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November 5,
2008 –
National Louis University, Elgin, Illinois: In
her
presentation and
discussion “JUST
KEEP DANCING: THE POWER OF CHANGE”, Susan
spoke of domestic violence and the cycle of abuse in which many
women feel they're caught, quoting select excerpts from her award
winning autobiography, “JUST KEEP
DANCING”.
She then described some of the events of her own life and twenty
year relationship and marriage to an abusive spouse, including the
encounter that caused her to ultimately realize the power of change
by taking control of her life For information on this presentation click..... HERE !! |
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2008 – Westside Communities Development Town Hall Meeting, Exposition, & Conference held at Chicago's Austin Polytechnical: Susan spoke about the importance of having a world-class education system as a pre-requisite for achieving the goals to both, meet the needs of companies for a highly educated and innovative workforce and to provide working citizens with clear career paths in all aspects of advanced manufacturing.
For information on this presentation click..... HERE !! |
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June 7 and 8,
2008 – During the 2008 Printers Row Book Fair, the largest book fair
in the Midwest, booklovers met authors and appreciated the vast
diversity of Illinois writing at the Illinois Woman’s Press
Association booth.
For information on this event
click.....
HERE
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April 16, 2008 – Queen of Peace High School, Burbank, Illinois: In a
presentation that focused on the growing demand for women in
Engineering roles, Susan spoke to the women students highlighting
some of the many benefits that would be available to them if
they choose a career in the Engineering field. She encouraged the
students that found the disciplines of math and science interesting,
to pursue that dream and become one of those responsible for the
creation of nearly everything that we use today, an Engineer.
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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TBA - The
Society of Women Engineers (SWE),
Chicago, Illinois: Do you fear public speaking? How about
networking? Susan's “TOP3” Techniques for Top Rate
Presentations can help. She shows how to overcome that fear and
deliver a TOP RATE presentation. With tips on organization,
preparation, personal image projection, and Susan's “FEAR FIGHTERS”
you will be ready to successfully deliver your message, to connect,
network, and to further your career.
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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April 4, 2008 – Fremd High School, Palatine, Illinois: In a
presentation that focused on the growing demand in the U.S. for
people with technical expertise, Susan highlighted some of the many
benefits that would be available to the students if they choose a
career in the Engineering field. She encouraged the students that
found the disciplines of math and science interesting, to pursue
that dream and become one of those people responsible for the
creation of nearly everything that we use today, an Engineer.
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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November 15, 2007 -
Queen of Peace High School, Burbank, Illinois: In a presentation
that focused on the growing demand for women in Engineering roles,
Susan spoke to the women students highlighting some of the many
benefits that would be available to them if they choose a career in
the Engineering field. She encouraged the students that found the
disciplines of math and science interesting, to pursue that dream
and become one of those responsible for the creation of nearly
everything that we use today, an Engineer
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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November 13, 2007 -
Susan
spoke on behalf of Motorola's Asian Business Counsel to a group of
Engineering students from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Her presentation focused on the growing demand for a technically
oriented people to fill the Engineering roles today. While
introducing the students to some of Motorola's many products, Susan
also highlighted the benefits available to those in the Engineering
field.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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November 4, 2007 -
Susan was honored by receiving the Dominican Inspiration Award for
Truth at the Founder's Day Ceremony celebrating the 45th anniversary
of Queen of Peace High School, Burbank, Illinois. This award was
given to Susan in recognition of her personal and professional
accomplishments reflecting leadership and her passion to promote the
truth of women's equality, in all walks of her life.
For information
on this event click.....
HERE
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October 20, 2007 -
Just Keep Dancing by Susan Brauer was featured at the Illinois
Women's Press Association's (IWPA) Annual Fall Book Fair which was
held at the beautiful Chicago Cultural Center. This grand event
highlights the diversity of Illinois writing and the wealth of
knowledge, determination, and creativity of its authors.
For information
on this event click.....
