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Nationwide Teleconference, Life Planning Network, Boston SIG Group
October 7, 2008 – 9am PDT

Based on the research for our latest book Return of the Boomers, Carleen MacKay will explore the economic impact of aging consumers, an aging workforce and an aging nation on America. Ideas and strategies will be presented for life and career coaches engaged in supporting the mature workforce through tough economic times. Contact Dori Mintzer, licensed third age coach, at dorian@dorianmintzer.com for space availability and access to conference.

Chandler Senior Center – Active Adult 55+ Class
Chandler, Arizona
October 8, 2008

Brad Taft will make a presentation on "Career Options for Mature Workers" and will discuss how changes in the workplace are creating new opportunities for mature workers to consider. He will discuss how individuals can effectively present themselves as strong candidates for jobs that are a fit for their talents and interests. Fee required. For more information and to register, call 480-782-2722.

Umpqua Bank Economic Insight Summit
Portland, Oregon
October 14, 2008

Phil Newbold and John Mitchell, a prominent Northwest economist, will be addressing between 200 and 250 chief executives and business owners on the current state of the economy. Phil will be focusing on the multi-generational demographics in America today and in the future with particular emphasis on unfunded entitlements and potential government strategies and their impacts in dealing with this monumental problem. John will provide an update regarding the economic outlook changes from his last update.

AARP California Forum – Financial Security: a Showcase on the Issues
University of Redlands
Redlands, California
October 15, 2008

Carleen MacKay will represent AARP/California as a panelist at this Forum open to the general public at no cost. The Forum is one aspect of AARP's "Divided We Fail" initiative designed to engage elected officials, the media, business leaders and the public in discussion about our future financial security. Reservations are required. RSVP to 877-926-8300. The University is located at 1200 E. Colton Center, Redlands California in San Bernardino County.

AARP California Forum – Financial Security: a Showcase on the Issues
California State University, San Bernardino
Palm Desert Campus
October 17, 2008

Carleen MacKay will represent AARP/California as a panelist at this Forum open to the general public at no cost. The Forum is one aspect of AARP's "Divided We Fail" initiative designed to engage elected officials, the media, business leaders and the public in discussion about our future financial security. Reservations are required. RSVP to 877-926-8300. California State University is located at 37-500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, California in San Bernardino County.

AARP - Chandler-Gilbert Community College Workforce Conference
Chandler Gilbert Community College
Chandler, Arizona
October 17, 2008

Brad Taft, AARP/Arizona Workforce Policy Advisor, will make a presentation on the AARP Workforce Assessment Tool to employers at this meeting sponsored by AARP Arizona and the Maricopa Community College District. This online survey produces a detailed report for organizations to assess their current and future workforce needs.

Alliance of Business Leaders for Excellence Meeting
Cave Creek, Arizona
October 23, 2008

Brad Taft will make a presentation on "The Art and Science of Public Speaking." He will discuss how to effectively prepare and deliver presentations that educate, entertain and influence audiences. For more information, go to www.ableaz.com.

SHRM/AARP Business Roundtable
San Francisco, California
October 29, 2008

This conference is sponsored by the AARP Office of Workforce Issues and AARP California, the Business Forum on Aging of the American Society on Aging and the Society of Human Resource Management. Co-hosted by MetLife. Open to senior leaders in HR and Organizational Development from California organizations. RSVP to Sarah Bourdon at sbourdon@aarp.org or at 415-0986-3325. Include your name, title, company, mailing address, phone and email address. There is no cost to attend this luncheon. However, space is limited.

AARP – Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
Phoenix, Arizona
November 5, 2008

Brad Taft will discuss AARP's initiative to promote Auto 401ks, a new strategy to get employees to join 401(k) savings plans, to invest wisely and to increase their contributions as their salaries rise. These programs allow for auto-enrollment, auto-investment, auto-escalation and auto-management. Employees who don't want to participate have the option not to. For more information and to register, go to www.phoenixchamber.com.

