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TOUGH SHIFT: Navigating Your Career Change On-Purpose​

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with: Kevin McCarthy

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Thursday Morning, November 21st

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​7:30 - 9:00 am Central Time

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You’re in a TOUGH SHIFT event where the outer pressure to get a job to pay your bills is real. And, you have an inner need for meaningful work where you can make a difference.

 

TOUGH SHIFT, this program equips you to become your advantage to strategically blend your internal and external needs by answering 7 powerful questions.  Importantly, during this program you will clarify your purpose in life which can be used to smartly direct your job search.  

 

Kevin W. McCarthy is an independent strategy consultant to mid-market business owners. He is the author of six books including TOUGH SHIFT and The On-Purpose Person.  Kevin lives in Winter Park, FL and is active in his church, community, and tennis courts. 

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at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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Respecting Job Search Success Through the Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership

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with: Erik Beckler

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Thursday Morning, December 5th

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7:30 - 9:00 am

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No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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Success for job searching generally is seen as landing a job that fits with your experience and desires. However, what separates you from other talented and qualified individuals looking for the same success measure?

 

The answer is greater and more effective use of the Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership – Love, Respect, Service and Fun.

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We will discuss what the Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership are and how they can help you see your transition differently to help you find the mutations and nuances that will transform.

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Erik Beckler is a leadership coach with The Afila Group, a consultancy that helps maximize the potential of individuals, teams and organizations.

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His background includes more than 30 years of experience in Fortune 1000 companies and startups leading sales and marketing organizations to market leading growth. His coaching practice uses the lens of The Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership, a book he authored in 2022.

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...then stay after the presentation, at 9am for the Networking With Grace Meeting and our MICRO JOB FAIR and "Financial Considerations in Job Transition" Q&A at 10:45!

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IN-PERSON ONLY:

at Grace Church in Eden Prairie

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2024 Crossroads Christmas

Networking Party!

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The Premier Job Networking Event of the Season!

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Tuesday Evening, December 10th

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6:30 - 9:00 pm

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FREE Event, but Registration Necessary! 

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Hundreds of People... including Networking contacts from companies all around the area! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with great employer contacts!

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See full details and Pre-Register HERE

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at Woodbury Lutheran Church

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Secrets to Using CliftonStrengths for Interviewing​

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with: John Warder

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Thursday Evening, December 12th​

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7:00 - 8:30 pm

No Registration Necessary!  Just come and connect with others!

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For the past 30 years, John Warder has been coaching and training with teams and leaders to leverage their Strengths for greater productivity, greater satisfaction, and reduced stress. He is a Certified Professional Coach and Trainer, a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, and a CoreClarity trained facilitator.

He has personally coached over 5,000 people from all walks of life: CEO’s, professional athletes, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, lawyers, and students.

He has given over 1,000 Keynote speeches and training Sessions to professional groups on the subjects of Staff Development, Increased Performance,  Motivation, and Career Direction. He has spoken to every Major League Baseball Team in the U.S. and a dozen National Football Teams.

His expertise is using a Strengths-Based Training and Coaching approach for individuals and Teams by using CliftonStrengths and CoreClarity assessments.

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He has also been a chaplain to the MN Vikings and Twins—and L.A. Rams, Dodgers, and Angels.

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Don't miss this insightful presentation!

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Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems​

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with: Michael Hurley

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Thursday Morning, December 19th

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​7:30 - 9:00 am Central Time

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Best Practices,

What You May Not know,

What You Should Know, and What You Don’t Need To Know

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This highly informative and practical seminar will cover:

• What is an ATS System?

• Why do companies use ATS systems?

• How do companies use ATS systems?

• How many ATS systems are there?

• How to be prepared to navigate multiple ATS systems?

• Resumes and ATS system challenges.

• How should I approach applying across multiple ATS systems?

• What can you control?

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Michael Hurley has been in talent acquisition for more than 25 years, spanning professional-level search experiences in corporate, contract consulting, and third-party recruiting roles with Fortune 500 companies.

 

He’s successfully recruited talent across the US in multiple disciplines and industries during this time including software engineering, finance, accounting, tax, audit, marketing, and sales. He has tremendous experience as a liaison between candidates and corporations as part of the hiring process and has worked with several Applicant Tacking Systems.

 

Michael has been a part of the Crossroads leadership team for over 10 years and regularly facilitates the Job Search Training classes.

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