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    "Alexandra’s presentation at our Global Leadership Meeting was filled with laughter and questions…she informed and touched our heartstrings at the same time." Judy Friedman, Director, Campbell Soup

    "I heard nothing but fabulous things about Alexandra's session. All of the attendees have stated this year's program was the strongest ever and Alexandra was a big part of that." Jennifer Monti, Programming Chair, Meeting Professionals International

    "As our keynote speaker, Alexandra provided great insights and really brought the content to life in a fun and relevant way." Jessica Thompson, Supervisor, McDonalds Corporation

    "Alexandra was able to build an excellent rapport with our students, while also empowering them with information on how to set the course for a successful career. It’s no wonder she’s so well known in this space." Winifred Winston, Director of Career Services, University of Baltimore

    "I heartily recommend Alexandra to anyone looking to add an effective generational dimension to their training and/or career development programs." Julie Jacques, Vice President, Discover Financial Services

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    A dynamic and down to earth speaker, Alexandra has addressed international audiences ranging from Fortune 500 leaders to small groups of overseas students. In addition to sharing concrete strategies that audience members can employ tomorrow, Alexandra peppers her remarks with real life anecdotes from her ten years in the corporate world. Although every presentation is customized, some of Alexandra's most frequently requested programs, which can range in length from a 1 hour keynote speech to a 3 hour educational seminar, include:

    Managing the Millennials

    Today’s twenty-something employees - or members of the Millennial Generation - are ambitious, motivated, and dedicated to changing the business world for the better. However, without being told directly, it’s hard for young employees to understand the importance of marketing themselves, getting to know the right people, adding tangible value to the organization, learning transferable skills, and charting their own career paths. Because of what they don’t learn in college, twenty-somethings typically experience lower productivity and higher turnover than other employees in your organization. This session will educate you on where Millennials are coming from and what they are looking for, and will discuss how to employ the latest strategies and technologies that will make a difference in the degree to which your twenty-somethings contribute to the bottom line and end up staying with you for the long-haul. It's perfect for Baby Boomer and Generation X managers at all types of organizations.

    They Don't Teach Corporate in College

    In the business world, perception is reality and that creating and sustaining an effective corporate persona – or the mature, professional and competent face you project to the work world – is more important than anything else you can do on the job. You can develop a strong corporate persona by thinking of yourself as a publicist with the task of promoting you and learning to succinctly assert your achievements without bragging. This interactive session will define the steps necessary to develop an effective corporate persona, including how to make a positive first impression on business contacts and how to practice strong communication and diplomacy with colleagues. We’ll also address how to stay positive and project enthusiasm in the face of trying circumstances, how to move your career forward through networking, and how to establish satisfying work friendships. The topic is perfect for twenty and early thirty-somethings from interns to early-career professionals.

    New Job, New You

    Want the formula for supercharging your professional development to achieve long-term career satisfaction? This session will reveal how you can discover a path to meaningful work or get the most out of your current job. For those who are graduating college soon or are focused on career change, we'll start with self-assessment, the process by which we learn more about ourselves and what we like and don't like in a work environment. We'll also talk about how to uncover your unique set of skills and how to research careers that map to your self-assessments and skills. Next, we'll address how to scope out opportunities and network in a chosen career. Last, we'll go through how to tailor a resume for each career that will make you stand out in the crowd despite a lack of industry experience. For those who are looking to increase their satisfaction in their current job, this session will provide guidance for sustaining a positive attitude, mentoring, taking advantage of training, growth, and volunteer opportunities, and practicing intrapreneurship. It's perfect for colleges and association, conference, and alumni groups.

    Want to know what recent audiences have thought? Check out more testimonials or download her brochure. Please e-mail us for a customized proposal. Alexandra would be delighted to work with you.

    Upcoming Engagements

    August 24: Fort Sill Army Base

    September 23: Northwestern University Leadership Conference

    October 19: HR Academy Conference (Brazil)

    Recent Engagements

    ABN AMRO

    Aetna

    AgCareers.com

    Albion College

    American Society of Training and Development

    Audio Visual Services Corporation

    Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference

    Bradley University

    Campbell Soup

    CDN

    Chicago Cares

    CIGNA

    Cornell University

    DePaul University

    DeVry University

    Edelman

    Fairleigh Dickinson University

    Federal Reserve Bank

    First Farm Credit Services

    Franklin Covey

    GEAR UP

    Girl Scouts of America

    Forte Foundation

    Human Resource Management Association

    Illinois State University

    Illinois Institute of Entrepreneurship Education

    Intern Bridge

    Learn from My Life

    Lincoln Financial Group

    Loyola University

    Loyola Family Business Institute

    Marquis Software

    McDonalds Corporation

    Meeting Professionals International

    Microsoft

    National Association of Colleges and Employers

    National Louis University

    Northwestern University

    Purdue University

    Rocky Mountain College

    Savannah College of Art and Design

    SmartBrief

    Society for Human Resource Management

    Spelman College

    T&D Magazine

    University of Chicago

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    Valparaiso University

    Whirlpool Corporation