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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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The Future is Fractional!​

with: John Arms

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Thursday Morning, May 2nd

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7:30 - 9:00 am

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No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others - And stay for the Networking With Grace in-person meeting from 9am to 11am!

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What is Fractional talent and why is it growing in popularity?
How do you know if fractional talent is right for your business --- or a personal career opportunity to explore?

John Arms will cover the state of Fractional Talent in our changing work culture and how it is shaping the way we work and live in the new normal.

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John Arms is a Fractional Talent expert, fractional executive coach and advocate for fractional professionals everywhere. In 2018 John sold his advertising agency to embark on his own independent journey. Fast forward 4 years and John is now the "lead singer" of Voyageur University, a nationwide Fractional Talent community. Voyageur U literally started in John’s workshop with his partner in independence Jason Voiovich. In four short years (And one Pandemic)

Voyageur U has become a full-suite resource for people in transition that includes a Fractional BootCamp, a Fractional Community, a Fractional Talent Exchange and a book on going Fractional. John is also a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer himself, practicing what he preaches. 

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​IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Woodbury Lutheran Church

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The ONE Thing to Increasing Your Personal Success!​

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with: Dale Henry

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Thursday Evening, May 9th​

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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I’ve had the blessing of coaching people ranging from Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, and professional athletes; to corporate executives, (over 500) woman
entrepreneurs, and my favorite: good ol’ normal everyday business professionals.

I’ve been hired by over 50 Fortune 500 companies and countless mid/small
businesses to improve the performance, and lives, of over a million people on 5
continents around the world. What do their success stories all have in common?
 

The ONE Thing (spoiler alert!): Activating Their Real World Superpowers!
In our time together, I’ll take you on a FUN, visually engaging, thought-provoking, educational and inspirational journey where you’ll discover the secret to:

 

• Dramatically improve the results of your efforts,

• Get way more done in far less time, and

• Make your work far more meaningful, rewarding and fun…

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Dale Henry is the founder/CEO of Critical Insight Group, the creator/coach of
the Real World Superhero Academy, and the co-founder of The Abundance Group. He is also a Master Human Capital Strategist with the Human Capital Institute and a founding partner, and master leadership coach, with Maxwell Leadership.

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ONLINE ONLY:

Pre-Register to Participate 

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Compensation Strategies!​

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with: Dave Sparkman

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Thursday Morning, May 16th

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​7:30 - 9:00 am Central Time

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Pre-Register Here to Participate in This Webinar 

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Everyone would like to get the best offer they can for their next job, right?
 

But how do you improve your odds?

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This webinar will help you better understand the factors employers consider when making compensation decisions and what you need to be prepared to answer in the hiring process.

 

You'll learn...

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• What you need to know in advance to set realistic expectations for you and the employer.
   

• What factors do employers consider when making an offer.
   

• How to frame your discussions with employers regarding your compensation expectations.
   

• How to create win-win scenarios for your new job to start successfully.

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...and more!
 

Dave Sparkman is the former Chief Culture Officer at UnitedHealth Group, a Fortune 5 company. He led a long-range effort to shift the culture of this 325,000 employee organization. Through his career, he's interviewed hundreds of people and has seen what's effective and what's not.

 

Currently Dave is the Chairman for the national Crossroads Career ministry. He’s also the Managing Director & Founder of “Spark Your Culture”, a Consulting firm specializing in helping organizations flourish through healthy, high performance cultures

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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Understanding the Other Person's Needs:
A Key to Influential Networking​

with: Ben Nicholas

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Thursday Morning, June 6th

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7:30 - 9:00 am

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No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others - And stay for the Networking With Grace in-person meeting from 9am to 11am!

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Have you ever wondered why understanding the needs of others is crucial for your influence? Join us for an enlightening presentation by Ben Nicholas, where he'll delve into the six fundamental needs that every person possesses and their profound impact on networking, connecting, and giving.

 

In this session, you'll gain valuable insights into:

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• Networking vs. Genuine Connection: Discover the distinction between mere networking and forming authentic relationships.

• Identifying Your Human Needs: Understand your specific human needs and their significance in navigating your professional journey.

• The Power of Giving: Explore the importance of adopting a giving mindset in a culture often focused on self-interest.

• Tools for Networking Success: Equip yourself with practical tools to enhance your networking efforts and cultivate meaningful connections.

• Empathy in Networking: Learn why it's essential to empathize and understand others' needs to effectively expand your network and advance in your career.
   

Ben Nicholas was raised in a family business in northwest Minnesota, where his passion for connecting and serving others was ignited from a young age. His career has led him to key roles at Target, Macy's, Tiffany & Co., the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and Business Development for a Technology firm. 

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This year, Ben's passion for business and international missions aligned perfectly when he took on the role of relationship bridge maker, connector, and giver at Bethany in Bloomington, Minnesota. Alongside this, he is the founder of Servant Leaders in Training, an organization dedicated to providing leadership training and mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs and community builders.

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Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into human behavior and enhance your networking skills.