Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Summer's Sizzling Speakers

Wrapping up the busiest summer on record, Executive Speakers Bureau has booked some amazing speakers in the past few weeks. We thought you might want to see who is topping the charts and rocking the podium. Below is just a small sample of the keynote speakers we have booked this month.

Simon Sinek  - Author of Start with Why, Leaders Eat Last)
Robert Stephens - Geek Squad Founder
Peyton Manning - Super-Bowl Winning Quarterback 
Archie Manning - All-American Quarterback and NFL Icon
Beth Holloway - Mother of Natalee Holloway, Educator
Marc Randolph - Netflix Co-Founder
Jim Knight - Former Hard Rock Exec. 
David McCullough -Historian, Author
David Feherty - CBS Golf Analyst
Jim Morris - The Rookie
Seth Godin - World’s Foremost Marketing Provocateur
Randi Zuckerberg - Former Head of Marketing at Facebook
Kat Cole - Group President, FOCUS Brands
Ben Hines - Founder Moving Performance
Howard Schmidt - Former Cyber Security Coordinator
Polly LaBarre - Founder of Fast Company Magazine

Thursday, March 5, 2015

The Importance of Social Media

The use of Social Media has become much more significant in the business world than merely a networking platform or a passing phase in socializing.  The importance of the use of Social Media can be measured in many significant positive outcomes in the corporate marketplace as well. If you are looking for ways to incorporate this into your organization Executive Speakers Bureau offers some of the leading social media speakers.  

One of the ways in which the use of effective Social Media can help your business marketing efforts, is that it increases your brand recognition. This increased visibility allows existing  customers to keep you on their radar, maintaining customer brand loyalty and easy accessibility.   It also projects to new or potential customers your market presence is both credible and accessible.  By continuing to pursue a social media presence, you are reaching vast audiences in a short amount of time, with very little expense but with a huge return on that investment.

Another way in which maintaining a strong social media presence is beneficial is that it puts a humanized touch to your corporate brand. When potential customers see you engaging in the community, with other customers and with relevant topics, you become more than just a faceless business but become a business with a personality one in which cares about the industry enough to engage with their clientele.  You are humanizing your brand.  This will increase goodwill, which is invaluable and will convey loyalty and trust with your customers.

A significant role social media plays in the corporate world today is in its ability to increase your company’s SEO.   In the ever changing parameters to get higher Google rankings Google and other search engines may be calculating their rankings using social media presence as a significant factor, because of the fact that strong brands almost always use social media.  They are counting on the fact that brands with a social media presence are capturing relevant traffic and are therefore ranked higher.   This is huge when customers are trying to find you or even a like industry to be ranked high enough to draw traffic. Our social media speakers are able to offer quick tips on how to do this. If you would like additional information on any of our innovation speakers or to see a full list of our keynote speakers check out our website www.executivespeakers.com or give us a call at 901-754-9404.


Erik Qualman

Called a Digital Dale Carnegie and the Tony Robbins of Tech, Erik Qualman is the author Socialnomics. Socialnomics made Amazon's #1 Best Selling List for the US, Japan, UK, Canada, Portugal, Italy, China, Korea and Germany. His book Digital Leader helped him be voted the 2nd “Most Likeable Author in the World” behind Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube is being adopted by the top universities and global brands and is nominated for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize.


 

 

Johnny Earle

Named America’s #1 young entrepreneur by BUSINESS WEEK, profiled in the NYTimes, NPR, MTV, Forbes, NEWSWEEK Magazine and the Boston Globe, and featured in INC Magazine as one of the world’s fastest growing independent businesses – there is only one man that knows the answer to that question – Johnny Earle, the founder of Johnny Cupcakes. At 19 Johnny had a passion for his one of a kind t-shirt business to go global so in a saturated marketplace, he needed a different recipe that would go viral! He created such a unique brand experience that consumers would (and do) line up around the block for. After 5 global store openings, he inspires fans to camp out for weeks ahead of time and high profile collaborations such as The Simpson's, Looney Tunes and Nickelodeon.






Jay Baer

Jay Baer is the founder of Convince & Convert, providing social media consulting and training to leading companies and public relations firms world-wide. He has provided Internet marketing and strategy consulting since the inception of the medium in 1994. He has worked with more than 700 companies and organizations, including Nike, Fujitsu, U.S. Senator John McCain and 25 of the Fortune 1000.







