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Past Speakers and Topics

2012

Oct 8 - Jane Gentry and 24 Workshops/Activities

Sept 24 - Mini-Job Fair

Sept 10 - Keith Warrick and Brandy Nagel - The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn.

Aug 27 - Mini-Job Fair 

Aug 13 - Tino Mantella, CEO of Tech Assoc of GA "Connecting Thru Associations"

July 23 - Jim Villwock

June 25 - 10 Speakers, Pick 3! Our most popular event is back

June 11 - Roger Blackstock on What are You Thinking?

May 13 - Daniel Guelzo on Social Media and your Job Search.

July 9 - Mini Job Fair

Jan 23 - Molly Wendell. The NEW Job Search

Jan 9 - Peter Bourke! "10 Years of Lessons Learned in 50 Minutes."

2011

Dec 26 - Closed for Christmas break.

Dec 12 - 10 Speakers/Pick 3! Event

Nov 28 - Jim Browning. Making LinkedIn Work for You!

Nov 14 - Breakthrough Your Job Search with Art Eyzaguirre. Fascinating Speaker!

Oct 24 - Exciting Keynote Speaker Mike Wien on Standing Out by Finding Your Specific Edge.

Oct 10 - Keynote Speaker, Bruce Dreyfus on "Get That Job."

Sept 26 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3! program. Not to miss event!

Sept 12 - How to Find the Hidden Jobs with Jim Stroud!

Aug 22 - Julius Pryor III on Extending Ourselves to Complete Our Mission.

Aug 8 - Hal Coleman

July 25 - Jim Cichanski, FlexHR - Bypassing HR in your job search.

July 11 - Roger Blackstock. "What are You and the Interviewer Thinking?"

June 27 - 11 Speakers, Pick 3!

June 13 - Chuck Russell - “Bringing Out Your Best”

May 23 - Dan Guelzo - “Leveraging Social Networking and Web 2.0”

May 9 - Dan Jourdan - “The Energized Job Search”

April 25 - Steve Beecham - Afternoon workshops, dinner, and guest speaker

April 11 - 11 Speakers- 11 Speakers, Pick 3! One of our most energizing events

March 28 - Ricky Steele, Author of "The Heart of Networking”

March 14 - Richard Kirby, Author of "Fast Track Your Job Search”

Feb. 28 - Tom Darrow, CEO of Career Spa, “Rejuvenating Your Career!”

Feb. 14 - Special Program - Special Valentine's Program for job seekers and their spouses 

Feb. 4 - Al Simon, “A Successful Start to 2011” 
 

 
2010 Date Guest Speaker Topic

  

12/13

Jim Browning

“Advanced LinkedIn Training”

11/22

Mike Esposito

Director of Employee Relations at Home Depot. Learn

11/8

11 Speakers

11 Speakers, Pick 3!

10/25

Chuck Russell

Author and Work Assessment Expert

10/11

Debbie Rodkin

“Boot Camp for Job Seekers -- Refine Your Approach”

9/27

Art Eyzaguirre

“Put Your Job Search Into High Gear”

9/13

Hal Coleman, Entertainer

“How To Think Differently About Your Job Search”

8/23

11 Speakers

11 Speakers, Pick 3! One of our most popular programs is back

8/9

Bill Hickman

"Talk Your Way into the Interview”

7/26

Special Program

Special Speed Networking Event to increase your Networking Effectiveness

7/12

Julius Pryor

"Extend Yourself to Complete Your Mission

6/28

Roger Blackstock

The Intentional Job Search” You will learn key strategies to win that are unique to you.

