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Beyond the Badge: An FBI Agent’s Guide to Personal Safety at Events 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
Beyond the Badge: An FBI Agent’s Guide to Personal Safety at Events

Attending conferences and events is an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow — but navigating unfamiliar venues, hotels, and…

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Headshot of Chester Santos, International Man of Memory, on an orange background
How to Make Yourself and Your Events More Memorable: Tips from the World’s Leading Memory Skills Expert 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
How to Make Yourself and Your Events More Memorable: Tips from the World’s Leading Memory Skills Expert

In the world of public speaking, the ability to captivate an audience and create lasting connections is invaluable. Chester Santos,…

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A Perfect Match: What Event Planners and Speakers Love About Each Other 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
A Perfect Match: What Event Planners and Speakers Love About Each Other

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the special relationship between event planners and speakers that creates memorable experiences for audiences worldwide.…

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Mastering the Moment: Key Speaking Lessons from Doechii’s Grammy Speech 2048 1365 I Need A Speaker
Mastering the Moment: Key Speaking Lessons from Doechii’s Grammy Speech

Featured Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Recording Academy When Doechii took the stage to accept her Grammy for…

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The Hidden Cost of Poor Presentation Skills A Challenge to Organizations
The Hidden Cost of Poor Presentation Skills: A Challenge to Organizations 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
The Hidden Cost of Poor Presentation Skills: A Challenge to Organizations

Your team’s presentation skills directly impact your organization’s success. Yet many companies overlook a simple tool for improvement: recording and…

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Beyond Burnout: Adrien Cotton's Guide to Thriving in High Pressure Careers; wellness
Beyond Burnout: Thriving in High-Pressure Careers with Adrien Cotton 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
Beyond Burnout: Thriving in High-Pressure Careers with Adrien Cotton

In the high-stakes world of event planning and professional speaking, wellness often takes a backseat to deadlines, client demands, and…

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Getting Started in the Events Industry with Meaghan Maybee
Getting Started in the Events Industry with Meaghan Maybee 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
Getting Started in the Events Industry with Meaghan Maybee

Are you thinking about a career in the events industry? Meaghan Maybee, a talented marketing communications specialist in the events…

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Rethinking Gen Z: Breaking Myths and Building Better Workplaces with Luke Goetting
Rethinking Gen Z: Breaking Myths and Building Better Workplaces with Luke Goetting 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
Rethinking Gen Z: Breaking Myths and Building Better Workplaces with Luke Goetting

Gen Z sometimes gets a bad rap in the workplace—labeled as lazy or disloyal. But are these stereotypes accurate? We’re…

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Beyond the Campaign: Exploring Leadership, Connection and Innovation with Adam Ortman
Beyond the Campaign: Exploring Leadership, Connection, and Innovation with Adam Ortman 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
Beyond the Campaign: Exploring Leadership, Connection, and Innovation with Adam Ortman

Are you ready to craft truly unforgettable experiences? It typically starts with understanding the “why” behind human behavior and building…

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10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Motivational Speaker
10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Motivational Speaker 1200 627 I Need A Speaker
10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Motivational Speaker

Motivational speakers are more than just an inspiring story. Bringing a motivational speaker to your event can take what might…

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