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What Does Resilience Mean? The Nonprofit Edition
Elizabeth A.M. Searing, PhD, CNP, Associate Professor and Fellow, Venise Stuart Professorship in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, UT Dallas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThe new buzzword of “resilience” is everywhere, but what does it mean for nonprofit organizations? During COVID, many nonprofits were forced to suspend or readjust their programs, cancel fundraising events, and/or lost contracts. Even though there are many reports on what happened to employment and loan programs, we don’t know much about why and how nonprofits chose how to react. MORE >
So what do nonprofits say about what happened and what helped them get through the COVID pandemic? We asked nonprofits to describe their organization’s capacity -- finances, board structure, etc. Then, we asked how they responded to the pandemic. The biggest influence on how nonprofits react will surprise you! -
The History of Heating & Cooling Like You Never Heard Before
Jeremy Lowe, ADHD-Informed Performance Strategist, Communication Specialist, Momentum Leadership Academy
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechFrom Roman hypocaust systems to modern smart thermostats, the story of heating and cooling is more than mechanical innovation — it’s a story of human ingenuity, risk, and problem-solving.
In this engaging and eye-opening session, you’ll discover how centuries of innovation shaped comfort, health, productivity, and even economic growth. MORE >
This isn’t a dry history lesson.
It’s a fascinating journey through the breakthroughs, mistakes, and bold decisions that built the modern HVAC industry — and what they teach us about innovation today, woven by a master storyteller who has spent 4 decades in the HVAC industry. -
How Philanthropy Builds Skills, Networks, and Opportunities for Your Career
Daniel Busby, Director of Development, Longhorn Council, Scouting America
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechDiscover how giving back can propel you forward! This presentation explores how involvement in philanthropy — whether through volunteering, fundraising, or advocacy — goes far beyond making a difference in the community. Students and young professionals will learn how philanthropic engagement builds valuable career skills like leadership, communication, and project management, while also expanding personal networks and opening unexpected doors to new opportunities. MORE >
Through real-world examples and practical takeaways, we’ll show how aligning your passion for service with your professional journey can set you apart in a competitive job market and create a lasting impact on both your career and the world around you. -
Signature Skills: The Missing Piece to Higher Performance
Steve Hendon, PCC, Business, Executive & Performance Coach, Practice To Business
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechWhy do capable, hardworking people still struggle with consistency, confidence, and sustained performance, especially under pressure? In this engaging and practical presentation, Steve Hendon introduces the concept of Signature Skills: the unique combination of strengths, emotional intelligence, mindset, and well-being that shapes how each person shows up, leads, and performs. MORE >
Rather than focusing on generic “soft skills” or one-size-fits-all solutions, this session helps participants understand what truly sets them apart and how to leverage it intentionally. Attendees will gain insight into why traditional skill development often falls short, how internal habits and emotional patterns influence performance, and what it takes to operate at a higher level with greater clarity, resilience, and impact. This presentation is designed to resonate across industries and roles, offering practical takeaways participants can apply immediately to improve effectiveness, engagement, and results. -
5 Ways to Super Profits
Sean Schoenmakers, Business Coach, ActionCOACH
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIf you want to increase your profits by 61% and improve your cashflow to reduce your anxiety, this is the workshop for you. You'll learn the "5 Ways" to massive profits, to easily grow your profits by more than 61%, the tools you can use to measure how well you're doing, how your beliefs about marketing may be hurting you, and which of the 358 strategies available for improving your profit will work for you. MORE >
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Tough Guys Need Help Too
Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechSkip talks about men’s mental health issues and the differences between men and women, with an emphasis on depression using his own story to illustrate. Skip can speak from 15-60 minutes on this topic and ends by offering 3 life-givers to those who are suffering from depression, recovering, or recovered, or for those who have men in their lives struggling with depression. MORE >
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The Fraud-Buster’s Playbook: Timeless Lessons for Management
Jim Wanserski, Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechJim Wanserski is a tenured business finance, accounting, operations, management consultant, and executive across a host of industries. In addition to his industry expertise, however, he has had to deal with over a dozen fraud and corruption incidents – preventing, identifying, “cleaning them up,” testifying, and then drastically changing the organizations. MORE >
His whistleblowing and fraud-busting experiences resulted in a vast number of lessons-learned which are of timeless value to all levels of management: from first-year auditors, company staff, management, executives, and board members. -
The 11 Deadly FEARS… 8 for Them and 3 for You!
Scott Schilling, Trainer & Coach, Schilling Sales and Marketing, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free Speech"The 11 Deadly FEARS…8 for Them and 3 for You!" is a crucial presentation that dives into the fears that can hinder success in sales and presentations. This session identifies 11 fears, with eight affecting prospects and customers, and three impacting the salesperson. By understanding these fears as conditioned responses, participants will learn to recognize and address them effectively. The presentation emphasizes the importance of awareness and inspired action to overcome these fears, ultimately enhancing sales performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing fear, leading to more confident and successful interactions with clients and prospects. MORE >
FEAR is a “programmed in” emotion that all of us are born with. It is specific and typically a reaction to threat. FEAR triggers one of three responses… fight, flight or freeze. While “normal” fear keeps you safe, “irrational” fear stunts growth, life and business. There have been as many as 530 phobias listed in various publications. This presentation deals with the eight most common fears experienced by your customers. More importantly, it walks you through how to identify them and resolve them, so your prospects willingly purchase your offerings.This session also identifies the three fears most commonly encountered by the salesperson. Taking control of these fears allows a salesperson greater success by preparing them for specific situations that could potential sabotage their ability to perform to their fullest.
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Three Life Givers
Donald G. “Skip” Mondragon, MD, Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechDrawing from his own experience of recovering from depression, Skip offers hope and help from three of the life givers he leaned upon during his darkest days. These life givers continue to serve him well to this day. Skip can tailor talks from 15-60 minutes on this topic.
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6 Steps to Your DREAM Business
Sean Schoenmakers, Business Coach, ActionCOACH
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechIf you want to learn how to create your DREAM business, this is the workshop for you. You'll learn how to work ON your business instead of IN your business, how to turn your marketing and advertising into an investment instead of an expense, how to leverage your time to maximize efficiency and profits, and how to recruit, motivate, educate, and retain exceptional employees. MORE >