Sample of Topics for Presentations and Seminars

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From Midlife Crisis to Midlife Magic

Do you want your midlife and beyond to be a time of fantastic opportunities or face crisis after crisis? You can shape the outcome and make a positive difference by learning a magical approach to life. You will learn to use advanced tools to make better decisions and overcome life’s challenges.

Fun and helpful tools for life planning
Practical tools to make change fun and magical
Three exciting actions you must do to have magic and aliveness every day.

Participants will:

Discover their personal map for making positive changes
Learn which areas of their life need attention, and
Be introduced to advanced tools to manage change

Reinventing Retirement

Social security is threatened and Baby Boomers are about to hit retirement age—opportunity or crisis? Should you downsize, find a new career, or reinvent yourself in a new country? You can enjoy the learning about new options in this entertaining and informative program where you'll learn:

4 types of retirement options
101 ideas for positive direction
Resources available for making second half more fulfilling

The program includes:

Assessment tools for exploring and discovering personal satisfaction choices
Presentation of theory of the "new retirement"
Interactive exercises to uncover personal roadmap for reinventing retirement
Case examples of successful "re-inventers"
Resources for learning about transition to new retirement

This program is for anyone approaching or past 50 who wants to ensure that the future works for, instead of against, them.

The Three R's of Health and Well-being

You know about readin', writin' and 'rithmetic, but do you know that resiliency, resources and renewal can change your life, and improve your health and well-being? In this program, you'll:

Examine and practice the four tools you need for developing a vital way of life
Discover how to increase your resources
Learn why practicing renewal can save your life
Be given you a map to finding the "juice" for ongoing motivation toward your goals.

Come and be surprised at how simple it is to go from feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and indecisive to happy, energized, and fulfilled.

Overcoming the Guilt Associated with Aging Parents

Who wants guilt, especially when we are trying our best? Midlife people face added responsibilities when their aging parents incur money, health, and lifestyle concerns. Overcoming the guilt that accompanies these problems eliminates anxiety and leads to better understanding and improved relationships. This program teaches:

To manage the changes that occur when your aging parents need you
Six questions to ask to overcome feeling guilty and overwhelmed
Strategies for improved communication
When, where, and how to offer help, and
What resources are available for both you and your parents

This program helps adult children with aging parents manage responsibilities with more confidence and less stress.