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.
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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 audience’s attention, reel them in with the message and give them something to truly gnaw on for the rest of the meeting or conference. But how do they do it? Time …
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Hire A Keynote Speaker That Delivers Great Return on Investment
Return on Investment or ROI – what does it really mean? According to Business Dictionary, Return on Investment is a measure of profitability that indicates whether or not a company is using its resources in an efficient manner. For example, if you hire a keynote speaker with an investment of $10,000 and if that speaker’s message motivated the sales …
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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 does well, they look like a rock star and if the person bombs, they look like an idiot. But the burning question is “How do you know if the person is both funny …
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 Stupid Mistakes Even Great Speakers Can Make and received some fun emails from it, along with some questions. A LOT of which were about audio and sound, so …
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 have to admit that Donald Trump has people talking. But The Donald as a motivational speaker?! Seriously!? Now I didn’t say he IS one, but he sure has traits of a …
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6 Stupid Mistakes Even Great Speakers Can Make
You have prepared and rehearsed the presentation. You ARE the subject matter expert and the meeting planner who hired you is very excited to have you on the itinerary. However, in a blink of the eye, you can blow it, by doing one or more of the six items listed below. Items you possibly never even BEGAN to think …