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Most talks motivate. This one rebuilds people.
Burned over 100% of his body as a child, keynote speaker John O’Leary chose purpose over pain—and turned adversity into a playbook for life, leadership, and audience experience that lasts far beyond the hour.
🎧 In today's podcast, John shares how family, choice, and community transform adversity into personal development and a true growth mindset for teams, leaders, and the humans behind the name badges.
Why this delivers impact for event & meeting planners:
✅ Victim or Victor? The 5-minute reframing that changes Monday
✅ Resilience rituals your team can actually keep
✅ Tough love → independent action (the “Mom lesson”)
✅ Make kindness operational: back-of-house to front-of-room
✅ Story → movement: John’s film Soul on Fire premieres tomorrow, Oct 10 → soulonfiremovie.com
🎤 Booking a purpose-led keynote? DM “JOHN” for his availability & fit and check out his profile: View Profile
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From adversity to purpose: a keynote speaker who rows across oceans. 🚣♂️
Event planners and meeting planners: if you're in search of a keynote that elevates audience experience and sparks real personal development with your audience, Tez Steinberg is your blueprint for a growth mindset under impossible conditions.
🎧 Listen in to this podcast episode as we cover:
✅ Endurance through adversity: hear how Tez went from depression to rowing the Pacific—solo.
✅ Overcoming limiting beliefs: don’t wait for fear to vanish—act with it.
✅ Curiosity > comfort: following wonder led Tez to ocean rowing—and a mission.
✅ Purpose scales teams: bigger-than-you goals attract allies and momentum.
✅ Mantra you’ll steal: “You can quit—just not today.”
✅ Real-world impact: funding river-barrier projects to fight ocean plastic.
🎤 Booking a purpose-led keynote? DM “TEZ” for availability & fit, and check out his profile here: View Profile
💡 Designing an adversity-to-action block? Explore more keynote speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.
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Stop "should-ing" all over your calendar. Keynote speaker Shelley Paxton—former Harley-Davidson CMO turned corporate rebel—walked away from a “dream job” after a nightmare made her choose soul over should.
Now she helps leaders bring soul into the boardroom and design cultures where people actually thrive.
🎧 In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, listen in as Shelley shares:
✅ Where she lands across leadership • culture • well-being
✅ Why “I quit my job so you don’t have to” is a permission slip you can use
✅ Boundaries over burnout • Values over validation • Pause over push
✅ Why ripples of impact are the new ROI
✅ Why success is a feeling, not a checklist—and how that changes events
🎤 Want Shelley to bring “soul into the boardroom”—and help your audience choose boundaries over burnout? Visit her keynote speaker profile.
💡 Programming a values-led, people-first event? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.
📞 Ready to lock your mainstage? Schedule a 15-minute discovery call here.
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⚡️ Most events have content for the audience. The best ones bring them in and make them feel connected.
Scott Bloom has spent decades proving that laughter isn’t fluff—it’s a business tool. He’s hosted shows for Fortune 500 brands like FedEx, Ford, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and IBM—turning cold rooms into connected ones, and curveballs into moments audiences remember.
In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Scott shares:
✅ Why laughter is the ultimate business language
✅ How to keep events on track and unforgettable
✅ Why you should always put the audience first
✅ The difference between hiring an emcee and hiring the right one
🎤 Want Scott to bring humor, polish, and unforgettable flow to your mainstage?
DM “SCOTT” for availability and fit, or visit his keynote speaker profile: View Profile
💡 Designing an audience-first, connection-driven event? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.
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🎙️ Adrenaline gets you through a moment. Mindset gets you through a career.
This week on The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Theresa Payton—the first female White House CIO—on how rejection, imposter syndrome, and even the chase for adrenaline became fuel for her growth and leadership.
Listen in as we chat about:
✅ How objections and rejection as a girl shaped her mindset for the future.
✅ Her experience with Imposter Syndrome in the White House.
✅ Where and how she fills her adrenaline void.
✅ Her take on AI and technology tools.
👉 Listen in and discover how rejection, imposter syndrome, and adrenaline became fuel for leadership:
🎤 Want Theresa to help your audience rethink digital resilience?
DM “THERESA” for availability and fit, or visit her keynote speaker profile: View profile
💡 Building a resilience-first, innovation-forward lineup? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.
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🎙️How can we stay curious and creative in the age of AI?
Are those technologies helping us, or hindering us in the long haul?
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Ramy Nassar—AI strategist, innovator, and founder of 1000 Days Out—on demystifying emerging tech through storytelling.
The future isn’t just built on algorithms. It’s built on the way we explain them.
Tune in as we talk about:
✅ How to make AI accessible instead of intimidating
✅ The biggest opportunity—and risk—on the horizon for businesses
✅ The mindset shift leaders need right now to stay ahead
✅ Why stories—not stats—are the secret to understanding AI
💡 The leaders who win with AI aren’t the ones coding—they're the ones who make it clear. Start here.
Listen in:
🎤 Want Ramy to show your audience how to outthink the algorithm?
Visit his keynote speaker profile for availability: View Profile
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🎙️ Everyone can become more relatable—whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. The key is how you make people feel.
Happy makes people clap. Wonder makes them change.
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Rachael DeAlto—a masterful storyteller who turns lived experience into lasting impact.
We talk about:
✅ How raw, textured stories quiet a room and make it breathe together
✅ Why constant “happy” is brittle—and how wonder is more durable
✅ The art of being more relatable and the craft of moving audiences from applause → action
✅ What event pros can do to program goosebump moments that ripple long past the ballroom
💡 If your lineup is heavy on “useful information” but light on wonder, this episode will change how you think about programming.
🎤 Want Rachael to show your audience how to turn story into strategy?
Visit her keynote speaker profile for availability and fit: View Profile
💡 Building a resilience-first, inclusion-forward lineup? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.
📞 Ready to lock your mainstage? Book a 15-minute discovery call
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🎙️ Limits aren’t the problem. The stories we tell about them are.
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Torsten Gross—entrepreneur, race car driver, and the world’s only quadriplegic rescue scuba diver—on racing, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.
We talk about:
✅ Limit → leverage: turning “can’t” into a competitive edge
✅ Goal now, how next: set the target, then engineer the path
✅ Design for every body: inclusion that accounts for visible + invisible constraints
✅ Stage spark → Monday practice: rituals that outlast the ballroom
🏁 If you want the full throttle version, Torsten's documentary Just Hands: For the Love of Racing is now streaming on Prime Video. Catch the trailer here: Watch on YouTube
💡 Programming resilience, adaptive leadership, or inclusion in 2026? Start here:
🎤 Want Torsten Gross to show your audience how to turn limits into leverage?
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🎙️ Breakthroughs in life aren’t luck. Nor do they only happen when everything goes right. They’re built through resilience when the plan falls apart.
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Johnny Quinn—former pro football player, U.S. Olympian, and bestselling author of PUSH.
Yes, his Olympic bathroom-door story is legendary, but the point isn’t the door, it’s the mindset. When a barrier won’t budge, do you push through and aim at the next goal or stay stuck where you are?
🎯 Johnny shares his playbook for:
✅ Determining your first move when a door (literal or figurative) won’t open
✅ Turning setbacks into springboards (NFL cuts → Team USA)
✅ Understanding why teams dig in on change—and how to unstick them
✅ Converting keynote energy into Monday habits
💡 Planning 2026 programming around resilience, leadership, or change? Start here.
🎤 Want Johnny Quinn to help your team break through barriers and push to the next goal? Learn more about him to get started
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If your team’s got the energy of a half-charged iPhone on airplane mode, it’s time to plug into this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast.
My guest is the one and only Judi Holler—fear-fighting keynote queen, improv-trained powerhouse, and founder of Self-Expressionism™ (aka the cure for boring meetings and safe ideas).
She’s here to help you:
✅ Break through creative burnout
✅ Lead with originality (even in chaos)
✅ And yes… holler at your dreams. Loudly.
This episode isn’t a pep talk. It’s a permission slip.
👉 Tap in now and ask yourself: What would happen if your team stopped playing it safe?
🎧 Listen now. And holler at your dreams while you’re at it.
🎤 Want Judi to help your audience ditch fear and unlock their creative power? Check out her speaker profile
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🎙️ Creativity isn’t a soft skill—it’s your competitive advantage.
AI can write emails. It can draft strategy decks. It might even design your next logo.
But it can’t imagine the future of your business the way a human can.
Enter James Taylor—creativity keynote speaker, business innovation expert, and the guy Fortune 500 companies like IBM, McDonald’s, and Apple bring in when the brainstorming sessions start sounding like elevator music.
In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, James and I get real about what it actually takes to stay creatively competitive in a world full of algorithms.
🎯 This isn’t a motivational talk about “thinking outside the box.” It’s a masterclass on how to build better boxes.
🎧 Listen in as we talk about:
- Why AI won’t replace creative thinkers—but it will expose lazy ones
- What jazz musicians and business leaders have in common
- How to systematize creativity (yes, really)
- Why your next strategy session should start with better questions, not better tools
💡 Ready to stop outsourcing innovation to chance? Whether you’re building your brand or rebuilding your team’s spark, this episode is your creative kickstart.
🎤 Want James to inspire your audience with business creativity that actually sticks? Visit his keynote speaker profile
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🎧 Ever feel like your message just isn’t landing? That your audience hears you—but doesn’t really listen? The way you sound might be saying more than you think.
This week on The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re tuning in (literally) with TED legend and sound communication expert Julian Treasure—the man whose TED talk “How to Speak So That People Want to Listen” has racked up 150M+ views.
Julian helps us unlock the real tools of influence: sound, silence, presence, and how we show up vocally and sonically in the world.
🔊 What we cover:
• Why leaders need to stop shouting and start resonating
• The one bad listening habit killing your team culture
• How brands sound says more than their logos ever could
• What silence has to do with trust, clarity, and respect
🧠 Your voice is more than words. It’s a leadership tool. It’s branding. It’s belonging. Let Julian show you how to use it with intention.
🎤 Want your team to be heard—and truly listen? Book Julian Treasure for your next event
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📅 Let’s find your voice for the next event. 15 minutes is all it takes:
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🎙️The Long Game Isn’t Just a Book—It’s a Career Strategy
Most of us hit “reset” during the pandemic. But how do you turn that moment of reflection into a lasting reinvention?
Enter Dorie Clark—bestselling author, master strategist, and the person companies like Google, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley call when they want to future-proof their people.
In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Dorie shares how to stand out, stay relevant, and stop sprinting toward burnout.
🎯 Our conversation builds on her must-read HBR article "Reshaping Your Career in the Wake of the Pandemic", where she urges us to rethink what success means now—and how to reclaim control in an unpredictable world.
🎧 Listen in as we talk:
- Strategic patience in a culture of instant gratification
- How to play the long game (even when short-term wins tempt you)
- The unconventional moves that actually get you unstuck
- And why your career isn’t a ladder—it’s a long, winding, creative path
💡 Ready to rethink your next move—or help your team do the same? Whether you're rethinking your next move or helping your team do the same, this episode’s your compass.
🪄 Want your team to embrace reinvention with clarity and confidence? Book Dorie Clark for your next event
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📅 15 minutes is all it takes to find the perfect fit for your next event:
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📩 Prefer email? Drop us a note at info@thekeynotecurators.com and we’ll take it from there.
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🥇 Most people say they know resilience. Olympian keynote speaker Apolo Ohno lived it on ice – and now teaches it in life.
In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with the most decorated American Winter Olympian turned bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate to unpack why reinvention is the ultimate performance skill.
We get into:
💥 The mental pivot that wins – in sports and business
🧊 What failure teaches that gold medals never can
⚠️ The burnout trap high achievers rarely admit
💡 And the one mindset shift you need to master any pivot
If you're ready to trade burnout for boldness and rethink how you lead yourself and others, don’t miss this.
🎧 Apolo’s insights are electric. His story? Unstoppable. Press play, and then pivot like an Olympian.
🪄 Want your team to embrace change like a champion? Book Apolo Ohno for your next event.
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📅 No more generic speakers. Let’s find the voice that makes your audience believe in what’s possible. 15 minutes is all it takes.
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🔥 Most businesses say they value relationships. Keynote speaker Barb Betts actually built an empire on them.
In this episode, I sit down with the SoCal real estate icon turned keynote speaker to unpack why trust is the new currency, loyalty isn’t a gimmick—and how playing the long game in business is the boldest move of all.
We dive into:
💥 The biggest myths about “relationship building”
🧨 The client loyalty killers no one talks about
⚠️ The toxic hustle habits that need to go
💡 And the one sticky-note reminder every leader needs on their desk
💞 Barb’s energy is infectious. Her message? Unforgettable.
🎤 If you're ready to ditch the superficial scripts and create lasting impact—you’ll want to hear every word. Press play and let’s rethink everything.
🪄 Want your audience to stop seeing relationships as strategy and start seeing them as purpose? Book Barb Betts for your next event.
🎤 Ready to make your next event unforgettable? Let’s curate speakers who spark trust, loyalty, and lasting impact.
📅 No more generic speakers. Let’s find the voice who makes your audience believe in what’s possible—15 minutes is all it takes.
📩 Prefer email? Drop us a note at info@thekeynotecurators.com and we’ll take it from there.
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Think magic is just smoke and mirrors? Think again.
Mentalist Christophe Fox went from paralyzing stage fright to mesmerizing global audiences and Fortune 100 execs with one bold belief: Your mindset is your magic.
🎩 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Christophe shares how he rewired his fear, redefined audience engagement, and now transforms events into unforgettable moments of awe, action, and belief. He shares with us:
✔️ What mindset shift changed everything for him
✔️ How he snaps audiences out of “event fatigue” in 60 seconds
✔️ Why event planners often get "wow" wrong and how he fixes it
✔️ How magic becomes a metaphor for real, lasting transformation
🎧 This one isn’t just inspiring—it’s electric. Get ready for insights that stick long after the standing ovation.
🪄 Bring mentalist Christophe Fox to your next event here
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Think planning an event is all about taking care of logistics? Think again.Emmy-winning event strategist Gabriella Robuccio says your real power move isn’t tighter timelines—it’s better relationships. On today's episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Gabriella breaks down:✔️ The #1 soft skill most event leaders overlook✔️ Why "firefighting" is killing your team culture—and how to focus on what matters✔️ How she made the leap from ESPN to entrepreneurship (and survived the self-doubt spiral along the way)✔️ Her dream event—and the surprise guest she’d book if budget weren’t a thing 🎧 Listen in for real talk, practical gems, and relationship strategies that could change how you plan your next big event.👩💻 Visit our website: thekeynotecurators.com🔍 Looking to explore keynote speaker ideas? Schedule a brief chat here.📩 Or, email me: info@thekeynotecurators.com#EventProfs #KeynoteCurators #EventStrategy #EventLeadership #MeetingPlanners #EventMarketing
💸 Marine. Monk. Money Manager.
Doug Lynam has lived more lives than most. And now, he’s helping people heal their relationship with money without sacrificing their soul.
On the latest episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Doug shares how bankruptcy, divorce, psychedelics, and the Benedictine monastery shaped his financial philosophy. His mission? To align prosperity with purpose—because money should serve your values, not silence them.
🔥 What you’ll hear:
• Why “money and ethics don’t mix” is a myth
• The biggest hidden belief sabotaging your financial well-being
• How psychedelics, spirituality, and spreadsheets actually overlap
• One small habit that builds both spiritual and financial wealth
If you’ve ever felt like your bank account was at odds with your values… this one’s for you.
🎤 Tune in now and learn why your net worth and self-worth don’t have to be at odds.
👉 Hire investment advisor and financial keynote speaker Doug Lynam to your next event
🔍 Looking to explore ideas? Schedule a 15-minute chat
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💡 Want to go deeper with Doug? Check out his resources:
📘 Taming Your Money Monster on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785223908
🌐 Doug's Website: https://www.douglynam.com
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💥 Life won’t stop changing. So how do you stop freaking out and start thriving amidst changes?
