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On this episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, Quint Studer welcomes Dr. Thom Mayer to discuss insights from his extensive career in emergency medicine and leadership, including his work with the NFL Players Union and in crisis situations on 9/11 and during war in Ukraine. In their conversation, Dr. Mayer discusses his new book, “Leadership is Worthless, but Leading is Priceless,” emphasizing the distinction between leadership as a noun and the act of leading as a verb. He challenges each individual to realize that they are a leader today no matter the role they serve in and to always ask the question, “How will I lead today?”. Dr. Mayer also highlights the importance of relationship-building, storytelling, and a curiosity-driven approach to innovation in healthcare. He says “there's no solo practice of medicine anywhere. It's a team sport.” Their conversation also explores the idea of clinical trials as a way for organizations to reconsider practices and processes and drive continuous improvement. On the topic of improving patient experience, Dr. Mayer discusses his recent article, “Criterion-Based Measurements of Patient Experience in Health Care: Eliminating Winners and Losers to Create a New Moral Ethos,” published by JAMA.  Dr. Mayer and Quint inspire leaders to use failures as steppingstones on their mission to foster cultures of trust and gratitude. Plus, they offer actionable tips and resources to help you do so. About Dr. Thom MayerDr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., Speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. He is one of the most widely sought speakers on leading in times of crisis, leading innovative change, customer experience, hardwiring flow, trauma and emergency care, pediatric emergency care, EMS/disaster medicine, and sports medicine. In sports medicine, his work at the forefront of changing concussion diagnosis and management in the NFL has changed the way in which these athletes are diagnosed and treated. His work in each of these areas has resulted in changing the very fabric of patient care. In 2022, Dr. Mayer helped lead a mobile team to Ukraine, caring for more than 350 internally displaced persons during the current war and training over 1,700 Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and paramedics. On September 11, 2001, Dr. Mayer served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation and has served on three Defense Science Board Task Forces, advising the Secretary of Defense. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, over 200 book chapters, and has edited or written 25 textbooks. His newest book, Leadership Is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless will be released on May 7, 2024 through Berrett-Koehler. He was won numerous awards, including the ACEP James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award in 2018. He has also been named the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of The Year, ACHE James Hamilton Award (twice), and has been nominated to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. 

