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The Sales Pipeline – Creating real numbers and clear next steps
Carrie Lauby, President, BOOST Performance Sandler Los Angeles
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
This session is for business owners, presidents, management executives and sales leadership. MORE >
We’ll explore what’s needed to measure sales success and how thinning the inflated pipeline can add tremendous value. Each participant will look at their own sales process in comparison to the prospect and ask themselves, what exactly are the clear next steps and how do those fit into their current KPI’s?A natural discussion will evolve as we talk about changing salespeople’s behaviors and how to achieve predictable results.
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Are We Alone?
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
This presentation explores the fundamental question of whether we are alone in the universe. It begins by defining life and its essential characteristics. The exploration continues with a review of human efforts to search for extraterrestrial life, including a summary of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute’s quest by Earth-based telescopes, the James Webb Space Telescope's study of techno-signatures of planets in other star systems, and the Mars Sample Return mission’s plans to bring back actual samples (which may include ancient life-forms) from Mars. The presentation also delves into the Drake Equation's role in estimating the number of civilizations in our galaxy and the Fermi Paradox, which questions why extraterrestrial life has not yet been observed. The talk concludes with strategies to boost our chances of answering the question “..Are We Alone?...” MORE >
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Driving Decision Making & Eliminating No-Shows Post COVID
Carrie Lauby, President, BOOST Performance Sandler Los Angeles
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Many businesses are experiencing trickle down consequences from the COVID pandemic. These include:
Slow or non-payment of invoices
Clients not showing up for confirmed appointments
Clients that are afraid to come into the office MORE >We will cover ways your practice, firm or company can set client expectations and achieve predictable results. This includes ways to prevent nonpayment and qualify for budget prior to receiving services.We’ll discuss a process for setting client expectations that significantly increases appointment attendance. This will drastically drop your no-show rate providing more control over your business. We’ll learn strategies and tactics we can employ to move people along and create a sense of urgency through action.
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Creating A Winning Sales Team – Finding Superstars
Carrie Lauby, President, BOOST Performance Sandler Los Angeles
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
This session is for business owners, presidents, management executives and sales leadership. MORE >
In this session we’ll look at the different kinds of salespeople that are needed for phases of company development, products/services, sales cycles and markets. This will cover qualifying candidates and identifying gems within the company that are ready to move into a higher role.- Willing vs Able
- Need Creation vs Demand Fulfillment
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A Martian’s Thoughts about being a Good Speaker and Leader
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
The theme of this talk will revolve around the significance of effective communication, leadership, and vision in the context of space exploration, particularly missions to Mars. It will emphasize the importance of clear communications, strong leadership qualities, and visionary thinking in overcoming challenges and achieving success in endeavors such as space travel to Mars. It will also highlight notable figures who have exemplified these qualities throughout history, drawing parallels between their achievements and the challenges faced in space exploration. Overall, the theme will convey the message that effective communication and leadership are essential for the success of future Mars missions and for those who aspire to follow their dreams. MORE >
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Empowerment Elevation: Rising Tides in Women’s Leadership
Susana Cabrera, Founder / CEO, SC Growth Advisor
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
In this inspiring session, I share my personal journey and lessons learned as a woman navigating the path to leadership. The talk will address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in leadership roles and strategies for overcoming them. Attendees will gain motivational insights into how to empower themselves and others, fostering an inclusive environment that supports women's advancement in leadership. MORE >
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Active Listening, The Key to Successful Relationships
Shara Prophet, C. Ht., The Mind Magic Coach, Open Door Hypnosis
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
We live in an age where everyone has something to say and each of us hears something different. How often do we just listen? Active Listening is an art form that truly connects us with others. Learning the different ways, we take in and processes information enhances our Active Listening skills and helps us better receive and comprehend what is being said while holding space for another person as they share their thoughts and feelings. MORE >
Honing and practicing Active Listening can improve your relationships across the board from family, spouse, and friends to associates, and colleagues. -
Organ Donation, It’s History and That’s How Jack Lived…
Fred Salas, President, Live Like Jack Foundation
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Live Like Jack is the story about how one small ten year old boy, Jack, was able to save the lives of three children and two adults with his selfless donation. Jack’s dad, Fred Salas, provides valuable insight into the history of organ transplantation, why the Live Like Jack Foundation was created, how important organ donation is today and how there are countless lives that can be saved. “Live Life…Love Life…Give Life..” Donate Life. MORE >
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WE ARE GOING! To the Moon with NASA
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to the Moon? Learn about NASA's ARTEMIS program to ignite your imagination and curiosity like never before! Imagine standing on the lunar surface, witnessing breathtaking lunar landscapes, and exploring uncharted territories. ARTEMIS is not just a mission; it's a testament to human ingenuity and our unrelenting pursuit of knowledge. MORE >
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Sales and Business Development – How do you grow your business from scratch
Benjamin Schnau, Sales & Business Coach, Splunk & Nasdaq
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Benjamin's sales and business methodology to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Based on his profound knowledge in the film- and business world working as a sales and business developer for companies like Splunk and Nasdaq, he created the W-A-L-K Method™, a specialized method that identifies and develops personal attributes to unlock people's belief system plus giving them the necessary essential tools to thrive in life and any career desired. MORE >