10 Lessons I Learned from the Best Motivational Speaker in the World
What I learned about the Craft of Speaking from the Best Motivational Speaker in the World Some blog posts start with a hook. This one starts with a story and a confession. When I attended my very first NSA Influence conference in 2015 as a member, I was a total newcomer… but I was already […]
Non Profit Speakers and Events Shouldn’t Be Boring—and One CFO Who Proved It
One of the NonProfit Speakers Who Captivates and A CFO’s Bold Leap Into 3D Storytelling When you picture a finance presentation, what comes to mind? Spreadsheets? Bullet points? Maybe a few polite nods in the audience? Now imagine replacing all of that with a life-size holographic experience that has people talking for days. That’s exactly […]
Marketing Keynote Speaker Breaks the Mold with a 3D Holographic Experience
Why This Marketing Keynote Speaker Had Media Insiders Shaking (Literally) When media insiders lean forward, stop scrolling, and actually feel something, you know something unusual is happening. At the Canadian Media Directors Council (CMDC) event, a room full of seasoned marketing professionals—people who live and breathe influence—came in expecting a keynote. They left having experienced […]
When the CEO Says It’s the Best Custom Keynote He’s Ever Seen—Here’s Why That Matters
The Secret Behind the Best Inspirational Speakers? Customization. What makes an inspirational speaker unforgettable isn’t just what they say. It’s how deeply they’ve listened before they say it. Because when a keynote feels like it was made just for you, it doesn’t just resonate—it lands, it lingers, and it lasts. At the HDA Conference, I […]
Not Just Another Conference Speaker—A One-of-a-Kind Experience That Redefined the Agenda
What Happens When a Conference Speaker Delivers More Than a Keynote? Ask Misty Miller. Conference planners know the routine. A speaker with a polished pitch takes the stage, shares some expertise, prompts a standing ovation, and vanishes by lunch. It’s serviceable. Safe. Predictable. But for Misty Miller, Conference Chair for Boys & Girls Clubs of […]
The Pharma Keynote Speaker Who Brought Visibility to the Invisible.
How a Pharma Keynote Speaker Rewrote the Rules of Presence and Perception You don’t need a badge that says “main character” to be the main character in the room. Especially not in pharma, where the real impact is often made quietly, behind the scenes, by those who pull every lever without needing the credit. But […]
This Financial Services Speaker Didn’t Just Talk About Trust. She Made It Tangible.
The Financial Services Speaker Who Turned Data into Emotion at Thrivent’s Conference. Trust is a currency. But unlike dollars and data, it isn’t stored in spreadsheets or tracked in quarterly reports. It lives in moments—a glance, a tone, a presence. And in the financial services industry, where logic often overshadows emotion, it’s trust that ultimately […]
Lessons Learned from an Emcee Who Isn’t a Traditional Emcee For Corporate Events
10 Lessons from Serving as an Emcee IN the most “Non‑Traditional EMCEE Way” There are countless books, masterclasses, and workshops about the essential skills, methods, and techniques emcees supposedly need. So, when most people hear the word emcee—or more specifically, an emcee for corporate events—they picture someone stepping into the spotlight, dazzling with personality, and keeping […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Hall of Fame Speakers: What Sylvie di Giusto’s Peers Reveal About True Excellence
What It Really Means to Be a Hall of Fame Speaker: Inspiration from My Peers In the world of professional speaking, there is a select group of individuals who have reached the pinnacle of their craft. They are the elite, the cream of the crop, the true masters of the stage. And to this esteemed […]
How to Write an Award Acceptance Speech That People Actually Remember
Tips to make your award acceptance speech short, sincere, and unforgettable There is something magical about standing on stage, holding an award, and realizing you have only a few minutes to capture everything that moment means. It feels both exhilarating and impossible. An award acceptance speech is not just a formality. It is an opportunity. […]