HERE
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August 14, 2007 -
Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce, Yorkville,
IL.
In a presentation
entitled
"Your
Book & Your Business, You Can Do It Too!" Susan described process
that she took toward the successful creation and production of her
book “Just Keep Dancing”, exploring her decision to self-publish and
form her corporation, Dreamers Tapestry, Inc. Sharing nuggets of
experience with the audience, Susan encouraged other “would be”
business owners and authors to also bring their own dream to
reality.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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June 21, 2007 - Susan spoke
at Purdue University Women in Engineering Program's, Exciting
Discovery for Girls in Engineering (EDGE). Her CHANGES Presentation
focused on the many benefits of an Engineering degree. Susan told of
the personal satisfaction and freedom that one experiences as an
Engineer and how the young women attending, as Engineers would be
among the elite group that is literally responsible for nearly
everything that we use and touch today.
For information
on this event click.....
HERE
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June 9-10, 2007
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23rd annual Chicago
Tribune Printers Row Book Fair, Chicago,
IL.
Susan participated, along with the Illinois Women's Press
Association at the Midwest's largest free outdoor literary event
that featured more than 100 captivating programs including author
readings, panel discussions, cooking demonstrations and children's
activities. For the entire weekend, the historic Printers Row
neighborhood was transformed into a festival for booklovers of all
ages and interests.
For information
on this event click.....
HERE
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April 25, 2007 - Second
Annual Career Day, Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake, IL.
In a presentation
focusing on the growing demand for a technically oriented people to fill the
Engineering roles today,
Susan
highlighted some of the many benefits
that would be available to students if they choose a career in the
Engineering field. She encouraged the students that found the
disciplines of math and science interesting to further pursue that dream and
to then become one of those responsible for the creation of nearly
every single thing that we use today, an Engineer.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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April 21, 2007 - B.E.S.T.
for
Women Conference,
Sycamore, IL.
In a
presentation entitled "Your Own Business On a Shoestring! You Can Do
It Too!", Susan outlined the step by step process that she took from
the conception of her company, Dreamers Tapestry, Inc. through its
successful creation, to its present day operations. For those whose dream is
to create and operate their own business with a limited start-up
budget, Susan not only encouraged but she also confirmed their
dream is possible.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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March 8, 2007 -
Northrop Grumman Women Engineers (NGWE), Rolling Meadows, IL.
Susan described her “T.O.P.3”
technique to overcome the fear of public speaking and to deliver
your own “TOP RATE” presentation during her
presentation
entitled
EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS. This presentation is
based on her soon to be released book “PODIUM
PANIC” featuring.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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February 17, 2007 -
Northwestern University, McCormick School of Engineering & Applied
Science. Susan participated on a Society of Women Engineers panel
discussion that focused on the future opportunities in the field of
engineering
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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January 27, 2007 - The
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) 2007 Region H Conference,
Chicago, Illinois. Susan
on a panel discussing various
issues that an Engineer faces
when moving between the manager track and the technical track. The
panel explored questions such as: What should one consider
before making this important decision? How does one stay technical
as a manager? As a manager will you lose touch with your technical
skills? How difficult will it be to switch back to the technical
track?
For information
on the SWE Regional Conference
click.....
HERE
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November 24,
2006 -
Susan visited her alma mater Queen of Peace High School, Burbank,
Illinois.
In a presentation that
focused on the growing demand for women in Engineering roles,
Susan
spoke to the women students highlighting some of the many benefits
that would be available to them if they choose a career in the
Engineering field. She encouraged the students that found the
disciplines of math and science interesting to pursue that dream and
become one of those responsible for the creation of nearly
everything that we use today, an Engineer.
For information on this presentation
click.....
HERE
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October 21,
2006 -
Susan and her award winning biography, “JUST
KEEP DANCING”
along with many other authors and their works were available on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at the annual IWPA Book Fair
which was held at the Chicago Cultural Center, located on North
Michigan Avenue at Randolph Street in downtown Chicago.
