Friday Morning

Speech Title:

Empathy - Nature or Nurture

Description:

Looking back at 2020 and what it brought me and my family, I have been reflecting on the concept of true empathy.  In my youth, I thought I was an empathetic person, but have discovered through my kids that my empathy has changed dramatically over the course of my life.  This speech will be a journey through my discovery of true empathy and my thoughts about it.

Learning Objectives: N/A

Brief Bio:

Kris Kovalik has lived in the western suburbs for the last 20 years with her husband Robert, oldest son Joshua, and twins Ryan and Noah.  For the last 10 years she has worked in real estate and most recently became a loan originator for Summit Mortgage. She loves dining out and misses it tremendously, and enjoys exercising and reading.

Speech Title:

Mind Mastering With a Little Help

Description:

Not many people master their personal or business goals by themselves.  Throughout life, we must search for and find others to help with both and so can you.

Learning Objectives:

• Learned to collaborate with others.
• There are times knowing when to lead and times to follow.
• I don't have all the answers.
• Embrace harmony in a group.
• Make my own luck.

Brief Bio:

Charlie Kundinger has long believed that he creates his tomorrows by what he dreams today.  That the more elaborate and audacious his dreams are today, the more elaborate and audacious will be his tomorrows. However, he knows he cannot realize those dreams by himself and must rely on others.  A successful way in the past has been belonging to mastermind groups.  At this stage in his life, he is searching for a mastermind group to help direct his tomorrows' and that means knowing what to look for, then find and join. 

Speech Title:

How to Build Muscle & Lose Weight

Description:

Have you ever wished you could lose weight and build muscle, but no matter what you try, it never works? These tried-and-true tips will give you real results and increase your satisfaction with body image and functionality. 

Learning Objectives:

• find an exercise you enjoy. 
• consistency vs. perfection.
• small efforts make a difference. (the "compound effect")
• starting small and building. 
• lifestyle changes vs. fads.

Brief Bio:

Slightly chubby as a teenager, Janet Lenius began jogging at the age of 16 and working out with weights at the age of 18.  Over the past 38 years, she has worked with three professional trainers, works out six days per week, and takes two dance classes per week. Working out provides her with strength, stamina, and a sense of calm to work on her home business, raise her three kids, and help care for her elderly mother.

Speech Title:

Creating Serenity out of Chaos

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Learning Objectves:

• Using your feelings as a compass.
• Distinguishing separate realities.
• Levels of consciousness.
• Using the struggle to create serenity.

Brief Bio:

Michele Licata is a Visionary Food Goddess, author, and Master Chef specializing in organic, whole-food meals that are healthy, easy. and delicious.  Her passion is bringing people back to the table to be nourished and loved.  

She is currently working on launching her lifestyle channel featuring health, beauty, and self-care.

Her approach to cooking is to inspire people to nurture, cherish. and delight in themselves and each other through the traditions of cooking. 

Michele sparks excitement for people to think differently about food and cooking to experience a shift in being nourished. “What we eat is such a cornerstone of our health and the way we feel. Cooking for ourselves is a radical act of self love!”