The “Master of Disaster” Dr. Thom Mayer shares his most valuable lessons learned from leading during times of major crises. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The critical first step to leading well 2) The recipe for a great workplace culture 3) Why to suck down instead of up Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep998 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT THOM — Dr. Thom Mayer is the Medical Director for the NFL Players Association, Executive Vice President of Leadership for LogixHealth, Founder of BestPractices, Inc., Speaker for Executive Speakers Bureau, and Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at George Washington University and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University. He is one of the most widely sought speakers on leading in times of crisis, patient experience, hardwiring flow, trauma and emergency care, pediatric emergency care, EMS/disaster medicine, and sports medicine. In sports medicine, his work at the forefront of changing concussion diagnosis and management in the NFL has changed the way in which these athletes are diagnosed and treated. His work in each of these areas has resulted in changing the very fabric of patient care.In 2022, Dr. Mayer helped lead a mobile team to Ukraine, caring for more than 350 internally displaced persons during the current war and training over 1,700 Ukrainian doctors, nurses, and paramedics. On September 11, 2001, Dr. Mayer served as the Command Physician at the Pentagon Rescue Operation and has served on three Defense Science Board Task Forces, advising the Secretary of Defense.He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, over 200 book chapters, and has edited or written 25 textbooks. His newest book, Leadership Is Worthless…But Leading is Priceless will be released on May 7, 2024 through Berrett-Koehler. He has won numerous awards, including the ACEP James D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicine Award in 2018. He has also been named the ACEP Outstanding Speaker of The Year, ACEP's “Over-the-Top” (three times), and ACHE James Hamilton Award (three books).• Book: Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine • Book: Hardwiring Flow: Systems and Processes for Seamless Patient Care • Email: thommayermd@gmail.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown • Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety • Past episode: 832: How to Restore Yourself from Burnout with Dr. Christina MaslachSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you caught between who you are and what the world expects you to be? It's a struggle many of us face. In this episode, we dive into reconnecting with the passions that once made your heart sing but seemed lost along the way. Learn how to stay true to yourself amidst life's chaos.Join Paul as he sits down with Jennifer Lier, a Keynote Speaker, Conference Strategist, and Entertainment Consultant.Jennifer shares her 25-year journey in the entertainment industry, from her early passion for music to her struggles with confidence, body image, and career challenges. She reveals how yoga and Ayurveda transformed her life, helping her find inner peace and self-understanding.Together, Jennifer and Paul discuss the significance of self-awareness, authenticity, and shedding societal pressures to embrace your true self. They delve into optimal performance, highlighting the importance of adaptability and presence over peak outcomes. Jennifer emphasizes vulnerability and transparency in building relationships and offers valuable advice on approaching life with a winning mindset. Key TakeawaysThe importance of staying true to oneself despite industry pressures and personal challenges.Reconnecting with authenticity and care in earlier career stagesYoga and spirituality can offer profound self-understandingSelf-awareness leads to better life choicesSocietal expectations are not mandatoryOptimal performance is about adaptability In This Episode:[00:03] The journey into entertainment  [02:32] Jennifer's passion for music and early experiences  [10:33] Overcoming confidence gaps [13:38] The importance of taking risks, embracing youth[17:06] Trusting the younger self  [18:49] Jennifer's struggle with anxiety and the journey of self-discovery  [19:41] The transformative power of yoga  [22:54] The importance of self-awareness  [24:08] Finding clarity and purpose  [26:47] Discovering passion and purpose  [30:10] Overcoming societal expectations  [34:12] Embracing self-acceptance  [36:02] Empowering confidence  [37:15] Optimal performance vs peak performance  [38:27] Jennifer's curiosity and mindset study  [39:25] Recognizing authenticity and passion  [40:36] Connecting through vulnerability  [42:08] Jennifer;s strategies for winning Mondays Notable Quotes[02:32] "It's interesting because I think, well first of all, I fell into entertainment. It wasn't anything that I ever thought that I was going to have a path on."-Jennifer[07:33] "It's a whole different feeling to know who you are and to know what you're wanting to get out of that."-Jennifer[10:38] “No matter what, I wanted to be on those stages and I didn't care how I looked or how I felt.”- Jennifer[20:57]  “My yoga journey, which changed my world that year, and I wanted to share it with others. And that's why I still teach every single thing.” -Jennifer[00:21:36] “We don't move forward with something when we're thinking outside of ourselves.”-Jennifer[39:39]  “I knew you can tell when people are doing things just for the money or just to survive the night, and I get that. We all need to make money to thrive and to be able to provide for our families."-Jennifer[42:08] "The wisdom comes from within, and you can only hear the whisper within when you're breathing and when you're quiet and when you're grounded."-Jennifer Our GuestJennifer Lier, a versatile professional, joined the Executive Speakers Bureau in 2019, bringing nearly five years of leadership at National Keynote Speakers. Formerly, she spearheaded Polaroid's event space and enjoyed a 25-year career as a singer, actor, and model. Jennifer's adeptness in corporate event sales and her talent for matching speakers with clients' needs earned her industry recognition, including the 2019 Dotty Walters Award. Actively engaged in her Las Vegas community, Jennifer also teaches yoga and occasionally graces the city's stages with her music. Resource & LinksWin Monday Community (join here)Win Monday CommunityPaul EpsteinPaul's Confidence QuizPaul's WebsitePaul's LinkedIn to ConnectPaul's Instagram to FollowJennifer Lierhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lier-22246b53/https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_lier/

Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp)Wit and wisdom from the dynamic husband-and-wife leaders of Executive Speakers BureauOPENING QUOTE:“People will always claim that we're a mid-range size bureau when we're not anymore. Now we're a large bureau, we just don't have George W. Bush as an exclusive, but we generate the kind of volumes and numbers that those people with the exclusives generate. So I think that's an area where I believe a lot of people underestimate us.” -Richard SchelpGUEST BIO:Angela and Richard Schelp are the dynamo husband and wife team that runs Executive Speakers Bureau. Their Memphis-based bureau is on a growth tear, nearly tripling their size over the last seven years. With humble roots dating back to 1993, Executive is now one of the largest and most respected speaker bureaus on the planet. Angela and Richard have enjoyed massive success while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, care for others, and deep commitment to professionalism. They serve clients, speakers, and team members with huge hearts — and a little dose of southern hospitality.Links:Executive Speakers BureauBureau HistoryCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[10:26] - Playing the Long GameHow speakers can burn bright without fizzling outWhy do some speakers endure the test of time while others fade quickly?Angela and Richard have seen the full range of careers for speakers — from the great to the not-so-great. They've found that the difference is strategic, long-term thinking. The speakers who play the long game, sacrifice their fee in strategic settings, work on projects with long-term potential even if they don't come with big short-term gains, are all vital.The other difference? Innovation. A willingness to reinvigorate and innovate on their speaking business day-in and day-out is what makes a speaking career that lasts.[14:59] - The Dos and Don'ts of Contacting BureausHow to make a powerful connectionWith a bureau as successful — and busy! — as Executive, the sad truth is that cold emails and calls often have to be disregarded. That highlights the importance of the “connection before the connection,” the contact that can give you a warm introduction to someone at a bureau you're pursuing.Further, bureau leaders want to see speakers who have invested in their careers. They want to see diligence, progress, and tenacity in continuously building their brand, message, and client list.[23:35] - From Early Traction to Massive AccelerationHow to move from growing to flowingWhat things have Richard and Angela seen that turn early, promising speakers into rocketships to massive success?Often, according to Richard, it comes down to that extra commitment to marketing. They may have a dedicated marketing team to develop a campaign, improve their assets, or reach new audiences. SEO can also be important to help with discovery, as can honing in on specific niches. The basics like testimonials also provide a strong foundation for future momentum.[26:04] - Exclusive or Not?When to go exclusive in your bureau relationshipRichard and Angela outline some of the key considerations when determining the right time to go exclusive with a bureau. If you have momentum, you're struggling to manage your career on your own, and you're commanding fees in the $15K-$20K range but want to bump up to $25K and beyond, then an exclusive partnership can help take you to that next level.That said, you must find a bureau that “gets” you, that has a vision for what you do, and which genuinely cares about your message and approach.RESOURCES:[1:49] The Executive StoryFollow Executive Speakers Bureau:FacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubeFollow Josh Linkner:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he's on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.comSHOW CREDITS:Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.comConnor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