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with [deep breath] global futurist, lawyer, economist, handstand enthusiast, keynote speaker, and all-around uncertainty whisperer April Rinne—who's here to help us flip the script on flux.
🧠 From navigating 100+ countries solo to navigating grief at 20, April shares the mindset shifts (she calls them “Flux Superpowers”) that help leaders, teams, and humans do better when the world doesn’t slow down.
🎙️ Listen in as we talk about:
✔️ Why “knowing your enough” might be the key to sanity
✔️ The #1 mistake leaders make in chaotic times
✔️ And how to find clarity when everything is blurry
🎧 Tune in. Rethink your relationship with change. And maybe, just maybe, learn to surf the flux instead of fight it!
🌍 Want April to shake up your event with her powerful message about embracing change? Check out her profile page here for more details.
✨ Discover more trailblazers who help audiences thrive through flux:
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📅 Let’s find the perfect fit for your next event. Schedule a no-pressure, 15-minute discovery call.
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🚀 What does seeing Earth from space teach us about leadership and innovation?
Join us for a powerful new episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast as we explore leadership, innovation, and human potential through the eyes of former NASA astronaut and ISS Commander, Dr. Leroy Chiao.
With 229 days in space, Dr. Chiao brings an extraordinary perspective on making high-stakes decisions, fostering innovation, and unlocking team potential. If you've ever wondered how global collaboration and mental resilience apply to your next event, project, or big decision, this conversation is for you.
We dive into:
🌍 How the view from 250 miles above Earth reshapes leadership and problem-solving
💡 Secrets to inspiring innovation, even during routine operations
🔑 Making critical decisions under extreme pressure
✨ Simple mindset shifts to unlock your team's full potential
Ready for an inspiring conversation that's literally out-of-this-world? Watch and listen here:
🚀 Bring astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao to your event to deliver an out-of-this-world perspective on leadership and teamwork
🌌 Discover more speakers who redefine what’s possible. From space missions to global leadership, we curate the visionary voices shaping our future: https://www.thekeynotecurators.com
🛰️ Ready to elevate your next event to new heights? Let's chart a course to inspiration together. Book a 15-minute discovery call here to get started.
✉️ Or email us: info@thekeynotecurators.com
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What happens when AI and brain science meet emotional intelligence?
Sarah Baldeo—AI futurist, neuroscientist, and TED speaker—joins The Keynote Curators Podcast to explore the future of technology, the science of resilience, and how our brains are wired to thrive through change.
We dive into:
🧠 Why we’re biologically wired to resist disruption, and how to rewire for resilience.
🤖 What organizations must understand about AI to avoid becoming irrelevant
🔥 The neuroscience behind burnout and how event professionals can outsmart it
💥 How Sarah’s journey from cancer survivor to Fortune 500 advisor is reshaping leadership narratives
👉 If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by change or curious about the brain-AI connection, this episode is pure insight, power, and possibility.
🎤 Hire Sarah Baldeo to speak at your next event. Because your audience deserves more than a keynote—they deserve a neural upgrade!
💻 Explore more voices reshaping the future. From AI to EQ, we curate the people who decode the future and what’s next. Visit our website today!
📅 Schedule a 15-minute discovery call. Let’s rewire your next event for insight, impact, and inspiration.
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What strategy have you been using to do work that matters in a world drowning in noise?
Seth Godin—22x bestselling author, marketing icon, and TED phenomenon—joins The Keynote Curators Podcast to talk about getting unstuck, thinking creatively, and why “safe is risky” regarding leadership and life.
We dive into:
🎯 How to cut through the noise and build trust
💥 The simplest way to get unstuck and start a ruckus
🔥 Why bold moves beat safe bets—and how to find the courage to make them
💡 Tiny daily acts that flex your creativity muscle
🎧 If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to stand out, or ready to do more meaningful work, this episode is your permission slip to go all in.
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🎤 Hire keynote speaker and bestselling author Seth Godin to move your audience to action at your next event
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📸 Photo by Jill Greenberg
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🔮 How will the future be in the tech-driven world we live in?
AI is changing everything—but in an era of constant transformation and innovation, are we still leading with humanity?
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker Kate O’Neill, global advisor, and tech humanist, to tackle the uncomfortable questions around AI, digital transformation, and what it means to be meaningfully human in a tech-fueled world.
From Google to the UN, Kate has helped the world’s most powerful brands align technology with purpose. And now, she’s helping event professionals create more emotionally resonant, human-centered experiences powered by AI (yes, it’s possible).
🎧 Want to future-proof your events without losing their soul? Tune in now.
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🚨 Trigger Warning: This episode might change your life.
🎙️ On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, meet the rockstar-turned-mental-health-revolutionary who built a global platform out of pain, purpose, and the kind of radical honesty most people are terrified to speak aloud.
Keynote speaker Johnny Crowder rips the mask off mental health myths, toxic positivity, and why self-care isn’t a bath bomb but a battle.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month— but for Johnny, it’s his life mission statement, an everyday advocacy.
💣 Expect brutal truth, tattooed wisdom, and strategies to lead like a human in a world that glorifies burnout.
🧠 If your company still treats mental health like a breakroom poster, this is your wake-up call.
🎧 Tune in, share it with your team, and let’s make mental wellness louder than ever.
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Want more time to innovate? Start by killing complexity. 🔥
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re cutting through the clutter with keynote speaker Lisa Bodell, global simplification expert, bestselling author, and the woman Fortune 500s call when they’re drowning in complexity. 💡
Lisa has helped Google, Accenture, and the U.S. Navy kill busywork and make room for real progress. If you’re drowning in meetings and memos, this one’s for you.
What you’ll hear:
🔹 Why simplicity is the real power move
🔹 The outdated habit every company needs to kill now
🔹 One question execs should ask themselves daily
🔹 How to unlock innovation by subtracting, not adding
🎧 Let’s simplify, amplify, and get stuff done.
✨ Hire expert on change and transformational keynote speaker Lisa Bodell to your next event
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Regret isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom in disguise.
Today, I'm speaking with Daniel Pink, 5X New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential thinkers in business and human behavior.
He’s reshaped how the world views motivation, persuasion, and the science of timing—and in this episode, he’s here to help event professionals and leaders:
✅ Harness regret as a tool for smarter decision-making
✅ Tap into the science of timing to plan with purpose
✅ Communicate with more influence and clarity
✅ Avoid common storytelling mistakes that weaken your message
Whether you're booking speakers, leading a team, or simply navigating your next big move, Daniel’s insights will change the way you think—and act.
🎧 Tune in to hear how Daniel Pink’s latest research can help you lead with more strategy, creativity, and intention.
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Negotiation isn’t about winning—it’s about understanding.
Today, I welcome Alexandra Carter, Columbia Law professor, TEDx sensation, and bestselling author of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything.
She’s trained leaders at the UN and Fortune 500 companies—now she’s here to help event professionals:
✅ Negotiate better vendor terms (even on a tight budget)
✅ Advocate for yourself and your value
✅ Use emotional intelligence to turn conflict into connection
✅ Ask the one game-changing question before any big conversation
Whether you’re planning events, booking speakers, or managing high-stakes details, Alexandra’s insights will change how you lead, speak up, and ask for more—with confidence.
🎧 Tune in to hear how Alexandra Carter can help you master the art of negotiation and advocate for yourself—without ever raising your voice.🎤 Hire negotiation expert keynote speaker Alexandra Carter for your next event here
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The best events don’t just happen—they’re designed for impact. ✨
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re diving into the world of event strategy, creativity, and the future of live experiences with Wendy Porter—an industry powerhouse with over 30 years of experience shaping high-profile events for Fortune 500 companies, the Super Bowl, and global trade shows. 🌍
What do we dive into?
🔹 The most significant shift in the events industry in recent years
🔹 How to design experiences that engage and inspire
🔹 The secret to negotiating better vendor terms without cutting quality
🔹 The #1 innovation planners should embrace to future-proof events
🔹 How event pros can protect their value in times of uncertainty
🔹 Career moves that help you level up in the industry
🎧 If you care about crafting unforgettable events and staying ahead of the curve, this is a must-listen.
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Great teams aren’t built on talent alone—they’re built on trust, authenticity, and strong human connections. 💡On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with keynote speaker Mike Robbins, a bestselling author and sought-after expert on leadership, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. He’s helped industry giants like Google, Microsoft, and the NBA create high-performing cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued. 🎤We get into:🔹 Why authenticity is the ultimate leadership superpower🔹 The biggest mistake leaders make when shaping workplace culture🔹 How to foster belonging in a remote and hybrid work world🔹 A simple yet powerful way to boost team morale🔹 The biggest shift coming in the future of work🎧 If you care about building stronger teams and better workplaces, you won’t want to miss this conversation.🎤 Want a keynote speaker who knows what it takes to create real impact? Book Mike Robbins for your next event today!📆 Schedule a call here to discuss more✉️ Or, drop me a line at: info@thekeynotecurators.com#Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Authenticity #Teamwork #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfWork #KeynoteSpeakers #EventProfs
Creative thinking isn’t a perk—it’s your competitive edge.
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant keynote speaker Natalie Nixon, PhD—aka the Creativity Whisperer to the C-Suite—to talk about:
✨ Why creativity is a business superpower (and how to harness it)
🤖 How AI can fuel, not replace, human ingenuity
🔮 The secret to future-proofing your team with curiosity and foresight
💡 How curiosity is the currency of the future
🎧 Listen to our conversation and unlock the power of creativity at your next event!
📢 Want to bring Natalie’s game-changing insights to your next event? Visit our website to learn more about her keynote speaker profile.
🔎 Spark innovation—let’s explore together how Natalie can transform your audience’s thinking.
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What if the secret to a thriving workplace isn’t more perks or policies—but creating a sense of belonging amongst its employees? 🤝
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky, workplace belonging expert and TED speaker with over 2 million views on the power of human connection. 🎤✨
We dive into:
🔹 The biggest mistake companies make when building workplace culture
🔹 How to foster genuine connections at large-scale events
🔹 What the future of hybrid work really looks like
🔹 How to create meaningful relationships in an increasingly digital world
🎧 If you care about valuing your employees and building connected, engaged, and future-ready teams, our conversation is a must-listen!
🎤 Hire future of work expert keynote speaker Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky for your next event
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Humor and laughter aren’t just entertainment—they are part of a bigger business strategy that can help you and your company motivate your team right away.
This week on The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re chatting with corporate comedy legend and keynote speaker Greg Schwem about why humor belongs in the workplace. Greg has mastered the art of corporate comedy, making boardrooms burst into laughter and keeping event audiences engaged.
Tune in for insights on:
• How humor can transform workplace culture & engagement
• The secret to making corporate audiences actually laugh (without the awkward silence)
• Moments from Greg’s time performing for Fortune 500 companies
✅ Event pros, take notes—because laughter might just be the game-changer factor you need for your next conference!
🎧 Listen to today’s episode, and if you want Greg to turn your event into a can’t-miss experience, reach out. Your attendees will thank you—and your engagement scores will, too.
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What do Hollywood, poker, and high-stakes decision-making have in common? Keynote speaker Caspar Berry. From training actors for Casino Royale to mastering the psychology of risk, Caspar knows what it takes to make bold, calculated moves—whether at the poker table or in business.
In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Caspar shares how event professionals can sharpen their decision-making, embrace uncertainty, and take risks that pay off.
♠️ How to make high-pressure decisions with confidence
🎲 Why smart risks lead to innovation—and how to take them
🃏 The power of knowing when to fold—and focus on what truly matters
🎧 Tune in to hear how Caspar can help you stack the odds in your favor.
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Friendship at work isn’t just nice to have—it’s the key to higher engagement, retention, and collaboration. But too many leaders still think “friendship doesn’t belong at work.”If workplace loneliness is at an all-time high, why aren’t we talking more about it?
Enter Shasta Nelson—a leading expert in belongingnesswho has worked with Google, LinkedIn, and top organizations to fix workplace loneliness and build high-trust cultures.
On this episode ofThe Keynote Curators Podcast, we dig into:
💡 Why workplace loneliness is growing—even in hyper-connected times
🤝 How event professionals can design experiences that foster true belonging
🚀 The ONE mindset shift leaders need to build engaged teams
🎧 Tune in now—and if you want Shasta on your stage,The Keynote Curators can make it happen. Because real connection changes everything.
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Want to stay ahead in the event industry? The good news is, 2025 brings game-changing trends that will elevate your conference experience.
You’ve got to think beyond the standard keynote—attendees crave new experiences, and the events that integrate the trends we discuss in this podcast episode will be the ones that truly stand out.
Listen to the episode and explore how you can leverage each one of these insights to create unforgettable experiences! 🚀
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What if the disruption provoked by AI technologies wasn’t the end—but the beginning of your biggest opportunities?🎙️
This week on The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re joined by Jonathan Brill, the world's leading transformation architect, according to Harvard Business Review. Jonathan is the author of Rogue Waves and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, helping them navigate disruption, harness innovation, and generate billions in growth.
From AI and the metaverse to creating strategies for industry shifts, Jonathan shares how to future-proof your events, spark creativity, and turn chaos into opportunity.
🎧 If you’re an event professional looking to stay ahead of the curve—or simply curious about what the future holds—this episode is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss. Listen now!
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In today's podcast, we're chatting about how you can become a better leader with executive communication coach and award-winning author Amy Eliza Wong. Discover how to unlock your leadership potential with insights from her work such as:
🌱 The power of starting transformation at the "roots."
🗣️ Crafting messages that resonate with any audience.
🤝 Building trust quickly in high-pressure environments.
💡 Using empathy to lead teams and connect with attendees.
“If we want better communication, higher trust in the company, and teams to be cohesive and innovating more... It starts by adjusting our primary perceptual lens (the relationship we have with ourselves).” — Amy Eliza Wong
👉 Tune in to gain tools for meaningful mindset shifts and authentic connections that drive change from her experience working with companies like Salesforce and Berkshire Hathaway. Listen now and elevate your leadership journey today!
🎤✨ Hire growth and transformational leadership keynote speaker Amy Eliza Wong for your next event
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Today we’re diving into the future of work, marketing, and event planning, exploring how AI can elevate every aspect of your events. ✨ 🚀
Forget the notion that AI is “pixie dust.” Keynote speaker Greg Verdino, a digital transformation expert with over 30 years of experience, explains how AI is a game-changer for those with the right skills and knowledge, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.
🎯 What you’ll discover in our conversation:• How to use AI for more engaging and seamless event planning. • Striking the perfect balance between automation and human touch.• Practical tips for embracing AI to advance your career.• How AI can help you make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Top brands like Coca-Cola, IBM, and UPS have relied on Greg to help them innovate and thrive during times of exponential change. Now, as the founder of CognitivePath, he’s leading the charge in guiding companies through the AI revolution.
🎧 Tune in now and take your events—and your career—to the next level.
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Do you know what the secret to creativity is? Believe it or not, it's about embracing your constraints and freeing up your imagination!
On this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker Kyle Scheele, the “patron saint of crazy ideas,” to uncover the secrets to creating unforgettable events—and a more meaningful life.
Kyle’s unique approach to kindness, innovation, and creativity is a game-changer (check out the story behind his Viking Funeral here). From smashing myths about creativity to finding inspiration in limitations, this episode is packed with actionable and rich insights that will help you:
💡 Transform bold ideas into memorable attendee experiences
🎇 Spark innovation by “thinking INSIDE the box”
✨ Turn constraints into catalysts that spark creativity
🎯 Become a leader who inspires people to think like innovators
🎧 Tune in to discover how Kyle’s manifesto for the beauty of crazy ideas can inspire YOU to rethink how you approach creativity, leadership, and kindness.
