“Shawn Achor set off a ripple of happiness in our audience that will continue to spread. His masterful storytelling transforms listeners, and his message of community connection is just what we needed to hear.” – Carolyn Gan, Program Director, Conference for Women
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Speakers Reviews
Shawn Achor
Carey Lohrenz
“Carey was the perfect speaker to close out our event! Our attendees were engaged and energized by her passion and ability to transfer her past experiences to any setting, be it professional or personal. She was able to perfectly intertwine the message of her session, ‘Remaining Relevant,’ with our organization’s competency framework, which is at the core of our work with healthcare quality and patient safety professionals. While her session was playing, the live chat was very, very active and attendees were already saying how excited they were to share her insights with their staff/teams. We knew we were going to get a great session from Carey, but it definitely exceeded our expectations!”— National Association for Healthcare Quality
Michelle Poler
“Michelle was relatable to our audience across the board, she provided easy actionable steps that attendees could implement immediately, and her energy was through the roof (even though we were virtual)!” –Jennifer Smith, Director, International Interior Design Association
Scott Klososky
“Our members enjoyed Scott’s delivery style and message. He was a pleasure to work with and the ease with which everything was done – including the one-year delay and the remote recording – was flawless.”– Stephanie Prebish, Managing Director, Association Services, Nacha
Dan Heath
“I have booked Dan three times and he’s a slam dunk every single time. His last talk had our attendees laughing, crying and thinking differently about what they do and how they do it. It was one of the top 5 best talks I’ve ever seen delivered in my 25 years as an event strategist. He’s flexible and easy to work with. Most importantly, he cares—about you, your organization, and if what he’s sharing is truly resonating with your audience.” –LeadingAge
Michelle Poler
“Michelle Poler was an excellent keynote for our association’s virtual conference. Our attendees particularly appreciated her authenticity and energy! Some feedback from attendees of the 2021 NIRSA Virtual Annual Conference included:
- Absolutely incredible session. I really got a chance to think about the chances I want take next, but also be proud of the things that I have done to step out of my comfort zone in the past.
- Beautiful message! Very well done! Best virtual presentation I’ve been a part of!
- Fun, lively and engaging presentation. It was a great way to kick off the conference. I appreciate her authenticity. Thank you.
- I enjoyed this presentation because it challenged me to be brave and face my fears and not let them be what defines me and my comfort zone. By being brave and transparent I can inspire the people that work for me.”
– Kristen Gleason, Director of Professional Development, NIRSA
Amy Blankson
“Our audience members are leading complex organizations in the face of a pandemic. Amy’s presentation was more than helpful in giving them resources to persevere themselves and to support the people for whom they provide leadership.” –Mia Urick, Professional Development Director, Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Carey Lohrenz
“Carey exceeded the expectations of the general session planning committee. The humor and the storytelling of her experience was exceptional. I believe our attendees, majority who are women, will walk away being fearless. Having the confidence to step out and do what may seem the unthinkable and the unimaginable and make things happen. It was a great experience and the attendees raved about her continuously. She lit a fire and inspired the attendees to go out and get all that they could get from Conference and in their personal and professional lives.” —Yolanda Simmons Battle, CMP, Senior Meeting Planner, American Health Information Management Association
Susan Cain
“Thank you – thank you for being so wonderful. Our group truly LOVED you! I hope our paths cross again in the near future.” — ISPA
Michelle Poler
“Out of all the surveys that were completed for Michelle Poler, she received an average of 4.9 out of 5 (5 being excellent) for her Luncheon Keynote. Audience members described her as amazing, inspiring, and thought provoking. Michelle’s talk was one of the highlights of the day.” –Tina Johnson, Founder, Virginia Women’s Business Conference
Scott Klososky
“The tone you set for the rest of the Chief Security Officer Summit was just terrific! Your remarks and the panel were so well-received, and were referenced time and time again over the course of the two-day discussions. Thanks again for an excellent program!” — ASIS International – The world’s leading association for security professionals
Carey Lohrenz