On this episode of the podcast, I was joined by Jane Sarasohn Kahn of Health Populi and THINK-Health. Jane and I discuss: - US Healthcare System - Healthcare economics before Healthcare economics - Her Book: Health Consuming - Health Consuming vs. Health Citizenship - US vs. European Healthcare systems Jane is a health economist, advisor and trend-weaver to organizations at the intersection of health, technology and people. Jane founded THINK-Health after working with health care consultancies in the US and Europe. Jane's clients span the health/care ecosystem: technology, pharma and life sciences, providers, plans, financial services and consumer goods. She founded the Health Populi blog in 2007. Jane advises on strategy via environmental analysis, scenario and strategic planning. She is on the advisory boards of CanSurround, CAQH's U.S. Health Efficiency Index, the Health 2.0 Conference, healthBank, HIMSS Connected Health Committee, the Society for Participatory Medicine, Stupid Cancer, and WEGO Health. In her community of Phoenixville, PA, Jane sits on the Board of The Clinic, a free clinic for residents. Jane is a frequent speaker, listed with AHA's Speakers Express and Executive Speakers Bureau.

After a 25-year career in the entertainment industry as a vocalist, headline entertainer, model, actress, emcee, and founding National Keynote Speakers, Jennifer joined the elite team of Executive Speakers Bureau. With a focus on learning what separates top performers, Dan worked for Tony Robbins as his #1 performer and even lead 2 national sales teams! Dan has since helped hundreds of companies through leadership and sales training. Join us as we hear from this Power Couple: Dan and Jennifer Lier!

With the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO of cityCURRENT Jeremy Park, like many other event planners, was forced to think quickly and shift how he and his team approached their events and continued to provide services to their members and community to power the good. Angela and Richard discuss with Jeremy the steps he took to make that shift, what platforms he uses for virtual events, challenges he experienced along the way, and his thoughts on the future of events. For more information, contact Executive Speakers Bureau at (901) 754-9404. https://www.executivespeakers.com

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Angela and Richard Schelp, Co-Owners of Executive Speakers Bureau, who discuss what a speakers bureau does and the benefits of working with specialists to find the right speaker for your next event. During the interview, Angela and Richard talk about some of the major event trends for 2021, tips for hosting a successful virtual event, hot speaker topics, and their upcoming ESB Diversity Virtual Summit being held on January 25 at 11 AM Central featuring panelists, Lenora Billings-Harris, Kim Blue, and Dr. Kevin Ahmaad Jenkins, along with moderator, Stedman Graham.Executive Speakers Bureau, Founded by Angela Schelp in July 1993, is a full service speakers bureau. Based in Memphis Tennessee we offer hundreds of national speakers as well as speakers local to the client's venue to help meet the individual needs of each organization with which we work. Customer service is our number one priority. We take pride in our ability to provide world class service as well as in our ability to deliver today's foremost speakers to clients around the world. It is our commitment to provide our clients with unparalleled service, access to hundreds of speakers worldwide and individualized personal attention.  Speaker trends, industry trends, virtual vs. in-person events.Upcoming events – ESB Diversity Summit, Monday, January 25, 11:00amLearn more:Instagram:             https://www.executivespeakers.com/instagramWebsite:                https://www.executivespeakers.com/Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/executivespeakersbureauTwitter:                  https://twitter.com/ExecSpeakers

