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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
DESCRIPTION:We are the authority on everything Meetings-related. Our lunch-hour workshops focus on the ins and outs of this industry to grow and share knowledge with our peers. We invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight with a delectable meal! \nJoin us as Brendan Sullivan shows us proven techniques to tackle Public Speaking in Meetings and beyond!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nLunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills\n \nWhat’s at stake when you speak to an audience? Your project? Your credibility? Your company’s reputation? A promotion? Your job?  \nUnfortunately\, whether you are speaking to two people or two thousand\, your audience judges you on how you present your ideas\, as well as the ideas themselves. There are simple physical adjustments you can make to appear more confident\, knowledgeable\, relaxed\, engaging\, approachable and professional.  \nIn this interactive session\, Brendan will share some of these techniques which you will then be able to apply immediately in order to become a more effective speaker and presenter\, no matter what communication situation you face. \n\nAdmission price of $10 includes a mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet.\n\nPurchase your admission by Thursday\, October 24.\nPlease email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter for Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills:\nBrendan Sullivan is an experienced presentation skills\, public speaking and communication skills coach. He has coached and trained thousands of professionals to be more effective speakers and presenters over the last 15 years. Find more at www.bpscommunicationskills.com.  \nBrendan has coached and trained presentation skills directly on his own\, as well as through a number of presentation skills providers\, including Communispond\, Vautier Communications\, IMPAX\, Hit Your Stride\, Corporate Learning Institute and other training companies. \nBrendan has taught and coached presentation and public speaking skills as a corporate class\, as an open enrollment course\, to project teams before “the big one”\, and as private coaching for senior leaders. He has also spoken on the topic of presentation skills in keynote addresses and as breakout sessions at business conferences. \nBrendan has taught these skills to employees of many large and small organizations\, including GE\, Lockheed Martin\, Kimberly-Clark\, AT&T\, Aetna\, Whirlpool\, Walmart\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Sherwin Williams\, US Steel\, Verizon\, Charles Schwab\, Abbott Labs and many others. Brendan has also taught presentation skills as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. \nBrendan’s training style is influenced by his early career as an advertising sales manager for the New York Times Magazine Group. There he delivered many sales presentations to Fortune 500 consumer products companies and their advertising agencies. \nBrendan’s style is also impacted by his lifetime of experience as a professional improvisational actor\, teacher and coach\, trained at the world famous Second City Conservatory. Brendan still performs in Chicago on Monday evenings when he’s not traveling. \nBrendan is also a creativity coach\, helping individuals and teams to create a culture of collaborative creativity and innovation (see www.creativitycoach.net)\, as well as a published novelist\, and commercial/film actor. Brendan and his wife Susan are the parents of four children. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-improve-your-public-speaking-skills/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:17th Anniversary Party - Supporting Women Entrepreneurs!
DESCRIPTION:For a recap of this event\, check out our blog post here!\n\nYou’re invited to our 17TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY\, where we’re sharing the spotlight with other women entrepreneurs—and kickstarting a fun round of fundraising for them! \nChicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space is celebrating 17 wonderful years in business\, and we couldn’t have done it without support. That is\, support not just from our closest friends and family\, but also from our women peers in the business world. \nThat’s why\, for this 17th Anniversary Party\, we’re sharing the spotlight with an inspiring set of Chicagoland women in business. On November 4\, we’ll party while we meet and collect funds for five promising small business owners! \nCome to our annual shindig\, where on top of enjoying our usual food and drink and fun\, you’ll get to know the pioneering business projects of a select group of women entrepreneurs. \n\nYou’ll meet them in person;\nYou’ll learn about their business progress and  their next steps; and\nMost importantly\, you’ll have the opportunity to donate money to fuel their progress.\n\nAnd of course\, you’ll be following the lead of our own pioneering founder Eva Niewiadomski\, who will be donating her own money to these women with your guidance: \n\nIn a fun twist on fundraising\, each of the first fifty people to arrive will get a token worth $5 dollars (courtesy of Eva)\, which they’ll donate to the entrepreneur of their choice!\n\nIt is our hope that those first tokens of donated money from Eva will encourage our guests to make donations of their own\, to one—or every one—of these inspired women!\nSo mark your calendars\, because you have a date with us on Monday\, November 4 to celebrate the accomplishment\, vision and future successes of Catalyst Ranch and a few other incredible women. \n  \n\n  \nWHEN IS THE PARTY?\n\nMonday\, November 4.\nOpen House style\, 6pm-8:30pm.\n\nWHERE IS THE PARTY?\n\nOur house\, naturally! 656 W Randolph St.\, Chicago\, 60661\n\nHOW CAN I ATTEND?\n\nSimply RSVP with an email to erica@catalystranch.com!  Click here to auto-generate an email!\nThere’s no ticket to buy for admission.\nThe evening is family friendly.\nBring cash to donate to the women entrepreneur(s) of your choice!\n\nWHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?\n \n\nIncredible food from our longtime catering partner\, Big Delicious Planet—which also happens to be an inspiring\, woman-owned business!\nBeer\, wine and soft-drinks!\nGetting to know and support some women movers-and-shakers!\n\nAND THE CATCH?\n\nYour attendance means you’ll play a large part in donating a portion of money directly from Catalyst Ranch and Eva Niewiadomski\, to awesome women entrepreneurs.\nWhat’s more\, you yourself get to make a modest** but meaningful monetary contribution to promising\, women-owned small businesses.\n**There is no limit to how much you can donate! Don’t feel limited to “modest” donations\, should you feel inclined!\n\n  \n\n  \nOur 17th Anniversary Party is going to be just as fun as you’ve come to expect after all these years. We can’t wait to share the spotlight with this community. We’ll see you on November 4! \n\nRSVP with an email to: erica@catalystranch.com\nClick here to auto-generate your RSVP e-mail!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/17th-anniversary-party-supporting-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party,Family-friendly,Open House
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SUMMARY:REALAPALOOZA Homebuyer-Realtor "Speed-Dating"
DESCRIPTION:Professionals from KoenigRubloff Realty Group and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services host home-buyers in an info session and an introduction to a variety of real estate agents to meet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRealapalooza\nHow to Buy a Home and LOVE IT\nHomebuyers: Learn how to buy a home\, get pre-approved on the spot\, AND find the perfect real estate agent (speed-dating style) !\n\nWin prizes and enjoy apps and drinks on us!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/realapalooza-homebuyer-realtor-speed-dating/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 8
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-8/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 9
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-9/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking in November
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. \n\n\nLight supper will be served. \n\n\nRound Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. \nView discussion topics at the AMA Chicago website by clicking the button below!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-november-2019/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago: 2019 ALL-STAR Night
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago wraps up the year with a lineup of crowd-pleasers and all-stars on November 26!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-2019-all-star-night/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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