Public Speaking

I am a frequent public speaker for groups targeting both individual job seekers and small business audiences.  In addition to informal classroom-style training on job search topics, I offer the following speeches pro bono to groups of all sizes within the Chicagoland area.  (Planning an event outside Chicago?  Need a speaker on a topic not listed here?  Please contact me for details.)

The Relationship Economy: What’s Web Got to Do With It?

In a world where consumers have millions of choices at their fingertips, businesses must differentiate to survive.  Enter the Relationship Economy, where your personal connection with your employees and your clients is the currency of trade.  How can business leaders create a thriving community of committed consumers?  What new tools are available to build and maintain a virtual storefront?  And what impact do your communications have on your business success?

From Passion to Plan: Creating a Life of Inspiring Work

So many professionals feel that they need a change of pace.  They want more meaning in their lives, work that engages them, and a lifestyle that reflects their priorities.  Yet so few make the leap from passion to plan.  In this session, attendees learn about the basic steps involved in clarifying their passion and creating a workable, step-by-step strategy to make inspiring work the center of their life.

Job Search Strategies

Resumes, interviewing, personal brand, LinkedIn, VisualCV, social media, networking, and more — all of these are topics on which I have presented and am available to present.  Please contact me for availability.

Custom Training

If you need custom training on management skills, leadership, teambuilding, communication, customer service, time management or other business topics, please contact me to discuss how I can be of help with your organization’s training needs.

Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge and expertise on job searching and interviewing process with us.  I found both sessions that I attended very helpful and insightful, and I am sure I will apply the tips and advice you gave us during interviews in the future.

-Gresa G.

Kristi’s presentation at the recent Vision 2020 conference on social media was very informative. Kristi is an excellent presenter and demonstrated a number of “easy to get started” ideas for business owners to utilize the power of social networking to improve their business exposure. If you have a chance to see Kristi present, you will not regret it.

-Tom C.

Kristi’s dedication to her profession, detailed knowledge of her subject, and desire to provide excellent service speaks volumes about her. On top of all this, her personable approach to presenting the Twitter subject matter at Vision 2020 made it all seem very clear for the audience. Having come from a recent LCPF meeting, there was nothing but praise for her.

- Herb E.

Kristi was one of the Career speakers for my organization’s event. She has an outstanding personality and attention to detail. We were excited to lean the methods and techniques that she provided with her expertise and the workshop she hosted was very informative. I would like to recommend Kristi and her work to anyone looking to give their employees a boost in their career advancement.

- Fadi A.