From Leadership to Networking

I'm a woman with a message to share--and I'd love to share it with your organization, association, club or university. Whether you're a meeting planner, responsible for training and development or managing change, a chamber of commerce executive, an alumni association, or representing a corporation or professional association, one of these topics is sure to inspire you and your team, members or constituents. I can adapt these topics to fit your organization's needs, from keynote address to hands-on workshops, depending on your event and your learning objectives.  

Sample Topics

“Your Golden Rolodex ®: How to Network for Results!” This popular presentation provides new concepts on just how big your network is—and how to use it.

“Leadership & Legacies.” I share insights about the art and science of leadership and how leaders can make a difference in the world.

"Women Who Mean Business." As girls and women, we're given mixed messages about money and power, and this presentation offers highlights for breaking through.

“Fireproof Your Job in the New Economy.” This list of suggestions for “fire-proofing” your job offers practical tips for expecting the best while preparing for the worst.

“The Ten Commandments of Loving Your Job.” This simple checklist provides a framework for turning a job from drudgery to delight.

“The Brand Called ‘YOU’.” In this popular presentation, I define the concept of branding and how you can leverage your brand to give you a competitive edge in the marketplace.

“Show Me the Money!” This presentation provides practical do’s and don’ts for those who are at the bargaining table so you get all you deserve—and more.

Past Speaking Experience

Here are just some of the organizations to whom I've spoken:

ABN Amro/La Salle Bank
American Association of University Women
Arizona State University
Association of Girl Scout Executives, Midwest Regional Councils
Atlanta Chapter, Women Healthcare Executives
Borders Books & Music
Brigham Young University
Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum (CHEF)
College of DuPage
Oak Brook Area Association of Commerce and Industry (OBACI)
DeVry University
Executive Networking Group, Evanston, IL
Federal Reserve Bank
Geneva Chamber of Commerce Women in Business
Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Business Roundtable
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
Illinois CPA Society
Illinois Electrical and Electronic Engineers Association
Illinois Employment & Training Center
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)
Investment Analysts Society of Chicago
James Jordan Foundation
Lewis University
National Association of Professional Organizers
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Women in Business
Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management
University of Chicago
University of Michigan