All Topics in Phoenix

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  HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY

  Edward Givens, Insurance Agent, HealthMarkets

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Lear 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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  Healing from Trauma

  Dr. Benjamin Benulis, Doctor of Chiropractic, Create Health PLLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  When we experience a very shocking or stressful event in our lives that is too much for our nervous system to handle at the time, the mind and body often store this away to be dealt with in the future. This is commonly known as trauma. For many people, it lingers long after the initiating event. Often times, experiences in life force us to re-experience this trauma from time to time. Treatment of this phenomenon is an emerging field. Traditional talk therapy can often address trauma at the level of the brain and the thinking mind. But for many people with trauma stored in their physical body, talking about it can sometimes make it worse. So how do we address trauma stored in the body? In this 30-45 minute presentation Dr. Ben shares his knowledge on this topic, along with real-world practical tips and tools that audience members can begin implementing immediately to see a shift. MORE >

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  Having a Positive Mental Attitude

  Dan McGinnis, Inspirational Speaker, The Pumpkin Man

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  The key to greater happiness and a more enjoyable life is the creation of passion. Identifying passion can make you feel on top of the world and better off than people with millions. I will show how to bring passion into your life.

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  Guerrilla decarbonization: Tactics for decarbonizing your life without help or permission

  Heather Jackson, President, Interlock Energy

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate

  In this talk, we will discuss meaningful ways in which individuals can reduce their carbon footprint and force their electric company to do the same. Because the amount of renewable energy that is available on the power grid fluctuates over time, we have the option to run our household appliances and climate control our homes preferentially when most of the power on the grid is carbon-free. MORE >

  We will discuss ways to know when clean energy is most available, and ways to avoid using energy when it is the most expensive and least clean. At the end of the discussion, individuals will be empowered to save money on electricity while reducing carbon emissions in their local area.

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  Gratitude as a Game-Changer: The Science Behind a Thankful Mind

  Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Gratitude isn't just a feel-good buzzword — it's one of the most well-researched drivers of mental resilience, productivity, and personal success. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, creator of a published gratitude journal and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of thankfulness, makes the science accessible, relatable, and immediately actionable for any audience. She blends academic research with personal story to show why cultivating gratitude is the foundation of any meaningful mindset shift. MORE >

  Attendees walk away with a deeper understanding of why gratitude works, simple daily practices to rewire their thinking, and the motivation to begin — or deepen — their own gratitude journey. Whether your audience is navigating hardship or simply ready to level up, this session delivers both inspiration and a concrete starting point.

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  Grace in Gravity: Cultivating Trust in Uncertain Times

  Cyd West, Executive Director, World Academy for the Future of Women

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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: MORE >

  • 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 CEO, thinks the situation can be turned around but he cannot make it with the current levels of productivity.

  • Employees of Medico have accepted a 1% cost of living increase in lieu of performance increases (usually between 4-6%) in order to protect their jobs during a downturn in the market. They soon find out the CEO of Medico was awarded a $6 million dollar bonus from the Board of Directors.

  These events occur every day and are highly publicized. They affect the culture in companies across the world. Uncertainty is airborne and contagious in the workplace. The costs of high turnover and productivity loss from poor morale are mounting.

  Cyd covers:

  • the “controllable” causes of uncertainty.
  • what employees want from their leaders during difficult times.
  • how a leader’s communication and behavior affect employee’s anxiety levels.
  • methods to solicit feedback and evaluate how our communication is perceived.

  Awareness of how our words and actions are interpreted during stressful times allows us to manage perceptions of our own reputation as well as the commitment of an organization to it’s workers, customers and partners. Opportunities abound to enhance these relationships through a realistic self-assessment and strategic communication.

  Recent research has unveiled a wealth of information for leaders who seek to motivate and inspire. Furthermore, there is a direct correlation to the bottom line. The common denominator in these findings is authentic and honest communication from successful leaders – as well as adopting the behaviors to support their messages.

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  Getting Publicity – Easier Than You Think

  Andy Richardson, Vice President, Ginny Richardson Public Relations

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  The popular publicity seminar presented to dozens of groups through Free Speakers Chicago is now available in Phoenix. Andy explains the ins and outs of how to receive free attention from newspapers, TV, radio and magazines. Audiences will learn how to capitalize on the often misunderstood marketing tool of media relations. Learn the difference between earned media and paid advertising and why publicity is so much more valuable. MORE >

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  Get Unstuck!

  Dr. Benjamin Benulis, Doctor of Chiropractic, Create Health PLLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Are you stuck in area of your life? Your heath and fitness? Your career? Your relationship? Often times, we can feel like there is no way out or around our current circumstances and we are STUCK. Dr. Ben shares how often times being stuck in life is actually about being stuck in a perspective around how things are, or how things must be. In this talk he shares practical nuts and bolts tips for getting UNSTUCK and moving on in life. MORE >

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  From Silence to Success: Building a Culture of Psychological Safety

  Ryan Bouda, Leadership & Culture Strategist, LEAP Training & Coaching

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Strong teams and thriving organizations start with the courage to speak up and the confidence to listen. From Silence to Success explores psychological safety as the foundation for accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. MORE >

  Participants will dive into the three core principles of a psychologically safe culture: Speak Up, Listen Up, and Follow Up. Through research-backed insights, engaging stories, and practical tools, leaders will learn how to model inclusion, encourage open dialogue, and respond constructively when concerns arise.

  This session equips leaders to create environments where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered. By fostering trust, respect, and collaboration, leaders can strengthen team morale, enhance performance, and drive innovation across their organizations.

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  From Military Service to Civilian Leadership: How Navy Discipline Translates to Business Results

  John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  The transition from military service to civilian leadership is one of the most underestimated challenges veterans face. It’s not about losing discipline – it’s about translating it. John Franklin Wiley served aboard nuclear submarines, where leadership under pressure wasn’t optional. After the Navy, John applied those same principles to build companies, lead nonprofits, and navigate private equity deals worth tens of millions. In this talk, he shares what military leadership actually looks like in the boardroom, the jobsite, and the small business – and why the skills veterans carry are exactly what today’s organizations need. MORE >

  Your audience will walk away with:
  • Three military leadership principles that directly translate to business
  • Why “command and control” isn’t what you think it is
  • How to leverage veteran discipline without losing civilian buy-in

  Ideal for veteran groups, civic organizations, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, and any audience that values disciplined leadership.

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