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In this podcast episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy-nominated business analyst, award-winning radio host, financial guru, and business keynote speaker Jill Schlesinger. 🌟
Jill has enjoyed an incredible journey from an independent options trader to a trusted voice on CBS News and NPR. Along the way, she’s become an expert at breaking down complex financial topics into relatable, real-world strategies, such as:
- Key lessons for running events while keeping client relationships strong and finances on track
- Jill's take on what makes a successful moderated interview
- Insights from Jill’s latest book, The Great Money Reset, on adapting to economic challenges and making bold financial decisions
- How the events industry can champion diverse voices and foster more inclusive professional environments
This is more than a conversation about numbers—it’s a deep dive into strategies for thriving, innovating, and standing out, whether you’re leading events, businesses, or teams.
🎧 Tune in now for Jill’s expert advice to challenge your thinking and spark new ideas!
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🎙️ We’ve hit 100 podcast episodes!
In this special episode, we’re reflecting on an incredible journey with some of the most inspiring keynote speakers and event industry experts. To celebrate, I’m sharing five big lessons I’ve learned that every event professional needs to hear. Hint: It’s about listening between the lines, thinking beyond the keynote, and transforming your events from good to unforgettable
🔥 From a simple idea to grow our business, The Keynote Curators Podcast has evolved into a hub for discovering inspiring keynote speakers and the impactful lessons they share. It’s become a go-to platform for #EventProfs seeking fresh perspectives on creating unforgettable experiences and invaluable insights on how to grow both personally and professionally. Each episode uncovers secrets from industry experts and keynote speakers who’ve mastered the art of audience engagement.
If you’re ready to up your event game, hit play now. A heartfelt thank you to our loyal listeners who have been with us throughout this journey, and a warm welcome to those just tuning in. Here’s to the next 100 episodes—let’s keep curating powerful keynote messages together! 🎙️🙌 🎧
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From AI transforming industries to navigating economic shifts, futurist keynote speaker Andrew Busch simplifies the complex and offers actionable strategies to help you future-proof your career or business. 📈
In this podcast episode, we chat with economic futuristand financial keynote speaker Andrew Busch, the former Chief Market Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Andrew has briefed the White House and the Federal Reserve on market trends and is now sharing his expertise with you.
🎙️ Whether you’re an event professional or a business leader, this conversation is packed with trend insightsyou don’t want to miss. Tune in to learn how to thrive amidst disruption and gain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving landscape.
✨ Hire futurist and financial keynote speaker Andrew Busch for your next event
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Ever wondered what it takes to overcome life's toughest challenges and come out stronger, more purpose-driven, and ready to inspire others?
Today on The Keynote Curators Podcast, we're bringing you a truly exceptional guest—our first NFL player who quotes Aristotle and Walter Payton and masterfully ties it all together.
Merril Hoge, former NFL player, ESPN analyst, and inspirational keynote speaker, is redefining resilience, purpose, and leadership. From a career-ending injury to conquering cancer, Merril's journey is a profound testament to perseverance, faith, and self-belief. His philosophy, "Find a Way", shows us how to tackle life's challenges and reinvent ourselves in meaningful ways. 🏈
Listen to this episode for insights on:
✨ Learn the importance of building a "team" in life and business: Discover how to surround yourself with a support network that fosters growth and resilience.
✨ Discover how to stay motivated during tough times: Merril shares strategies for maintaining motivation when faced with setbacks.
✨ Embrace a growth mindset to find a new purpose: Learn how adopting a growth mindset can help you redefine purpose and resilience.
Whether you're in eventsor simply seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with life-changing takeaways. 🎧
🏈 Hire keynote speaker Merril Hoge for your next event here.
📅 Want to explore how Merril can inspire your audience to stay motivated during challenging times? Let's chat!
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What three words do you want your customers to use when describing your customer experience? 💫
Join my conversation with Dennis Snow, former Disney Institute leader, business consultant, and leadershipkeynote speaker, as he reveals secrets to unforgettable experiences for your customers!
With 20+ years at Walt Disney World, he's helped giants like Coca-Cola and ExxonMobil transform customer service. Tune in for powerful insights on creating brandadvocates and employee engagement.
🎙In this episode, you'll learn:
- Key lessons Dennis Snow learned while working on the front lines at Disney 🏰
- How to create lifelong brand advocates in today's fast-paced social media world 🌐
- Insights on building "walk-through-fire" loyalty among your employees 🔥
- Powerful strategies for wowing your customers every time 🚀
If you're an event professional seeking a keynote speaker who truly understands the importance of customer service and delivering world-class magical experiences that keep attendees returning, this podcast is a must-listen. 🎧
🎢 Hire leadership keynote speaker Dennis Snow for your next conference here.📅 Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators📧 Reach out to us: info@thekeynotecurators.com
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Ready to strike the right chord with your audience? Music is the fastest, most powerful (and legal!) tool to inspire collaboration, bonding, and engagement at your event. 🎶
🎧 Tune into the latest podcast to hear how SongDivision transforms events with music, creating unforgettable moments and fostering deep connections. Their innovative, interactive keynotes break the mold, building teams and driving cultural development in ways you’ve never seen before.
Can't carry a tune? No problem. Through collaborative songwriting, SongDivision weaves your event’s theme or company values into a custom song your entire audience will help create—and remember long after. 🎵
Brands like Bose, Google, Virgin, and McDonald's have sung SongDivision’s praises (pun intended). Learn how their immersive experience:
- Instills creativity
- Streamlines collaboration
- Enhances communication
- Imparts lasting memories
🎤 Don’t miss out—discover how to make your next event truly unforgettable!
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Imagine organizing an event where every attendee feels like they’re part of something larger than themselves—where innovation and creativity combine to create a truly unforgettable experience. What steps do you need to take to make magic happen? 🔮🪄
On this episode of our podcast, we're excited to have Courtney Mesmer, VP of Events at WorldatWork, to talk more about this. As a recognized industry leader, Courtney has redefined event strategy, transforming HR events into unforgettable, high-impact experiences. Join us as we discuss:
✨ How to seize growth opportunities through change and challenges
✨ The innovative event formats and tech she uses to keep attendees engaged
✨ What it takes to lead and thrive in the fast-paced events industry
🎧 Don't miss this chance to learn from a 2023 Changemaker and one of the most influential voices in the events world. Tune in and get inspired to take your events to the next level!
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✨💫 How are you showing up in the world? Are you presenting yourself with confidence or are you hindering your potential by hiding who you truly are?
🎧 In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Anne Johnson—executive coach, speaker, and consultant extraordinaire—to explore how our insecurities, limiting beliefs, and self-doubts inevitably show up, no matter how hard we try to compartmentalize or mask them.
With experience acting in hit shows like Friends and NCIS, and a proven track record coaching top Fortune 500 executives, Michelle brings a dynamic fusion of creativity and expertise to leadership and personal growth. She believes that true personal power stems from self-belief and our relationship with the world around us, emphasizing that self-awareness is the key to understanding who we are and how our energy influences our presence.
🤩 Tune in for a transformative conversation on authentic leadership and personal empowerment!
✨ Book Michelle Anne Johnson for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/michelle-anne-johnson/
📅 Want to explore how Michelle can help your team gain confidence and personal power? Schedule a call and let’s chat!
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"I had to lose my freedom to gain complete freedom." – Rashmi Airan
💫 We’re thrilled to bring you a powerful conversation on personal growth with keynote speaker and consultant Rashmi Airan, who shares her incredible journey from top lawyer to federal prison, and how she rose up to turn her darkest moments into a story of transformation, integrity, and resilience.
Rashmi emphasizes that nothing is impossible to overcome. Whether you’ve faced challenges that brought you to your knees or made wrong decisions that suddenly altered the trajectory of your life, those moments don’t define you—they’re opportunities to take accountability, grow, refine, and start again. Her message is clear: mistakes aren’t failures but stepping stones to becoming a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
Listen in as Rashmi shares insights covering:
✨Viewing vulnerability as a core value and strength ✨ Observing karma from a spiritual place as a powerful life lesson––a north star that helps us navigate growth ✨ Redefining success through resilience and personal growth ✨ Balancing personal and professional life with grace ✨ Listening to your inner voice ✨ Putting your armor down to foster authenticity as leaders
Rashmi’s story is an inspiring reminder that no matter your challenges, you can rise, redefine yourself, and reach new heights. You don’t want to miss this! 🎧
👉 Watch her keynote speaker reel
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Whether romance is involved or not, relationships are at the core of everything we do—at home, at work, and even with ourselves. 💘
Hear from relationship expert Dr. John Gray, renowned author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and Beyond Mars and Venus, as he dives into the scientific evidence behind the polarity between the sexes, rooted in the hormones we're born with. 🧬
🎧 In our rich conversation, Dr. John explains what drives men and women in relationships and how understanding these innate differences can transform communication and boost empathy, leading to more fulfilling relationships.
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✨ And who couldn't use more of those secrets in relationships? You can do it, too—for half the price of other people!
📅 Our listeners from The Keynote Curators will receive a 50% discount on his upcoming Mars Venus Relationship Weekend For Singles & Couples seminaron October 4-6, happening in Marin County, CA, where he will dive deep into topics like:
- 🔥 Changing Gender Roles + Modern Relationships: Discover how to adapt to new dynamics and reignite passion, no matter the evolving roles.
- 🧠 Hormones + Health in Relationships: Understand the hormone-driven behaviors that shape how men and women communicate—and thrive together.
- 💑 Make Up + Don't Break Up: Learn practical ways to resolve conflicts and eliminate built-up resentment.
- 💥 Better Sex + Deeper Intimacy: Reignite the spark with strategies to create a closer, more intimate relationship.
- 💘 Finding + Forever Loving Your Soul Mate: Navigate the stages of dating with ease and build lasting connections.
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🏈🎙️As the 2024 NFL season kicks off today, tune into The Keynote Curators Podcast featuring Denver Broncos legend Karl Mecklenburg. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or an event professional aiming for peak performance, this episode is a must-listen.
Karl shares his journey from an NFL linebacker to a motivational speaker, offering powerful insights on leadership, overcoming obstacles, and achieving excellence. Tune in and get inspired to create your own game-winning strategies.
🎧 Catch the episode now and elevate your playbook!
🏈 For more leadership insights, book Karl Mecklenburg for your next conference.
🗓️ Looking forward to talking! Let's plan your next event together.📬
Drop me a note: info@thekeynotecurators.com
NFL #leadership #mindset #eventprofs #keynotespeaker
What leadership secrets allow performers to stay focused and to the highest of their abilities while motivating the people around them? In our latest episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, we sit down with the unstoppable Emma Doyle, aka Coach EM, who shares her journey from a high-performance tennis coach to a powerhouse corporate coach.
👉 Discover how Emma's champion mindset, energy coaching, and unique insights from sports coaching can revolutionize the way you lead your teams.
🎧 Ready to ignite your team's potential? Don't miss out on her actionable strategies to transform motivation into action and unleash your true potential. Tune in now and elevate your leadership game!
🕐 Liked the episode? Let's connect!
📩 Contact me today: info@thekeynotecurators.com
Leadership #Coaching #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeaker #WomenInLeadership
🎧🎙️Just dropped! In this podcast episode, I chat with Michelle Allgauer, Senior Vice President of Education & Engagement at the Financial Services Institute (FSI) and Chair of the International Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI).
🌟 With over 30 years in association management, Michelle shares invaluable insights for event professionals looking to elevate their careers and create unforgettable attendee experiences:
- Career Insights: Learn about the core skills that meeting professionals need to advance to executive-level positions.
- AI in Events: Discover how AI is transforming the event planning industry while still preserving the human touch.
- Crafting Memorable Experiences: Get strategies on creating unique, personalized experiences that resonate deeply with attendees.
- Leadership Tips: Michelle offers advice on effective delegation, team trust-building, and department collaboration.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and industry insights that you won't want to miss! Tune in now to learn from one of the industry's top leaders. 🎧✨
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EventProfs #Leadership #AIinEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #MeetingProfessionals #MPI #FSI
❗Get comfortable being uncomfortable! Humans have evolved over millions of years, but our inner brains have remained surprisingly static —while external stimuli have shifted from threats like lions to fears like presentations, we still react with primal feelings of fight or flight. 💫
🎤 Improv is the best tool for directing the part of your brain that controls fight-or-flight responses. It allows you to navigate into a state of flow and a space of calm, creativity, confidence, and more. Computer coding, knitting, yoga, writing—whatever drives your inner happiness—when you're in that flow state, your brain doesn't question whether you're good enough to do what you're doing. You're just doing it and feeling fulfilled.
🌟 Don't miss this fascinating (and 100% improvised) conversation with Anthony Veneziale and Vivek Venugopal from the incredibly talented improv group Freestyle+, born of the Tony Award-winning Freestyle Love Supreme. Discover what happens to your brain when you practice improv and why it's considered a silver bullet for anyone preparing for a speech, a nerve-wracking conversation, or participation in a project with new people. Learn how improv encourages flexibility and adaptability, enhances communication skills, fosters creativity and spontaneity, builds confidence, reduces anxiety, and promotes playfulness and joy.
🎧 Listen now and learn more! Improv is a proven tool for shaking up your preferred pathways, becoming at ease with risk, and living a more fulfilled life.
Podcast #Improv #Creativity #PersonalDevelopment #FaceYourFears #eventprofs
"Fighting is all about impact... but I would much rather have an impact on this world and people's lives than on one opponent."
🥊 From champion wrestler and MMA fighter to dedicated humanitarian, Justin Wren's journey is nothing short of transformative. After overcoming personal battles, Justin found meaning through a radical decision to live with the Mbuti Pygmy people in the Congo Basin. There, he established the Fight for The Forgotten nonprofit, making a significant impact by tackling the global water crisis and helping the Batwa Pygmies of Uganda. Through this service, he found his true purpose. 💫
🎧 Tune in as we dive into Justin's powerful story, the pivotal moments and challenges he faced, and the profound impact of his work. Discover how his experiences have shaped his approach to leadership, community-building, mental health advocacy, with insights on finding purpose and making a difference in the world!
InspirationalSpeakers #Humanitarian #FightForTheForgotten #Empowerment #Change #KeynoteSpeaker
🤩✨ Exciting news! Our latest podcast episode features the extraordinary Shane Feldman, a visionary leader celebrated by the White House, the Canadian Prime Minister, and the UN. Shane's groundbreaking 'Leadership Passport' framework has transformed companies like Disney and Google. He's also the driving force behind COUNT ME IN, the world's largest millennial-led movement, making significant contributions to the global economy.
🎧 Tune in as Shane shares insights on fostering genuine connections in a digital world, leveraging AI to boost engagement, generational understanding, and creating impactful, engaging events. Don't miss his inspiring stories from researching community leadership across 100 cities and 6 continents, and learn how to leave a lasting positive impact on your audience. 💫
👇 Discover how you can revolutionize your approach to event planning.
MeaningfulConnections #SharedExperiences #HumanTechBalance #StayConnected #EventProfs
"I trust you." We've all heard this affirmation before. It's like being handed a compass and told to find our way in the dark. This blind trust can often leave us figuring things out or making important decisions on our own, without direction or a clear path to follow. 🤝
🎖️✨ Prepare for an empowering episode as we welcome nationally recognized keynote speaker Jason Harris to our podcast. With nearly three decades in the US Air Force and insights featured in Forbes and on the History Channel, Jason brings unparalleled expertise on trust, leadership, corporate culture, and high-performance teams.
🎧 Tune in to hear his story, learn stress management techniques from a seasoned pilot, and discover his No Fail Trust methodology for fostering mutual trust and productivity in teams.
