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Journey to the Moon: A Kid’s Guide to Space Exploration
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Embark of an educational adventure designed specifically for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. This engaging presentation covers a spectrum of topics aimed at fostering a fascination for space exploration including: (1) facts about the Moon for kids, (2) a short history of NASA’s exploration of the Moon, (3) why kids would want to go to the Moon, (4) how kids can go to the Moon, (5) a summary of NASAs plans to return to the Moon with its ARTEMIS program, and (6) how kids can prepare to become a NASA astronaut. Join Mr. Lehman on this captivating journey as we ignite the spirt of exploration and curiosity for the next generation of space enthusiasts. “Journey to the Moon” promises to be an informative and inspiring experience for students eager to learn about the wonders of our universe. MORE >
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The Power of Your Mind
Shara Prophet, C. Ht., The Mind Magic Coach, Open Door Hypnosis
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
The subconscious mind rules about 90% of our total mind power and is the driving force behind our unconscious automatic behaviors and what we create in the world around us. What behaviors, beliefs, and thoughts would you like to change? This workshop teaches us how the mind and Law of Attraction works, for real. MORE >
Understanding how to harness the power of our subconscious mind increases our ability to make long term and permanent positive life changes. Using the creative visualization in a guided meditation, we will tap into powerful positive states for optimal health, clarity, and overall wellbeing. -
Breaking Free from an Overcrowded Mind
Gretchen Hydo, Master Certified Coach, Gretchen Hydo International
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Today more than ever, professionals suffer from an overcrowded mind and struggle to focus on the present. This impacts their ability to be productive, satisfied, and on point. The feeling of overwhelm and being pulled in too many directions has become a way of life. The objective of this talk is to help participants discover why their mind is overcrowded while giving them tools to regain control of it so that they can be more efficient and present in the workplace and at home. MORE >
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Fear Is an Illusion: Reclaiming Your Power and Freedom
Mary Armendarez, Founder, The Armendarez Method
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
n this eye-opening presentation, Mary Armendarez reveals the truth about fear and its deceptive power to hold us back from living our fullest potential. Drawing from spiritual wisdom and neuroscience, Mary explains how fear is often a self-created illusion, designed to protect but ultimately limiting us. MORE >
Through powerful insights and practical tools, you’ll learn how to recognize and dismantle fear-based thinking, transform it into a catalyst for growth, and step boldly into the life you desire. This presentation will inspire you to move beyond the boundaries of fear, reclaim your inner strength, and embrace a mindset of courage, clarity, and limitless possibilities. -
Digital Seas and Future Fleets: Charting the Course to Tomorrow
Susana Cabrera, Founder / CEO, SC Growth Advisor
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
In this engaging presentation, I share the art of transforming business challenges into growth opportunities in the digital era. Drawing from my extensive experience as a corporate leader and startup founder, I offer a unique blend of insights on strategizing sustainable growth and mastering digital transformation. Attendees will embark on a journey exploring how to align strategy, people, and technology to create an adaptable, future-proof business model. This talk is not just about navigating the current digital landscape but also about anticipating and staying ahead of the curve for lasting success. MORE >
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Dare Mighty Things – A Short History of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
The origins of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory date back to the 1930s, when Caltech professor Theodore von Kármán oversaw pioneering work in rocket propulsion. After unsuccessful and sometimes hazardous experiments, several of his graduate students were forced to move their work off campus. They chose the Arroyo Seco, a dry canyon wash north of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California – and future home of JPL. This early work grew into a laboratory of over 6000 employees that has sent spacecraft to every planet in our solar system and two spacecraft now in interstellar space. MORE >
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Build Wealth with a Common Sense Approach to Personal Financial Management
Vic Clement, Principal, Financial Essentials 4 Life
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Building wealth eludes many people, but for the wrong reason. Too often, the basic lessons to successful personal financial management have not been taught or, worse, are learned by making mistakes in the school of hard knocks. Unfortunately, many are led to believe financial success requires sophistication. But the good news is all it takes is the right kind of common sense. MORE >
This fast-paced, entertaining, 2-hour topic puts critical information into a useful, every day context that everyone, regardless of financial status, can benefit from and use to take control of their financial destiny. The discussion covers practical ways to understand and implement strategies and techniques for budgeting, spending, saving, investing, insurance, retirement planning, and more. -
From Concept to Cosmos: A Journey through Project Management Principles and NASA’s Best Practices
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
In this presentation Mr. Lehman will summarize the basic principles of project management. This will be followed by a summary of NASA’s process for managing space projects throughout the life cycle, including formulation which consists of Phase A (concept & technology development) and Phase B (preliminary design and technology completion phase), approval for implementation, and implementation which includes Phase C (final design & fabrication), Phase D (system assembly, integration & test, launch & checkout), and Phase E (operations and sustainment). He will address how NASA forms teams including the importance of key roles such as Project Manager, Project Systems Engineer (PSE), Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, and System Managers. He will then address the role of systems engineering in project management and the process of how PSEs mature their systems-level preliminary designs, and then address the expected maturity state of projects as they progress through the life cycle. Finally, Mr. Lehman will present three case studies in project management: the Deep Space 1 mission, the Mars Climate Orbiter failure lessons learned, and the last mission of the Space Shuttle Challenger. MORE >
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Empathy Echoes: The Leadership Love Language
Susana Cabrera, Founder / CEO, SC Growth Advisor
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
This presentation delves into the importance of empathy in effective leadership. I'll discuss how empathetic leadership fosters trust, improves team cohesion, and enhances organizational outcomes. Attendees will learn practical ways to incorporate empathy into their leadership style, thereby building deeper connections and a more engaged and productive workforce.
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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 >