How many times have you had difficulty making a decision because one part of you wanted one thing, but another part of you wanted something else? “A part of me wants to…another part doesn’t.” Conflicting inner 'parts' of ourselves are one of the main obstacles to inner peace and personal power: • Parts of us who want to do new things are blocked by parts who are afraid to take risks. • Parts of us who want to get things done are stumped by parts who procrastinate. • Parts of us who want to be …

Downtown Discourse is a Toastmasters Club that meets during lunchtime on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. We're looking for people that are interested in growing their speaking skills in a fun, nurturing environment, and even expanding into leadership roles if they are so inclined.

Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confidently; speaking …

The star of NBC’s hit show, “The Biggest Loser” and internationally celebrated fitness and health guru, Jillian Michaels, will be in Chicago for her "Maximize Your Life" Tour! Jillian will take on the stage at the Auditorium Theatre for a two-hour once-in-a-lifetime mesmerizing show where she will get personal with the audience in an untamed effort to redefine self-images, enhance confidence, and provide the tools and strategies needed to harness potentials, goals, and happiness. Auditorium Thea …

Everything starts with connecting.. Be open to the possibility of success.. Every day we can make new face to face connections and with each connection the possibilities for success in whatever that may be increases, not linearly, not even exponentially but with infinite possibility. Networking here is for making connections with others. Connections lead to more connections and if approached with open minds and open hearts in what I call quantum connections, new business relationships may happen …

The Empowerment Group creates a vibrant support group to navigate effective and positive change in our lives. Guest expert speakers share their insight in navigating positive and effective change from varied perspectives. Speakers from the mental health, inspiration, self-help, spiritual, and faith based communities are invited by the group to share their unique perspective and expertise. A dynamic group discussion follows every speaker.

Welcome! This group is for leaders eager to create solutions that will define their business future today with a view to leaving our city greater than when we found it. Together we will explore practices, ideas, and thinking that will move business forward while improving our city. We will meet monthly to connect and share ideas and discuss what's new in business today.

We are Aurora's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Aurora Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in the Aurora area, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, community service, and fun! Please also join our Facebook page to le …

Self Enquiry Life Fellowship is a US based Nonprofit stablished to preserve and disseminate indigenous knowledge from the ancient Sanskrit heritage, including extant literature, spiritual practices of Vedic antiquity, esoteric Himalayan yoga and meditation techniques of unbroken lineages. The Nonprofit aims to make accessible through its educational publishing projects, the spiritual philosophy passed down by the monastic lineages of Himalayan masters and intonated Sanskrit hymns meant for subl …

We are Wauconda and Island Lake's foremost organization for young people, ages 18-40. The Wauconda/Island Lake Jaycees is one of Illinois' newest chapters of the United States Junior Chamber. We are committed to leadership development through community-based events. With members in Wauconda, Island Lake, and the surrounding areas, we run community service, social, and leadership development projects throughout the year. We provide many opportunities for networking, professional development, comm …

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Saturday Sunrise meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Saturday Sunrise Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

MJM Speakers' Circle is a President's Distinguished Toastmasters International Club located on the south side of Chicago. At MJM Speakers' Circle we focus on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills using the proven tools, resources and methods of Toastmasters International. If you are interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills for improved employment, personal enrichment or if you just want to build up the confidence to approach that cute guy o …

The goal of the Group is to build lasting friendships where we are dedicated to a variety of life improvement initiatives, be it financial, health, entrepeneurship, JobHunt, Lessons in Life. Get together for fun & to discuss facinating subjects. It will be a goal to work together to find way to supplement our quality of life / living. Even if you are struggling financially, let's find ways to enjoy life without spending much.

Welcome to Cary Grove Toastmasters! If you are looking for a safe and supportive environment in which to become a better speaker or a more effective leader, then you've come to the right place! You are welcome to visit any meeting as a guest, free of charge. See for yourself what Toastmasters is all about.  We hope to see you soon!