NoFailTrust #BuildingTrust #Leadership #HighPerformanceTeams #EventProfs
🌟 Excited to share our conversation with David Meerman Scott, a globally renowned strategist, entrepreneur, and author of 12 influential books, including the groundbreaking The New Rules of Marketing & PR. His book Fanocracy, co-authored with his daughter Reiko, delves into how businesses can cultivate a passionate following by embracing the power of social media and fandom.
💭 David's insights on making business personal and his belief that passion drives deep, lasting connections have inspired audiences worldwide. Tune in as we explore his innovative concepts, from transforming traditional business models with AI to fostering intense personal and professional connections. Plus, discover how companies and event professionals can create their own "fandom" to engage and energize their communities.
🚀 Don't miss our high-energy, thought-provoking discussion!
CreatingCommunity #MeaningfulConnection #AttendeeExperience #EventProfs #MarketingStrategy #Fandom
In this episode, Alison Levine, a seasoned extreme adventurer and acclaimed leadership speaker, delves into the themes of willpower, fear, resilience, personal growth, parenting, and mental health. 💫
🙋♀️ Drawing from her pioneering role leading the first American Women's Everest Expedition, she captivates listeners with compelling stories and invaluable advice. Alison explores how her remarkable journey has shaped her distinctive approach to leadership, underscoring the significance of willpower, adaptability, and the strategic use of ego in navigating formidable challenges. 🏔️✨
🎧 Take advantage of her inspiring lessons today and get the motivation to impact others and transform their lives!
womenleaders #leadershipspeaker #resilience #willpower #EventProfs
🏅 Decorated Fighter Pilot and Hall of Fame Speaker Waldo Waldman shares a powerful insight: "It's not what keeps us up at night that's as important as what gets us out of bed."
Today, we chat about authenticity, purpose, and leading with passion.
🎙️ Join us as we explore the pillars of trust, relationships, leadership, resilience, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of being distinctly yourself. Waldo emphasizes the value of achieving three intentional daily wins—physical, mental, and spiritual—that collectively foster a growth mindset and remind us that progress, combined with patience, leads to true growth. 🌟
✨ An expert at performing under pressure, Waldo discusses how your response and performance under pressure and fear determine your high-performer capacity. Facing and overcoming struggle, pain, or fear grants a presence and confidence that puts you in the zone, connects you with others, and propels you to take the next step. 🚀
🎧 Tune in to become the person that people count on for leadership!
NeverFlySolo #keynotespeaker #leadership #growthmindset #EventProfs
✨ My guest in this episode, Tavar James, is sharing his vision of creative and strategic ways to engage with and amplify a brand's message, whatever that message is. As head of events at BetterUp, he helps bring remarkable event experiences to different audiences, bringing human transformation to organizations and self-actualization to people worldwide.
🤩 As we discussed in the interview, experiential marketing and events offer brands a powerful way to create meaningful connections with consumers, drive brand loyalty, and differentiate themselves in their market. 💫
"People will forget what you say. They'll forget what you do. But they will not forget how you made them feel."
🎧 Don't miss our conversation as we discuss the power behind creating diverse, inclusive, feel-good event experiences to ignite human connection. You'll be richer for it.
experientialevents #experientialmarketing #eventexperience #eventinsights #eventprofs
Curious about the future of humanity in an AI-dominated world? Dive deep into the discussion with Zack Kass, AI futurist and former head of go-to-market at OpenAI, as he reveals groundbreaking insights and predictions during our latest podcast episode. 🌐
For more than a decade, Zack has been at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence and business, witnessing firsthand the transformative potential of AI. From AGI wonders to the unsettling truths about social media, Zack explores it all. ✨🚀
🎧 Tune in now for a mind-bending journey into the world of AI! You'll be richer for it.
AI #artificialintelligence #futurist #keynotespeaker #eventprofs
🎙️Tune in now for an inspiring conversation that will reshape your understanding of teamwork in the 21st century!
Erica Dhawan, the go-to expert for breaking down team silos and fostering innovation through collaboration, is bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our podcast.
✨ With numerous accolades, including being named one of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide by Thinkers50, Erica shares her insights on the power of connectional intelligence, digital body language, and the role of failure in fostering creativity and innovation within teams. 🌟
🎧 Don't miss this transformative discussion! Listen to our episode and discover game-changing secrets to maximize collaboration and success with your teams.
Teamwork #Collaboration #Innovation #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeaker
🌟 My guest on this episode, Victoria Matey, is an expert in event psychology dedicated to bridging the gap between the science of human behavior and the art of event planning.
Her advisory services are sought after by corporate event teams, marketers, associations, educational institutions, industry partners, and media outlets.
💆♀️ Event experiences are crafted within the depths of the human mind. Find out what small changes most impact event experiences––from single-sensory slide design and presentation length to using headphones and incorporating nature into networking events (remember our ‘earthing’ video clips?).
“If you are in business, you are in the business of behavior.” – Richard Chataway, Behavioral Scientist
🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned event professional, Victoria’s science-based insights will give you a leg up in your career!
psychology #eventexperience #attendeeexperience #eventtips #eventprofs
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💰 Money is a sensitive topic, often reflecting our sense of success. But today, we're taking a broader view with Meir Statman.
🪙 As a behavioral finance expert, professor, and bestselling author, Meir explores the complex relationship between money, relationships, and overall life satisfaction in his latest book, The Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance. Discover how financial decisions shape our lives and enrich your journey towards holistic well-being.
👉 Interested in having Meir speak at your event? Contact me for details!
lifewellbeing #behavioralfinance #lifeonpurpose #keynotespeaker #eventprofs
Sandro Forte's journey to success began with a valuable lesson learned in adversity. When his entrepreneurial father passed away prematurely, leaving Sandro to support his family, he discovered the power of hard work and making smart decisions over innate talent. This experience instilled in him a profound belief––that every individual possesses brilliance waiting to be unlocked through learning and consistency.
Today, Sandro is a seasoned veteran in the financial services world, with over 30 years of entrepreneurial success at Forte Financial. His track record of shattering sales records and his global acclaim as a sought-after speaker attest to his exceptional expertise. Sandro has shared his transformative sales and marketing strategies with audiences in 90 countries, coaching over 400,000 advisors.
Join me for an enlightening conversation with Sandro as he delves into:
- Insights from his latest book, Dare to Be Different
- Challenging conventional wisdom
- The correlation between consistency and success
- Overcoming the 'discouragement club'
- The dynamics of left and right-brain decision-making
- The "key" difference between a story and a message on stage
daretobedifferent #growthmindset #success #keynotespeaker #eventprofs
My guest today has a rich history in corporate events, leading teams at Fortune 50 companies like Dell and IBM. Liz Lathan is an expert in engagement and a community strategist, reshaping how to approach events and community building to enhance attendee event experiences. Throughout her career, she’s transitioned from crafting event spaces to orchestrating meaningful networking experiences that transcend traditional event structures, such as her Spontaneous Think Tanks.
Tune in as we talk about:
- Elements that make events genuinely engaging and memorable (Wall of Woe)
- Her distinctive engagement initiatives at events (family-style breakfasts and sticky notes)
- The conversation and shared experience-based think tanks she’s co-founded for event professionals— check out Club Ichi!
- Finding a balance between the networking that attendees want, and the talk time executives want
- Our shared love of outer space and why impactful events are like a bowl of good vanilla ice cream
eventprofs #eventinsights #engagingevents #eventexperience #networking
🎾 His journey may have started in tennis, but it led him to an entirely different destination. Today, he's using a holistic approach to guide high-performance seekers to "the Zone of Excellence"— a destination where body, mind, and soul are sagely blended and balanced.
✨ Join me as I engage in a thought-provoking and emotional conversation with Success Coach and Former Top 100 World Ranked Tennis Player Jeff Salzenstein. After facing a great deal of personal and professional adversity and competing as a professional tennis player with greats, including Pete Sampras and Michael Chang, Jeff began a 25-year-plus journey toward becoming a success coach. He knew he was destined to share his findings about the optimal balance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being required to reach the Zone of Excellence.
👇 Our poignant conversation touched on topics including:
- The self-talk and imbalances that disrupt our journey toward the Zone of Excellence.
- Why the secret sauce to success is a coach, whether you're on a court or in an office.
- His 17-year journey alongside his brother as he suffered from and succumbed to mental health challenges and substance abuse.
- Recognizing when pressure and chronic stress due to external validations are affecting your performance and quest for success.
- The science and statistics behind self-talk and how it can be the biggest saboteur of success.
🎧 This conversation was especially enriching for me. I hope it offers valuable insights and resonates with your personal and professional growth journey.
eventprofs #zoneofexcellence #successcoach #keynotespeaker
🎧 In today's episode, we're joined by Eliz Greene, a job stress and wellness expert who has developed a comprehensive roadmap for minimizing stress at events.
💓 Eliz's passion for stress management is palpable; she finds the body's chemical reactions to stress fascinating and readily discusses the topic anywhere, even in line at the grocery store. Surviving a heart attack at 35 while seven months pregnant with twins propelled Eliz to recognize stress management as a vital survival skill. Her journey of enduring open-heart surgery before embracing motherhood just days later inspired her mission to encourage others to prioritize their health.
🎧 Tune in as Eliz shares practical, research-backed strategies to help event professionals manage stress and thrive in their careers. From conventional techniques to unexpected methods, she provides valuable insights into lowering cortisol levels and achieving success in high-pressure moments.
If you've ever been stressed on the job, today's podcast is for you. Download her free e-book, The Stress-Proof Event Professional: 5 Steps for Low Stress and Great Success in High-Pressure Moments, today.
💫 The evolution of the events industry is at the forefront of my conversation with Ike Kehal, who recognized the need for a more cost-effective alternative to traditional in-person events. As technology continues to shape the landscape, Ike's insights into the future of events are invaluable. Discover where he sees this dynamic industry heading.
It's no secret that events are vital tools for marketing, branding, and client engagement, with technology playing a pivotal role in their execution. Virtual events offer numerous connection opportunities, whether driving sales or fostering community. As the co-founder and CEO of Social27, Ike has spearheaded the development of an innovative event platform that facilitates dynamic digital and hybrid communities worldwide. Esteemed organizations such as Microsoft, the United Nations, United Airlines, and Norwegian Cruise Line have all benefited from his platform's capabilities.
🎧 Listen to our episode and explore how virtual events are reshaping the way we connect and engage.
eventtechnology #virtualevents #eventprofs #futureofevents #eventindustry
Carolyn Strauss knows how to become a #WorkingGenius and shares the secret in today's podcast. #EventProfs will want to use the online assessment tool she recommends!
🎤✨ No one knows the art of persuasion and how to read an audience better than her. With nearly 20 years of on-camera experience at the Home Shopping Network, where she generated $160 million in sales, Carolyn is a sales and persuasion expert who has collaborated with top experts in business strategy, gender communication, and marketplace transactions. Her energy, expertise, and experience behind television cameras translate to her role as a moderator and emcee in front of every type of conference audience.
Take advantage of our information-packed conversation and find out why she's so in demand with #EventProfs as we talk about these topics and more:
- Her favorite scripts and tips for #EventProfs to use when managing up
- How to get the most productivity and joy from work and become a #WorkingGenius
- The mastery that's most important in professional moderators and emcees
- The significance of curated content and connecting with audiences
💬 What's your favorite tip for managing up? Listen to the episode and share your insight with us!
🪄 Meet Nicola Kastner, a renowned event strategist known for creating impactful experiences. With a wealth of advisory experience and a commitment to data-driven approaches, Nicola is poised to transform her clients' events. She firmly believes that a strategic framework should guide every event tactic.
We're exploring many topics today, including:
- The changing dialogue and mindset within our industry about the powerful impact of events;
- The definition of a successful event and how relevant content plays a critical role in driving impact;
- The advantages for #EventProfs in collaborating with speaker consultants (like The Keynote Curators) to select keynote speakers that bring relevance and credibility to events.
Before founding The Event Strategist, Nicola held various roles in brand and agency settings. As the Global VP of Event Marketing Strategy at SAP, she crafted and optimized event strategies for gatherings ranging from 25 to 25,000 attendees.
🌟 Nicola's contributions to the industry have earned her recognition, including induction into the Canadian Meeting Hall of Fame, acknowledgment as a "Top Woman in Events" by Event Marketer Magazine, and inclusion in Eventible and Bizzabo's "2022 Top Event Marketers" lists.
eventstrategy #eventstrategist #powerofevents #impactfulevents #EventProfs
What Ted Lasso Teaches Us About Authenticity?
🎧 Join me as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with my longtime friend Jack Hannibal, a former acting instructor turned psychotherapist, presentation coach, and mindfulness meditation instructor. Our discussion spans from the unassuming wisdom and complex layers of Ted Lasso and the crucial role of authenticity in today’s world to the pursuit of happiness and the habitual patterns we find ourselves in within our relationships.
🎭✨ Jack’s journey is truly inspiring. His 20-year career as a professional actor and presentation coach, working with esteemed clients like Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Picture, honed his skills and deepened his understanding of our shared humanity. This profound realization paved the way for his transition into mindfulness meditation and psychotherapy, where he continues to make a significant impact.
This conversation was particularly enriching for me, and I hope it offers you valuable insights and resonates with your journey toward personal growth.
eventprofs #authenticity #emotionalintelligence #personalgrowth #sharedhumanity
🎧 Drawing from her extensive experience orchestrating content, strategy, production, and logistics for the most influential tech event in the world, Kara Dickerson has established herself as a prominent figure at the nexus of technology, marketing, and event management.
✨ Today, as the founder of Content with Impact, Kara leverages her expertise to help global brands and event organizers enhance visibility and drive revenue through impactful speaking engagements and purposeful programming.
🚀 With a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, event execution, and audience engagement initiatives, Kara and I delve into a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from her client engagements aimed at shaping forward-thinking event content creation strategies to the essential elements that elevate a keynote presentation to memorable heights.
eventprofs #eventinsight #contentwithimpact #eventindustryexperts #eventmanagement
Emotional health and well-being are taking center stage in the events industry.
Today’s guest, Janice Cardinale, founded Event Minds Matter, a revolutionary community where like-minded event professionals are actively "building brave spaces to amplify the industry's conversation on mental health and wellness."
Today, we're diving into this important dialogue and others, including:
- Psychological safety, trust in leadership, and human sustainability
- The importance of emotional health and well-being training for CMPs
- The fact that event planning is considered the 6th most stressful career, but only the first five are mandated for mental health training
- How burnout is a hidden consequence of emotional health repression
- The strategies that event professionals can incorporate into events that expand one’s emotional fitness muscle
Janice is a trailblazer recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the events industry by the 2023 EVENTEX INDEX and has graced BizBash's "15 over 50" list, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with. Her relentless creativity, visionary prowess, and capacity for innovation have secured her a place in the 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame, and she’s a leader propelling the events industry forward.
Don’t miss her insights on emotional health and wellness within our industry.
eventmindsmatter #mentalhealthwellness #wellbeing #emotionalhealth #EventProfs
Move over, will.i.am. This rapper is making big data fun!No one is more immersed in the world of AI than today’s podcast guest. Dr. Eric Siegel is a predictive analytics and AI expert, founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week Conference Series, former professor at Columbia University, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker. As #EventProfs continue to learn how to deploy AI into their workflow to improve efficiency with planning and communicate more effectively with their clients, they’re also educating and delivering practical advice to their audiences through AI experts at their events. Dr. Siegel’s field knowledge makes him a sought-after authority on the main stage. Tune in as he discusses:
- Predictive AI and why it’s the holy grail when it comes to making decisions
- How conference organizers can use data and predictive analytics to market events and enhance customer experience
- Responsible machine learning (using AI and predictive analytics to benefit social justice, global climate concerns, labor displacement, etc.)