Thursday, January 22, 2015

Top10 Innovation Speakers of 2014

2014 was an outstanding year full of exciting events with some of the most inspiring and innovative speakers in the world.  As we look back on the year, one of the top trending speaking topics that stood out to us was Innovation and more specifically, Disruptive Innovation. Our clients are constantly looking for ways to improve and change the way they do business. They want to stay ahead of the market with disruptive ideas and what better way to do this than by bringing in an innovation speaker. Below is a list of the top ten Innovation speakers booked in 2014. If you would like additional information on any of our innovation speakers or to see a full list of our keynote speakers check out our website www.executivespeakers.com or give us a call at 901-754-9404.


Josh Linkner

To Josh Linkner, creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of all human progress, and as such, he’s spent his career harnessing the spirit of creative disruption. The four-time successful tech entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and CEO delivers a clear call to action — it’s better to innovate and disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo — believing the future will be like the past is the fast road to obsolescence.

 

 


Peter Diamandis

 

The Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation (www.xprize.org), a non-profit focused on designing and launching large incentive prizes to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. Diamandis is also an international leader in the commercial space arena, having founded and run many of the leading entrepreneurial companies in this sector. Diamandis attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he received his undergraduate degree in molecular genetics and graduate degree in aerospace engineering. After MIT he attended Harvard Medical School where he received his M.D




Andrew Razeghi

An associate professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. As a writer, educator, and adviser to organizations on creativity, innovation and leadership, his work spans industries, from consumer packaged goods to healthcare, tourism to media, and non-profit organizations to professional sports teams.

A few of his clients include Aurora Healthcare, Brinker International, Darden Restaurants, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, the Houston Texans, Motorola, Novartis, PepsiCo, Switzerland Tourism, and World Kitchen. Andrew speaks to thousands of people each year at trade association and organization events and has appeared in a number of media outlets including ABC-TV, Air America, The Chicago Sun-Times, China Daily, El Norte (Mexico), FAST COMPANY, NPR, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The San Jose Mercury News.



 

Luke Williams

At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn’t it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on disruptive innovation, reveals a way of thinking that has the power to transform your business and stay ahead of the game. Williams is a Fellow at frog—one of the world's most influential innovation companies—and Professor of Innovation at NYU’s Stern School of Business. He has worked with industry leaders like American Express, GE, Sony, Crocs, Virgin, Disney and Hewlett-Packard, to create breakthrough product, service and business model solutions.




Anders Sorman-nilsson

Does your business have the answer to the disruptive and unpredictable future ahead? As the Swedish-Australian founder of Thinkque, Anders Sorman-Nilsson (LLB MBA) has become a valued strategist to Fortune 500s and ASX leaders, converting provocative questions into proactive, predictive strategies. A global thought leader since 2005, Anders works across four continents as a speaker, futurist and author.




Erik Wahl

As an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur, Erik Wahl redefines the term “motivational speaker.” Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, he has grown to become one of the most sought-after corporate speakers available today. Erik’s on-stage painting seamlessly becomes a visual metaphor to the core of his message, encouraging organizations toward profitability through innovations and superior levels of performance.

 


Lisa Bodell

As a globally recognized futurist and expert on innovation, Lisa Bodell ignites new thinking at every event with high energy, humor, and audience engagement. Lisa Bodell is an award-winning author and CEO of futurethink, an innovation-training firm that helps businesses embrace change and become world-class innovators. As a globally-recognized futurist and expert on the topic of driving change, her mission is to provoke fresh thinking around what’s possible, and help people better solve problems with intentionally simple, easy-to-use tools. She has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at the New York Stock Exchange, Pfizer, Google, Lockheed Martin, and many others.



Mike Walsh

Mike Walsh is the CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy on designing business for the 21st century. He advises leaders on how to thrive in this era of disruptive technological change.  Mike’s clients include many of the global Fortune 500, and as a sought-after keynote speaker he regularly shares the stage with world leaders and business icons alike.  Mike previously founded Jupiter Research in Australia, and has also held senior strategy roles at News Corporation in the Asia Pacific Region. He is currently a board member and strategic investor in the North Alliance, Scandinavia’s leading digital marketing group.




