith, Founder & CEO, SOAR Community Network, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Build Compassionate, Cohesive and Collaborative (C3) communities within organizations using behavioral science and talent optimization disciplines. Mali shares strategic approaches to help executives drive business results by building and maintaining compassionate, cohesive and collaborative communities within the organization.
  The focus and goal of the session will help executive leaders: MORE >

  *Come to a consensus on new strategic priorities;
  *Use behavioral science to design high performing, innovative and cohesive teams;
  *Drive business results by aligning people data (behavioral strengths) with strategic objectives

  Takeaways:
  *Participants will be able to evaluate and prioritize their strategic objectives
  *Participants will be able to analyze and design people/team/talent strategies that creates C3 Communities within their organizations
  *Participants will be able to establish a new approach to talent management that increases engagement, improves collaboration, drive business results and improve organizational effectiveness
  *Participants will be able to assess how their “team type” and “culture map” (based on the results of their people data) impact engagement, productivity and innovation

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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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