- Why he insists his 3-minute educational rap video about predictive analytics will be time well spent
podcast #AI #predictiveanalytics #machinelearning #keynotespeaker
🎙️ Don’t miss my interview with Mariana Atencio, Peabody award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and influential speaker. For over a decade, Mariana was recognized for her empathic fieldwork, rising as an anchor at Univision and as a national correspondent at NBC and MSNBC who interviewed Pope Francis, President Biden, and the King of Spain.
✨ Following a harrowing experience in her home country of Venezuela, Mariana fled to the US, eventually using her media platform to shine a light on social issues and help people live their best lives. Her TEDx talk, "What makes YOU special?" ranks among YouTube's top 10 and is complemented by her bestselling memoir Perfectly You.
💬 Listen in to our first-ever interview in English and Spanish, as Mariana shares heartfelt thoughts on:
- Embracing change and transformation, understanding who you are, and discovering your purpose in life
- Staying in control of your authenticity and fostering resiliency and belonging, no matter the circumstances
- The complex relationship between social media, AI, and authenticity
- How conference planners are like bridges, providing meaningful connections between attendees and everyone involved in the production of an event
Authenticity #Originality #PerfectlyYou #keynotespeaker #EventProfs
🎙️Join me as I welcome Jon Kazarian, the Founder & CEO of Accelevents, a company deeply entrenched in meeting the specific needs of event professionals. In the case of Accelevents, the focus is on delivering a technology platform to #EventProfs that can handle all aspects of an event "on their agenda."
💡Jon's revolutionary event technology platform, described as "the everything platform for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events that drive growth," is reshaping the event industry landscape and transforming how the community operates. This innovative platform reinvents the way brands connect with their audiences and provides attendees with a comprehensive experience, enabling them to partake in keynotes, attend multiple breakouts, engage in workshops, interact with virtual exhibitors, network with peers, participate in polls, download materials, and engage in live chats.
🎧Tune in as Jon delves into:
- The role of experiences in capturing consumers' imagination and fostering loyalty
- The influence of industry influencers at tradeshows
- The key factors event professionals consider when seeking event partners
- His perspective on the impact of AI in the events industry
- His insights into the current state of the industry
podcast #technology #events #conference #eventplanners
🎙️ My guest today is an inspirational storyteller, educator, trailblazer for women, and a total badass –– a "history-making, mission-focused, total package."
🎖️ Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first Black female combat pilot, a former Marine and cop, business consultant, and bestselling author. She exudes confidence when she steps on stage, asking herself what her audience needs to hear, why they need to listen, and who she supports through her inspirational storytelling. "Give me what they need to hear, not what I want to say," Vernice says, striving to find the connective tissue between herself and her audience each and every time.
🎧 Listen in as Vernice talks about:
- Highlights of her professional journey
- Why she works closely with each client to ensure her message is on point and meaningful
- The principles she used to maneuver through chaotic and stressful moments
- Leadership and confidence themes from her upcoming book, including making gutsy moves in life and taking action
- What she wants most for her daughter in life
- Her favorite view from her combat helicopter
🎙️ In today's compelling podcast, we uncover the extraordinary journey of a guest who has emerged as a paragon of success despite being once dubbed the "face of failure" by The New York Times. Suneel Gupta, a pioneer in neuroscience and an engaging storyteller, guides his audience toward cultivating high-quality habits, taking impactful actions, and navigating the twists on the road to success. As the visionary founder of a groundbreaking wellness company recognized as Apple's App of the Year, Gupta has become a sought-after speaker for corporate giants like Google, Deloitte, and Airbnb. He's also a Harvard Medical School visiting scholar and hosts a global documentary series exploring how high performers tackle challenges. 🎧 Tune in to hear the Ambassador for Gross National Happiness (US-Kingdom of Bhutan) share insights on:👉 Simple habits for enhanced performance and well-being👉 Distinguishing between resilience and post-traumatic growth👉Embracing the beauty of brokenness👉Preserving energy to prevent burnout👉Adopting the 55:5 productivity model for renewal#podcast #success #personalgrowth #wellbeing #keynotespeaker
😴 Are you putting all your restorative eggs in the sleep basket and still waking up exhausted?
🚫Failure to get the correct type of rest equates to no rest at all. It’s time to be intentional about restoring yourself.
🎙️Today’s podcast guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, award-winning author, and busy mom. She understands how life's demands can leave you feeling mentally inundated, emotionally spent, and physically exhausted. No matter how much shut-eye you get.
🔍 As the founder of Restorasis, Dr. Dalton-Smith helps organizations overcome and prevent burnout, decrease employee turnover, and cultivate a culture of well-being: rest management vs. stress management.
🎧 Tune in as Dr. Dalton-Smith talks about the 7 Types of Rest – physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, and sensory – and discover why proper rest goes beyond merely closing your eyes.
restmanagement #burnout #EventProfs #keynotespeaker #speakerbureau
✨ Samantha Hunter is the client that she wants financial advisors to serve.
💁🏽♀️ Her passion for what she does – delivering engaging, informative, beneficial financial programs to ALL minority groups – is undeniable when you hear her speak. I’ve been lucky to work with Samantha for over a decade.
🤝 As Head of Multicultural Markets at Lincoln Financial Group, her mission at Lincoln Financial Group is to develop and improve long-term, sustainable programs to advance racial equity and inclusion within their adviser network and the communities they serve. And she’s excelling at that mission.
🌈 Diversity and inclusion don’t mean replacing the majority for minorities; for Samantha, it means adding more seats to the existing table. What companies excel at DE&I? How do you get an entire company– including their leadership team– on board with DEI initiatives? What makes her smile? Listen in as Samantha and I talk about these critical topics and more. 🎧
DEI #diversity #inclusion #EventProfs #speakerbureau
💫 Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Miguel Nives, a seasoned expert in the events industry. As the Editor-in-Chief of Skift Meetings, Miguel has been at the forefront of providing valuable insights on event trends, innovation, and education. Skift Meetings has become the ultimate go-to resource for event professionals seeking the latest industry scoop.
🤩 Join Miguel and I as we delve into the world of emerging technologies and the endless possibilities they bring to the events industry. We'll also explore the power of "personal media" versus social media, and discover why Miguel is particularly excited about crafting data-driven, user-friendly indices to assist industry professionals in their future planning endeavors.
🎧 Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired and informed!
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🐊 Today's podcast guest is an intentional event designer, connector, storyteller, author, and optimist with a self-described talent for wrestling alligators. Not the kind with scales and tails, though.
🌟 Tahira Endean is the current Head of Program for IMEX and the former Head of Events for SITE. With years of hands-on event management and marketing experience, Tahira delivers a fresh approach to IMEX, as the association drives innovation and provides powerful, purposeful experiences for its attendees.
She’s described herself as someone who "brings creative energy to events, using ubiquitous technology and human nature to create relevance for event participants." As an intentional event designer, she seeks to create engaging environments and thoughtful, relevant experiences.
📚 Her book, Intentional Event Design, Our Professional Opportunity, offers readers two decades of perspective and experience producing events and designing environments where meaningful connections are created and nurtured, and real growth occurs organically.
🎧 Listen in as Tahira talks about topics of importance to her in the event planning world, including creating physical space at events for dialogue, innovation, and creativity in an age of digital disruption.
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- What sets an event planning company apart in delivering remarkable experiences that elevate business, brand recognition, foster customer/employee engagement, and cultivate loyalty?
- How crucial is having a reliable partner who understands the core messages that must be conveyed from the main stage?
- What role do keynote speakers play in shaping content and storytelling at events? How essential is experiential content in inspiring action in today's landscape?
- What are the two most significant trends influencing conference attendees nowadays?
- How has AI become a game-changer in our industry?
- What qualities are vital in combating burnout in this industry?
- Is "The Art of Not Giving a Fck"* worth a read for #EventProfs? (Answer: Yes)
🌟 Who better to shed light on these questions than a seasoned veteran of the event planning industry, boasting an impressive 15 years of experience?
💜 #EventProfs will gather incredible insight from today’s podcast guest, Huong Nguyen, CEO and Founder of Shiloh Events, a highly successful event planning firm renowned for orchestrating amazing corporate events across the globe for esteemed brands such as Zoom, Microsoft, and TEDx.
🎧 Tune in to hear more!
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The Fascinating World of Shared Human Values 🌍
🎙️ Today's podcast guest is an authority on shared values that unite humans.
🌟 David Allison is a human values expert, bestselling author, founder of The Valuegraphics Project, and a storyteller who rocks the main stage. He's found a way to take what he says is the most powerful force on earth – shared human values that resonate deep within our hearts – and use it to empower companies, brands, and ideas for the future.
📊 In an era where values hold more sway than mere demographics, it's crucial for businesses and brands to sit up and take notice. Our values are the driving force behind every decision we make, shaping our lives in profound ways.
✨ Discover the fascinating neurological wiring that compels us to pursue our values relentlessly. Uncover the transformative impact of loyalty on event attendees, as it sparks a fresh perspective on crafting meaningful engagement strategies. Find out how to design inclusive events that resonate deeply with participants by visiting The Valuegraphics Belonging Index at valuegraphics.online/belonging.
🎧 Don't miss this exciting conversation with David Allison!
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🌟 Cheryl Trinidad is a true Renaissance woman. With her refined taste in food, passion for music, and insatiable wanderlust, she brings a unique blend of expertise to the world of event planning. And we're privileged to have her join us on today's podcast.
🤝 Cheryl, a dear friend and business partner of mine for over 15 years, is a true veteran in the industry. With an impressive 25 years of experience as an event professional, she's now the SVP of Conference Experiences at LPL Financial, where she continues to impress others with her skills, knowledge, and captivating personality.
🎉 So, what's got Cheryl buzzing these days? It's all about shifting the focus from materialistic elements to crafting unforgettable experiences. She believes in curating content, building a captivating event story, and leaving a lasting impact on attendees.
🎧 Tune in to hear Cheryl's insights on securing unforgettable keynote speakers, the role of AI in the industry, her strategies for managing burnout and nurturing her team, and the career advice she'd give newcomers today.
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🌟 Do you use artificial intelligence yet at work? If not, it's time to get ahead of the curve.
🧚💫 Known as the Fairy Godmother of AI for making complex concepts digestible, Hailey Wilson loves creating spaces where information-hungry professionals can exchange ideas, grow, and innovate together–– no magic wand required (although she does have one).
👩💼✨ Following a 15+ year career in crisis communication, this spirited entrepreneur teeming with Southern charm is now demystifying topics like tech, nuclear energy, finance, biotech, and artificial intelligence.
🚀 Are you ready to explore the endless possibilities of integrating AI into your marketing and communications? We are, too.
🎙️ Hailey recently sat down with us to discuss her groundbreaking conference, AImpact, a stimulating three-day virtual event from November 7-9 designed to ignite imaginations and fuel AI aspirations.
💡 The event, where marketing meets AI innovation, will have compelling roundtables, downloadable content, AI matchmaking, and a crowdstorming event where peers can collaborate on solutions to some of the biggest challenges with AI.
🗓 Don't miss our conversation and the AImpact virtual conference, November 7-9. Save 20% off registration by using the promo code KEYNOTE. We hope to see you online!
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🌱 Earthing, Chia Seeds in Your Water, and Deep Breaths in Your Belly. Is jet-set health possible? Wondering if you can prioritize your health and maintain your well-being with travel commitments across the globe? 💫 We're all guilty of it. Business travel pops up, and we let our health routines be "excused" because we're on the road. We feel guiltless skipping workouts at the hotel. We tell ourselves that gourmet meals, glasses of wine, and late nights are just part of the job. 🍃🤩 If you're an #EventProf, you will not want to miss today's podcast with Traditional Naturopath John Ayo. John is a travel wellness expert, author, and former sales specialist at IBM who has traveled to 26 countries, fulfilling many roles within the event planning world. After two decades in Corporate America, he began to have health issues (due to stress) that couldn't be addressed by the traditional medical model of "fixing symptoms." This realization led him through a journey of discovery and reassessment to lessen stress and evoke a more balanced, grounded, and healthier self. ✈️ Have you ever experienced debilitating jet lag? Do you wonder if it's possible to stay healthy while traveling? How can you stay hydrated during a flight? Are you getting enough sleep? Why is earthing so crucial after a flight? 🎧 Don't miss this beneficial conversation with John Ayo as he talks about the simple, natural steps that #EventProfs can take to reduce stressors, increase immunity, and stay energized, healthy, and balanced on the road.#podcasts #worklifebalance #naturopathy #keynotespeaker #eventprofs #speakerbureau
Disengaged, disconnected, and thriving. Yes, you read that right. You can be all three. But how on earth, you might be asking yourself, can an event professional avoid burnout – never mind, thrive! – when constantly engaged, connected to technology, wearing multiple hats, and not getting the recommended hours of sleep per night?
You won’t want to miss my conversation with Nicole Brusewitz, with whom I go back over 15 years. As you’ll hear, Nicole refers to our listening audience as “unsung heroes,” and I couldn’t agree more. But I consider Nicole one, too.
She’s helped thousands of financial services professionals grow as leaders by creating engaging educational experiences that provide impactful personal and professional development opportunities. Anyone who’s attended one of her growth-mindset-inspired programs will tell you that her style ignites courage and direction and moves people to act.
Preventing burnout is something Nicole champions for all event professionals. Burnout can happen when you like what you do but are too depleted and have nothing left to give – when you’re engaged and exhausted, dedicated and depleted.
Workloads are higher than ever. Decision fatigue is real. Learn how to manage your energy and avoid getting your foot stuck on the gas pedal.
Sharon Gai is an incredible figure, and I was honored to sit down with her recently to talk about her culturally diverse journey to becoming a sought-after B2C retail expert. Priding herself as a woman of color, Sharon brings to the stage diversity, international experience, and unique stories of innovation from an e-commerce and retail perspective in China.
An expert on artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and digital transformation – topics that are top of mind for every business today – Sharon helps "stuck" organizations become more innovative, resilient, and culturally intelligent. Her popular TEDx Talk explores the importance of having a culture-fluid mindset, and her book Ecommerce Reimagined aims to satisfy the growing need of entrepreneurs and businesses hoping to tap into China's market.
Don't miss our in-depth conversation as Sharon talks about building brand loyalty with the emerging Gen Alpha population, digital strategies event professionals can employ at events to enrich audience experiences, future trends of AI, and more.
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Today, we're celebrating our 50th podcast (whoop whoop!) with the incredibly intelligent (and humble) Gene Marks, trusted business advisor to small and mid-sized businesses, acclaimed author, and featured columnist to publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur.
Gene will tell you that as a small business owner, he's "suffering through all the same sh$t as every business owner." The stuff he talks about is selfishly motivated, which makes his messaging even more authentic. He's got skin in the game, speaking intentionally and personally about the issues that small and mid-sized business owners face daily.
Gene reveals secrets from in-depth interviews with CEOs and business executives about how they navigate the financial, economic, and technology issues affecting their companies and talks about the actions they (and your audience) can take to continue to grow and profit.
Don't miss our in-depth conversation as Gene advises event professionals about what audiences want to hear, reveals the secret sauce of long-standing successful companies, and shares his thoughts on AI's strengths and weaknesses. You won't want to miss the Bill Gates encounter at the end!
Jim Carroll is one of the world's leading global futurists – a trends, transformation, and innovation expert. He helps leaders achieve their goals by sharing industry-specific insights about trends that matter and aligning them with a disruptive, fast-paced future.
For 35 years, he's presented to audiences including The World Bank, NASA, Deloitte, and Pfizer, and he has no desire to slow down. His research and insights about future trends and long-standing experience working with event professionals have made him a highly sought-after keynote speaker.
Listen in as we discuss everything from AI to innovative thinking to virtual events. How does he see technology trends fitting into the events industry? How has he seen emerging technologies like ChatGPT applied at events, and what does he think of them? Are robots eventually going to take over the world?
Find out what Jim thinks, and let us know if this global futurist keynote speaker can prepare your organization and clients for the future.