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Jennifer Lier and discuss how she went from being in showbiz, to a rockstar speaking bureau. What is your background? How did you get started? How has your past work helped you today? What can people do to get started in the speaking industry? What is your best advice to speakers? Who is Jennifer Lier? After an illustrious 25-year career as a headline vocalist and on-camera talent, Jennifer Lier founded National Keynote Speakers in 2015, the most progressive speakers bureau in the country. She quickly caught the attention of large bureaus around the country and was recruited to join the Executive Speakers Bureau team in 2019. Today she is an expert in the speaking industry and is treasured by her clients. Aside from assisting clients with their speaker selections, Jennifer’s also uses her expertise to help speakers build, brand and grow their speaking careers. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

About Jim Davidson- Jim Davidson is a keynote speaker, resilience expert, best selling author and climber, Jim has had two different TV shows made about different experiences in his life. One featured on NatGeo, and one featured on the Discovery Channel.    In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Jennifer and Jim Davidson discuss:  In this time of COVID, how to stay as safe as possible while still travelling to speaking engagements. Getting used to speaking for a small crowd in a large room. How to adapt your presentation for a virtual conference. Jim’s climb up Mt. Everest during an earthquake.    Key Takeaways:   How to have a constructive conversation about keeping a live event safe for everyone involved. ALL of the elements you need to consider for COVID safety including headset mics, sound checks, laptop setup, stage entrance/exit, and more.  There are going to be mistakes, but do the best you can to stay as safe as possible. If you don’t reference COVID in your talk, people may think you’re choosing to ignore it. When there’s a pink elephant in the room, talk about it.   In these uncertain times keep your speeches optimistic, but still realistic.     "So you have to look really deep inside and realize that as a parent, as a community member, as a member of a country or a member of an industry, this is tough, but we're going to figure this out. It may be really different. It may be longer than we think, we don't know the date, and you may not know the date either, but we're going to hang in there. And we are going to see this through and we will rise again. — Jim Davidson       Book preview of “The Next Everest”: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Everest-Surviving-Mountains-Resilience/dp/1250272297/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jim+Davidson+everest&qid=1603686521&s=instant-video&sr=1-1     Connect with Jim Davidson: Website: https://www.speakingofadventure.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resiliencewithclimberjim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ResilienceWithClimberJim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/climberjim/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClimberJimDavidson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakingofadventure/?challengeId=AQH2fA0acnGA4gAAAXVjLU-wmrd8IBsa8OUTQKlEtSxsr98AF3cjKI669OfbiUmnk5C-ffmLSrZa2WGGurb9gP1bn6_QYual2Q&submissionId=3f00500d-9270-4116-794c-a39c09540d7d Email: jim@speakingofadventure.com     Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau:  Twitter: @ExecSpeakers  Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau  Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com  YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers  LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau      Connect with IASB:  Twitter: @IASBWEB  Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus  Website: IASBWeb.org  LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus     Show notes by Podcastologist: Strickland Bonner    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

Over the years, we have seen and gone through a lot of pivots. There was the financial crisis of 2008, then 9/11 happened, and now, this pandemic that seems to be, by far, the most difficult. Along with the way companies do businesses, we have also made some adjustments with the way we do meetings and touch basis with our teams and employees. Adam Markel's guests for today's episode are Richard and Angela Schelp from the Executive Speakers Bureau, a firm that delivers professional speakers and expert trainers to clients worldwide. Richard and Angela talk about the shift from filling up arenas to doing virtual events in the industry and other significant changes in the meeting industry. Don't miss this episode as they dish out golden nuggets to help you succeed in the virtual world.Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered directly to you – subscribe here. And, if you're enjoying the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! For instructions click here.DOING THIS for 10 Seconds Can Change Your Life! Click here to watch Adam's Inspiring TEDx Talk!

