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  The Job Search Overview & Checklist

  Martha Rockwell, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Licensed Career Coach, A+ Resumes & Career Coaching, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  When 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.

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  What it means to me to be an immigrant and live in America

  Patrick J Connell, Senior Instructor CERT/First Responder Academy, Marine Corps League

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  My outlook on the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, etc.

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  The Millennial Magnet | Creating a High Performing Organization with the Millennial Workforce

  Jeremy Macliver, Certified EOS Implementer, Guaranteed Traction

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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!

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  Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

  Jeremy Macliver, Certified EOS Implementer, Guaranteed Traction

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Learn the six key focus areas of a business and how to create alignment, accountability, and acceleration for leadership teams of fast growth companies. Increase the impact of your meetings, accelerate the results of your organization, and improve your bottom line by combining the best of business books by Jim Collins, Stephen Covey, Patrick Lenchioni, Michael Gerber, Gino Wickman, and more into a complete look at the business. MORE >

  Discover solutions to issues the cross through all departments, effecting sales, production, and the organizations finances.

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  MVD Is Serving You Better

  Doug Nick, Asst. Communications Director for Customer Outreach, Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT)

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

  At the Arizona MVD, our vision is “To get you out of line and safely on the road” and I think we’re doing some interesting things to reach that goal. MORE >

  Since everyone has to use MVD at one time or another, I’ve found that we get a pretty healthy discussion when we share some time with groups like yours. I have a general-interest presentation as well as one more focused on business practices that may be of more interest to Chambers of Commerce.

  I’d love to drop by your group and share my presentaion and I’m always happy to take questions.

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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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  Language, Sex and Power: Effective Communication Techniques for Women

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Cyd West, a specialist in linguistics, presents ways to enhance your communication skills that are pertinent to every woman who lives and/or works with men. She covers: MORE >

  • who gets heard and why.
  • how men and women communicate and interpret each other.
  • potential language pitfalls which commonly occur in the workplace.
  • how these differences affect women in the workplace and in positions of authority.
  • what we as women can do to improve our communication effectiveness with men and in the workplace.

  As young girls we are taught to be considerate, to save face for others, to apologize, and exercise modesty. This training often runs counter to the communication skills that are expected and rewarded in the workplace. If you know women who have waited for someone to notice they’ve done a good job or whose deferential nature has kept them from advancement, you have witnessed this dichotomy in action.

  Linguistic research has unveiled a wealth of information for women working with men. Deborah Tannen, Robin Lakoff and other linguists have studied how language patterns are formed at a very young age and how they grow to differ for the sexes. These differences, hierarchical communication for men and relational communication for women, are the basis for much of the misunderstandings and lack of value of women’s contributions in the workplace. Understanding these potential pitfalls and leveraging our strengths as women in relational communication techniques can ensure our visibility, power and effectiveness in the workplace.

  OBJECTIVES:
  • Help women and men understand the beneficial dynamics of utilizing the full spectrum of communication skills and attributes;
  • Enable women to succeed in traditionally male oriented workplaces and be perceived as strong and effective in their leadership roles.
  • Provide an understanding of communication pitfalls and opportunities by both sexes that can lead to effective leadership for both men and women.

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  Overview of Benefits for Long Term Care

  Marsha Goodman, Attorney, Specific Law Firm

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  A discussion of Medicare and what it does....and does not....cover. Medicaid Long Term Care benefits - you may not need to impoverish yourself. VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for veterans and surviving spouses.

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  How to Quit a Job You Hate to Create a Business You Love

  Saloua Ibaline, Business Coach, S.M.A.R.T. Women Inc.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  Are you stuck in a soul sucking job and dream of creating your own business? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and feel suffocated at work? Do you feel like you have a bigger mission and purpose than working for someone else's dream? Then this talk is for you. MORE >

  Too many of us are afraid of getting out of our comfort zone and taking leap of faith and rather stay in a job they hate for the meaningless, steady pay check. In this talk we will uncover:

  How to transition from your job to your own business, How can you position yourself to gain clients/customers, How can you use Social media & online marketing to grow and brand yourself. We will end with Q&A and practical tools you can start today to create the future vision of your business.

  Life is too long to say stuck doing something you hate.

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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.

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  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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