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If you ask a professional photographer what the best camera is, chances are they'll tell you, "The one you have in your hand at the moment you want to capture a shot." After all, the carpenter, not the hammer, creates the masterpiece.
Photos can provide a powerful stimulus and tell a story without using spoken or written words. We say, "A picture is worth a thousand words," for this reason. In today's digital age, everyone can access a great camera through their cell phone, and content creation is widely available. Fusing the unique perspectives of an event photographer and the event attendee is an art form where some photographers excel.
🎧 Don't miss my conversation with Andrew Shafer, a brilliant photographer and digital artist who's been capturing images for almost two decades. As the owner of Andrew Shafer Visuals, he's worked with businesses and organizations like Cvent, DirectTV, Marriott, and Victoria's Secret to create visual assets that tell a story and promote ideas, products, and people.
💡 As Andrew shares, the best photographer becomes an extension of your team, gets to the heart and soul of your event, creates content that can be leveraged in other ways, and tells a story without using any words.
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The world is changing at the speed of ChatGPT. It took 75 years for the telephone to reach 150 million users. ChatGPT? About two months.
Companies that crave expert guidance to navigate the quickly changing digital landscape turn to Terry Jones. “The last 25 years have been about who can build things the cheapest. The next 25 years will be about who can build things the smartest.”
A disruption expert, Terry is best known for founding Travelocity and serving as founding Chairman of Kayak. Today, he’s the managing principal of ON Inc., a consultancy founded to help companies during their transition to a digital economy. Terry is an authoritative voice in the world of entrepreneurship and disruption and a thought leader on innovation in today’s digital world.
Don't miss our in-depth conversation as he explains how disruption and innovation are two sides of the same coin, why curiosity and failure are secret weapons of success, and why the best ideas at your company are at the bottom. Learn how AI is being deployed to help companies streamline corporate travel booking, predict consumer behavior patterns, and deliver you a piping hot pizza in three minutes.
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🎧 Event professionals, have we got a treat for you! ⚡️ This week’s podcast guest, Julius Solaris, has been described as one of the most influential people in the events industry in the past decade and was recently named a “Meetings Industry Influencer” by Meetings and Conventions magazine.
🤩 Founder of the popular blog EventMB, one of the most trusted resources in the events industry before it was sold to Skift Meetings in 2019, Julius’s content has influenced a generation of event planners and event technology companies.
📝 He’s currently the founder of Boldpush, a management consultancy agency that helps companies leverage the power of content, events, and community to dominate their market. The platform’s all-access membership also provides event professionals with exclusive masterclasses, event recordings, executive decks, strategic tools, timely industry research, and more.
✨ He's sharing his perspectives on the event industry, and revealing why experience matters more than ever and why content must spark discussion and connect people. What roles will AI play at events? Why is now the best time to embrace event technology? What key industry topics are trending now? Why does Julius feel his calling in life is to prepare event professionals for the next big unknown?
⬇️ Don’t miss this insightful conversation with one of the premier influencers in the industry.
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Today’s special guest on The Keynote Curators Podcast is Karith Foster, a diversity engagement specialist, and CEO at Inversity™ Solutions. We sat down recently to discuss diversity, inclusion, and equity and why the DEI conversation needs to go beyond sexuality, gender, and ethnicity.
Terrified of not addressing the topic within your organization? Or saying the wrong thing if you do? Diversitydoesn’t have to be an uncomfortable topic. It can even be a humorous one. Karith Foster draws from her experience as a Fortune 500 human resources executive administrator and a 20-year stand-up comedian to turn an often touchy subject into an approachable one.
Her evolutionary Inversity™ Solutions method encourages people to discover what unites them instead of discussing what divides them. DEI shouldn’t be about quotas or optics. It’s about creating a healthy culture where people are encouraged to be reflective, engage in conscious conversations, and find common ground through laughter.
A firm believer that humor can heal division, Karith wants to revolutionize how society addresses diversity, mental wellness, and leadership issues. Her motto is “Laugh. Think. Grow.” With laughter, walls come down, engagement is sparked, and horizons are broadened. People are open to new experiences, new people, new cultures.
Tune in to hear how this diversity-done-differently specialist ignites real conversation that has the power to change lives, create connections, and strengthen relationships.
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Change signifies something scary for many, a risky departure from the familiar into the unknown. For Mark Schulman– world-renowned drummer, author, motivator, and captivating storyteller – change symbolizes growth and opportunity.
🤩 A believer that “creativity and sustainable solutions cannot be cultivated in an environment of fear and pessimism,” Mark Schulman knows that to be creative, you must be willing to go off script, change and take risks. Those who take the leap, know the safety net will appear and they’ll be richly rewarded for their courage and conviction.
🤟 Described as “Tony Robbins meets Bono meets Ringo Starr,” Mark Schulman has performed for over one billion people worldwide as the drummer for some of the most iconic music acts of all time, including P!NK, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Cher. Today, he’s taking his high-energy performance on the road as a highly sought-after inspirational keynote speaker, incorporating business philosophy and innovative strategic content with engaging multimedia and drum performances.
🎧 Don’t miss my inspiring conversation with Mark Schulman as we talk about everything from the power of attitude and the ability of a keynote to change the world, to the opportunities that arise from improv, the three steps to top performance, and his exciting career playing for some of the biggest names in music.
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How customers complain about your business has changed. The “guest relations” philosophy has shifted dramatically with the rise of social media. If customers aren’t happy, they won’t tell 10 people – they’ll tell millions – and the imprint online will be permanent.
Today’s podcast guest, David Avrin, is a highly sought-after customer experience expert and bestselling author who’s helped organizations around the globe future-proof their businesses, understand their customers better, and become ridiculously easy to do business with.
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, the customer journey – messaging, social interactions, sales process, post-sale marketing, and customer support – must be exceptional, or people will go elsewhere. Clever messaging can’t mask lackluster customer service, and a friendly customer experience no longer outweighs a quick and convenient one.
David opens up about the importance of high-value keynote presentations with actionable takeaways, the changing customer service and experience landscape, the pros and cons of AI in the customer experience journey, and the ROI a great speaker rep will deliver by curating the right speaker with the most impactful message for your event.
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Elizabeth Sage and I go way back. At three companies, we've collaborated on events of all shapes and sizes. Today, I had the privilege of hosting her on The Keynote Curators Podcast. We caught up on everything from her 20-year career in event planning and strategy to our awkward experience with a hypnotist on stage.
Creating memorable event experiences that transform audiences and change behavior is a passion of Elizabeth and a role she's excelled at for two decades. She's worn nearly every hat in the industry, from negotiator and designer to accountant and strategist. She's been a powerhouse planner for sectors ranging from hospitality and pharmaceutical to finance and biotech.
Today, she's using her problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills to transition into a rewarding career as a consultant and life coach, and she's excited to share her expertise and experience with others to help them thrive personally and professionally.
Tune in to hear Elizabeth's insightful perspectives on experiential events, the attendee journey, the power of impactful keynotes, and how event planning has prepared her perfectly for this next phase of her life.
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There’s no pulling the wool over Traci Brown’s eyes. That’s because the body can’t lie.
One of the nation’s top deception detection experts, according to TIME magazine, Traci Brown is the preeminent fraud-busting body language expert. Major networks like NBC, CBS, and FOX have interviewed her to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight, and she’s here to help your team reveal the secrets your clients are keeping, too. Secrets that impact your bottom line.
Having trained alongside some of our country’s top law enforcement, Traci is a sought-after fraud and identity theft speaker, ranked the #5 body language expert worldwide for 2022. Her deception detection skills help audiences uncover the truth in billion-dollar business deals, crimes, and politics.
Is technology killing our ability to convey nonverbal communication effectively? How significant an impact is deception in the business world? How can you ask a better question to elicit an accurate response when interviewing someone? What body language signs reveal someone is being dishonest? Tune in to today’s podcast as Traci, and I get to the truth of things!
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Jaime Theresa Smith, CMP exudes passion for everything event related. What began as an interest in theater in college later blossomed into a ‘tech wizard’ consultancy for a non-profit, eventually leading her to a passion project delivering extraordinary event experiences.
As the national account manager for ChoiceLIVE!, a leading event technology company, Jaime partners with innovative, forward-thinking clients to engineer the finest event experiences using state-of-the-art equipment operated by state-of-the-art people.
What are some of the speaker trends she sees at events? How essential is innovation for creating memorable event experiences? How can planners best leverage new technologies to enhance the audience experience?
Tune in to today’s podcast as Jaime and I talk shop, and she shares her thoughts on audience engagement, innovative technology, social media, and more.
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Chris Barton is a master of disruptive thinking to drive game-changing innovation. And he loves taking selfies with his audiences, too.
🔊 The mastermind behind everyone’s favorite music app that allows their phone to “name that tune,” Chris is the founder and creator of Shazam, an entrepreneur, inventor, and tech investor who holds 12 patents and played key roles in the early days of Google and Dropbox.
⭐️ We recently sat down to talk about his journey, from his early years as a child with a learning disability to a blossoming entrepreneur with big ideas and little appetite for rejection.
🤔 How excited is Chris about AI’s potential to change the world? How is he using AI to save lives today? What are the five key aspects of the mindset of an innovator? How did Shazam work before it was an app? Tune in to find out.
🤝 A believer that game-changing innovations don’t start from taking risks or creativity but from mindset – starting from zero –– Chris enjoys taking his audiences through a cinematic journey on stage, sharing stories about the vulnerability, uncertainty, and financial hurdles he faced as an early entrepreneur.
Disruptive startups use Chris Barton’s thinking to reshape the future and his insights will inspire you, too. Get smarter by this podcast episode – and let's work together to bring his energy to your next conference! ⬇️
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Ken Schmidt knows a thing or two about making a memorable brand impression. As the former head of communications for the iconic brand Harley-Davidson, he earned praise for helping the company recover from a dismal place in its business history through a change of mindset and by turning customers into advocates.
Don't miss my in-depth conversation with Ken Schmidt, customer loyalty and leadership expert, former head of communications for the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and author of the bestselling business book Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance. Described as a premium-fueled, top motivational speaker and consultant serving the world's highest-revving businesses (and those stuck in neutral), Ken talks about the keys to becoming a memorable brand in a fast-paced, impersonal world, where it takes more than just an excellent product to grow a business and stop the scroll online.
Whether you're a Fortune 100 executive or an entrepreneur running a small business, brand loyalty doesn't come without a shift in creative thinking and an emotional connection with your audience. At the end of the day, your customers should REMEMBER why they're with you so they will choose to REPEAT that experience and become your brand ambassador.
Tune in to discover the three strategic questions you should ask yourself to stand out in the crowd and earn brand loyalty. And if you want to bring Ken Schmidt to your next event, reach out to me, and let's make it happen!
Glenna Fulks is on an upward trajectory when it comes to creating tailored unforgettable experiences for clients. As the owner of Kite Meeting Management, she’s whisked clients away by Venetian gondola and designed spectacular dinners in the Palace of Versailles.
Constantly pursuing perfection, Glenna applies her 25 years of industry experience to expert hands-on planning, operational over-site, and strategic event management. Having planned events of every shape and size worldwide, she prides herself on delivering personal service, fresh, clever ideas, and a formidable array of skills to each client.
We sat down recently to talk shop. Glenna offers her unique perspectives on challenges and opportunities facing meeting and event professionals today and tomorrow, from pandemic disruptions and artificial intelligence to corporate social responsibility and the importance of impactful keynote speakers.
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Rob Lawless is a man on a mission who believes the journey, not the destination, delivers genuine fulfillment.
After graduating summa cum laude from Penn State University in 2013 and enjoying a brief career with consulting and software firms, he set off to meet 10,000 new people and spend at least one hour getting to know their story. What started as a project in 2015 has blossomed into more than 5,500 new friendships.
Wanting to live life purposefully and believing that every human interaction can change a life, Rob set out to create 10,000 intentional relationships. As he shares, we increase our sense of belonging, expand our perspectives, and open the door to new opportunities through exposure to people outside of our circles.
Listen in as he shares his philosophy about human curiosity and connection and explains how to use the simple ‘FORD’ framework when meeting someone new.
A remarkable storyteller and motivational speaker who has delivered inspiring keynotes to companies including Amazon, Shell, KPMG, and MPI, Rob reveals what influences our perception of the world, why intentional connection matters, and how you can create belonging through understanding each other’s backstories.
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Labor shortages, the real ROI of in-person events, advancing technologies, and their effects on jobs – Geoff Colvin taps into these topics and more during our podcast this week.
Don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Senior Editor-at-Large Geoff Colvin, the voice of experience for four decades at Fortune. He’s covered economic, political, technological, and competitive forces that disrupt business, taking those insights on the road to audiences from every industry, educating them on how to confront disruption and use it as a means toward growth.
A brilliant panel moderator, emcee, and interviewer whose subjects have included Madeleine Albright, Ben Bernanke, and Bill Gates, Geoff is one of business journalism’s sharpest and most respected commentators on topics ranging from leadership, human performance, and globalization to competition, the economy, and the infotech revolution.
Whether your company is looking to create value in new ways, invest in human interaction, or keep pace with change, Geoff Colvin delivers timely advice to knowledge-hungry audiences and shares fascinating stories about companies like Candy Crush and Chipotle that have proven how profitable adaptability and innovation can be.
#strategy #innovation #voiceofexperience #thoughtleader #optimism #leadership #humanperformance #competition #infotech #AI #financialexpert #economicoutlook #globaleconomy #useconomy #insights #keynotespeaker #emcee #commentator #panelmoderator #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
From her days as a naval intelligence officer to her role as one of today’s most influential economists, Dr. Mary Kelly has carved out an impressive career in leadership.
Listen to my conversation with high-energy keynote speaker Mary Kelly, leadership speaker, US Naval Officer and Commander (Ret.), author, Ph.D., and business professor, as she shares how her Navy experiences during the first and second Gulf Wars and 9-11 help others excel and lead teams through crisis, challenge, and change.
For over 25 years, she has taught and trained more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel. The author of more than 10 books on business growth, leadership, and today’s economy, Mary has worked with hundreds of organizations and companies to help audiences navigate successfully through change and crisis, succession planning, and economic uncertainty.
Her insights as a leader are inspiring year-round, but especially so during this month of celebration. #WomensMonth
#empoweredwomen #womenleaders #womeninleadership #leadership #militaryleadership #leadingthroughcrisis #leadingthroughchange #disruption #management #business #businessleadership #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #keynote #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement #eventplanner #meetingplanner
Christine Brennan is no stranger to breaking barriers on a predominantly male playing field. She'll also tell you that her secret to success is "working harder than everyone else."
A true trailblazer for young girls and women everywhere, Christine was the first woman sportswriter at The Miami Herald in 1981, the first woman to cover Washington's NFL team as a staff writer at The Washington Post in 1985, and the first president of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM).
Listen to my conversation with this award-winning journalist, national sports columnist and commentator, bestselling author, and unwavering advocate of Title IX, which forever changed the landscape for girls and women in sports.
A nationally known speaker, Christine has been a leading voice on some of the most controversial and important issues in sports over the past four decades. Never afraid to take a stand on an issue in sports, she was named one of the country's top 10 sports columnists three times by the Associated Press Sports Editors and was the winner of the prestigious Red Smith Award in 2020 for her "major contributions to sports journalism."
Christine will capture your attention, offering narratives that helped define her career, including the Russian judging scandal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the Russian doping scandal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. She also shares insights about the essential life lessons young girls learn from participation in sports.
#womensmonth #womenleaders #breakingbarriers #sportsjournalist #womeninsports #girlsinsports #womeninsports #titleIX #inspirationalspeaker #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning #professionalwomen #futureleaders
What’s a characteristic that many of the most successful, influential people in the world have in common?
Insatiable curiosity.
