All requests from event planners are created equal. Some are more equal than others. (And yes, that’s a fun reference to Animal Farm by George Orwell.) So when a meeting planner called to book keynote speaker Scott Shellstrom for their International Symposium in Italy because he teaches little-known stories and lessons inspired by Leonardo…
Driving teams toward peak performance requires a tremendous amount of planning, motivation, and most importantly – effective leadership. We all want to get smarter, network better, connect deeper, and find balance in our lives, but sometimes we forget that our daily habits need the most attention. Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author…
Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author. His blog {grow} is hailed as one of the top marketing blogs in the world. Mark has advanced degrees in marketing and organization development; holds seven patents; and is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University. Customized for every…
Melissa Agnes helps organizations protect the brands and reputations they’ve worked so hard to build. As a keynote speaker, author, and business advisor, her programs teach effective communication, issue management, reputation management, and crisis readiness. When bad things happen to good companies, Melissa’s clients learn how to react and respond – resulting in increased trust,…
Brian Fanzo is a pager-wearing millennial, translator of geek-speak, podcast host, and keynote speaker who is shifting generational perspectives on marketing, social media, innovation, embracing change, and digital empathy. Fanzo inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing – to stand out from the noise and engage with customers…
Shasta Nelson is a leading expert on friendship and healthy relationships, creator of a global community, keynote speaker, author of several books, and popular media resource. She delivers corporate programs all over the world, teaching the Three Relationship Requirements for healthy teams, leadership, sales, customer service, marketing, and personal development. Shasta’s programs teach how to…
Jay Baer is a plaid suit-wearing, Hall of Fame marketing and customer experience speaker, popular event emcee, New York Times best-selling author of six books, and trusted advisor to the world’s most iconic brands. His on-stage delivery and customized programs teach audiences around the globe how to turn their customers into their most effective (and…
At the heart of every sale, every interaction between a leader and a team member, every conversation with a customer… is a connection. How to make those connections effective, and leverage them for greater success, is the thread woven into every one of keynote speaker Colette Carlson’s presentations. Colette is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP),…
There are a lot of things that amount to the success of an organization, and leadership is at the top of that list. Research shows that 83% of the time, people can effectively manage relationships and tasks at hand. However, in those 17% moments – when interactions become more challenging and work becomes more difficult…
A whopping 90% of North Americans say that word of mouth marketing (the discussion between two people) is their best source of new product ideas. Furthermore, 76% of all North Americans have at least one brand-specific conversation per day. Enter keynote speaker and author Ted Wright who poses these important questions: What are they saying?…
