“I am proud to call Gail Zelitzky my coach and mentor. We have worked and partnered together for many years, through her leadership in WonderWomen, a MasterMind group for women owned entrepreneurial businesses. I have benefitted from her personal guidance, inspiration, positive attitude and growth mindset. Gail's referrals have also benefitted my recruiting business. Thank you, Gail! I look forward to our monthly meetings with our cohorts. It's a safe place to discuss our business issues, challenges and opportunities. We give each other support as well. Time flies when we get together. Signs point to Yes, And... in our meetings!”
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A little tweak in perspective creates an enormous shift in growth. I love working with…
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Hard truth: Most women I talk to don't actually want to "retire." They want to: • Stop working 40-60 hours a week in a job they've…
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The Metropolitan Business League Awards & Reception 2026 💎 Congratulations to my good friend, Jeff Conley, and to all of the award recipients being…
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Trisha Davidson, CMI and I are soaking up lots of knowledge (plus a little Florida sunshine) at the Council On State Taxation Spring Conference.…
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Wonder Women Mastermind Club
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Learning in a Competence-Based World
DePaul University
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Innovative Strategies for Facilitating Adult Learning
DePaul University
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Member, Past Board Member, Past President
NAWBO Chicago
- Present 31 years
I support women business owners and women’s issues. Have coached women for 25 years, individually and in groups.
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Member
SBAC Illinois
- 6 years 4 months
Economic Empowerment
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Business Mentor
Hatchery Incubator
- 1 year 11 months
Education
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Women’s Mentoring Co-op & Intergenerational Co-Mentor
Chicago Innovation
- Present 7 years 5 months
Economic Empowerment
Chicago Innovation sponsors Women’s Mentoring Co-op and Intergenerational Co-mentoring programs plus many other programs that support innovation.
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Member, Past President
National Council of Jewish Women Austin Section
- Present 63 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Supported West Valley Section; Advocate for Jewish causes, public policy; stood up for anti-semitism; current supporter of North Shore Section
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Member; conference participant and presenter
American Society on Aging
- Present 1 year 9 months
Education
WomenOver70.com is an active supporter. Recently completed a Certificate in Gender & Cultural Studies through ASA.
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Member, Board Member, Past Chair
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
- 11 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Publications
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Sales Simplified - Tools, Techniques and Tips to Increase Revenue (SOAR FOR SUCCESS SERIES)
Silver-Robins Consulting LLC
See publicationLearning how to sell effectively is the most important job you have. Whether you own your own business or sell for another company, the more strategic you, the better outcome you can expect.
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Learning Leadership, Tools, Techniques and Tips to Become the Best Boss You Can Be (SOAR FOR SUCCESS SERIES)
Silver-Robins Consulting
See publicationOnboarding employees, handling performance reviews, conducting staff meetings, and managing poor performance are stress-filled tasks unless a specific process is implemented and followed. This digest outlines that process and provides all the tools you need - including charts and communication prompts - to conduct successful HR activities in your small business.
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Taming Time,Tools, Techniques and Tips to Increase Productivity (SOAR FOR SUCCESS SERIES)
Chicago
See publicationDo you ever wonder why some people accomplish so much more than you every day? Do you wish you could manage each day with less stress and more focus? This digest is full of exercises, tips, tools and techniques lat lead to breakthrough. Once you understand that managing time is all a matter of perspective, that its the lens by which you view your world, you have a real chance to transform the way you operate.
Available on www.amazon.com in both kindle and print editions. Special pricing for…Do you ever wonder why some people accomplish so much more than you every day? Do you wish you could manage each day with less stress and more focus? This digest is full of exercises, tips, tools and techniques lat lead to breakthrough. Once you understand that managing time is all a matter of perspective, that its the lens by which you view your world, you have a real chance to transform the way you operate.
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Patches
Silver-Robins Consulting
This charming picture book will warm your heart - and your child's - as you read it together. Patches, the perfect protector, is a plush playmate befriended by Cindy. Dreams do come true!
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Agile Leadership
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Creative Problem Solving
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Effective Presentation & Communication Tools
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Facilitating Adult Learners
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Honors & Awards
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The David O. Justice Award for Entrepreneurship
DePaul School for New Learning (now School for Continuing & Professional Development
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Chairman's Award
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
Honored at the annual awards luncheon for my work in building the organization, insightful input and willingness to step up.
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NAWBO Member of the Year
National Association of Women Business Owners
Honored at Annual Celebration of Achievement Luncheon in Chicago for my work in building membership, serving on committees and willingness to step up.
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Turn the Page on Age
Chicago Innovation & Village Chicago
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English
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Organizations
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SBAC (Small Business Advocacy Council)
Empower Board Director
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National Association of Women Business Owners
President - 2011-2012
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