Free Speakers MKE is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Business presentations are given free by local guest speakers to Rotary clubs, libraries, schools, senior living communities and businesses across the Milwaukee area. There are no fees, no honorarium and no mileage costs.
What truly separates high achievers from the rest of the pack? Often, it is the guidance of a professional coach. The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) presents an insightful look into the specialized world of coaching. In this presentation, attendees will discover the measurable value of a professional coaching partnership. We move beyond the basic definitions to
Sean B. Jones presents a practical, experience based framework for transforming entrepreneurial passion into a viable and scalable business. Having worked with over 150 new brands, he outlines realistic bootstrapping strategies and funding pathways while addressing the motivations and psychological demands of entrepreneurship. The presentation reviews the common mistakes most entrepreneurs make in the beginning and confronts the hard realities
Senior leaders today face a paradox. They are expected to have all the answers, yet they operate in conditions of unprecedented uncertainty: AI disruption, generational change in the workforce, geopolitical volatility, rising mental health pressures, and the loneliness that comes with final accountability. More executives than ever are realizing that the old model of "lead alone, decide alone, carry it
Artificial Intelligence dominates today’s conversations because it is the trend of our times. Yet true progress begins with Authentic intelligence - the distinctly human strengths of empathy, critical thinking, and imagination. Organizations that prioritize human intelligence before algorithmic output will inevitably lead the way in designing AI that amplifies rather than replaces, human potential. By redefining AI as Authentic before
The central proposition is powerful: your current “best self” is not the destination. Human beings can become increasingly conscious of how they are creating themselves, interrupt mistaken beliefs and automatic patterns, and deliberately move toward greater authenticity, fulfillment, relationship, and contribution. That is deeply grounded in Transformed! and the six-phase transformational process, as well as your recurring emphasis on lifelong
GenAI holds extraordinary promise, but the organizations that will truly benefit from it are not the ones who adopt AI the fastest—they are the ones who adopt it with intention. Next-generation readiness means stepping back from the noise and grounding every AI investment in strategic clarity. It means asking not just “Can we build this?” but “Should we? Why now?
“Technical skills get you in the room. Emotional intelligence determines what happens once you're there.” Most leadership talks tell executives to manage emotion. Yours can make a much more provocative argument: Emotion isn't interference with leadership. Emotion is information—and energy. The question is whether you suppress it, get run by it, or learn to use it. Your Emotional Leadership framework
Black|Line's "Digital Disaster" presentation explains how many businesses are failing to create and maintain some of their most valuable assets, their digital ones. Mr. Jankovsky explores what "Digital Assets" are, why they are important to a business/organization and how to avoid becoming a "Digital Disaster". The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format and can be tailored
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, decide, and lead. But beneath the excitement, leaders are quietly asking the harder questions. What still requires human judgment? Where does AI sharpen us, and where does it make us lazy or even dangerous? What kind of leadership becomes more valuable, not less, in an automated world? This presentation answers those questions from
Black|Line's Security Essentials presentation focuses on the most common computer security issues facing people and businesses today. The talk describes the 4 primary threat categories and a series of technologies and best practices to protect yourself. The presentation can be made to fit a 30-60 minute format.
Want to reduce your healthcare costs by actually helping your associates and family BE healthier? Learn how to use essential oils as a foundation to a wellness lifestyle, proven to achieve wellness and lower medical costs! Laurel Kashinn, Wellness Advocate with doTERRA International, is available to teach Natural Solutions to nonprofits, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Learn how and why Certified
Learn the importance of relationship-building strategies that will ensure your brand captures the attention of your customers in this digital, high tech world.
Radio show host and entrepreneur, Jim Rosetti, presents a lively discussion on what networking is and what it does for you. Jim provides valuable tips on how to work any crowd and profitable follow up techniques to turn your networking efforts into endless referrals.
