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  Eating Right Is Not A 30 Day Challenge, It’s A Lifestyle

  Dr. Leisa-Marie Grgula, Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist, Accurate Care Pain Relief Center

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Giving the talk doing the walk. Dr. Leisa teaches attendees how to easily make better health a lifestyle. She focuses on these simple, yet effective lifestyle changes, rather than a quick fix.

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  Dig Deeper – Really Connect with the Civil War (at a personal level)

  Ron Meeks, Hall of Fame Musician & Civil War Historian

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Entertainment

  Ron Meeks has been an American Civil War student for approximately 65 years! He has visited more than 50 Civil War Battlefields, read approximately 200 non-fiction books on the subject, researched the history of numerous historical places and people from that era and taken every opportunity to expand his Civil War knowledge and experiences. He became genuinely interested in studying the war because of several somewhat strange and unusual connections to the war that he experienced early in life. MORE >

  Ron was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. His family moved into a historic part of Akron in 1951. Shortly after moving in, Ron learned that two doors down the street from his house was a museum that had been the home of the famous abolitionist John Brown. The property that Ron’s house was located on was also part of the Brown property prior to the Civil War. Across the street was another museum honoring another famous individual named Simon Perkins from the pre-Civil War era. Ron was given free access to both museums, so he spent many hours in and around those museums.

  Ron’s interest in the Civil War was further primed when he visited several battlefield sites in the south during the next few years. He learned that his father was born in a Civil War Battlefield town, located very close to several other famous Civil War Battlefield National Parks. Additional research revealed that his grandfather’s childhood home had been taken over by the Confederate Army for several months during the war and was used by a prominent general for his headquarters. Ron found several books and articles mentioning that fact and showing photos of the house.

  When Ron was in his early teens, he got a job working in a nearby cemetery after school. As he worked there, he learned that the cemetery was not only for burying Akron citizens, but it was also a Civil War Memorial Cemetery containing the graves of hundreds of Civil War soldiers.

  Another surprising connection occurred as Ron researched more and more. He learned that the building next door to the McLean House in Appomattox Court House, Virginia where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant was a Meeks General Store. Ron knew that his ancestors had been in the General Store business during the Civil War but had not known that one of those stores was located in such a famous location.

  All of these surprising connections to the Civil War fueled Ron’s lifelong interest in learning more about the American Civil War at a very personal level. He continues his research to this day.
  As part of his research, Ron has studied war records of ancestors and others. These records detail their specific history during the war including where they went, what battles they fought, and other information. He has read many personal letters written by soldiers to families and friends during the war. He has studied weaponry, life and death experiences, specific battles and other aspects.
  Ron has become quite knowledgeable about the Civil War and shares this information in his speeches. He also invites the audience to join in the discussions. He looks forward to speaking before new groups of people with interest and enthusiasm.

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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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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

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  Decarbonize Energy by Bringing Local Choice to Arizona Cities & Counties

  Shelly Gordon, State Director, Arizonans for Community Choice

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

  Have you ever asked yourself why you have no choice in how the energy you pay for is generated? On a hot summer day in Phoenix, do you think about electricity racing through wires to cool your home? Have you ever wondered why you don’t have any choice about where, or how, the energy you pay for is generated... and why climate change persists? MORE >

  Learn more about how vertically integrated monopoly utilities operate in Arizona, contrasted with a new energy equity model called Community Choice Energy that gives local customers choice over their energy mix, and increases renewable energy, lowers carbon emissions, and lowers rates, but without changing the way that energy is delivered to their homes or businesses.

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  Creativity Through Connection

  Jason Parent, Facilitator, Breath.Energy

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Creativity comes from synthesizing multiple elements from different sources to form a new coherent reality. This presentation allows the mind to relax and access every piece of data available to it to bring something new into the world.

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  Creativity and Job Performance: or How to Wear a Smile Everyday

  Brad Graber, Author, Dark Victory Press

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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. MORE >

  Brad is a former healthcare administrator, with over thirty years of experience including managing physician practices. Born and raised in New York City, Brad holds a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. A former Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Certified Medical Executive from the Medical Group Management Association, Brad no longer works in healthcare but continues to volunteer with non-profit organizations. He is the author of the award-winning novel, The Intersect, set in Phoenix, which explores hot-button issues of immigration, elder abuse, and teen homelessness. He also writes a weekly blog: There I Said it! His second novel, After the Fall, has just been released in May 2018. For more information about Brad Gaber, go to www.bradgraber.com.

  Warm, engaging, and at times, very funny, Brad will be a welcome addition to your meeting.

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  Courageous Conversations: Salary Negotiations

  Nichelle Robinson, Owner & Founder, Nichelle Robinson Consulting

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Salary 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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  Choose How You Age

  Ryan Booher, Community & Physician Relations, Vitality SarcoHealth

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Ryan explains that most adults over age 50 are dealing with the medical condition known as sarcopenia. This progressive loss of muscle mass and strength is the #1 cause of falls and premature loss of independence. Ryan will share stories and explain the science and research around how to reverse this process naturally. When applied most people start to feel changes in their first 3-4 weeks, and typically start to notice significant meaningful changes after 6-8 weeks. MORE >

  The good news is that you can regain your strength and muscle quality by maintaining a balance between Type 1 and Type 2 muscle fibers.

  - Type 1 muscle fibers take minimal effort and calories to maintain and preserve basic ability to move.
  - Type 2 muscle fibers require focused effort to maintain, maximize optimal body function and increase and maintain optimal metabolic function.

  Most people over 50 have too many Type 1 and not enough Type 2.

  Not having the proper muscle fiber balance has the effect of loss of structural support which results in reduced muscle and bone health, diminished balance, poor posture and increased joint and back pain. Not enough Type 2 fibers can also weaken cardiovascular health, leading to increased blood pressure, inflammation, and diminished circulation.

  A final consequence of this condition is poor metabolic function with increased A1C, and increased glucose levels. No wonder so many people are being diagnosed with diabetes and pre-diabetes! This is the consequence of a sedentary lifestyle. Too many Type 1 and not enough Type 2 muscle fibers.

  You can Choose How You Age!

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  Changing Focus and Perception to Live your Dreams

  Melanie Palmer, Author, Educator, Retired Teacher of Mesa Public Schools

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Melanie whisks the audience through years of challenges of unbelievable losses through storytelling in an effort to inspire others to be motivated to live their dreams. Through her unimaginable creativity she changes focus and perception which gives her purpose that instills change. Her hope is by telling her stories it will help others to become their best selves to fulfill aspirations and live their best lives. Some believe her stories pole vaults them from just existing in life to truly living their dreams. MORE >

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  Challenging Your Top Performers

  Rachel Weiss, Founder, Executive Consultant, The Human Manager

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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 development. This can also be an interactive workshop. MORE >

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