All Topics in Phoenix

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  Multiple Sclerosis

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

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

  Multiple Sclerosis used to be 1 in a million in 1950. Now in 2024 it's around 1 in 350 people are diagnosed with this disease. How did this happen? Mainstream medicine still does not know the cause or have a cure. Most people eventually end up on a cane, walker or wheelchair despite being on Disease Modifying Drug Therapies. What if remission were possible? Dr. Benjamin Benulis is the author of the book "Create Health: Reverse Autoimmune Disease Without Drugs or Their Side Effects" and has helped several people reverse Multiple Sclerosis with diet and lifestyle. In this talk he goes into the possible causes of MS, why the mainstream medical community has such a hard time getting good outcomes for people with MS, and most importantly, how to actually reverse it using diet and lifestyle. MORE >

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  Networking for Love or Money

  Joan Betsy Kurasch, Founder, The Silver Compass

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

  The techniques are the same for meeting the love of your life or the important business contact. In this presentation the correct handshake, ice-breaker, and how to enter an existing group will be addressed. Created for both the extrovert who needs to tone down his/her approach or the introvert who just wants to hide in the corner, this program will give "specific" tips that can be used immediately. MORE >

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  Blueprint for a Brighter Brain: A Creativity Engineer’s Guide to Well-Being

  Donna Vessey, The Creativity Engineer, Donna Vessey

  Donna Vessey is a Creativity Engineer! Drawing from decades of experience in the creative arts, Donna Vessey delivers compelling presentations that reveal the transformative power of creativity. Through interactive demonstrations and evidence-based insights, she illuminates how artistic expression becomes a gateway to enhanced cognitive health, deeper social connections, and renewed purpose. Donna’s presentations explore vital tools for building neural pathways, maintaining cognitive function, and fostering emotional well-being. MORE >

  Key Takeaways:

  – Discover practical techniques to integrate creativity into daily routines
  – Learn how artistic expression combats isolation and builds community
  – Understand the science behind creativity’s impact on mental health
  – Explore ways to find renewed purpose through creative endeavors
  – Master strategies for transforming age-related challenges into opportunities for growth

  Perfect For:

  – Healthcare conferences and symposiums
  – Senior living communities and care facilities
  – Retirement planning workshops
  – Healthcare professional development
  – Community centers and senior programs
  – Wellness and aging conferences

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  Inspire your audience with a presentation that combines practical wisdom, engaging demonstrations, and evidence-based insights. Donna’s unique approach resonates with both professionals in the aging care industry and individuals seeking to enrich their journey through creative aging.

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  Understanding the Fundamentals of Investing – A Primer for Young People

  Jeff Young, Senior Wealth Manager, Kierland Financial Group

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Of all the subjects to which one is exposed in the formative years of institutionalized education, perhaps none are more significant and yet more ignored than that of personal finance. While virtually every student will one day be responsible to some degree with the efficient handling of money for a family or most certainly, him or herself, it is one area of life that for many, they will be left to fend for themselves. MORE >

  In this 60-90 minute session, Jeff will introduce you to the fundamentals of investing. While these fundamentals are certainly only a small part of the much greater topic of personal finance, it is imperative that potential young investors be familiar with the foundation upon which they will eventually build their wealth over their lifetimes.

  Topics covered will be: Speculating is not Investing; Four Things You Can Do With Money; Own or Loan?; the Damning of Debt; Pay Yourself First; Clarifying Risk; Ten Great Mistakes Young People Make in Investing; Patience and Discipline, the Investor's Allies; The Eggs in the Basket Thing and much more.

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  The Future of Health Insurance & Medicare

  Justin Bro, President, Retirement Insurance Specialists

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  10,000 people each day will be enrolling in Medicare over the next 15 years. It is a trend known as the "Silver Tsunami" and it will have a significant impact on US economy and the health insurance industry. This educational presentation gives an overview of the current health insurance and Medicare marketplace and offers insights into some of the potential changes that may be coming. MORE >

  This is a great presentation for any groups with members at or near retirement age as it will give them the information they need to protect themselves against one of the largest and most unpredictable expense they may encounter in retirement.

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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

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  Wage and Hour Compliance Challenges

  Lorie A. Birk, Esq, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Principal Consultant, HR Law Works, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  There have been a lot of challenges for employers in the last year with respect to wage and hour. There were the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary exemption updates that were put on hold and a higher minimum wage in Arizona. With all of this, organizations cannot forget to review their wage and hour practices to ensure compliance. MORE >

  Is your organization including the appropriate compensation in overtime calculations? Are positions appropriately classified as FLSA exempt? This session will review some of the top compliance issues where organizations misstep and provide some tips for compliance.

  This program can also be tailored for state law compliance such as California.

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  5 Career BLINDSPOTS

  Juan Kingsbury, Talent Strategist, Career Blindspot

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Workplace conflict is untapped opportunity, but will remain conflict until at least one if not all of the career blindspots are embraced. Talent, Systems, Resources, Network and Skills are the 5 Career Blindspots that influence every problem that hasn't quite become an opportunity. Attend this session to create accountability, compassion and ultimately progress to a better work environment! MORE >

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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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  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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