SPOT On The Magnificent Mile helps career minded professionals polish their public speaking skills through the toastmasters program. Whether you have a fear of public speaking or just seeking to become a better speaker, toastmasters can help.  We meet every Tuesday at 6pm at the Intercontinental Hotel at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611.

We hold a series of monthly seminars allowing participants to learn NLP and Conversational Hypnosis techniques useful for personal and business development plus Persuasion and Coaching. Meetings are held in downtown Chicago.

We are all successful psychotherapists who are individual business owners. We have learned to maximize our professional and personal interests through the appropriate balance of vulnerability and strength. Individual authenticity and connecting with other professionals have been key components to our success. We share our ideas so that you can fearlessly optimize your strengths to achieve your highest goals. This group is for you if you are interesed in making courageous choices to enrich your l …

If you are searching for a way to give back, interested in helping out the community, lending a hand to your fellow man, of just looking for something to do on a lazy Saturday, join our group. We will be getting together throughout the year to provide help to those people and organizations that need it. We are open to suggestions if there is something you are interested in doing. Whether it is cleaning up a local park, cheering up a nursing home, helping out at a food bank, or soup kitchen, we s …

The Dynamic Professional Women’s Network is the largest, referral focused, women’s networking organization in the Chicagoland area that offers an industry exclusive networking experience designed to help women create partnerships with each other to generate ideas, alliances, and revenues within a structured referral generating format. Since its conception in 2007, more than 1200 members have joined DPWN recognizing it as a driving force behind the success and profitability for many of its member …

The Lake County "Be A Better You" Personal Growth Classes are monthly, instructor led classes, that give you hands on tools and experiences to be a better you! This group is for people who are seeking ways to be happier, healthier and have more meaning in their lives. There will experience hands-on and interactive lead discussions and projects. It will be in a non-judgmental, inspiring, positive and compassionate atmosphere. The classes are $10.00 each and there may be materials (reasonably pri …

The INN creed: Follow your dreams wherever they lead, and don't get distracted by less worthy deeds. Shelter them, nourish them, help them to grow. Let your heart hold them down deep where dreams go. Follow your dreams, pursue them with haste. Remember that life is too precious and too fleeting to waste. Follow your dreams and all your days through, the dreams that you follow will always come true.

This is a group for anyone interested in financial education. We meet at least once a month. You will learn about the cash quadrant, and how to make money work for you. I started this group because there are a lot of people out there employed and unemployed needing this type of education.

We are a group of artists and art enthusiasts who get together to draw. Nude figure drawing about 2 times each month, with professional models, 3 hours $10 A relaxed environment with poses from 5 min. - 1hour.  Beverages and snacks and BYOB always encouraged! "Molly's cafe" room, 3 1/2 floor SKETCH!club about once a month where we sketch each other, situational models (we may meet elsewhere from time to time) and still life set ups. Some simple supplies (pencils, paper and clipboards) are availa …

Woodridge Jaycees are a group of young people who strive to make our community a better place through volunteering and community service! If you are the kind of person who also wants to make a difference while having a great time, we are for you! We meet on the Third Thursday of each month at Shanahans in Woodridge at 7pm. For more info check out our meet up page to see our upcoming volunteer opportunities: www.meetup.com/Woodridge-Jaycees. Also check our Facebook group - use search terms …

Are you looking for more rich, rewarding connections in your life? Would you like to deepen your relationships with friends, family and loved ones? Are you: New in town, wanting to find a new social circle? Single, wanting more romance? In a relationship, wanting deeper connection and greater intimacy? Unemployed, looking to expand your job-searching network? Employed, wanting more effective communication with empolyers, employees or coworkers? If so, this group is for you! We meet once a week …

This is a group for anyone who has read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. I am looking for a select few client oriented professionals to participate in a weekly or bi-weekly MasterMind group where we can freely share goals, skills and tips for success and attaining our desires.