For almost 40 years, Ron Insana has enjoyed a unique vantage point of – and an insatiable curiosity himself for – the economic and business world as a respected financial journalist, senior analyst and commentator for CNBC, former hedge fund manager, and bestselling author. As a journalist, he’s enjoyed a window into the thought process of some of the biggest business titans and most powerful world leaders and has been one of the most trusted sources of financial news and advice.
Listen to my podcast with Ron Insana as he talks about his decorated career as a journalist and financial expert, the three speakers who most influenced his career as a keynote speaker today, and his thoughts on the current state of the global economy. Adaptability and patience will serve event professionals well as we continue into 2023.
A fascinating storyteller who favors the Q&A portion of his keynotes, Ron translates market signals and political maneuvers into actionable information that his audiences can use to navigate change, protect what they have, and spot fresh opportunities.
#financialexpert #economicoutlook #globaleconomy #USeconomy #insights #financialwellbeing #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
“Once you commit to big goals and live with intention, life opens up with unending possibilities.” – Ben Nemtim
Driving a Fiat across Italy. Playing basketball with President Obama. Delivering a baby. Earning a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. To most, these seem like impossible undertakings. Especially fitting four grown men into a Fiat.
Ben Nemtim and his three college friends did it though, along with 96 other seemingly implausible tasks on their ultimate bucket list of 100 things to do before you die.
Don’t miss my inspiring and fascinating podcast with Ben Nemtim. Ranked 3rd Best Motivational Speaker in the World and World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders by Global Gurus in 2022, Ben has shared his message of radical possibility in major media, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more. An organizational culture expert, he’s also the best-selling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and star of the MTV show The Buried Life.
While searching for purpose in college ten years ago, Ben Nemtim started on an epic journey with three college friends, armed with the world’s greatest bucket list of things they wanted to do before they died. Their quest has inspired millions of people worldwide to make the impossible possible. Listen in as Ben talks about letting go of regret, looking backward to propel forward, learning from mistakes, and taking chances.
A remarkable master storyteller who has delivered over 500 keynotes to household brands and Fortune 100 companies, Ben will help you pave the way forward to personal and professional fulfillment, move you to cross things off your bucket list, and start living your best life.
#bucketlist #livetheimpossible #failforward #noregrets #takechances #mindset #followyourdreams #ownyourlife #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
Attention, event professionals! Don’t miss my interview with Jessie States, Vice President of Meeting Professionals International’s MPI Academy, as she offers a glimpse into her world and shares valuable insights about the future of events.
In this ‘new normal’ world, where change is the only guarantee, Jessie shares her thoughts on reframing challenges as opportunities and reimagining what in-person experiences can be. Meetings of the future are never going to look like 2019 again. Shifting our focus toward the future is where it’s at.
Whether exploring new ways to connect in an increasingly digital world, developing engagement opportunities to foster more meaningful connections, or looking at other industries for innovation inspiration, Jessie is always quenching her thirst for knowledge. Professionally, she leads and advances the association’s professional development strategy, developing and managing MPI’s diverse portfolio of educational products for its vast global community of meeting and event professionals.
Get the inside scoop from a leading voice and trendsetter in the industry!
#mpiacademy #mpi #meetingprofessionalsinternational #meetingprofessionals #successfulmeetings #professionaldevelopment #meetingsandevents #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement
Karen Allen believes that we don't grow by accident but by design.
Following her husband's unexpected and tragic death, Karen decided that if she was going to move forward in life, she needed to tame the chaos in her mind. She recalls thinking, "Every single thing that I do, even if I could only take it one breath at a time, everything I do is going to create a ripple effect beyond this moment."
Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Karen Allen, a growth mindset thought leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of 100% Human. You'll hear why she's passionate about equipping people with the tools and resources to feel better, live better, and achieve their goals with a healthy mindset.
Since 2014, she has studied the human mind, positive psychology, and post-traumatic growth. Her mission? To empower highly motivated individuals and business leaders to harness the power of their mindset and develop the self-awareness necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
If you're looking to keep your head in the game when the pressure is on, build resilience, use hardships as launching pads for growth, shed negative thought cycles, and move to more productive, positive thinking, this podcast is for you!
#growthmindset #healthymindset #mindset #selfawareness #mentalstrength #resilience #transformation #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #keynote #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement #eventplanner #meetingplanner
Plastics will lead to human extinction?
As you go about your day, it may not seem like the end of the world is near, but trust me, the countdown has begun.
It’s no surprise that chemicals make up the myriad of plastics we use – and consume – daily. Two of them, bisphenols and phthalates, work in tandem, softening plastic and hardening it. But like the evil twins on The Shining, their potency is much more dangerous than we’ve been led to believe, threatening sperm counts, changing male and female reproductive development, and jeopardizing the future of humanity.
You won’t want to miss this informative podcast with Dr. Shanna Swan, one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, as she shares shocking statistics about the hidden and dangerous effects of plastics on our health.
For more than two decades, Dr. Swan has studied the rise of human infertility, her work garnering worldwide attention in 2017. She’s been featured in The New York Times, on the Plastic Pollution Coalition website, and on 60 Minutes. Her latest book, Count Down, is a stark and startling warning to humanity that it needs to wake up, shake up the plastics industry, and demand better for our bodies and those of future generations.
#healthnottoxics #fertility #infertility #endocrinedisruptors #reproductivehealth #menshealth #womenshealth #plasticpollution #noplastic #sustainableliving #breakfreefromplastic #plasticfreeliving #plasticpollutes #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement
You may earn a decent salary, but does compensation equal job satisfaction? For most people, that answer is no.
It’s hard to love what you do if there’s no passion behind your work. As Former Commander of the USS Benfold and Bestselling Author of It’s Your Ship, Mike Abrashoff shares in our podcast, job enrichment comes from far more than money. It’s not even at the top of the list for most employees.
Job enrichment and employee retention are what go hand in hand. Without the first, the latter will be losing battle — a battle this former Commander took into his own hands and won when he took command of the near-worst performing ship for the US Navy. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy — using the same crew.
His story of that ship’s stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters and culture is everything.
Research and studies have shown that people are truly motivated when they’re enabled and allowed to satisfy actual motivators — achievement, advancement, development — which deliver a far more profound feeling of meaning and fulfillment than money ever could.
Listen in to hear the five essential questions every employer should be asking their employees.
Kids don’t go away when you say “no.” Anyone who’s spent more than five minutes around one knows this very well. Eventually, you become putty in their tiny, masterful hands.
Children come into this world with the innate ability to litigate. Adults negotiate (or try to) every day – whether in-person or online through email, videoconferencing, or social media platforms. Many of us lose that childhood skill though, as we travel the path toward adulthood.
For more than 20 years, Peter Reilly has taught negotiation and persuasion skills to working professionals. As creator of The Business Negotiator program, a professor of law, and associate director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law, Peter teaches essential strategies and techniques to strengthen knowledge and skill in deal-making, problem-solving, and professional collaboration.
Listen in as Peter talks about strategies for optimal negotiation and reveals the incredible impact of in-person negotiation. As a keynote, Peter helps audiences pinpoint their current weaknesses and vulnerabilities so they can learn from, practice, and improve their skills for the future.
From the novice to the most experienced, Peter employs exercises and simulations in a high-energy, interactive manner to enhance the negotiation skills of every participant in the room.
Are you ready to reclaim that childhood talent again? Listen to the episode and learn! 🎧
#podcast #artofnegotiation #negotiation #negotiate #influence #facilitation #business #sales #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement
Society’s approach to work has changed.
As more organizations use a blended workforce of permanent employees and freelancers, many of whom work remotely, leaders must build trust and ensure constant collaboration.
Tim Sanders is a technology pioneer, vice president of Customer Insights at Upwork, and award-winning collaboration expert. His mission is twofold: lead professionals to deepen their relationships through generosity and then, expand their collaborative webs to solve their toughest challenges.
As a top-rated keynote, Tim explains how to redesign the workplace to stay ahead of changes, strengthen teams, and accelerate growth.
Upwork’s Future Workforce Report shows that 25% of people are working from home now. Listen in as Tim discusses how organizations can adapt to this new way of work and thrive by communicating a new blended workforce vision, involving everyone in decisions that affect the workforce design, and delivering equal-opportunity onboarding.
Disruption creates opportunities for leaders to rethink the workplace, workforce, and workflow. Is your organization prepared with the right tools?
#opentalentecosystem #marketing #innovation #disruption #collaboration #workforceredesign #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #talentmanagement #sales #professionaldevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #organizationalculture #corporateculture #freelanceworkforce #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement
I need to get this right. I don't know enough. These people know more than I do. What if someone finds out I don't know as much as they think I do?
Do you ever find yourself caught in reflection that makes you doubt your accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud? You're not alone. The world's most powerful, successful people struggle with self-deprecating criticism, referred to as "imposter syndrome."
With the average brain processing 50,000-60,000 thoughts a day – 85% being negative and 95% repetitive – it's impossible to manage the mind and easy to fall prey to destructive thought patterns that limit our true potential. With a purposeful shift in thinking, it's possible to master the mind, separate fact from fiction, and pen positive thoughts that help us write our best self-narrative.
Jen Coken is an executive coach, author, stand-up comedian, and imposter syndrome expert. She's on a global mission to empower business leaders and their teams to quash the B.S. in their brains and shatter the beliefs that hold them back. On stage, Jen uses comedy to shake things up with no apologies, no limits, and plenty of laughs. With smooth delivery and soulful wit, she leaves audiences entertained, inspired, and empowered.
I hope you find Jen's podcast insightful and inspiring as you start the New Year. Make imposter syndrome your superpower, not your kryptonite.
#impostersyndrome #empowerment #believeinyourself #selfdoubtbegone #leadership #success #power #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement
How often do you overthink things because you’re worried about impression management or file thoughts and feelings away because you’re hesitant to address something or someone in the present moment? Do you rehearse impending conversations in your mind to quell the anticipation?
If so, you’ve probably falsely fallen into the illusion that “the last 8%” – the most difficult part of something – has already taken place and you fizzle out at 92%.
JP Pawliw-Fry is a psychologist and international performance coach to senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies, the CIA, and Olympic athletes and coaches. He co-authored the bestselling book, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most.
Tune in as JP explains how fears, emotions, and external pressure often hinder our ability to reach “the last 8%” – the space where fundamental transformation happens – and how the consequences of not achieving “the last 8%” are often more significant than the fear or apprehension of the action itself.
Using science and research to ignite people to perform under pressure and tackle their biggest challenges, JP shares how top performers can identify key moments when they feel genuinely alive and act on that positive energy. For them, courage becomes the reward for overcoming fear.
Do you give the voice in your head too much control and fall short of the last 8%?
#changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife #performunderpressure #last8percent #leadership #performance #emotionalintelligence #mindfulness #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
“The doctor of the future will give no medication but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” — Thomas Edison
Most of us are familiar with conventional medicine. We develop an ache or pain, we visit our doctor, we are prescribed a pill. Some of us dabble in alternative medicine, seeking a more holistic approach to treating health problems. So, what’s the best approach? Perhaps an integrated one.
Integrated medicine – the intelligent combination of conventional and alternative medicine – is a movement that’s gaining momentum as doctors try to shift the focus of medicine away from just symptom management toward health and healing. Looking at the “whole patient” and how the mind and body integrate and interact with our ever-changing environment may be the healthiest approach.
Listen to my podcast with Dr. Aly Cohen, integrative medicine specialist, and environmental health expert, as she discusses the fundamental connection between environment and health. In our instant-gratification culture, it’s difficult to dissuade people from immediately turning to drug-based or surgical options before exploring the root causes of health problems, many of which exist in our environment.
As a speaker and through her website, TheSmartHuman.com, Dr. Cohen shares environmental health, disease prevention, and wellness information to empower people to make safer smarter lifestyle choices.
#integratedmedicine #environmentalhealth #diseaseprevention #wellness #thesmarthuman #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement #meetingplanner #eventplanner
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." – Aristotle
Often what's behind your eyes is more powerful than what's in front of them.
When you visit a museum, do you SEE each piece of art or just take a quick look and move through the galleries? The act of introspection can be profound. Looking deep within oneself takes some time but permits personal and professional growth.
Amy Hermanis an art historian and expert on visual intelligence and the art of perception.She knows well that self-perception is an art form that takes skill. How we see things is critical to personal and professional growth. Studies show that people who have greater self-awareness are better leaders because of it.
Listen to our podcast as Amy explains how to articulate what you see in the mirror, so you can ask for and receive what you want.
perception #selfperception #visualintelligence #artofperception #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement #meetingplanner #eventplanner
Curious about the science behind meaningful conversations? We were, too, so we invited Communications Expert Jeff Molander to share his secrets.
Finding a way to grab someone’s attention and engage with them in a meaningful way is harder than you think. Push someone too hard, and they’ll be turned off. Provoke someone appropriately though, and they’ll be curious for more.
By positioning yourself to be provocative in a positive way, by asking smart questions that invite self-reflection and illicit interest, and by keeping your message simple, you’re apt to receive a better response.
Listen in as Jeff shares tips about how to ignite a conversation through curiosity, leading to more meaningful engagement. Salespeople won’t want to miss this podcast!
#communication #sparkcuriosity #communicatebetter #communicateeffectively #communicateconcisely #meaningfulconversations #meaningfulconnections #communicationiskey #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.”– Ancient Chinese Proverb
What if someone told you the real pandemic started before the pandemic? Eric Saperston will argue that it did.
A communication expert, leadership coach, award-winning filmmaker, and self-proclaimed ‘wonder enthusiast,’ Eric Saperston believes that the real pandemic in our culture started long ago, with an unrealistic expectation of what defines success and makes us happy.
Running yourself into the ground isn’t the answer.
More than 25 years ago, Eric embarked on an enlightening road trip with some friends before college. With a burning desire to bridge a generation gap and open a dialogue with some of the world’s most successful people – Billy Crystal, Former President Jimmy Carter, and Jerry Garcia, to name a few – Eric started cold calling. His mission was to discover the values successful people lived by, the struggles they endured, and the advice they would give others to prepare for the road ahead. What he learned was fascinating.
Listen in as Eric discusses:
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The common traits, motivating factors, and guiding principles which enable everyday people to produce extraordinary results
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How living in wonder, awe, and mysterious unfolding creates a journey of lifelong learning that leads to happiness
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How COVID allowed many of us to hit the reset button in life and explore the real meaning of fulfillment
How often do you pause in the present moment and allow yourself to be moved, inspired, and filled with gratitude and wonder?
#liveinwonder #values #guidingprinciples #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #leadershipcoach #growthmindset #success #happiness #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
“When you change what someone believes is possible, you change what becomes possible.” – Alex Banayan
What if you knew the secret to uncovering the definitive mindset of exponential growth and success? Alex Banayan does, and he’s here to share that secret with you today.
The day before his freshman-year final exams, Banayan hacked the game show The Price is Right, won a sailboat, sold it, and used the money to fund a seven-year quest to learn from the world’s most innovative leaders. Banayan interviewed Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Jessica Alba, Quincy Jones, and more throughout his unprecedented journey.
What was his biggest takeaway? The world’s most innovative leaders treated life, business, and success like a nightclub, and The Third Door was the entrance they all used to achieve their goals –– not the main entrance to the club with the wraparound line, and not the VIP entrance either.
Listen in as Alex Banayan, the youngest bestselling business author in American history and a leading expert in high-performance and personal development, explains how you don’t have to “wait your turn” or “be born into it” to achieve your goals. You just need to know how to access The Third Door.
#thethirddoor #success #growth #highperformance #growthmindset #personaldevelopment #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
When it comes to money, what makes some people behave like squirrels preparing for a long, hard winter and others like reckless honey badgers, described by the Guinness Book of Records as the most fearless animals in the world?
