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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 >
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Unveiling the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope
David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a marvel of modern engineering, poised to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos like never before. Its state-of-the-art spacecraft, featuring an advanced telescope and pioneering technologies such as a massive sunshield and cutting-edge infrared sensors, is a testament to human ingenuity. Launched on December of 2021, the JWST is offering an unparalleled vantage point for celestial observation. It has already captured stunning images of the earliest galaxies, providing breathtaking insights into their formation. Moreover, its detailed study of exoplanet atmospheres has revealed intriguing clues about potential habitability. The JWST also delves into the search for technosignatures, hinting at the tantalizing possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations. How will the JWST reshape our understanding of the universe, and what new wonders will it uncover next? Dive into the fascinating world of the JWST and join the quest for cosmic knowledge! MORE >
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Pivoting with Purpose – Scaling your business to set prices for higher profitability
Carrie Murray, Founder and CEO, Business Relationship Alliance - BRA Network
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
During times of uncertainty entrepreneurs might find themselves "panic pivoting", changing their offers or reducing prices. As female entrepreneurs we take on the role of the nurturer and caregiver, but might leave behind how important it is to position ourselves for higher profitability.
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Achieve Time and Money Freedom
Rey and Daisy Genaldo, Mindful Life - Wealth Builders
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Some people have time on their hands but no money to enjoy time with the people who mean much to them. Some people have money but work too many hours to achieve this level of financial status and there is no time to spend with the people they love. This presentation shows the various types of income and how to make money work for you. It shows the difference between active and passive income and how we can have both to our benefit. MORE >
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Loving Your Whole Self: Three Distinctions between Self-Care and Self-Love.
Donna Bond, M.A., Soul Catalyst, Spiritual Psychology Coach, Consciousness Rising, Inc.
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Raise your awareness around ways we can truly honor, respect and revere our whole self so our whole cup can be full, thus inviting your whole self to show up fully for your life. Self-Love doesn’t mean going to the spa for the day. And self-care isn’t something you can just do on the weekends expecting to restore your whole self so you can launch back into burn out on Monday morning.
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Customer service excellence: How to provide the experience to match your quality product or service
Chris M. King, Owner/Founder, Status Flow
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
It's been shown that people will purchase a lesser quality or service at a higher price from people and organizations that they like. Are you providing the experience that your customers expect to match the quality products or services you offer? How do you know? Chris M. King demonstrates the tools and techniques to ensure your customers or clients continue to FEEL about your organization in the way that keeps them engaged.
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Humanity and High Scores: The Balancing Act of Modern Leadership
Susana Cabrera, Founder / CEO, SC Growth Advisor
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
This talk addresses the challenge of balancing high performance with a human-centered approach to leadership. Drawing from my experiences, I'll share strategies to achieve excellence while nurturing a compassionate and inclusive workplace culture. Attendees will gain insights into managing high expectations and performance standards without losing sight of the human elements that make organizations thrive. MORE >
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From Fear to Freedom: Building Confidence in Dating and Relationships
Alex Ray, Coach Alex Ray
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Dating and relationships can feel like a rollercoaster—especially if fear, insecurity, or past heartbreaks hold you back. In this transformative talk, intimacy coach Alex Ray will show you how to break free from self-doubt, attract the right people, and build deep, meaningful connections. Whether you're single or in a relationship, you’ll learn how to feel more confident in your own skin, navigate rejection with ease, and create relationships that feel safe, exciting, and fulfilling. MORE >
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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 >