Free Speakers Phoenix is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Business presentations are given free by local guest speakers to Rotary clubs, libraries, retirement and senior living communities, schools and businesses across the Valley. There are no fees, no honorarium and no mileage costs.
Employers of all sizes struggle to manage their workers' compensation program. This lively presentation will provide you with ten top tips to build a stellar workers' compensation program, reduce injuries and manage return-to-work and other employment challenges.
Trust is the foundation of every high-performing team, but it doesn’t happen by chance. The Chemistry of Trust explores how leaders and teams intentionally build trust through daily choices, behaviors, and practices. Participants will dive into the five key elements of trust that create thriving, collaborative, and resilient teams. Through engaging discussion, research-backed insights, and real-world examples, attendees will learn
In this session, Mike shares the best 12 years of consulting with business owners on how to build a sales force with the right incentive and accountability systems to get results. Owners will learn how to stop the frustrations of wondering; “is he working hard?”, “Am I over paying them?” or “Is she as committed to win as I am?”
Because customer experience matters more today than ever, this presentation will provide a time-tested model for delivering world-class, WOW customer experiences. Those participating will learn how to serve their customers in a way that they will go away ecstatic, tell everyone how great you are, comeback again and again for more, and bring their friends with them!
It’s not uncommon to think that only artists are creative. In reality, creativity presents in many different ways and has been scientifically proven beneficial to our health and well-being. Learn how to manifest the spirit of creativity in your life and reap the rewards of improved job satisfaction, happiness, and health. Brad is a former healthcare administrator, with over thirty
Cyd West, a specialist in business and linguistics, presents ways to enhance our communication skills that are pertinent to every leader whose workforce feels affected by recent events and headlines. Today’s headlines: • Layoffs have decimated Cotech. Many of the remaining workers are immobilized by fear of losing their jobs through more layoffs or even company closure. John Powers, the
You started it. You grew it. Now it can’t grow because of you. It’s not a failure – it’s a pattern that hits the best founders. John Franklin Wiley has lived this as a CEO and helped dozens of owners break free of it as a strategist. In this candid, story-driven talk, John unpacks why founder dependency is the #1
Research consistently shows that emotional intelligence — not academic credentials or technical skill — is the greatest predictor of success in both life and leadership. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, combining her background as a university professor, HR educator, and certified coach, breaks down the five pillars of emotional intelligence in a way that is practical, memorable, and immediately applicable. She
The impact these 76 million people born between 1980 – 2002 will have on the workforce is well-documented. Stereotypes aside, their numbers, creativity, passion and knack for technology make them a critical asset to any organization. However, they do think differently than Baby-Boomer owners and many Gen-X leaders and managers. Jeremy, who was born on the dividing line between Millennials
Most managers focus on the lower performers when it comes to performance management, and they need a lot of coaching time and energy. The employees you want to retain, your top performers, often get lost in the mix since they're doing good work already. But if you're not challenging them, they may leave to go somewhere they will get professional
In 2009, John Franklin Wiley walked into a 150,000-square-foot abandoned hospital with no funding, no staff, and a vision that made everyone nervous. Within a few years, it became River of Refuge – a fully operational transitional housing campus for homeless working families. This talk isn’t about nonprofit work. It’s about what happens when you lead from conviction instead of
It is scary to think how many times I've gone home exhausted because I worked hard, but I wasn't sure what all I got done. Many business leaders and their team members are busy being busy. The intentions are good, the effort is real, but the results just don't add up. In this talk, we will share how we use
Workplace bullying is one of the most damaging — and most underreported — threats to organizational health today. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, whose award-winning research paper Broken: The Harmful Effects of Workplace Bullying earned a Distinguished Paper Award at an international academic conference, brings both scholarly authority and human compassion to this critical conversation. She doesn't just name the problem
Change disrupts more than workflows; it disrupts the brain. When people experience change, uncertainty and resistance often follow, not because they’re unwilling, but because their brains are wired to seek safety, predictability, and meaning. The Human Side of Change equips leaders with a human-centered approach to guiding others through transition with clarity and connection. This session explores the neuroscience of
Overwhelmed with what you should be doing with your expenses & receipts? Best Practices for how to organize and save, in order to be audit ready.
Similar to any company, it's important to have a board of directors that can offer diverse perspective. A personal board would serve as the same purpose. The best part is it's intended to benefit YOU! In this session, we will discuss why having a personal board of directors is important, what role they play and how to be intentional about
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