Frans Johansson

Best-selling author of The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts and Cultures. Translated into 18 languages, The Medici Effect was named one of the top 10 best business books by Amazon.com. In his book and in his presentations, Johansson clearly shows how the best ideas and innovation come from collaboration between people with diverse experiences, skills, expertise, perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. Simply stated, Johansson is known for making the business case for diversity. He packs his programs with plenty of examples and gives people what they need to know and what they need to do to break down silos and bring out the best that everyone has to give to any challenge or opportunity. Regardless of rank or where they reside on the org chart—even if they are not on it.



Andy Boynton

As an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur, Erik Wahl redefines the term “motivational speaker.” Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, he has grown to
become one of the most sought-after corporate speakers available today. Erik’s on-stage painting seamlessly becomes a visual metaphor to the core of his message, encouraging organizations toward profitability through innovations and superior levels of performance.



Call Executive Speakers Bureau to book on of these outstanding speakers, or to discuss your event with one of our talent consultants.  901-754-9404

Friday, January 24, 2014

The Happy Secret



Shawn Achor

The Happy Secret To Better Work





We believe that we need to be successful to be happy, but could that formula be backwards? In this fast-moving and entertaining TED talk, Motivational Speaker Shawn Achor argues that actually happiness fuels success. In this keynote Shawn discusses how training your brain to be positive at work actually fuels greater success. To book attitude and motivational speaker Shawn Achor call Executive Speakers Bureau at 800-754-9404.
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Friday, January 3, 2014

Best of 2013

EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS BUREAU 2013 was a stellar year. Thanks to all our clients for making it the best year in Executivee Speakers Bureau history. As we reflect on the trends we notice the hottest topics were, Marketing Disruption, Social Media, and sports with a message. Here is a list of the top five speakers we booked in 2013. If you would like additional information on any of our new keynote speakers or our existing speakers, please contact us at 800-754-9404.  




Jay Bear


Jay Baer is the founder of Convince & Convert, providing social media consulting and training to leading companies and public relations firms world-wide. He has provided Internet marketing and strategy consulting since the inception of the medium in 1994. He has worked with more than 700 companies and organizations, including Nike, Fujitsu, U.S. Senator John McCain and 25 of the Fortune 1000.

 

 


Luke Williams 

At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn’t it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on disruptive innovation, reveals a way of thinking that has the power to transform your business and stay ahead of the game. Williams is a Fellow at frog—one of the world's most influential innovation companies—and Professor of Innovation at NYU’s Stern School of Business. He has worked with industry leaders like American Express, GE, Sony, Crocs, Virgin, Disney and Hewlett-Packard, to create breakthrough product, service and business model solutions.


Andy Stefanovich

With over 20 years of experience transforming Fortune 50 companies and armed with a reputation as one of the most disruptive and effective advisers to business today, Andy Stefanovich believes companies must reorient their focus toward creativity and innovation in order to sustain strategic growth. Andy Stefanovich is a dynamic and charismatic leader with a bold vision to change the way business does business and make the world a more creative place.



George Foreman

He's one of the most recognizable faces in the world. A world heavyweight champion. The force behind one of the biggest and most successful brands. A transformative personality who has been knocked down, but not out, only to rise again in his life There are few people who have re-invented themselves more effectively and with more passion. Rising up from a hardscrabble youth to become a champion, only to lose it all, Foreman knows the power of getting a second and even third chance in life.




Roy Firestone

The best interviewer in the business is how Sports Illustrated describes Roy Firestone, host of ESPN's Up Close Prime Time. One of America's most versatile talents, he is recognized for his multiple abilities as an interviewer, journalist, commentator and stage performer. Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Firestone has won six Emmy Awards and two ACE Awards for Cable Excellence.



Call Executive Speakers Bureau to book on of these outstanding speakers, or to discuss your event with one of our talent consultants.  800-754-9404

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Motivational Speakers

EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS BUREAU Let us help you find the perfect Motivational Speaker for your corporate event or seminar. Executive speakers bureau represents hundreds of motivational speakers to choose from, below is a sample of some outstanding motivational speakers we work with.  If you would like additional information on any of our new keynote speakers or our existing speakers, please contact us at 800-754-9404.  


Erik Wahl

As an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur, Erik Wahl redefines the term “motivational speaker.” Pulling from his history as both a businessman and an artist, he has grown to become one of the most sought-after corporate speakers available today. Erik’s on-stage painting seamlessly becomes a visual metaphor to the core of his message, encouraging organizations toward profitability through innovations and superior levels of performance.

