Finding a keynote speaker is easy. Just Google it. You’ll instantly get thousands—maybe hundreds of thousands—of results. The problem? Some are great. Some are mediocre. And some… well, aren’t what your audience deserves. So how do you sift through the noise and find a keynote presenter who’s the right fit and worth your investment? Question…
The Beauty of Professional Speaking The beauty of speaking is that anyone can do it — we speak every day. But becoming a paid professional speaker? That’s an entirely different journey. It’s not just about talking on stage. It’s about building a business, mastering your craft, and developing the discipline to push through uncertainty and…
When I first began my quest to become a professional keynote speaker and trainer, I quickly realized it combined many skills all wrapped into one. Skills such as excellent storytelling to memorization. Plus, massive behind-the scenes work and development of content and technique to patience…a lot of patience to continuously improve. These are the top…
The many things I have learned from being a healthcare keynote speaker are not totally unique to these professionals, however this group has a unique passion, professionalism and drive. As an outsider with no medical background, I am constantly impressed and honored to be selected to present at healthcare events. This group of professionals focused…
A virtual keynote speaker is an essential component in making your event great. Odds are, you’ll search for hours looking to find the right fit. Leadership growth, business development and increased revenue hangs in the balance. Thankfully, there are ways to stack the odds in your favor, and in doing so, assure you make the…
A critical and intentionally discreet part of my business is coaching C-Suite women and men; high level folks who have made a splash in the workplace as an executive or part of a successfully run business. It’s fun on many levels. Fun, because I am awed by their trust, humbled by what they share and…
Developing My Professional Speaker Business As a keynote speaker, I travel a lot. Sometimes, I present at 5+ events in a month. And, I’m often asked to present an interactive breakout or pre-conference session too. It’s a blast and something that I’m very good at doing. But it wasn’t always that way. I connected and…
Preparation I learned that at work, at home or on stage there is no substitute for preparation. We have to put thought into what we do and how we choose to go about it. My talk lasted around 16 minutes. That was by design. I did not want it to be too long or too…
Everyone is faced with hardships throughout their lives. The key to moving forward in the face of adversity is to learn how to successfully navigate changes and adapt a never give up perspective. My entry into the world of professional speaking came about when I wrote my first book Kidjacked: A Father’s Story. It told…
