LILLIAN BJORSETH-OUTSTANDING CHICAGO SPEAKER

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A client said, “Lillian is without question one of the most brilliant and charismatic speakers I’ve met. Her ability to personally connect with each and every member of her audience is truly remarkable.” Lillian is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer, coach and author whose workshops and dynamic presentations on the
essentials of business networking and communicating effectively are transformational.  She is at ease with CEOs and administrative assistants. She’s equally at ease with inspirational keynotes, workshops, in-
house training, entertaining luncheon or dinner talks and skills coaching. Her confidence, enthusiasm and zeal create the learning environment you seek and get her consistently awesome reviews.

She was among the first in the world to become an Inscape Publishing certified DiSC® trainer. She helps you speak the language of your customers, peers, supervisors and top management through customized applications for boards of directors, corporate and association staff and sales organizations.

The Chicago Tribune calls her a “networking expert,” and the Association Forum of Chicagoland dubs her “the business networking authority.” She’s co-founder of the highly successful Greater Chicago Networking Extravaganza, the premier networking event that brings together city and suburban entrepreneurs and larger businesses in the Chicago area. The ninth will be April 6, 2010.

Lillian’s book, online courses and other materials are essential components for those striving for excellence in
business networking and communication skills. She is author of Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last (third edition), 52 Ways to Break the Ice & Target Your Market, and the Nothing Happens Until We Communicate CD/workbook series. Her outstanding online courses include the five-part, “Building Relationships for Business and Career Success.” She’s also a contributing author to Masters of Networking and a co-presenter of the Marketing Boot Camp DVDs/workbook.

She’s a top graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Her Fortune 100 experience includes 11 years at AT&T where she coached top executives in communication and
media relations skills.  She’s on the board of the National Speakers Association-Illinois chapter, an instructor in North Central College’s Community Development program and co-founder of Cornucopia, a Chicago-area woman’s organization.  Lillian was named one of the Great Women of the 21st Century, an Influential Woman in Business and is listed in more than a dozen Who’s Who.