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How to Discover Calm and Abundance Through the Radical Power of Rest

displayed imageDo you struggle to get the rest that you need? Or do you wake up from a night of sleep and still feel tired? In this enlightening webinar, rest expert and author of Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, Ximena Vengoechea, guides audiences through proven methods for relaxation and renewal. She’ll share restful practices to incorporate into everyday life and offer guidance on how to set healthy boundaries and overcome obstacles preventing meaningful rest in a world obsessed with productivity. She’ll also share her own journey in finding ways to live a more restful life. This talk is a necessary antidote to burnout culture and an invitation to find joy, balance, and energy through the transformative power of rest.Button linking to the Skillport registration pageAbout the author: Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, Forbes, and Huffington Post. She is also the author of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Ximena is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter about staying curious, getting creative, and living well. She is also the creator of the popular project The Life Audit. She previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter and currently advises select startups and executives on user research, executive communication, and resting well.


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ADHD – How it Manifest and Effective Steps to Address it

displayed imageHave you been diagnosed with ADHD or know someone who has? Most people have heard of ADHD and know someone who may have it. But lost in the discussion of both childhood and adult diagnosis of ADHD is the potential upside: Many hugely successful entrepreneurs and highly creative people attribute their achievements to ADHD. The first step to a better life with ADHD is to learn all you can about it and the expected common associated conditions. With a deeper understanding of how these conditions manifest in yourself or the person you care about, you can leverage their strengths and distinctive qualities more effectively while addressing areas of difficulty or weakness.Button linking to the Skillport registration pageIn this enlightening webinar, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned expert Dr. Edward Hallowell will offer educators, healthcare professionals, and parents the tools they need to understand what it’s like to have ADHD, how to change their perspective, and how to create environments where those with ADHD can thrive. Dr. Hallowell will share the Default Mode Network, a technique based on brain science that anyone can learn to free themselves from the habit of persistent and debilitating negative thinking. Dr. Hallowell will take us through this practical, evidence-based, and effective program to bring stress and worry levels from the toxic zone into normalcy. You will learn the simple steps any individual can take, from a child to an adult, to regain a confident and upbeat feeling about everyday life.

About the author: Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and world authority on ADHD. He graduated from Harvard College and Tulane Medical School and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years. He is the Founder of The Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Seattle. Dr. Hallowell has spent the past four decades helping thousands of adults and children live happy and productive lives through his strength-based approach to neurodiversity and has ADHD and dyslexia himself. Dr. Hallowell is a New York Times bestselling author and has written over 20 books on multiple psychological topics. The groundbreaking Distraction series, which began with Driven to Distraction, co-authored with Dr. John Ratey in 1994, sparked a revolution in understanding ADHD. His newest book is ADHD 2.0.


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From Stuck to Soaring: How to Successfully Change Your Career

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Feeling trapped in the wrong career is one of the worst experiences. But what will it take to switch gears and start over? Where do you begin if you’re anxious about making a leap? Octavia Goredema, host of the Audible Original series How to Change Careers, shows you how to navigate the uncertainty of a transition and create the roadmap you need to complete your pivot. Learn how to evaluate your career options, get unstuck, and harness the skills and resources you need to reinvent your future. Uncover the career coaching formulas to confidently convey your goals, leverage your network, and lay the foundations for your career to soar.

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About the speaker: Octavia Goredema is an award-winning coach who guides underrepresented professionals to unleash their full potential in the workplace. A career coach and the founder of Twenty Ten Agency, Octavia has coached leaders at renowned companies, including Google, American Airlines, General Motors, and Dow Jones. Octavia hosts the Audible Original series How to Change Careers and is the author of Prep, Push, Pivot: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women. An acclaimed career expert, Octavia’s insights have been featured in Fast Company, CNN, Fortune, CNBC, Business Insider, and Harvard Business Review. You can learn more at octaviagoredema.com.


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How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot

displayed imageMany of us dread conveying our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words. How can we rise to the occasion when put on the spot? In this enlightening webinar, communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious speakers succeed when communicating and speaking spontaneously. Thinking faster and talking smarter, Abrahams argues, is not an innate skill that requires natural talent and can be learned through preparation and practice. Abrahams provides science-based strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and communicating in concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable ways regardless of the audience.

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About the author: Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award for his teaching students worldwide. Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant when he isn’t teaching. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows and TED, World Economic Forum, and Nobel Prize presentations. His online talks garner millions of views, and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast. He is the author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting, has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically


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The Pivot Playbook: 10 Steps to a Successful Career Change

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Are you contemplating a major career change but need help figuring out where to start? Have you been doing the same job for years and are ready for a change? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans change jobs every four years. In this insightful webinar, Board Certified Coach, Caroline Francis, unveils a comprehensive playbook of 10 manageable steps to ignite your career transformation. During this transformative webinar, you will:

  • Gain valuable insights into proven strategies for making effective pivots,
  • Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and
  • Receive inspirational and practical advice on navigating career changes triumphantly.

Get ready to embark on a successful journey in your new professional path, armed with the tools and confidence necessary to triumph at any point in your career!

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About the speaker: Caroline Francis specializes in assisting adults in various stages of career transition. Caroline holds several certifications, including Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), Board Certified Coach (BCC), and Certified Professional Retirement Coach (CPRC). As Director of Alumni Career Services, Caroline’s primary role is supporting individual clients navigating strategic career pivots. She provides guidance, resources, and personalized coaching to help them achieve their career goals. Additionally, Caroline oversees the successful Job Club, an award-winning program designed to support adults in their job search efforts by offering networking opportunities, job search strategies, and interview preparation. She is a sought-after presenter at local, regional, and national conferences, where she shares insights and best practices in career development.


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Don’t Leave a Mess: How to Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy

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When families cannot discuss money, it can have negative consequences for everyone involved. It is important to recognize that building, managing, and transitioning wealth are three distinct processes. Once you have successfully built your business and invested significant amounts of time and money into it, it is worthwhile to consider what kind of legacy you want to leave behind. This involves reflecting on what you will pass on and how it aligns with your values. It is also essential to ensure your family is adequately prepared to receive this gift rather than leaving them with a potentially messy situation. In this informative webinar, Sandy Pollack, an estate planner, family business advisor, and author of Don’t Leave A Mess: How to Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy, will provide insights into making wise choices for your family and business that not only safeguard your hard work but also reflect your why.

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About the author: Sandy Pollack, CFP, CLU, TEP, FEA, MFA-P, founded Trimaran Advisory Group Ltd., a financial advisory firm that goes beyond traditional business and estate planning. Sandy and her team recognize the unique family dynamics and personal and economic complexities that entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals face. Serving as principal and Lead Financial Advisor, Sandy advocates for values-based legacy planning—believing that building wealth and managing wealth is different. Sandy is certified as a Family Enterprise Advisor, Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Trust and Estate Practitioner. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her husband, Steven, their three children, and their family dog, Mia.


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