BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kim Bode Speaks - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kim Bode Speaks X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bodespeaks.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kim Bode Speaks REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260331T192049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192330Z UID:10000010-1776169800-1776195000@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:theProject™ Collegiate Event DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/theproject-collegiate-event/ LOCATION:Grand Rapids Chamber\, 250 Monroe Ave NW #150\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Branding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kim-Bode_WMPMI-Keynote-Address_April-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260315T204049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T204355Z UID:10000005-1776776400-1776780000@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:The Hard Cost of Soft Skills DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/the-hard-cost-of-soft-skills/ LOCATION:Kellogg Center\, 1 McCamly Square\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States CATEGORIES:Soft Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MCSB_Hard-Cost-of-Soft-Skills-1600-x-900-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260320T210442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T210701Z UID:10000008-1776857400-1776862800@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:Barry County 2026 Administrative Professionals Luncheon DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/barry-county-2026-administrative-professionals-luncheon/ LOCATION:Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro\, 105 E State St\, Hastings\, MI\, 49058\, United States CATEGORIES:Personal Branding ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BDE-April-22nd-Barry-County-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260315T205005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T210647Z UID:10000006-1777111200-1777118400@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:Shelley Irwin Fun Run DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/shelley-irwin-fun-run/ LOCATION:Millennium Park\, 1415 Maynard Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49524\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shelley-Irwin-Fun-Run.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260204T173456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181515Z UID:10000003-1777393800-1777402800@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:Uncomfortable Conversations: The Skills Crisis DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/the-skills-crisis/ LOCATION:8THIRTYFOUR Learning Hub\, 1365 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States CATEGORIES:Soft Skills,Uncomfortable Community Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Uncomfortable-Conversations-The-Skills-Crisis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T081018 CREATED:20260323T172543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172719Z UID:10000009-1778155200-1778158800@bodespeaks.com SUMMARY:The Skills Crisis: The Hard Cost of Soft Skills DESCRIPTION:It’s all about Big Deal Energy™ (and getting a job). Big Deal Energy™(n): The confidence of knowing exactly who you are\, owning your QUIRKS™\, and communicating your authentic self unapologetically. Employers think Gen Z is lazy\, entitled\, and will quit the second things get hard. Fair or not\, perception is reality\, and it’s gonna keep you from getting an interview\, much less a job. The good news? You can flip the script\, but it will take some serious work and a personal brand\, or as I refer to it: Big Deal Energy. I’ll show you how to discover\, create\, and amplify your Big Deal Energy\, using the QUIRKS™ framework (it’s proprietary and really cool). We’ll dig into building a network\, how to present yourself online (psst…LinkedIn matters more than TikTok)\, and in person.  Employers are watching; it’s time to show them what Gen Z can do.  Learn from me\, Young Padawan. Match your online presence to who you are in person\, avoiding AI-generated everything and letting your lived experience drive your voice.Convert your quirks into Big Deal Energy.Showcase your value through social\, content and networking.  I’m big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself. — Leslie Knope \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://bodespeaks.com/event/the-skills-crisis-the-hard-cost-of-soft-skills/ LOCATION:MI CATEGORIES:Soft Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bodespeaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Corp-Webinar_Hard-Cost-of-Soft-Skills_1600x900.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR