Free Speakers MKE is a pro bono speakers bureau. Every presentation on this page is free to book, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage. Browse the topics below and request a guest speaker for your next meeting, workshop or community event.
Learn the elements of workplace safety and how health plays an important role in your performance on the job.
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
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
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.
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
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?
Loneliness is no longer a private struggle. It is one of the defining social, emotional, workplace, and public health challenges of our time. This talk confronts the loneliness crisis directly and offers a practical six step / must do framework for change. Learn Six Steps to Change and Confront Loneliness This is not a soft topic. Loneliness can contribute to
We all have stress, the difference between people is how well their body, mind and spirit can handle that stress. Don't know where to start? Start here. This workshop will provide you with 10 simple tips, you can begin immediately, to help you better manage the stress in your life and become a better you!
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
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
“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
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
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
Inspiring Self-respect and Confidence in Your Children is an interactive presentation for parents interested in implementing an allowance that will not only teach children to value money, but value the needs of others, while inspiring self-respect and confidence. Discover how, when an allowance is earned, children learn to look past their personal needs, appreciate the value of meeting expectations and,
In this presentation I will explain the succession planning process. I will help attendees understand what succession planning is and what it is not. Understand that there is no “magic” bullet or “one size fits all” plan. Succession planning is a puzzle where several pieces fit together. I will help you navigate through all these pieces and help you see
We have been conditioned to pull off a massive, systemic scam: compartmentalizing our lives as if physical vitality can be left at the office door, or a strategic business mind suddenly vanishes at the gym. It’s time to smash those walls. True growth happens when you stop trying to RSVP to your own life in separate pieces. The truth is
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.
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
For those who have it, student debt is a major headache. However, there are ways that individuals can effectively pay down their student loans. Unfortunately, the rules are so complex that it can be hard to choose the right strategy for paying down your loans. In this presentation, I'll break down the differences between federal and private student debt, and
Are you one of the 80 percent of Americans that want to write a book? Only 3 percent of people who start writing will finish their book. But you can ensure you’re one of them by learning simple strategies to write your book this year.
Bullying is a major problem in schools and others places. Research tells us that kids look to their parents or a trusted adult to give guidance and help make difficult decisions. On a daily basis, lines of communication should be open to kids reassuring them that parents or other adults are there for them. Problems and/or good things that happened
Many of us spend years building the life we thought we were supposed to want, only to wake up one day and feel like strangers in it. In this energizing and deeply personal keynote, Heather draws on her own story of midlife reinvention and her work with coaching clients to make the case that uncertainty, disruption, and even identity crisis
We’re all creatures of habit. Habits are powerful. Shaking things up every now and again, however, is crucial to stay motivated and inspired. Challenge is, we’re too busy, tired, and stressed to take consistent action. But there’s hope... Join Transformation Coach and International Speaker Amy Friese as she sheds a bright light on seven ridiculously simple habits that can transform
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.
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
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
When clients ask about the best way to build fitness and lose weight, the answer is building healthy habits that you can sustain. That means having a plan that gets the most of your limited time and energy. With a few hours a week in the gym or outside, you can start to reach your fitness goals. In this presentation,
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
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