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Project Based Learning in Schools
Debbie Moore, Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechLearn how to design, assess, and manage a rigorous, relevant, standards- focused project. The workshop models the project process. The workshop is a balanced blend of direct instruction, video analysis, hands-on work, resource sharing, and peer collaboration. Participants have substantial time to plan their own project, and receive formative feedback from peers and the facilitator. MORE >
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The Run for the Roses: What Needs to be Done Before You Retire
Jeff Young, Senior Wealth Manager, Kierland Financial Group
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechYou’ve won the game! Now What? The goal of wealth accumulation gradually gives way to that of efficient money management in retirement. It certainly isn’t the same skill set and has a different set of challenges and opportunities associated with it. Planning for that stage while you are in your peak earning years can help insure a retirement of dignity and independence if you plan now. MORE >
Financial Planner and Investment Advisor Jeff Young speaks about that life phase in this presentation entitled “The Run for the Roses.” It is he will address such issues as:
• Creating a New Safety Net
• Gifting
• Planning a Social Security Strategy
• What are RMD’s (Required Minimum Distributions from Retirement Plans) and when do you take them?
• Educating the Survivors
• Maximizing your tax bracket
• End of Life Planning
• The One Property Asset that will give your Heirs Fits and how to avoid that -
Building YOUR Personal Board of Directors
Nichelle Robinson, Owner & Founder, Nichelle Robinson Consulting
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechSimilar 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 the people you select. MORE >
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Stop the Sales Commodity Game Prospects Play!
Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free Speech“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 >
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Team Building
Debbie Moore, Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechWorkshop Learning Objectives: Characteristics of effective teams • Four stages of team development • How individual differences and roles contribute to building a strong team Have practiced skills in: • Supporting team development through its formative stages • Constructive communication • Conflict resolution And will have discussed: • A vision of their ideal team • Principles and behaviors to guide team performance • A plan for monitoring progress toward achieving their vision
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HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY
Edward Givens, Insurance Agent, HealthMarkets
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechLear ways to change your lifestyle to help your brain and body stay healthy for a long and fruitful life. Currently, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Barring any developments in prevention or treatment methods, this number is projected to reach nearly 14 million by 2050. The disease also affects the 16 million Americans who provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. More than 80 percent of care provided at home is delivered by family members, friends or other unpaid caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association® is available in communities nationwide and online to help individuals and families understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, navigate the disease and receive reliable information and support. MORE >
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Courageous Conversations: Salary Negotiations
Nichelle Robinson, Owner & Founder, Nichelle Robinson Consulting
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechSalary negotiations can be intimidating, but it’s a critical discussion to have. For a new employee, successfully negotiating a salary can set a positive precedent for your career. Learn negotiation skills that will result to more confidence, satisfied results and a win-win for all.
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Motivation at Work
Juan Kingsbury, Talent Strategist, Career Blindspot
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechWhy 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 > -
The Job Search Overview & Checklist
Martha Rockwell, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Licensed Career Coach, A+ Resumes & Career Coaching, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Request This Free SpeechWhen looking for work, the first thing to understand is that there are six major areas of the job search. Understanding the purpose of each step, knowing when and how to incorporate each into a job search is vital. Most critical... all are important and must be used simultaneously. MORE >
This presentation includes an explanation of the six steps that are involved in a successful search. Each step will be explained, its importance and how all six work together for best results. -
Challenging Your Top Performers
Rachel Weiss, Founder, Executive Consultant, The Human Manager
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechMost 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 development. This can also be an interactive workshop. MORE >