All Topics in Washington D.C.

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  The New Age of Women and Girls

  DonnaAnn Ward, Actor, Writer, Organizer

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  As we witness the unprecedented presence of women in positions of prominence, it seems that fifty-one percent of the world's population has come into their own in a very big way. We see women and girls making a stunning impact on our world and our perception of possibility. It is an exciting time to be around these women, to be a part of an explosion of equality and smashing of stereotypes. MORE >

  This rise of women touches all aspects of our lives, to speak of powerful women and girls is to be a part of a shift the world over. Lysistrata put her foot down in 411 B.C. and Malala Yousafzai put her pen to paper in 2014, between the two moments, a fascinating history has been made. I enjoy speaking on all topics female, including LGBTQ, reproduction, education, aging, body and self-image, marriage, divorce, and singlehood.

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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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  The Environment

  DonnaAnn Ward, Actor, Writer, Organizer

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  While the increase and severity of environmental disasters is nearly impossible to deny, there is hope on the horizon. It seems that every insurmountable problem mankind has created is finding a new and innovative solution. All over our planet, efforts are being made to reduce the impact of human activity in fascinating ways. MORE >

  Speaking about the environment can be heart breaking. So many problems exist, that it can seem pointless to even try to solve them. Yet, all over the world bright minds are coming together, often crossing incredible boundaries of geography, language, and culture, to work to save our Earth.

  Addressing painful topics, loss of life, suffering, sickness, tragedy, can be difficult, but reaching those who can effect change the most is critical. I am proud to do my part to recognize the serious issues we face, as well as the myriad ways we can all work to overcome them. Speaking on environmental issues is one way I chip in.

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  Emotional Intelligence (EQ) at Work

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the strongest predictors of success in the workplace—often more important than technical skill. When people develop EQ, they communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and create stronger connections with colleagues and clients. MORE >

  In this interactive session, participants will:
  • Learn the four core components of Emotional Intelligence.
  • Gain practical tools for self-awareness, self-management, and empathy.
  • Discover strategies for building trust and collaboration across teams.

  This session is designed for anyone who wants to work more effectively with others and build a stronger, more resilient workplace culture.

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  Federal Government Retiree: How to maximize your benefits

  Jacqueline Schadeck, CFP ®, AWMA ®, Certified Financial Planner® Professional, Golden Wealth Strategies

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  This educational presentation is tailored to Federal Government workers within the FERS system who are retiring within the next 3-5 years. The goal is for attendees to leave with clarity on how to maximize their pensions, carry on their benefits after retirement. and utilize their TSP so they don't run out of money.

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  Building Wealth from the Inside Out

  DeDee Cai, Founder and CEO, FIT TO PROFIT

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  You have the highs and lows in your business. You wondered why running a business seems like charging up an uphill battle most of the time. You know what it takes to be successful, but the results do not correlate with the level of knowledge you possess, nor the level of enthusiasm you have. You may seem successful from the outside, but feel unfulfilled from the inside. So you keep will-powering through until one day you are forced to ask yourself the question: ‘‘What am I doing wrong?’ MORE >

  What if I told you that you don’t have any real business problems, that the issues you have are just a reflection of how you operate as a person, and what you think you are capable of creating. That the state of your net worth is a direct reflection of your level of self-worth. Why does success, and earning money for a business owner has to be such a source of struggle? It does not have to be.

  This presentation will provide you with the tools to set your mind on what’s possible, and reclaim your worth to take your business to the next level.

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  Orphaned Young Adults in Haiti, A Forgotten Group

  Astrid de Vries, Founder / President, Kids Connection Haiti

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  Imagine being 18 years old, ready to spread your wings, eager to go to college or find a job. An exciting time in your life, right? Now imagine being 18 years old, without a family, without a diploma, without any working experience and without a network. What would you do? Where would you go? MORE >

  Have you ever thought about the impact a stable family life has on your (professional and personal) development? With a 40% unemployment- and illiteracy rate countrywide, orphans in Haiti suffer the most.

  Kids Connection Haiti was founded to empower orphans in Haiti to become contributing, self-sufficient members within their communities through education, life skills training, community service, mentorship, and career development. We would love to share with you how Kids Connection Haiti has been successful in empowering these young men and women create financially independent futures.

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  Respect the Gun: Relationships can be deadly

  Gary Gracia, Zilah

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Relationships can either make or break us. As we continue to evolve and change what we define as love, we fail to understand how our past relationships and family origins have kill some things in us. I would help men and women identify our the symptoms you are dealing with are rooted in what you may not know exist within you. MORE >

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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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  Grow Your Assets – Why growth is essential to your nest egg

  Thomas Yeung, Founder, Jurnex

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  In this talk, I cover the importance of growing your assets safely and responsibly. Everyone knows to save for retirement. But often, even affluent individuals and families aren’t convinced they’re on the right track. That’s because most financial advice focuses on playing defense. But when it comes to investing, a good offense is a FAR better choice. MORE >

  These days, it's not enough to buy "safe" low-yielding investments or ETFs and hope for the best. That's because, with people living longer and pensions getting cut, you run the risk of outliving your savings.

  We'll cover the broad strokes of what it means to diversify and invest for growth. This talk will be suitable for novice investors and advanced alike, since we'll be covering concepts that anyone can learn.

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