Andre JacksonFounder & CEOFor more than a decade Andre has performed extensively in award-winning theatrical productions nationwide. He is a noted alumnus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). As an actor, Andre has been awarded the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, NAACP Theatre Award, Los Angeles Ovation Award, and was nominated for the BroadwayWorld Best Lead Actor Award for his role as “Simba” in the Tony Award-winning Disney’s The Lion King, performing to date with the show’s Broadway Company.Andre is the writer, producer and star of the short film STOP in addition to television and film appearances in the Amazon series BLACK, NBC's Law & Order: SVU, and Netflix's Luke Cage.A former Marine who has traveled all over the world, Andre now splits his time between Los Angeles, New York, and Memphis, where he primarily resides with his wife (a writer), son, and their feisty little Cairn Terrier Leon. C. J.   KirklandCo-Founder & CFOC.J. has been a freelance writer since 2009, with a focus on conveying stories that exemplify the human spirit. She has written for numerous companies and nonprofit organizations including Executive Speakers Bureau, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis, and cityCURRENT. She has penned the blog River City Rising (cityCURRENT) for more than four years.Upon receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Spelman College- where she attended on a full academic scholarship- C.J. completed the requirements for her Master of Arts in International Relations at UCLA after transferring from Morgan State University. Following a short internship at CNN (Los Angeles) and four years of working as a commercial and voice-over actress, she returned to her first love (surprising absolutely none of her teachers, professors, close friends and family!): writing.While residing in Los Angeles C.J. began a creative writing group at a residential home for at-risk youth and, after moving to Memphis, volunteered at a nonprofit organization helping students build their writing and English skills in preparation for the GED exam. In 2011, C.J. was the graduation keynote speaker at BRIDGES in Memphis, Tennessee.C.J. recently completed her first Contemporary Fiction novel, FOR TRUE. She's an avid Crossfitter and enjoys traveling the world.

In this episode, Jennifer Lier, Richard Schelp, and Nick Gold discuss:  Reacting and connecting day to day. Providing counsel to your clients. Virtual events still and their role when live events return. In the face of change, embrace the new opportunity. Management of virtual events.    Key Takeaways:  Reassure your clients that they are cared for and build their confidence in hosting virtual events.   In the future incorporate virtual packages into in person packages to create hybrid events. When clients are frustrated with not being able to meet with clients, encourage them to embrace the environment we are in, get creative, and understand the door to opportunity is here to make creative solutions for their clients. When managing the virtual event you are in charge of all aspects from scheduling to fees. Aide the client in determining and value of their brand.       "We’re giving them solutions. We always claimed we were in the education business, because we were putting key notes out there,  now we’re in the education business.it’s referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and. Hopefully, that produces the next couple." —  Richard Schelp      Connect with Richard Schelp Co-Owner and President of Executive Speakers Bureau and Immediate Past President of the IASB Board:  Website: Executive Speakers.com Email: Richard@executivespeakers.com        Connect with Nick Gold Managing Director of Speakers Corner and 2020-2021 President of the IASB Board: Website: Speakers Corner Email:  nick@speakerscorner.co.uk       Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun    Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

In this episode, Stephen Kirkpatrick, Ryan Estis, and Brian Palmer discuss: The definition of a non-exclusive relationship The pros and cons of having a non-exclusive relationship First hand experience navigating the industry Tips and great assets that have proven successful with bureaus and customers.   Key Takeaways:  Each speaker has their own individual needs, and the decision to be a Non-Exclusive Speaker vs. an Exclusive Speaker is really based on those individual needs and how your business is structured. There is no right or wrong way.  However one decides to conduct their business, it is important to try and cultivate a good, working relationship with a bureau as these partnerships are invaluable. Every speakers bureau and the agents that work within them all work a little different.  IASB was, in part, founded to foster cooperation between bureaus.      "In this business, it’s referrals and relationships. You do a great job at one event, and hopefully, that produces more business." —  Ryan Estis      Connect with Brian Palmer with National Speakers Bureau:  Twitter: @brianpalmer  Website: NationalSpeakers.com  LinkedIn: Brian Palmer, CMM     Connect with Ryan Estis with Ryan Estis & Associates:  Twitter: @RyanEstis  Facebook: Ryan Estis  Website: RyanEstis.com  YouTube: Ryan Estis & Associates  LinkedIn: Ryan Estis  Instagram: @ryanestis      Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau:  Twitter: @ExecSpeakers  Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau  Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com  YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers  LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau      Connect with IASB:  Twitter: @IASBWEB  Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus  Website: IASBWeb.org  LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus     Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