For information
about the IWPA click.....
HERE
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October 12/14,
2006 -
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference,
Kansas City, MO. Susan
delivered her presentation “EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATIONS”.
This talk is
based on Susan's soon to be released book
“PODIUM PANIC”
and features
her “T.O.P.3” technique
to overcome the fear of public speaking and
deliver your own “TOP RATE” and effective presentation.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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October 7,
2007 –
Susan Brauer gave the keynote presentation at the 14th
“Annual Take Back the Night 2006” rally
and march to fight against rape and other forms of sexual and
domestic violence that was held in DuPage County, Naperville, IL.
Quoting her award winning autobiography, Just Keep Dancing, Susan’s
message was one of hope not only for those who are in a violent
relationship or feel caught in the cycle of abuse, but also for the
ones that love them.
To Denise, Irene,
sponsors, and all involved with Take Back the Night,
It was truly an honor and privilege to have been able to take
part in this marvelous event.
The courage, strength, and commitment that I witnessed that
evening was absolutely breathtaking.
Thank you from the deepest reaches of my being.
Susan |
For information
on
Take back the Night click.....
HERE
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October 4,
2006
- Taking part in the Northern Trust Corporation's focus on domestic
violence and its effect within the workplace, Susan spoke at their
Chicago offices about the problem of domestic violence and abusive
relationships while, as described in her autobiography “Just Keep
Dancing”, giving a message of hope for those who feel caught in the
cycle of abuse and also for the ones that care about them.
For information
on this and Susan's other presentations click.....
HERE
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May 20,
2006 -
JUST KEEP
DANCING:
While being awarded
top honors in the category Non-Fiction / Biography, “Well written”,
“Honest”, and “Compelling” were comments used to describe author
Susan Brauer’s odyssey of abuse and triumph, JUST KEEP DANCING, in
the Illinois Women's Press Association (IWPA), 2006
Mate E. Palmer Communications Contest. This annual
competition recognizes excellence in communications and covers a
wide range of categories in print and electronic media.
For information
on
this event
click.....
HERE
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May 4/7, 2006
Camp WorldWIT, Potosi, MO.
Focused on professional and entrepreneurial leadership development,
creativity and wellness.
Susan presented “EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATIONS”
featuring
her “T.O.P.3” technique
which can help anyone to overcome their fear of public speaking, and
deliver a TOP RATE presentation; And
“BRINGING
YOUR
BOOK TO REALITY”
where Susan outlined self-publishing and the step-by-step process that she took toward
the successful creation and production of her new release, JUST
KEEP DANCING.
 For information
on these presentations click.....
HERE
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April 28, 2006
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Armadillo's Pillow Books and
Circle Imagine:
“BRINGING
YOUR
BOOK TO REALITY”.
It's said that, "Everyone has a book inside of them”.
Susan read select passages and
outlined self-publishing and the step-by-step process that she took toward
the successful creation and production of her new release, JUST
KEEP DANCING. By
sharing nuggets of experience with the audience, Susan encouraged other
“would be” authors to also bring their dream (book) to reality.
For information
on this and Susan's other presentations click.....
HERE
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March 10, 2006 -
Women in IT Conference 2006, University
of Arkansas, Information Technology Research Institute with connection of
ArkWIT:
Susan's “CHANGES” presentation
addressed many of the career issues women face today, including the
limitations that we place on ourselves and how they affect our
future career and life choices.
For information
on this presentation click.....
HERE
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March 2, 2006
- Barbara's
Bookstore (UIC).
“BRINGING
YOUR
BOOK TO REALITY”.
It's said that, "Everyone has a book inside of them”.
Susan read select passages and
outlined self-publishing and the step-by-step process that she took toward
the successful creation and production of her new release, JUST
KEEP DANCING. By
sharing nuggets of experience with the audience, Susan encouraged other
“would be” authors to also bring their dream to reality.
For information
on this and Susan's other presentations click.....
HERE
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