International Career Development Conference
Century City, California
November 7, 2008

Brad Taft and Carleen MacKay will make a "hard, market-driven case" for reinvention of career coaching/counseling in order to remain relevant and to support clients' success in the 21st century. If the future is unlike the past just as the modern jet is to the horse and buggy, then 21st century career coaching and counseling must reflect the world as it is, and as it is becoming. An evolving economy, the changing workplace and an increasingly diverse workforce call for a new vision. Register online at www.careerccc.com/registration.html

Career Strategies on the Road to Retirement
University of California at Davis
Davis, California
November 13, 2008

Carleen MacKay will explore eight easy steps that will guide you to an exciting working life in your signature years at UC Davis and beyond. If retirement is five or fewer years away, you may be wondering, "What's the best strategy for managing my career?" Would you like to change careers, gear down your present job or do project work which would allow you to develop in new ways? Carefully crafted career strategies can be your stepping stones to increasingly more meaningful work when you are on the road to retirement. Open to UC Davis employees only.

C4A Annual Meeting (California Area Agencies on Aging)
Los Angeles, California
November 18, 2008

Carleen MacKay will present the business case that demonstrates the concern that 3 out of 5 Americans will run out of money before they run out of life at this annual conference sponsored by 11 California agencies. Not open to the public.

Chandler Senior Center – Active Adult 55+ Class
Chandler, Arizona
November 19, 2008

Brad Taft will make a presentation on "Return from Retirement" and discuss a number of strategies for individuals to utilize in order to overcome challenges and barriers and return to work. The changing workplace will be analyzed, viable career options for returning workers will be presented and how to plan and implement a job search campaign will be discussed. Fee required. For more information and to register, call 480-782-2722.

Gary Kaplan and Associates Human Resources Conference
Century City, California
November 19, 2008

Carleen MacKay will present the business case that demonstrates the concern that 3 out of 5 Americans will run out of money before they run out of life. Limited to senior Human Resource executives. For more information, contact Gary Kaplan, gkaplan@gkasearch.com.

American Business Women's Association
Yuma, Arizona
November 25, 2008

Brad Taft will present "The New 3R's: Recruiting, Redeveloping and Retaining the Workforce of the Future" to the Yuma Chapter of the American Business Women's Association. He will present the business case for developing an "Age-Friendly" workplace and encourage business owners to effectively utilize the resources and talents that mature workers bring to the workplace. For more information go to www.abwayuma.org.

We are confident we can offer your firm or organization outstanding and highly informative presentations. A unique feature of all our presentations is customization. Ask us more about our ability to engage, entertain and motivate your audience to involve themselves in understanding and acting on behalf of the maturing workforce and workplace.

Our references include: 

  • American Society on Aging/National Council on Aging Annual Conference, Chicago
  • International Public Management Association-HR Conference, Scottsdale
  • The Annual International Career Development Conference, Sacramento
  • Alliance for Work-Life Progress Annual Conference, Scottsdale
  • The Aspen Education Institute, Annual HR Conference, Chicago
  • California Association of Area Agencies on Aging Annual Conference, Los Angeles
  • Workforce 411, Ohio Workforce Development Annual Conference, Columbus
  • Arizona Industrial Compensation Association
  • Arizona Small Business Association
  • Human Resource Executive Network, Los Angeles
  • T-SHRM, Raleigh
  • West Valley Human Resources Association, Phoenix
  • The University of California at Davis
  • Gary Kaplan & Associates, Pasadena
  • The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
- Carleen MacKay & Brad Taft


Radio Interview Archives

Internet Radio Interview - Carleen MacKay discussed "The Growing Crisis of the Aging Workforce" on the Nan Russell Show on WebTalkRadio on June 1, 2008. Click here to listen to an archive of the broadcast:

The Growing Crisis of the Aging Workforce


Internet Audio Interview - Carleen MacKay discussed "Retirement? Forget about it before it's too late" on November 30, 2007 on the Central Valley Business Times website:

Retirement? Forget about it before it's too late


Radio Interview - Listen to Brad Taft being interviewed on The John Adam Show, KXAM 1310 Phoenix on June 26, 2007. Brad discussed The Pros and Cons of Employing Mature Workers in Hour Two of this show, entitled "Don't Throw the Baby Boomer Out with the Bath Water". Hour One includes an in interview with the Director of Organizational Development with Borders Bookstores discussing Borders initiative to hire mature workers. Click here to listen to an archive of the broadcast:

Don't Throw the Baby Boomer Out with the Bath Water

 
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