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Why a Conference Emcee Should Extend Your Brand
Separating A Good Conference Emcee from a Bad Looking for a critical success factor of prominent and highly successful events? It's your ability to...
If I Were Hiring a Keynote Speaker, This is What I Would Ask
Wondering what questions to ask of a keynote speaker? Here are 10 that will really make a difference and the ones I would ask if I were hiring one.
Conference keynote speaker – Do’s and Don’ts
Conference Keynote Speaker web search have you overwhelmed? Here are my ten quick Do’s and Don’ts when hiring a opening or closing keynote speaker for your next conference.
Make 2016 Memorable with No More Boring Meetings!
Boring Meetings Suck Whether I'm the Keynote Speaker on Boring Meetings or not, many people know that I'm NOT a fan of Boring Meetings that suck the...
A Great Speaker is Like a Tool Box
Being a "Tool" Works Every Time When you think of a great speaker, a few words probably come to mind: flexible, funny and...
Keynote Speaker VS Keynote Performer. What’s the difference?
Last week I was the keynote speaker AND Keynote performer for two HR associations in Nebraska. Both are awarding winning chapters of the Society of...
Hire a Keynote Speaker That Starts Strong and Finishes Stronger
Bookends Matter Whether you inherently know it or not, a great keynote speaker starts with a bang and ends with an explosion. They grab the...
Simple Significant Moment: Give Thanks All Year Long
Guest blog by Dede Mulligan Last Thursday, Americans all over the United States celebrated Thanksgiving with their families. On this day, for...
Hire A Keynote Speaker That Delivers Great Return on Investment
Return on Investment or ROI - what does it really mean? According to Business News Daily, return on investment refers to the amount of profit...
Halloween Lessons Even For Hailed Presenters & Planners
Who would have guessed that Halloween is the 2nd most celebrated holiday in the US, just behind Christmas? REALLY!? What possibly could have changed...
A Great Presenter Mixes Funny with Motivation
All things being equal, most meeting planners desire to hire funny AND Inspirational speakers that connect with their attendees. If the presenter...
Opening Keynote Speaker Case Study for National Conference
Results – From Executive Director, National Association of Mortgage Field Services: The feedback received from our attendees was fantastic. They could not stop talking about Jon, his message and the delivery. Jon’s enthusiasm and message were exactly what we were hoping to find in our keynote speaker.
MORE Mistakes Even Great Speakers Can Make
Think you’re a public speaker, or would like to be a better one? Then check to see if you make any of these basic mistakes. Recently, I did a 6...
Make Hiring Your Opening Keynote Speaker A Budget Priority
Whether you desire a big-name celebrity or highly sought after industry expert, hiring an opening keynote speaker for your conference is a...
Why Motivational Speakers Should Be Like Donald Trump
This is NOT political commentary. BUT, whether you are a Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, or just don't care about politics - you...