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.
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
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?”
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
There have been a lot of challenges for employers in the last year with respect to wage and hour. There were the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary exemption updates that were put on hold and a higher minimum wage in Arizona. With all of this, organizations cannot forget to review their wage and hour practices to ensure compliance. Is
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
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
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 might think that there are too many barriers to being self employed. You might think its too hard to get a promotion. Perhaps you think that its because you don't look the part, are the wrong color...maybe you have emotional issues or have had a hard life. Maybe you are a single parent, and think you don't have the
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
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
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
Most business owners have a number in their head – what they think their company is worth. Most of them are wrong. Not because they’re bad at business, but because they’ve never looked at their company through a buyer’s eyes. In this straightforward, no-pitch talk, John Franklin Wiley – a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and strategist who has evaluated over
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
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.
Great leadership is about awareness, intention, and how leaders show up in moments that matter. Conscious Leadership invites leaders to step back from the noise of daily demands and view situations with clarity, perspective, and purpose. Drawing from the concept of The Leadership Balcony, participants learn how to rise above reactive behaviors and lead from a grounded, intentional state. Leaders
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