Referred to by his fans as “the Artist for the People”, Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author and innovator -- at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience. Crashing irreverently through conventional boundaries, Phil works at the intersection of traditional art, electronic media, offbeat materials, and interactive experiences. He is most widely known for his meta-art, videos that document the creation process (sometimes even through destruction), showing millions that art is action, not just result. Hansen’s work also extends deeply into traditional media with features on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, and Last Call with Carson Daly, Glamour and many more. His work is sought-after by many influential clients including the Grammy Awards, Disney, Skype, Mazda and the Rockefeller Foundation. For the tens of millions who have seen Phil’s art on TV and online, it’s hard to imagine that his artistic journey nearly came to an end when a tremor developed in his drawing hand. In exploring new ways to create art, Phil discovered that by embracing his shake, limitations could become the passageway to creativity. His inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation, and then shared around the world including on PBS, BBC and CCTV. Now, Phil’s ability to draw parallels to the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders, leading to invitations to speak at the TED2013 conference, Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World 2Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and the Million Dollar Round Table. “Phil’s message of self-reinvention and the power of transforming adversity into opportunity is one that translates well across audiences—regardless of the industry. His message inspires, motivates and reenergizes the creative spirit in us all.” - Ford Motor Company “We need to first be limited in order to become limitless.” - Phil Hansen At the request of some of his speaking clients, Phil has designed a unique art experience beyond the talk. Companies who are seeking an unforgettable interactive experience for their audience are absolutely stunned by its originality, value and effect. "A number of years ago at our sales meeting we had a very expensive performance painter present. I can say that the impact of Phil’s talk with the fingerprint art project provided much more impact and value. Being able to connect all employees to a single work of art is absolutely incredible." - Bethany Quam, General Mills President, Convenience & Foodservice Division Besides speaking and doing art, Phil is an advocate for advancing art education. He’s the author of Tattoo a Banana, a guide to exploring creativity through art with everyday materials. And he’s the founder of Goodbye-Art Academy, providing high quality and free art education videos to teachers and students everywhere. To book Phil Hansen call Executive Speakers Bureau at 901-672-6548.

