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The Millennial Magnet | Creating a High Performing Organization with the Millennial Workforce
Jeremy Macliver, Certified EOS Implementer, Guaranteed Traction
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. MORE >
Jeremy, who was born on the dividing line between Millennials and Gen-X, will show companies how to cross the bridge into the Millennial Workforce Era. Learn what a millennial is looking for in a company and how it can positively effect your organization. Take the next step in preserving the heritage of your company, and transfer it to the next generation successfully! -
Motivation at Work
Juan Kingsbury, Talent Strategist, Career Blindspot
Why do most people go to work? Bills, family, responsibilities, etc.
Why do happy people go to work? Love what they do, who they work with, etc.
Why aren't more employees happy at work? If you're a leader looking to have more productivity or just want to help fellow employees manage their work expectations better, attend and learn about why we all do what we do, or don't. Our motivation. Hint: It's not a one size fits all. MORE > -
Old Scams, New Tricks: Defending Against Modern Financial Fraud and White-Collar Crime
Martin Hellmer, Former FBI Agent and Managing Director, SunHawk Consulting
Financial crimes are as old as money itself—but as technology advances, so do the methods of deception. Ponzi schemes quickly found new life in the world of cryptocurrency. The infamous “Nigerian Prince” advance fee scam seamlessly transitioned from fax machines to email, text messages, and social media DMs. Affinity frauds—targeting victims through shared beliefs or communities, such as religion—continue to thrive, often peddling completely fictitious investments. MORE >
Scams may use new tools, but their core tactics stay the same. During his career as an FBI Special Agent, Martin investigated complex financial crimes that frequently crossed borders and exploited the interconnected global economy. His work included dismantling Ponzi schemes, exposing fraudulent investment operations, and following the money through webs of deception.Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, Martin offers audiences an insightful and engaging overview of the most common white-collar crimes, the red flags that signal trouble, and practical strategies to avoid falling prey. Whether speaking to business professionals, compliance teams, or the general public, Martin delivers real-world lessons with clarity, credibility, and just the right touch of storytelling.
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Passion + Purpose = Profit
Susan F. Moody & Leeanne Gardner, Co-Founders, StarshineAZ
Wouldn’t it be great if you could tap into what you really love and figure out what to do with that passion that would actually make you some money? Many of us, especially women, start our businesses as passion projects and end up creating a hobby and not a viable, sustainable business. MORE >
“Do what you love and the money will follow” is great in theory, but during this interactive talk participants will come away knowing the missing link between love and money and their next best step to creating a profit from their passion. -
An Employee Handbook: Do We Really Need One?
Lorie A. Birk, Esq, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Consultant, HR Law Works, LLC
Many organizations struggle with keeping employee handbooks up to date and wonder at times do they really need one. During this session, we will discuss the pro’s and con’s of having an employee handbook. In addition, we will go over what policies every organization should have. Finally, we will go over some traps for the unwary. Participants will leave with best practices they can implement in their organizations. MORE >
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How to Use Your Intuition to Make Decisions in Business and Life
Saloua Ibaline, Business Coach, S.M.A.R.T. Women Inc.
Too many of use rely on external factors to make inner decisions. The truth is, some of it can help you but it all comes down to your own intuition. Your inner circle will advise you based on what they think is good for you based on their opinions. Some are genuine advice but you should take it with a grain of salt because listening to your gut is the only way to know the answer. In this talk we will discuss what is intuition, how to uncover it, how to differentiate it with the ego-negative self talk and few practical actions step you can do today to be more in tune with yourself. MORE >
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Did You SEE What That Person SAID? – Why Your Body Language is Important
Barbara Chatzkel, Coach and Author, The Body Language Pro
You only have one chance to make a first impression. Decisions about doing business with you, becoming your friend or trusting you are made in less than one second based on first impressions. Much of your day is spent giving and receiving information. But what First Impression and Ongoing Impression are you giving? MORE >
Business Body Language, nonverbal communication that transmits information, is comprised of 5 "broadcast centers."The interactive presentation workshop includes lecture, individual practice, small group work, and real life examples.
Leave the session with mastery of 9 new business body language skills.
The workshop agenda includes:
- The Power of First Impressions
- The Five Broadcast Centers of the Body
- Understanding the importance and key elements of each Broadcast Center
- Interpreting the body language that you are seeing in another person
- Sending the body language messages that you want to broadcast
- Making sure your interpretation of a body language message is the right one
- Mastering 9 Business Body Language skills to use today -
Stop the Sales Commodity Game Prospects Play!
Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems
“But you are too expensive,” “I’ll get other bids,” “too busy right now,” are just some of the things prospects say when they play ‘Lets make you the Commodity’ game. In this session, Mike teaches audiences how to interrupt the thinking of the prospect to never compete on price or be treated like a sales pest instead of a sales person. MORE >