Lack of financial knowledge, impulse control, expert advice–– all these factors significantly affect how people view and treat money. Financial advisors play a more significant role though, helping people make wise decisions about their finances and stay the course during tumultuous times.
Listen in as Anne Lester, a retirement expert who helps rising leaders save smart and retire happy talks about the critical support role financial advisors play in helping clients understand where their decisions stem from and how they affect their financial health.
Emotional intelligence and understanding people's behaviors regarding saving and spending are vital skills for financial planners. As Anne shares, advisors play an essential role
👉 Helping people "untangle their wiring" (the relationship they have with money and the way they think about it)
👉 Helping people understand the emotional connection they have toward their money and what it means to them
👉 Helping people create better habits when it comes to their money (the earlier, the better)
When establishing financial health, people often fail to consider their approach and emotional responses to money. The rational mind isn't always in charge of financial decisions, and the brain doesn't always recognize its future self.
Don't wait to take a pulse on your financial health this year!
#financialservices #retirementplanning #financialhealth #moneymanagement #emotionalintelligence #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning
Having a high-performance mindset doesn’t necessarily mean having a positive attitude. It means having a clear mind.
While positivity is a characteristic that can benefit one’s physical and mental well-being, having a high-performance mindset allows one to keep emotions in check to yield the clearest, most productive perspective possible. It allows one to face adversity with clarity and appreciation that the highest highs can follow the lowest lows.
While in film school, Scott Greenberg received a cancer diagnosis that forced him to face adversity at a very young age. As he underwent chemotherapy, he witnessed firsthand how some cancer patients faced the disease with greater tenacity and clarity than others. Their mindset was in a different place. It was an eye-opening journey that revealed a sense of purpose for Scott later in life.
Tune in as Scott Greenberg, internationally-renowned business speaker, executive coach, and cancer survivor, shares some of the lessons he learned early on about the power of a high-performance mindset in life and business. By training leaders to think at a higher level with a peak performance mindset that keeps emotions in check, Scott helps them lead more effectively so they develop high-performance teams and create emotionally satisfying experiences that customers will remember and want to repeat.
#highperformancemindset #mindsetmatters #humanelement #emotionalelement #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
Did You F*ck Up This Week? Why That’s Actually Good News
Billion-dollar ideas aren’t the only ones delivering big results when it comes to innovation.
Micro-innovations are less risky, accessible to everyday people, encourage creativity, and build critical skills. And high velocities of little breakthroughs can result in substantial, meaningful outcomes.
Take the story of a guy in Central London who was tired of seeing cigarette butts in the streets. He had a simple, innovative, low-tech, low-cost idea – “Ballot Bins” that collected butts and posed intriguing polling questions. They reduced litter by 80% and the concept spread to 27 countries.
Tune in as Josh Linkner, tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, venture capitalist, and podcast host, shares stories from his bestselling book Big Little Breakthroughs. Josh explains how the habits, tactics, mindsets, and hard-wired human creativity of everyday people can lead to extraordinary things.
Takeaways:
• Implement “F*ck-up Fridays” where people share setbacks. Mistakes don’t equal failure, they lead to growth.
• Everyone is an artist with room for creativity.
• Give yourself an “untouchable” day once a week to be creative.
• Start before you’re ready. Don’t wait for permission or the perfect sign to act on an idea.
• Consider a 2-minute creativity ritual every morning for ‘guzzle inputs’ and ‘unrelated problems’:
• Minute 1 – Soak up creativity from others (watch music videos, admire art, read a poem).
• Minute 2 – Identify any problem in the world right now. How many teeny ideas can you generate that could help solve it?
There are no roads for improv actors, only possibilities. The ability to be flexible and "go with the flow" allows them to handle curveballs with grace and agility, respond freely and creatively, and change not what they think but how they think. As Comedian Tina Fey once said, "Just say yes, and you'll figure it out later."
Since the 1990s, businesses have turned to improv centers to learn essential social-emotional skills and techniques used by stage performers and to support their employees with the same team-building and communication exercises that improv actors use.
Tune in as Joel Zeff, Improvisational Humorist, Author, Actor, and Emcee, talks about improv as an art form that teaches us to be present in the moment, prepares us for change and disruption, and reminds us that our ultimate achievements come from our choices.
Takeaways:
• Leadership, like improv, doesn't come with a script. You encounter unknowns daily. How you handle curveballs speaks volumes and defines your leadership style.
• Improv develops leadership skills. It teaches people to take risks, listen carefully, read cues, work with others, and trust their instincts.
• Adaptability and flexibility are skills that will equip you for any task you encounter.
• "Leap, and the net will appear." Too often, our thoughts get in the way. Improv is an excellent way of forcing someone's hand (or your own) to be spontaneous and enjoy the ride.
Rich Bracken has worn many hats, from emotional intelligence expert and award-winning marketing guru to acclaimed storyteller and self-proclaimed LinkedIn nerd. His role as a former meeting professional and miracle maker has afforded him a unique perspective into the industry, and the stress planners face daily.
Studies have shown that 58% of performance is attributed to emotional intelligence — your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others and use that awareness to manage your emotions and behavior. Not surprisingly, people with high emotional intelligence rate higher on measures of stress management, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Listen in as Rich dives into emotional intelligence and why it is a critical skill that needs attention.
Insights worth knowing:
- Emotional intelligence means self-awareness (what are you feeling?) and self-management (what are you doing with that feeling?)
- Social media can be detrimental to your emotional intelligence, addictive, and self-destructive. Are you spending time with the wrong apps?
- When you’re feeling bombarded, go back to your game plan. Focus on the task at hand. Breathe deep before talking or acting to ensure you react calmly.
- Practice self-care. Do little things that make a big difference. Add music to your day. Exercise/meditate daily. Don’t overschedule.
- Use social media wisely. The journey of self-identification and self-happiness will never lead to fulfillment if you’re chasing unrealistic aspirations.
- Those who blend self-vulnerability with their business and personal brand online connect with more people. Authenticity is everything.
Do you focus attention on developing your emotional intelligence? Listen in and learn!
emotionalintelligence #lifeskills #selfawareness #selfmanagement #mindfulness #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
Did you know “how to” are the two most searched words online? People want to know how to do something and do it the best way possible.
In the events industry, influential speakers know precisely how to activate their audience and move them to action. And like search engine surfers, audiences want meaningful, digestible, actionable plans to accomplish a task, reach a goal, or start a new initiative.
Kelly McDonald’s profound business and communication insights have served my clients for nearly two decades. As founder of McDonald Marketing and an expert in diversity, equity & inclusion, leadership, marketing, and sales, Kelly excels at authentically connecting and communicating with others and teaching uncomplicated approaches to starting and leading uncomfortable but essential conversations in the workplace.
Her proprietary STARTING method from her recent bestseller, “How to Talk About Race at Work,” helps organizations apply critical thinking when it comes to the following components of meaningful, authentic, enduring DE&I initiatives in the workplace:
· Sincerity
· Transparency
· Acknowledgement
· Respect
· Trust
· Investment
· Nurturing talent
· Goals
Whether you’re an employee, a leader, or an employee wanting to lead, you won’t want to miss Kelly’s reflections on the changing role of today’s speaker, unconscious bias and its impact on hiring and employee retention, the importance of advocacy and mentorship at work, and how to root DE&I initiatives into corporate culture, so they grow into perpetual achievements.
How does your organization approach DE&I and race?
diversityequityinclusion #communication #conversationstarters #leadership #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." Wise words from Aristotle that still ring true. So, why do many of us still struggle to find satisfaction and meaning at work?
A Deloitte report revealed only 12% of people are passionate at work — a startling number for employers striving to retain staff and deliver impactful customer experiences. Learn how a positive mindset creates an atmosphere of goodwill that motivates others and demonstrates engagement and enthusiasm to customers, prospects, and employees.
Tune inas Business Leader, Thought Leader, and Maestro Musician Felipe Gomez explains how to apply core virtues of music in business, so you discover pleasure at work. When you turn your passion into a purpose that serves the world around you, extraordinary things happen.
Key takeaways:
- Attitude is everything. Be a magnet for positivity. Appreciate a positive mindset's power and its impact on yourself and others.
- Recognize that emotions influence actions.
- Have passion for whatever to do. You do great work when you love what you do.
- Play your own "music" in life. Philosopher Lao Tzu said, "Music in the soul can be heard by the universe." Find your song – your passion and purpose – practice it daily, and play it so well that you become the masterpiece you were created to be.
Don't miss this uplifting podcast as Gomez reveals how to tune your mindset to the right channel, so you find your song and transform it into meaningful work that inspires you and those around you.
Do you find passion and purpose at work? Listen in and learn!
positivity #businessvirtuosity #followyourpassion #positivemindset #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
Sometimes we get so focused on our organization’s daily operations that we forget the vital role of a timely, clear, actionable succession plan during a crisis.
It's no surprise that behaviors and feelings are rooted in communication. Unclear communication creates uncertainty, distrust, and angst. Clear, authoritative communication forms the bridge between confusion and clarity.
Listen in as Lt. Col. Robert Darling, USMC (Ret.) and Leading Crisis Leadership Expert, shares his crisis management experience from the White House on 9/11. Robert explains how having all of the knowledge and power in the world is meaningless if there is no crisis management plan in place and no clear communication that follows.
Robert’s biggest lessons learned?
- Clear communication is your lynchpin in times of crisis; it's essential to maintain trust.
- When the chain of command knows its roles, individuals feel empowered to make decisions and rise to the occasion during stressful times.
- If a member of an organization strays outside the decision-making structure that's been established, success is at risk.
- Organizations should participate in crisis management role-play and practice lack of authority/loss of communication, so everyone is prepared.
- Have a Plan B in place to tackle communication breakdowns.
- Successful crisis management and succession plans allow leaders to assess, decide, and act.
Don't miss this fascinating 9/11 insider perspective from Robert Darling as he remembers that fateful day, how communication and a crisis management plan influenced leadership and decision-making, and how our country was able to unite during tragedy.
crisismanagement #successionplan #contingencyplan #leadership #communication #keynotespeaker
What does it mean to grow older today compared to 20 or 30 years ago? Developments in science and medicine over the past few decades have dramatically decreased the gap between life span and health span. Today, 50% of the children born in 2007 are projected to live until 104. That’s an astonishing statistic. But is it a state full of hope for everyone? That depends mainly on your mindset, not just genetics and health.
During COVID,Kim Lear, a leading generational research consultant, and trendspotter, and her colleagues set out to study the 55+ demographic during the pandemic. They wanted to capture the emotional state of this particular demographic hit hardest by COVID.
Their biggest surprise? Forced reinvention.
In an age of longevity, Kim shares her thoughts on:
- How society has neglected to create purpose-driven opportunities for a growing, aging population
- How COVID served as a personal disruptor and societal accelerator
- How forced self-reinvention among our aging population gave birth to a new “thrive span” – an indicator of how long you can live a fulfilling life
Don’t miss this fascinating, timely podcast as Kim Lear sheds new light on the expression that age is just a number and explains why making life worth living will drive wellness, well-being, and healthcare in our future.
“Helping people live more authentic, inspired, and successful lives.” That’s the mission of meetings and events guru Annette Gregg.
As the former SVP of Experience at MPI and today, its Chief Revenue Officer, Annette is a force to be reckoned with in the meetings and events industry. She’s served in executive-level positions for corporations, associations and non-profits, delivered hundreds of keynotes and workshops on a variety of topics such as communication skills, branding and marketing, negotiation, and professional development, received dozens of professional awards for her training and speaking, and been elected Instructor of the Year at San Diego State University.
Not long ago, I sat down with this beacon of female empowerment to learn how she connects with audiences on important topics including:
- Leadership
- Empowering women in the workplace
- Unlocking teams
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Groundbreaking research into unconscious bias
- Psychological safety in the workplace
- Groupthink vs. freedom of collaboration and their effect on the creative process
My conversation with Annette was insightful and inspirational and one that you shouldn’t miss.
There's a saying that your perspective will either be your prison or your passport.
Being open-minded and willing to listen to the stories and opinions of others without judging and closing doors is an admirable trait that will open many doors in life. Those actions often reveal connections and similarities that you would never have known existed.
An unwillingness to listen to other perspectives can create damaging and often unnecessary distance between people.
Not long ago, I was privileged to speak with race relations advocate Daryl Davis for an in-depth, eye-opening discussion about humility, confronting fears, and overcoming prejudices. Tune in to this fascinating conversation with a celebrated musician, inspiring TEDx speaker, and unlikely interviewer of Klu Klux Klan members to discover what it takes to close a gap and build a bridge.
humility #perspective #openmind #bridgebuilding #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement
Owner of the only all-female Indy Car Racing team, Beth Paretta joins The Keynote Curators podcast for a lively and insightful conversation about competition, business, and making a positive impact on society. Beth shares how she was able to construct a pit crew from nothing as well as the journey to her team qualifying at the famed Indy 500. A story of innovation, leadership, women in business and so much more, Beth has only just started on what will continue to be history in the making. Her story embodies a powerful message for young girls that they can flourish in any environment they choose. Join us for a fascinating conversation.
After 9/11 I had to shut down a business I built and loved. All activity came to 100% full stop. It was painful to move one. I tried a few things but just couldn't get my MOJO working.
Time was fleeting. I was missing opportunities because of my inaction. I had to spend my savings, stopped working out, and frankly felt lost.
Use A SETBACK for a COMEBACK
✅ Acknowledge the setback
✅ Leave the past in the past and don't look back
✅ Create a new possibility
✅ Align with people who have a "get it done" mindset
✅ Create attainable goals that will build on future goals
Quickly things began to turn around.
💡Renewed Energy and Creativity
💡Opportunities opened up
💡New connections wanted to be a part of what I was doing
Listen in to my conversation I had with Hall-of-Famer speaker and best-selling author Willie Jolley on How To Turn A Setback Into A Comeback.
I am interested in learning how you have dealt with setbacks. Reach out to me to share your experiences!
I'm scared to be bold.
What will people think? Will I look foolish?
Sometimes I get trapped in that fear.
I know the cost of succumbing to apprehension. Loss of energy, lack of affinity, limited creativity — the list goes on.
So, how can I BE BOLD and overcome my anxieties?
I ask Jade Simmons this question in our podcast episode.
Jade always sees people as being more worthwhile than they see themselves.
Jade 'awakened' my BOLDNESS.
While I'm still scared, I do it anyway. The payoff is the courage that I gain.
Join us on our journey to be BOLD!
Three minutes. That’s all it takes to turn your world upside down and change your life forever. Join me and Suze Yalof Schwartz, Founder/CEO of Unplug Meditation, bestselling author, and creator of the Unplug Meditation App, for an insightful and rewarding episode on the simple steps you can take toward mastering mindfulness. A simple discipline that’s been around for thousands of years and requires practice, mindfulness is a critical self-awareness, self-care tool that generates innumerable mental and physical benefits, from cognitive improvements and emotional regulation to better sleep and stronger relationships. Learn how to slow down, unplug, and feel more present and fulfilled in life. It might just be the best three minutes of your day.
How do you stay focused in an unfocused world? Keynote speaker Erik Qualman delivers for listeners practical advice on tackling the important things instead of many things. By combining street science, institutional research, and insights obtained from his focus project, Erik teaches listeners how to:
- Pursue less to achieve more, personally, and professionally
- Focus on what matters most
- Emulate strategies of happy, successful people
The secret to fulfillment isn't about getting more things done.
It's about getting more of the big things done.
Everyone knows the expression "laughter is the best medicine," but not everyone knows how to keep a positive outlook on life or recognize signs of mental health decline. Pulling pages from his life story and using humor to shed light on the serious subject of mental health, nationally-recognized suicide prevention trainer Frank King helps listeners give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide. Anyone who believes that where there's humor, there's hope, and where there's laughter, there's life, will want to tune into this powerful episode.
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