In this episode Stephen and Brittanny discuss:  What IASBtalks is all about and how speakers can benefit from participating  The IASBtalks vetting process and how to make the best first impression  How to utilize your 20 minutes on stage wisely  What bureau agents are looking for when viewing videos and supplemental materials to book their next event  IASBtalks success stories!     Key Takeaways:  IASBtalks is an opportunity for speakers to showcase their content in front of an international audience full of some of the biggest influencers in the bureau world  Bureau agents may only listen to first 60 seconds of a video, skip the fancy intro and get right into the primary content  Maximize your time on stage by tailoring the content to your audience  Networking at IASBtalks is invaluable and those in-person conversations will likely land you a future speaking engagement.    "When you are an IASBtalks speaker you are going to be in front of bureau owners, bureau agents, managers and other people in the industry and speakers. You've got the crème de la crème of the bureau world." —  Brittanny Kreutzer      Join us April 16-19th, 2020 in Miami, Florida at our annual convention. For more info about attending and applying to speak visit https://www.iasbweb.org/showcasehome.      Connect with Brittanny Kreutzer with Speaker Exchange Agency:  Website: SpeakerExchangeAgency.com  LinkedIn: The Speaker Exchange Agency LLC  Facebook: Speaker Exchange Agency  Twitter: @AgencySpeaker     Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick with Executive Speakers Bureau:  Twitter: @ExecSpeakers  Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau  Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com  YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers  LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau    Connect with IASB:  Twitter: @IASBWEB  Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus  Website: IASBWeb.org  LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus      BRITTANNY KREUTZER, Speaker Exchange Agency  Brittanny Kreutzer started The Speaker Exchange Agency with a background in sales and a love for the speaking industry. She was given a taste of the speaking industry while interning in college for Nancy Lauterbach, a past speakers bureau owner.  Upon graduation from college she began a successful career selling radio space and developing radio campaigns for CBS Radio in Kansas City; however, after a few years the excitement of the speaking industry drew her back-in.   After working at a speakers bureau for several years and becoming one of the top sales executives, she took a break to spend time with her newborn baby Madison. The love she has for this industry struck again and after only a short months break, Brittanny combined forces with her past colleague and friend, Julie Homsey, to create The Speaker Exchange Agency, LLC.  With a passion for the speakers in this industry, she looks forward to growing SEA and connecting her clients with the amazing speakers she has grown to know and love. She is known for her “bubbly” personality, quick response times, and willingness to go the extra mile for her clients. Being able to finally know what she “wants to be when she grows up” is truly a blessing, and she feels honored to work with such an amazing team of people every day.  Brittanny graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S in Journalism. She lives in Lenexa, KS with her husband Michael, daughter Madison, son Hudson and 4 lb dog Winston. When she’s not booking speakers she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading and being a mom to her two small and adventurous children.      STEPHEN KIRKPATRICK, Executive Speakers Bureau  Stephen Kirkpatrick joined Executive Speakers Bureau in 2015. He serves in a dual role as an Account Executive and as head of  their Speaker Management Division. Before joining the ESB team, Stephen worked as the Senior Director of Development at Christian Brothers University where he also worked with the baseball team.   Prior to his time at CBU, Stephen worked with an entertainment consulting firm in Los Angeles, California where he worked with clients like: Debbie Allen, Kathy Ireland, Ray Romano, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.  Stephen was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduated from Ole Miss, where he played college baseball, with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. He now lives in Olive Branch, Mississippi, with his wife, two children and his pets---an ornery cat and a hyper bulldog . He enjoys spending his time bettering his community through involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, his college fraternity and his church.      Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In this episode, Stephen, Tim, Richard, and Kelly discuss:  How to define a speakers bureau.  Various types of speakers bureau models, how they work, and why they are advantageous for both planners and speakers.  Advantages for working with a bureau who is a member of IASB.  How the speaker industry has changed over the last 10 years, and where it is going in the next 10 years.     Key Takeaways:  Speakers bureaus work a lot like sports agencies, managing the logics and details for you.  Have a feel for the group for whom you are looking for a speaker – that needs to be formulated up front.  The internet is not the best place to start your search for a speaker – working with an IASB bureau brings credibility and ease to booking your speaker.  As a speaker, get the experience – do your 10,000 – that’s how you’re going to get noticed.     "For a meeting planner, I would advise reaching out to a bureau. Not only to save your time, but also, this is one small part of what you do. The goal is to make it as easy and seamless as possible, because when a meeting planner puts up a speaker for an event, it’s their reputation on the line within their own company. And our job is to make them look like the hero." —  Kelly Eger     Connect with Stephen Kirkpatrick & Richard Schelp at Executive Speakers Bureau:  Twitter: @ExecSpeakers Facebook: Executive Speakers Bureau Website: ExecutiveSpeakers.com YouTube: Executive Speakers Bureau: Book Keynote Speakers LinkedIn: Executive Speakers Bureau     Connect with Kelly Eger at The Harry Walker Agency:  Twitter: @hwaspeakers Facebook: The Harry Walker Agency Website: HarryWalker.com YouTube: HWASpeakersBureau LinkedIn: The Harry Walker Agency     Connect with Tim Mathy at SpeakInc.:  Twitter: @speakinc Facebook: Speak Inc. Website: SpeakInc.com  YouTube: speakinc LinkedIn: SpeakInc     Connect with IASB:  Twitter: @IASBWEB Facebook: International Association of Speakers Bureaus Website: IASBWeb.org LinkedIn: International Association of Speakers Bureaus    Guest Bios: Stephen Kirkpatrick, Executive Speakers Bureau Stephen Kirkpatrick joined Executive Speakers Bureau in 2015. He serves in a dual role as an Account Executive and as head of  their Speaker Management Division. Before joining the ESB team, Stephen worked as the Senior Director of Development at Christian Brothers University where he also worked with the baseball team.  Prior to his time at CBU, Stephen worked with an entertainment consulting firm in Los Angeles, California where he worked with clients like: Debbie Allen, Kathy Ireland, Ray Romano, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Stephen was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and graduated from Ole Miss, where he played college baseball, with a major in English and a minor in Spanish. He now lives in Olive Branch, Mississippi, with his wife, two children and his pets---an ornery cat and a hyper bulldog . He enjoys spending his time bettering his community through involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, his college fraternity and his church.   Richard Schelp, Executive Speakers Bureau Richard Schelp is the President and Co-Owner of Executive Speakers Bureau. Richard has been with Executive Speakers Bureau for 15 years, and during that period of time he has helped lead the organization to an unprecedented level of growth. Known as a true expert in the industry, speakers and organizations from all over the world contact Richard for his insight on future trends and directions. In addition, Richard handles some of the bureau's largest and most significant accounts, including all of the state hospital associations, State Farm Insurance, American Rental Association, Chase Bank, Boston Scientific Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Allscripts, and American Heart Association. Prior to joining Executive Speakers Bureau, Richard was in sales and sales management with a few top technology companies including IBM and AT&T. During his tenure with those organizations Richard received a number of awards for his sales performance. Richard has lived in the state of Tennessee for most of his life, and has a BS in Business from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from the University of Memphis. He is married to his lovely wife Angela and has four wonderful children. When Richard is not working, he enjoys sports, attends his children’s sporting events and shows, and participates in international missions with his church.   Kelly Eger, The Harry Walker Agency Kelly serves as HWA's Chief Operating Officer. She began her career at the Agency two decades ago and in that time has worked in multiple departments, partnering closely with speakers and hosting organizations. Kelly has represented HWA as a board member and past president of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB).  Kelly graduated from New York University, majoring in Public Relations and Marketing with a minor in Political Science. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Eric and their son, Alex, and daughter, Sloane.   Tim Mathy, SpeakInc Tim has been with SpeakInc since 1996 and was made Partner in 1999. He is actively involved with Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Meetings Professionals International (MPI), Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive Travel, Meetings and Events (IMEX), and serves as the SpeakInc. liaison to the National Speakers Association (NSA).  Tim is a graduate of the University of San Diego, but also studied abroad in Oxford, England. He and his wife Jennifer stay busy chasing around their three children, Kyle, Daniel and Sarah. Tim can often be seen on the weekends coaching his kids in one of their many sporting activities. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports, a good game of hold-em and diving into the latest bestseller. He currently operates our Denver office.     Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