  6/14 11 Powerful Speakers 11 Powerful Speakers: Pick 3! One of our most dynamic programs.    
5/24 Special Event Speed Networking Event with Spouses, Significant Other, or Friend to Double your Effectiveness.
5/10 Dan Jourdan Selling Yourself to Hiring Managers.” Dynamic Program!”
4/26 Dan Guelzo “Leveraging Advanced Google and LinkedIn Searches”
4/12 Ricky Steele Author of "The Heart of Networking”
3/22 Richard Kirby Author of “Fast Track Your Job Search” Exciting, but practical content on what really works today
3/8 11 Powerful Speakers 11 Powerful Speakers: Pick 3! One of our most dynamic programs.
2/22 Jim Cichanski Founder of FlexHr, “How to Bypass HR”
2/8 Rick Page Nationally known author, "Hope is Not a Strategy"  
1/25 Bob Littell Creator and author, “The Art of NetWeaving - An Advanced Form of Networking” ww.NetWeaving.com   
1/11 Lori Davila “Top Seven Ways to Achieve Career Success in 2010.”  www.loridavila.com

 

 

2009 Date Guest Speaker Topic

 

 

12/14

10 Speakers

Ten Speakers: Pick 3 Event. One of our most popular. You'll have time to listen to three subject matter experts from our roster of ten.

11/23

Special Program

Speed Networking Event. Master the skill of letting others know how they can help you and put it into practice.

11/9

Bruce Dreyfus

Author and marketing expert for “Job Seekers to Snag Great Job Interviews!”

10/26

Chuck Russell

Author and work assessment expert on "It's Who You Are...Not What You Did." Very engaging and entertaining.

10/12

Susan Knox

“Networking That Works!”

9/28

10 Speakers

10 Speakers, Pick 3! Most interactive meeting we have.

9/14

Ruthie Powell

Atlanta 's Favorite Recruiter for Job Seekers.

8/24

Art Eyzaguirre

“Breakthrough your Job Search with Art!”

8/10

Roger Blackstock

Propel Your Job Search into High Gear With Roger”

7/27

Peter Bourke

Author of " A Better Way to Make a Living...and a Life”

7/13

11 Guest Speakers

11 Guest Speakers! You get to pick three!

6/22

Jim Villwock

Author of Whacked Again! "Learn How to Compete for Jobs”

  6/8 Richard and Robin Kirby "Fast Track Your Search”  
5/11 11 Guest Speakers 11 Guest Speakers! You get to pick three during the main program.
4/27 Debbie Rodkin RE: Focus on Careers, “Networking Boot Camp” www.refocusoncareers.com
4/13 Michael Thurmond Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner, Special Program!
3/23 Jim Browning “How to Leverage LinkedIn for Your Job Search!”
3/9 Recruiter Panel Q&A Gary Shaar, Dutch Earle, Barbara Marks and Nancy Schrempp will help us in today's market.
2/23 Rick Lackey Rick Lackey will discuss his proven methods for accelerating your relationships
2/9 Roundtable Experts 17 great speakers in one meeting. You get to pick 3!
1/26 Ricky Steele Author of “The Heart of Networking” returns to RUMC!
1/12 Daniel Guelzo Director of Talent Strategy at Technisource
 
2008 Date Guest Speaker Topic

12/8 

Special Event

Speed Networking is back! End the year with some great connections to opportunities that you want.

11/24

Gary O'Malley

“Are You Missing Something? Find Your Career Essentials”

11/10

Tim Morrison

Do people respond well to what you are looking for? “Create an "Elevator Pitch" that works”

10/27

15 Roundtables

15 Roundtables with Fifteen Subject Matter Experts. Pick Three!

10/13

Bob Littell

Author of "The Heart and Art of  NetWeaving" will bring his tremendous ideas to us. This is a not-to-miss event! www.netweaving.com 

9/22

HR/Recruiter Panel

Will share what’s working today and take your questions. Hard-hitting advice from three top Atlanta-based  professionals.

9/8

Tom Darrow and his Talent Connections Team

An exciting event to propel your job search. www.talentconnections.net

8/25

Special Event

SPEED NETWORKING EVENT. Need to make connections? This is the place to be.