"The business that can spend the most to acquire a client, wins" That is the fundamental statement to understand in your marketing and advertising efforts. It's not about being selfish. It's not about number of leads. It's about building a company your current and future clients genuinely want to work with. Discover how to implement a step-by-step system that will
Tired of hearing convenient excuses? -The decision maker is unavailable. -I need to lower the price to get this deal. -I’m too busy doing more quotes and RFP’s. -I have to reforecast my goals. Poor performance can be corrected and good performance can be transformed into great results. Learn to challenge the business environment and keep sales efforts organized and
Score is the mentoring and education arm of the Small Business Administration. It is dedicated to helping small businesses grow, one business at a time. We know that small business is the back bone of America's economy. As a national organization, our mission is to significantly increase employment and entrepreneurship across the nation. Learn how we do it.
Many accomplished professionals reach a point where something feels off—energy is low, curiosity is fading, or the work no longer fits. Yet despite the desire for change, they often stay stuck. Why? Because conventional advice tells us to figure it out first before making a move. This session offers a different path. Drawing on recent research and real-world experience navigating
Many business environments resemble economy seating on a passenger plane: no privacy, lots of distractions, and way too much baggage for comfort. It can make you feel as stressed, discontented and time-crunched as if you were stranded on the runway. You may not be able to change your workspace but you CAN change the way you deal with the distractions
Is your business lacking consistency and growth, running your leaders, and owning you as the owner? Is your culture intentional with a deep purpose on purpose? Have you hired the best players for your team to win? Are your procedures creating employee focus and accountability? Do you have an annual operating plan and budget driving your long-range strategy? This seminar
Jumping into retirement is a lot like jumping into a swimming pool on the first day of summer. The water looks refreshing, and you think you’ll like it. But you’re not sure, and you realize that you might not like it at all. You may not even be sure of how you want to do it. Just jump right into
Having disengaged employees may lead to replacing employees, which can cost a third of one’s salary. In this session, I will share ways to empower employees to own their career development and performance. We will focus on skills, knowledge, values, passions, and how to convert those elements into SMART Career Development goals that will engage your employees.
Does your target market include people with an average age of 45 and a household income of $83,000?? Would you like to find out how you can use LinkedIn to find customers and stay in contact with clients? Do you want to be considered for a promotion or a board position? Do you want to find referral partners or staff
At the workshop you will get at least 10 new ideas that you can use immediately to get more sales, make more money, and have more fun at work! Some of the things that will be discussed are: •Advanced Closing Techniques •Handling Objections and Excuses •Creative Prospecting Ideas •Selling to Behavioral Styles •Setting Realistic Goals •Time Management Practices •Building a
Learn how to overcome key networking challenges to boost your confidence and networking success -- including how to feel more comfortable approaching others and build more lasting relationships.
You don't have to be a LinkedIn wizard to grow your business through social selling. You can use your own network of business contacts, and your company's network, to take a proactive, client-centered view of prospecting on LinkedIn. This workshop is not a marketing workshop. It cuts through all the noise, tech-speak, and misconceptions about LinkedIn and social selling. You
Nobody likes a salesman. Yet, everybody has to sell their products and services. Without sales, the economy would grind to a halt. This talk will discuss a sales technique that isn't "pushy". It works and it's fun. Try it, you'll like it!
The traditional sales funnel has fundamentally changed. In most industries, buyers are now deep into the decision process before ever speaking with a salesperson. 57% to 70% of the buying journey occurs before contacting a sales person. This talk examines the modern buyer journey that not many are talking about. It will explain why a systematic understanding of buyer behavior
Leadership is not about titles or authority-it’s about authenticity. Authentic Intelligence reframes leadership as the ability to align purpose, people, and trust so that intelligence amplifies impact rather than chaos, especially in an AI era where transformational leadership matters more than ever. This talk challenges audiences to redefine leadership not as control or expertise, but as the courage to lead
Habits impact our health, relationships, wealth and careers. A large percentage of our daily lives is driven by habits. Many are unconscious and developed unintentionally. Others are carefully developed and take time to create. Organizations also have “habits”, those unwritten rules that can contribute to or hinder an organization’s success. This talk addresses habits that affect both personal life and
Investors do not owe you their attention. You have to earn it. And you do not earn it with a 42 slide data dump. You earn it 15 seconds at a time. Fifteen seconds to make them care. Fifteen seconds to make them curious. Fifteen seconds to keep them from checking their phone. Fifteen seconds to get to the next
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