Beginning with its weekly Wednesday morning meeting on July 8, the St. Jude Career Alliance Ministry in Allen, TX will present a new four-week Expert Speaker Series. The DFW Metroplex-based expert speakers at these four programs will provide tips on effective networking & job search strategies, developing & directing entrepreneurial talents and guidelines for making winning choices.
The new four-week Expert Speaker Series will include:
July 8, 2015
Topic: We Are Lost But Making Good Time
Speaker: David Rawles, Founder and President, CAREERSOLUTIONS Job Seeker Ministry. Mr. Rawles devoted 31 years to a professional and executive Human Resources career for Disney and GTE Corporation. He is now actively assisting those in career transition by teaching effective job search strategies and career success principles to thousands as the host of a syndicated radio program called "CAREERSOLUTIONS with David Rawles," which can be heard in the DFW Metroplex on 91.3 FM KDKR Radio every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 3:30 PM. Mr. Rawles is also a Fox News contributor for Fox affiliate radio stations across the US and a sought-after speaker. In addition, Mr. Rawles is the author of Finding a Job God's Way.
July 15, 2015
Topic: Effective Networking
Speaker: LeTesha Hardy, DFW Metroplex-Based Business Development Consultant. A 7th generation Texan, Ms. Hardy started networking 17 years ago at Business Networking International (BNI), the world's foremost business networking organization. She's been a member of Chambers of Commerce, Netweavers, eWomen Network and Professional Business Networking. Ms. Hardy has been a leader and founder of various networking groups and has learned networking skills from the ground up through real life experiences. In addition, Ms. Hardy has been a sales leader and successful business owner in the healthcare and utilities industries. She has also had experience in the events and transportation industries and is a world traveler.
July 22, 2015
Topic: Discover, Develop and Direct Your Entrepreneurial Talents
Speaker: Frank Gustafson, CEO, OneBoldMove. Mr. Gustafson has spent the last 30+ years in executive leadership with several very successful start-ups and as an entrepreneur. After selling his last company, and moving back to the great State of Texas, he started his present venture called OneBoldMove, through which he serves the business community as an executive coach, leadership trainer, author and speaker. Mr Gustafson has a deep passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and military transition issues. He has published an eBook titled 14 Core Leadership Traits - A Marine Corps Approach to Business Leadership. This eBook can be downloaded at www.OneBoldMove.com or purchased at www.BarnesandNoble.com or Apple iBooks in the iTunes store. He is certified by the John Maxwell team as a coach, speakers and trainer. Mr. Gustafson is also currently going through certification with the Gallup Organization as a strengths coach.
July 29, 2015
Topic: Power over Nothing. Choice over Everything.
Speaker: Beth Ray, a Collin County-Based Community Leader Who Specializes in Team and Individual Development.
A resident of McKinney, TX, Ms. Ray summarizes her topic: "We have very few options for control of our lives. Circumstances, other people and daily unexpected developments throw our nicely planned lives into chaos, permanent change or are significantly altered. We are asked to adjust or accept interruptions and go on. How we choose to deal with 'life coming to the door' either produces frustration, anger, hopelessness or an ability to bounce back. We can control very little, but we can choose every response, action and emotion to grow and learn." Ms. Ray is currently employed at the Independent Bank in McKinney. She has also been actively involved within the local community as a project coordinator, advocate and liaison for various organizations, including the McKinney Independent School District. Ms. Ray is a certified Relationship & Marriage Coach and has been an active Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Texas State Family Court in Collin County. She was also the keynote speaker at the 2009 International Women's Conference held in Mexico City, Mexico.
The St. Jude Career Alliance is a ministry helping college students, career builders and those who are unemployed develop individual career strategies that meets at 9:00 AM every Wednesday at St. Jude Parish in Allen, TX. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge.
St. Jude Catholic Church is located at 1515 North Greenville Avenue, between Exchange Parkway and Stacy Road. Attendees should park in the northeast lot and use the entrance between the church and the parish offices.
In addition to speakers and presentations at weekly Wednesday morning meetings, the ministry offers training in job search skills, support groups and job hunting resources.
For more information, visit www.stjuderparishcareeralliance.net or email jbick@stjudeparish.com.