Rick Czaplewski

How much could you save or grow with better negotiation skills?

Travels from Milwaukee WI, USA

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Speaks on:

Financial Literacy

Negotiation Skills

Personal Empowerment

Resilience

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Formats:

Training

Workshop

Keynote



Audience members say

Rick transforms negotiation and leadership skills through engaging talks that turn complex concepts into a "waltz" of actionable strategies. He captivates audiences with his "very easy to listen to" style, weaving neuroeconomics with real-life examples that leave participants feeling enlightened and confident to apply techniques across business and personal settings. His interactive approach and personal story of overcoming adversity inspires attendees to step beyond their comfort zones, while his "thought-provoking" delivery equips them with practical tools that make negotiations "seem easy" through digestible frameworks and role-playing activities.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable negotiation skills applicable in both professional and personal settings.

  • Attendees felt more confident and prepared to handle various negotiation scenarios.

  • Participants learned to identify different negotiator types and tailor their approach accordingly.

  • Attendees acquired practical tools and techniques for conflict resolution and effective communication.

Rick's Bio

Rick Czaplewski is a 28-year, 2x cancer survivor and negotiation expert. He is a Vistage Speaker and works with executives and organizations who want better outcomes by teaching them negotiation skills. With career experience that includes stints with KPMG, HP, Siemens, and Xylem, Rick has also earned a CPA, MBA, and PMP. He is the founder and president of No One Walks Alone LLC, a world-leading negotiation training organization. And, frankly, he is entertaining as can be. If you're ready to sharpen your negotiation skills and have a little fun, then you must check out Rick and his session Winning Outcomes.


Rick Offers the Following Talks

Negotiation SkillsFinancial Literacy

Winning Outcomes, Business Negotiations Skills Training

  • Identify negotiation situations and handle them early before they spiral out of control.

  • Learn how to build a favorable negotiation environment well before sitting at the table.

  • Master CPA-level financial review skills to simplify preparation.

  • Use neuroeconomics and the Bargaining Cycle strategies to win.

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Don't Let Them Take Money Out of Your Pocket! Negotiations for PMs

  • Learn how to prepare for a negotiation using CPA level financial skills.

  • Master neuroeconomics and the Bargaining Cycle.

  • Manage difficult customers and team members.

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ResiliencePersonal Empowerment

The Four Seasons of Cancer - Keynote

  • Emotional Perspective: Audiences will gain a deeper emotional understanding of what it's really like to live through cancer—beyond just the medical facts—through the powerful metaphor of seasons.

  • Renewed Motivation: Participants will leave with a fresh sense of purpose, inner strength, and the inspiration to keep moving forward—regardless of the season they're currently facing.

  • Practical Hope & Resilience: Listeners will walk away with usable strategies and mindset shifts for navigating their own difficult seasons—whether health-related or not.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Rick

Rick is easy to work with and will make scheduling and AV a breeze. He tailors every presentation to the audience. His programs are tailored to both experienced or new audience members. All presentations are customized to each industry or association.

Rick's fees can fit most budgets. Whether you are seeking a one-hour online or full day in person seminar, we can make it work.

Every presentation is customized.

All events are promoted on my socials, LinkedIn, and in my newsletter.

Interested audience members can join my mailing list. For certain audiences, I offer 30-min of free negotiation consulting. I also offer Q&A post event as well.

Book signings, meet & greet, Q&A, etc.

Yes, I have several offers that can work within your budget.

Rick travels from Milwaukee, WI. Business class for all international flights or flights > 4 hours. Travel buyout available.


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