Jenn Lim is the CEO and CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (CEO of Zappos.com) co-founded to inspire science-based happiness, passion and purpose at work, home and in everyday life. Jenn has been a consultant with Zappos from its start-up days in 2003 to the $2B business it is today. She created the Zappos Culture Book, an embodiment of how companies can use happiness as a business model to increase productivity and profitability. Jenn’s experience with Zappos, combined with her development of scientific frameworks for workplace happiness, created the evidence that happier employees = happier customers = successful companies (and meaningful lives). Jenn has traveled to over 30 countries to speak on this equation and most importantly, share the practical ways of HOW this equation works. Upon the discovery that every organization can have similar results, DH evolved into the culture coach-sulting company it is today...to help businesses, hospitals and governments actualize their own sustainable culture for positive ROI. Today, Jenn is dedicated to growing DH to inspire people, companies and communities to change their world, so together, we can change the world. To book Jenn Lim call Executive Speakers Bureau at 901-672-6548. 

For the last decade, Hannah Ubl has been frequenting airports and conference rooms to present, educate, and forge understanding across different perspectives in the workplace. She’s a data nerd that loves numbers and statistics but understands that the real heroes in any organization are the people. Her core mission is to help companies maximize those very valuable people by building workplaces that don’t suck. Utilizing research and her years of listening to people in every level of the organization about what matters, she presents communication tactics and action-oriented tools to inform people-first culture and strategy. And while this might sound like touchy-feely fluff, these insights directly correlate to higher retention rates and improved employee satisfaction. And the awesome byproduct? Happy people = happy bottom line. Hannah’s work is grounded in empathy, research, and strategy. She believes that with a little more of each, everyone can grow to better listen and communicate so they can work together to create an environment where everyone wants to work. She’s spoken to hundreds of audiences from new hires to the C-Suite, and to organizations with anywhere from 20 to 100K employees. Her sweet spot has always been listening to clients’ challenges and then addressing those challenges in a fun, authentic, and strategic way. Oh, and she also co-wrote Managing Millennials for Dummies and learned that writing a book is very, very hard. And also rather fun. To book Hannah Ubl, call Executive Speakers Bureau 901-209-0190.

We are entering the greatest period of global transformation the world has ever known. These tectonic changes are enabled by rapidly evolving technology and destabilizing demographic changes. This constant state of disruption mandates a new level of professional courage and influence in order to effectively impact our organizations and those around us. Seth Mattison challenges conventional leadership thinking while introducing the super trends shaping the Future of Work. Supported with cutting edge research and category leading case studies Seth discusses how listeners can compete and thrive in the changing landscape of work. In this episode, you'll learn: Deep insights into what’s coming next in the new world of work for leaders at all levels. A new framework to see beyond the fades and more clearly understand the trends certain to impact the business landscape over the coming decade. Practical and actionable tips and techniques that can immediately impact business today Seth Mattison is an Internationally renowned expert and author on workforce trends, generational dynamics, and business strategy. As Co-Founder and Chief Movement Officer of Luminate Labs, Seth advises many of the world’s leading brand and organizations on the key shifts happening around talent management, change and innovation, leadership, and the future of work. Learn more at https://www.sethmattison.com and by following him @sethmattison

Jim Davidson is a resilience expert, professional speaker, expedition leader and best-selling author who shares lessons distilled from a lifetime of mountain adventures. Blending his epic adventures with two decades of successful business experience, Jim shares uplifting messages of resilience that inspire organizations and audiences to be resilient and to overcome the difficult crevasses in their lives. In 1992, Jim survived a snow bridge collapse that dropped him and a partner into an 80-foot crevasse on Mount Rainer forcing him to climb out alone. On April 25, 2015, Jim was at Camp 1 on Mount Everest when the earthquakes tragically struck Nepal. His intense reporting, photos and videos from Everest were closely covered by CNN, CBS, BBC, ABC and other news agencies. Jim's passion for teaching resilience and his aptitude for storytelling will inspire you. He is the co-author of the national bestselling adventure memoir called The Ledge: An Inspirational Story of Friendship and Survival, which won the National Outdoor Book Award and was selected one of the Best Books of The Year by Amazon. His amazing survival story was also featured nationally and internationally on the hit TV show I Shouldn't Be Alive (Discovery Channel/Animal Planet). To book Jim Davidson call Executive Speakers Bureau @ 901-754-9404.