“How do I begin to thank you all for the enthusiasm, gusto and passion that you brought to our conference and all you did to ensure its success? Judging from all the wonderful comments we are receiving from our attendees, you really stole the show! I can assure you that lots of folks will be receiving copies of Fearless Leadership in their Xmas stockings. What a story you have to tell and what a role model you are. You seem to make all things possible and are really making a difference in the lives of all you touch. You open their eyes to hope and a future they might never have explored. I don’t think anything can equal that feeling of promise and accomplishment.”–Association for Learning Environments
Sally Hogshead
“Sally was phenomenal! I knew her program would resonate and she just knocked it out of the park. We loved that she participated for a bit before and after her speech. Not a lot of keynote speakers do that and it was valuable for our attendees to interact with her. Finding out the email open rates averaged 60%, when it’s unusual to get more than 28%, tells us this is something they want more of. We learned from the analytics that our audience scored very high on power, trust, and alert, which reinforced some of the ways we’re marketing the National Convention. Sally also gave us two new ideas: to collect and catalog our members’ stories (she even offered to help us do that) and to transcribe our videos to create quick content for our members to reflect on. The analytics also provide insight into our leadership team’s personalities, how to best communicate with them, and structuring diverse volunteer teams. We learned that fascination makes you confident, confidence drives performance, and performance drives results.” –Patti Phillips, CEO, Women Leaders in College Sports
Scott Klososky
“You did an outstanding job with your keynote for SOCAP! You hit all of the topics and points I was hoping you would and set the right tone as we started the conference. In fact, several attendees told me they wished you could have spoken longer! It was a great opening session that got attendees into an innovative mindset, as they went to the breakout sessions. It was a pleasure to work with you again. Well done and thank you!! — Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals (SOCAP) International
Neil Pasricha
“Thank you again for participating as a Thought Leader during our Executive Leadership Forum. Your presentation, Happier People, Healthier Associations, aligned perfectly with the theme and was the right mix of humor, research, and thoughtful strategies to implement moving forward. We’ve received so many thoughtful comments from participants regarding their overall feedback; much of what was shared and discussed made an impression that will hopefully make a difference in both the personal and professional lives of those who attended.” — ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
Neil Pasricha
“Neil Pasricha was a 10/5. He knocked it out of the park! He was so humble and easy to work with. He is super engaging and had the audience glued. I would recommend him to anyone. He is very gracious and stayed behind to sign books and connect with people.” – Sangeeta Bhatnagar, GTACC
Scott Klososky
“Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to participate in U.S. Travel’s ESTO conference. Your headlining name no doubt contributed to our record-breaking attendance and packed house. Your thought-provoking insights on the juxtaposition of technology and human physics, the importance of understanding how both elements complement one another and being as strategic about your technology –as your marketing–to be a successful brand. It gave the more than 800 travel leaders in the room a lot to digest, that they will certainly endeavor to implement back home. I have heard nothing but positive comments on your presentation and I thank you again for your time and insights.” –U.S. Travel Association
Dr. Tasha Eurich
“Tasha was fantastic. This was more than just a session on academic leadership theory. She shared practical, actionable advice and it was clear that she had taken the time to customize her content to our context.” —AICPA EDGE Conference Committee Member
Sally Hogshead
“Sally’s program far exceeded our expectations. The feedback we have received post-event has been highly positive. People keep talking about their archetype and their advantages. The program was such a success because it offered tangible tools to reinforce the dynamic presentation.” —ALPFA Orlando
Scott Klososky
“Just a quick note to thank you for yet another fantastic presentation at our Business & Leadership Conference. We invited you back after dozens of requests from those who first saw you in 2012, and you succeeded in ‘Wowing’ them all over again. With the demanding schedule you keep and clients you manage, I have no idea how you can even begin to find the time to stay on top of all of the amazing technological advances being made, but you do it, and you do it well!” — National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA)
