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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: The Importance of Shifting Your Mindset
Brad Graber, Author, Dark Victory Press
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
We all have stories we tell about our lives. Some are shared in families. Others, with friends. Stories about when we met the love of our life. About the day our children were born. How we found our first job. But there are other stories that we don't share. Those are the internal stories going on in our heads. The stories we tell ourselves about our worthiness. About how people think about us. Stories that affect how we process the world around us. Stories that rule our nature and impact the quality of our lives. How can we edit these stories and find a better path? MORE >
Brad is a former healthcare administrator. He holds a B.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo and an M.H.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He no longer works in healthcare but continues to volunteer with non-profit organizations. He is the author of the award-winning novels The Intersect and After the Fall. He also writes a weekly blog: There, I Said it! His third book - What's That Growing in My Sour Cream? - is a compilation of Brad's best humor essays. His newest release is Boca by Moonlight, the story of a widower who learns the importance of friendship and family. For more information about Brad Graber 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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The Sanctity of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights in the Modern Era
Patrick J Connell, Senior Instructor CERT/First Responder Academy, Marine Corps League
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
How the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is still relevant today and into the future
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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
You’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 -
The role of religious diversity for environmental justice
Vasu Bandhu, Faith Community Coordinator, Arizona Faith Network
TOPIC CATEGORY: Climate
Religious diversity has an important role in society as promoters of values and principles for peace and justice.
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The Power of Facebook Live, How to Build Credibility and Sales in 3 Minutes
Jean Kuhn, Business Strategist / Consultant, Bounce Solutions Jean Kuhn
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In this entertaining 45 minute presentation, Certified Master Speaker, Jean Kuhn, shows your audience how to go from ordinary business owner to “Expert/Celebrity” business owner and why that’s important to getting new customers. MORE >
Your audience will learn how to make content rich videos in a matter of minutes with their phone, tablet or desktop to create raving fans and buying customers. Something their competition is not doing... yet.Your audience will learn:
* How to increase their customer reach
* How to retain clients that stay longer and spend more money
* How to get over 1000 views from their videos
* How to create instant credibility
* Hear real-life statistics that Jean and her clients are getting as they are building their businesses and getting new clients from video
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The Painless Care and Feeding of the Sales Professional
Mike Toney, Founder and President, Conquest Training Systems
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In this session, Mike shares the best 12 years of consulting with business owners on how to build a sales force with the right incentive and accountability systems to get results. Owners will learn how to stop the frustrations of wondering; “is he working hard?”, “Am I over paying them?” or “Is she as committed to win as I am?” MORE >
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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! -
The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines
Mylene Richardson, Author, The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Mylene connects with her mom, Tessie Agana, a famous child actress from the Philippines, who today lives in Cave Creek with dementia. Mylene listens to her mother’s stories of yesteryear, and their candid discussions break barriers between mother and daughter. MORE >
Tessie Agana was affectionately deemed “The Nation’s Little Sweetheart” and known as the “Shirley Temple of the Philippines.” With unsparing truth, Mylene offers the first intimate portrait of her mother, whose early fame and exposure to the public eye led to dark shadows that impacted her entire life. -
The Legacy Journal, The Treasure Map to Your Life and Heritage
Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Have you ever been with family members trying to piece together fragments of your ancestor’s stories? It happens to every generation, eventually these special stories are forgotten. Can you imagine, the sense of pride, if you could look into your ancestor’s legacy book telling their stories in their own handwriting? MORE >
Most ancestry and genealogy programs motivate you to learn and research your lineage as far as you can. What makes the Legacy Journal different and unique is that it starts with the person you know the most… yourself.This presentation will help stir memories to inspire you to document your history so it is not forgotten. We will have an opportunity to discuss the contents in this self-help guide and we can answer your questions if you are planning to write your family journey. Your children, grandchildren, and descendants will learn from your journey and experiences and take pride in the things you have in common. Knowing and understanding your ancestors’ circumstances creates a sense of pride, self-worth and affirms your legacy. Join us for this adventure of a lifetime.
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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.