All Topics in Washington D.C.

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  Frame for Change

  Shayanna Whitaker, CEO, The Institute for Dynamic Leaders

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Organizations are in a constant state of change, but employee competency and communication styles get in the way of the best experience of change. As a result of this talk, the audience are enabled to organically find common ground with teams and grow in conversations with clear intentions in favor of organizational change.

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  Dysfunctional Communication Styles

  Mark Shuler, President, The Shuler Group LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Dysfunctional communication comes into play when we feel drained or incomplete after an interaction. In short, you leave a situation feeling drained, and almost corrupted. What do we do to minimize these interactions, avoid them, fix them, or delete them?

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  Top Ten Questions to Help Face the End-of-Life

  Lars Etzkorn, Lawyer, Lars Etzkorn Law PLLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Of course, you know procrastination doesn't forestall the inevitable; it just means you will be unprepared. We know life is full of change and that all of us face end-of-life issues. To help prepare for a good death, here are some questions to consider with your loved ones, friends and advisors.

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  Becoming an Audiobook Narrator

  Robert Keiper, Independent Contractor

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment

  Have you ever had the urge to try narrating an audiobook and get paid for it? There are websites anxious to give you a FREE opportunity to build your skills until you’re ready to move to a professional level. In this presentation, Robert Keiper will tell you how to set up your own audio studio at home and demonstrate some of the skills you’ll have to master. MORE >

  He’ll play excerpts from some of the dozen audiobooks he narrated, that can be found on Audible and Amazon, and tell you some of the tricks he has learned that helped make those narrations successful.

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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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  Communication Leadership

  Robert Keiper, Independent Contractor

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Leaders are those who create value in goods, services, and especially in behavior. But communicating those values takes more than simply presenting your ideas. Based on Robert Keiper’s 35 years’ experience as a presentation skills coach and workshop leader, this presentation provides step-by-step guides to help you capture audience attention and trust, set clearer goals, develop more compelling agendas and design unforgettable content and visuals. MORE >

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  Parenting in the Real World: Ditch Perfection, Embrace Connection

  Shruti Trivedi, Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Parenting today is loaded with expectations, comparison, and conflicting advice - leaving many parents feeling inadequate or overwhelmed. In this deeply relatable talk, Shruti opens up about her experiences raising three children while juggling career transitions, identity shifts, and mom guilt. She explores how redefining what it means to be a “good parent” can lead to deeper connection and healthier relationships - with our children and ourselves. MORE >

  Through stories and reflection, Shruti invites parents to let go of the pressure to be perfect and instead focus on being present, emotionally attuned, and self-compassionate. This session is both validating and refreshing for parents at any stage.

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  Intro to Meditation

  Martin Vendemia, BCH, MNLP, Hypnotist, Master NLP Practitioner, Inner Group Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  A enlightening speech that both teaches the basics of meditation but also the science behind it. Participants can even watch their own brain patterns on a portable EEG device to see feedback of what meditation looks like and compare it to what they think it might be. This type of class is often groundbreaking for individuals who are often doing meditation improperly and getting poor results for years. MORE >

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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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  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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