8/11

Al Simon

CEO of sales training company Simon Says Sell. “Selling Yourself“ This is a one of a kind event! www.simonsayssell.net

7/28

15 Roundtables

15 Roundtables with 15 Experts. Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.

7/14

Executive Panel

Dutch Earle, Chris Gilliam and Barbara Marks

6/23

Art Eyzaguirre

Of firstPro. “How to Get Your Phone Calls Returned”

  6/9

Special Event

SPEED NETWORKING EVENT. This is a not-to-miss program!  
5/12

Bruce Dreyfus

Author of Get That Next Job. “Marketing You”
4/28

10 Roundtables

10 Roundtables with 10 Experts: Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.
4/14

Jim Cichanski

Of FlexHR. "How to Bypass HR" www.FlexHR.com
3/24

Special Event

Interactive Speed Networking Session.
3/10

Special Program

Recruiter Panel Q&A. A not-to-miss event
2/25

Roger Blackstock

“Leveraging Who You Are” www.peersynergygroup.com
2/11

10 Roundtables

10 Roundtables with 10 Experts. Pick Three! Highly interactive event. One of our most popular.
1/28

Debbie Rodkin

RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS, "Networking for those that don't like to Network"
1/14

Michael Scher

Frontline Selling. "How to Get Hiring Mangers to Return Your Call" www.frontlineselling.com

   
2007 Date Guest Speaker Topic

11/26

Bill Hickman

President of Gyst Group will speak on the top ideas that are working in 2007 for a successful job search. www.gystgroup.com

11/12

Michael Levine

Principle of Advantage Talent. “How to Build Your Network” This is a how-to presentation from one of Atlanta 's top recruiters. www.AdvantageTalent.com

10/22

Gayle Oliver

President of www.execume.com will disclose how to write your personal stories when creating your professional resume.

9/10

Richard and Robin Kirby

Executive Impact, and two Saturday afternoon radio hosts WGKA, 920 am, “RightontheMoneyLive” You will be impacted! www.executive-impact.com

8/13

Jim Browning

LinkedIn Expert! Learn the secrets for using LinkedIn for your career search. Learn more via our email Yahoogroups under "Getting Connected" on the left side of this page.

7/23

Peter Bourke

Volunteer CEO at Crossroads Career. “Finding the Right Job” www.crossroadscareer.org

7/9

Randy Walton

Partner, Ron Young International. "Strategies to Win" Learn more via Yahoogroups. Subscribe today under Getting Connected on this website

6/25

Art Eyzaguirre

"Getting Calls Returned with the Right Message" www.aceconsultinggroup.net

5/14

Waldo Waldman

Of www.yourwingman. As an F-16 fighter pilot, Waldo, shows you how to find your wingman for your job search.

4/23

John Schreitmueller

esolute Consulting. "Your Authentic Message“ www.yourwingman.com

3/26

Panel of Top Recruiters

Panel of Top Recruiters will take your questions.  Bring your top concerns and learn about new ways to break through for success.

2/12

Jay Litton

Jay Litton on WoW! Interviewing. Full 45-minute Mini-WoW! Workshop. www.wowinterview.com

 

1/22

Brian Hilliard Agito Consulting. Author of How to Network Like a Pro! www.agitoconsulting.com  

1/8

Bruce Dreyfus Partner of Dialogue Consulting Group will share with us one of the most potent tools to get interviews...the Candidate Narrative. www.getthatnextjob.com
   
2006 Date Guest Speaker Topic

11/27

Gary Shaar

Director of Talent Connections. Learn Gary 's "Five Steps" for an Effective Job Search. www.talentconnections.net

11/13

Jane Gentry

Creator of "Dare to be Remarkable" programs. Learn how to make key business connections. www.janegentry.com

10/9

Jim Cichanski

President of FlexHR. Learn How to Bypass HR! www.flexhr.com

9/25

Larry Benet

Learn magic questions to open doors to make connections with anyone. www.larrybenet.com

9/11

Roger Blackstock

President of www.peersynergygroup.com

8/13

Tom Darrow

President, Talent Connections. Featured in the Sunday AJC Jobs Section. Tom leads the HR Community in Metro Atlanta as the President of SHRM Atlanta. www.talentconnections.net