 

 


John Foley

John Foley has spent nearly a decade sharing practical and inspirational messages on high performance with audiences around the world. The former lead solo pilot for the famed Blue Angels flight-demonstration squadron is among the most sought-after conference speakers, presenting motivational messages at more than 100 events a year. He also is the founder and CEO of CenterPoint Companies, which provides in-depth training on the How of High Performance




J.R. Martinez

J.R. Martinez has become a highly sought-after motivational speaker, traveling the country to spread his message of resilience and optimism. He devotes himself to showing others the true value in making the most of every situation. He is called on by a wide-range of groups, including large corporations, veterans groups, non-profits and schools, and has shared the stage with the likes of global self-help guru Tony Robbins and Evangelist Dave Roever.



Connie Podesta

Connie is NOT your typical quick-fix, rah-rah motivational speaker.  She brings much more to the table.  Solutions?  She’s got a ton.  Power point slideshow?  No way!  Results? You’ll love the feedback.  Insight?  Her ability to tune in to an audience’s needs is uncanny.  Return on Investment?  Her take- home strategies keep working long after the event.  Trust?  You’ll know you’re in good hands the minute she walks on stage. Entertaining. Laugh-out-loud humor with a message!




Shawn Achor

Motivational speaker Shawn Achor travels around the United States and Europe giving talks on positive psychology to Fortune 500 corporations, schools, and non-profit organizations, including American Express, Credit Suisse, KPMG, Harvard Law School, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, One Day University, and Phillips Andover Academy.



Call Executive Speakers Bureau to book on of these outstanding speakers, or to discuss your event with one of our talent consultants.  800-754-9404

Friday, September 13, 2013

Outstanding Mental Health Speakers

EXECUTIVE SPEAKERS BUREAU Mental health continues to be a hot-button issue in America, surrounded by stigma and not completely understood. Our speakers on mental health offer insight into complicated mental health issues, and range from public health officials and doctors to public figures and activists drawing from their personal experience. If you would like additional information on any of our new keynote speakers or our existing speakers, please contact us at 800-754-9404.  


Herschel Walker

Herschel Walker Former NFL Football Player, Mental Health Awareness Advocate. He released his memoir titled Breaking Free, where he shares the inspiring story of his life and diagnosis with dissociative identity disorder. From the joys and hardships of childhood to his explosive impact on college football to his remarkable professional career. He gives hope to those suffering from DID. Herschel shows how this disorder played an integral role in his success and how he has learned to live with it today.

 

 

Patty Duke

Since the publication of her autobiography, "Call Me Anna" and her second book "A Brilliant Madness", Oscar winning Actress and mental health Advocate, Patty Duke spends a great deal of time and travel speaking on the topic of mental illness. Married to Firefighter Michael Pearce, she makes her home in North Idaho. It is here that they raise their teenage son, Kevin.




Mark Ballas

When Mark Ballas isn't performing, he is passionate about speaking to children about acceptance. Six years ago, he and his family were forever altered by the suicide of his uncle, David. Ballas and his mother, Shirley (David's sister), formed The Ballas Foundation in the fall of 2010, which is committed to removing the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide by raising money, awareness, and volunteerism in support of suicide



Carrie Fisher

Multitalented actress, author and screenwriter, Carrie
Fisher is a true survivor whose victory over substance abuse, outspoken activism on behalf of the mentally ill, and hilarious takes on Hollywood and motherhood have made her a perennially popular figure on the lecture circuit.Carrie has been a compelling force in American culture for decades. From her feature film debut opposite Warren Beatty in Shampoo while still a teenager, to her meteoric rise to fame as Princess Leia in Star Wars.




LaDonna Gatlinn

LaDonna Gatlinn knows firsthand that we can’t live someone else’s dream, that in order to be our absolute best, we must find our own voice and “sing our own song.” She has spent her entire career empowering people to “sing their own song" from the inside out through their words, their deeds, and their actions. An active member of the National Speakers Association, LaDonna has earned its highest professional designation, the Certified Speaking Professional. LaDonna is a contributing writer to the best-selling book series Chicken Soup For the Soul.



Call Executive Speakers Bureau to book on of these outstanding speakers, or to discuss your event with one of our talent consultants.  800-754-9404