Motivational Speaker Blog

When it comes to team building, cookie-cutter programs don't cut it. Trying to force fit a generic training program on a specific business problem can just frustrate people and trivialize the problem. At the same time, fun meeting energizers are key to keeping energy levels up, endorphins flowing and help people retain information.

I was recently a speaker for the Construction Owners Association of America. I met another guest speaker, Brent Darnell, who is a popular keynote speaker at construction events.

On November 15, 2018, I was a motivational speaker for the Construction Owners Association of America Fall Owners Leadership Conference.

I often get this question and I think it depends on the meeting planner, the audience and what people are used to. This blog is to help clarify the difference between a plenary speaker and keynote speaker when you need to hire a speaker for a conference.

Jake Knapp is a best selling author and motivational speaker. His book, Sprint, unveils some exciting concepts on getting results or just being busy. 

Throughout our day, we follow defaults. The author suggest thinking about it similar to when you buy a cell phone. The phone comes with defaults built in, you immediately customize it ( with ringtones, photos, apps, etc.) to suit your needs. 

On November 9, 2018,  I am a motivational speaker for The Best Dental Seminar Ever (TBSE) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will take place at the hip and completely remodelled Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel.

TBSE is the only dental seminar where dentists and team members learn how to grow their practice, build teamwork, increase income, and experience the latest and greatest dentistry has to offer.

Self-awareness is key to Emotional Intelligence. Most people have met a leader who has no idea how his emotions are impacting their performance. This becomes their greatest downfall.

The meeting environment has definitely evolved over the last 20 years with the next generation having lower attention spans and the preference for instant gratification. 

Especially with younger generations who consume online media constantly, we compete with online sources for people’s attention.

To motivate someone means to push them to do something, whereas inspiring someone means to pull them into something.

Studies still reveal that women are paid less (30% less than men) and have had fewer opportunities than men. One of the reasons is we shy away from negotiations that are critical to advance our career.