The Keynote Curators Podcast

Seth Dechtman - The Keynote Curators
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Aug 7, 2025 • 36min

131. Ways to Bring out Positive Energy in Your Team with Judi Holler

If your team’s got the energy of a half-charged iPhone on airplane mode, it’s time to plug into this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast.My guest is the one and only Judi Holler—fear-fighting keynote queen, improv-trained powerhouse, and founder of Self-Expressionism™ (aka the cure for boring meetings and safe ideas).She’s here to help you:✅ Break through creative burnout✅ Lead with originality (even in chaos)✅ And yes… holler at your dreams. Loudly.This episode isn’t a pep talk. It’s a permission slip.👉 Tap in now and ask yourself: What would happen if your team stopped playing it safe?🎧 Listen now. And holler at your dreams while you’re at it.🎤 Want Judi to help your audience ditch fear and unlock their creative power? Check out her speaker profile💡 Searching for speakers who turn self-expression into serious business ROI?thekeynotecurators.com📞 Ready to shake things up? Book a 15-minute call and let’s find the boldest voice for your next event:Schedule here#CreativityAtWork #TheKeynoteCurators #JudiHoller #KeynoteSpeakers #LeadershipDevelopment #EventProfs #BoldMoves #ImprovForBusiness
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Jul 31, 2025 • 37min

130. Conversations on Creativity and AI for Businesses with James Taylor

🎙️ Creativity isn’t a soft skill—it’s your competitive advantage.AI can write emails. It can draft strategy decks. It might even design your next logo.But it can’t imagine the future of your business the way a human can.Enter James Taylor—creativity keynote speaker, business innovation expert, and the guy Fortune 500 companies like IBM, McDonald’s, and Apple bring in when the brainstorming sessions start sounding like elevator music.In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, James and I get real about what it actually takes to stay creatively competitive in a world full of algorithms.🎯 This isn’t a motivational talk about “thinking outside the box.” It’s a masterclass on how to build better boxes.🎧 Listen in as we talk about:Why AI won’t replace creative thinkers—but it will expose lazy onesWhat jazz musicians and business leaders have in commonHow to systematize creativity (yes, really)Why your next strategy session should start with better questions, not better tools💡 Ready to stop outsourcing innovation to chance? Whether you’re building your brand or rebuilding your team’s spark, this episode is your creative kickstart.🎤 Want James to inspire your audience with business creativity that actually sticks? Visit his keynote speaker profile🧠 Looking for speakers who bring clarity, creativity, and crowd-pleasing content?thekeynotecurators.com📅 Book a 15-minute call and let’s find the perfect match for your next event:Schedule here📩 Prefer email? Hit us up: info@thekeynotecurators.com#TheKeynoteCurators #CreativeLeadership #Innovation #AI #Creativity #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeakers #CreativityInBusiness #SpeakerStrategy
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Jul 24, 2025 • 39min

129. Mastering Sound & The Art of Listening with Julian Treasure

🎧 Ever feel like your message just isn’t landing? That your audience hears you—but doesn’t really listen? The way you sound might be saying more than you think.This week on The Keynote Curators Podcast, we’re tuning in (literally) with TED legend and sound communication expert Julian Treasure—the man whose TED talk “How to Speak So That People Want to Listen” has racked up 150M+ views.Julian helps us unlock the real tools of influence: sound, silence, presence, and how we show up vocally and sonically in the world.🔊 What we cover:• Why leaders need to stop shouting and start resonating• The one bad listening habit killing your team culture• How brands sound says more than their logos ever could• What silence has to do with trust, clarity, and respect🧠 Your voice is more than words. It’s a leadership tool. It’s branding. It’s belonging. Let Julian show you how to use it with intention.🎤 Want your team to be heard—and truly listen? Book Julian Treasure for your next event💬 Ready to curate keynote speakers who don’t just talk—but transform the room? Visit our website: thekeynotecurators.com📅 Let’s find your voice for the next event. 15 minutes is all it takes:Schedule here📩 Prefer email? We’re listening. info@thekeynotecurators.com#Leadership #Communication #Sound #ConsciousListening #PublicSpeaking #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeakers
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Jul 17, 2025 • 33min

128. Balancing Time and Strategy in The Long Game with Dorie Clark

🎙️The Long Game Isn’t Just a Book—It’s a Career StrategyMost of us hit “reset” during the pandemic. But how do you turn that moment of reflection into a lasting reinvention?Enter Dorie Clark—bestselling author, master strategist, and the person companies like Google, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley call when they want to future-proof their people.In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Dorie shares how to stand out, stay relevant, and stop sprinting toward burnout.🎯 Our conversation builds on her must-read HBR article "Reshaping Your Career in the Wake of the Pandemic", where she urges us to rethink what success means now—and how to reclaim control in an unpredictable world.🎧 Listen in as we talk:Strategic patience in a culture of instant gratificationHow to play the long game (even when short-term wins tempt you)The unconventional moves that actually get you unstuckAnd why your career isn’t a ladder—it’s a long, winding, creative path💡 Ready to rethink your next move—or help your team do the same? Whether you're rethinking your next move or helping your team do the same, this episode’s your compass.🪄 Want your team to embrace reinvention with clarity and confidence? Book Dorie Clark for your next event🎤 Looking for speakers who spark resilience, adaptability, and bold leadership?thekeynotecurators.com📅 15 minutes is all it takes to find the perfect fit for your next event:Schedule here📩 Prefer email? Drop us a note at info@thekeynotecurators.com and we’ll take it from there.#EventProfs #KeynoteCurators #CareerReinvention #StrategicThinking #TheLongGame #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #PersonalBranding
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Jul 10, 2025 • 34min

127. How to Build Resilience & Improve Your Health With Apolo Ohno

🥇 Most people say they know resilience. Olympian keynote speaker Apolo Ohno lived it on ice – and now teaches it in life.In this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with the most decorated American Winter Olympian turned bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate to unpack why reinvention is the ultimate performance skill.We get into:💥 The mental pivot that wins – in sports and business🧊 What failure teaches that gold medals never can⚠️ The burnout trap high achievers rarely admit💡 And the one mindset shift you need to master any pivotIf you're ready to trade burnout for boldness and rethink how you lead yourself and others, don’t miss this.🎧 Apolo’s insights are electric. His story? Unstoppable. Press play, and then pivot like an Olympian.🪄 Want your team to embrace change like a champion? Book Apolo Ohno for your next event.🎤 Ready to curate speakers who spark resilience, adaptability, and bold leadership?thekeynotecurators.com📅 No more generic speakers. Let’s find the voice that makes your audience believe in what’s possible. 15 minutes is all it takes.Schedule here.📩 Prefer email? Drop us a note at info@thekeynotecurators.com and we’ll take it from there.#Leadership #Resilience #Mindset #KeynoteSpeakers #EventProfs #BusinessGrowth #OlympicMindset #Adaptability #LeadWithPurpose #TheKeynoteCurators
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Jul 3, 2025 • 32min

126. How to Build Authentic Relationships with Anyone, with Barb Betts

🔥 Most businesses say they value relationships. Keynote speaker Barb Betts actually built an empire on them.In this episode, I sit down with the SoCal real estate icon turned keynote speaker to unpack why trust is the new currency, loyalty isn’t a gimmick—and how playing the long game in business is the boldest move of all.We dive into:💥 The biggest myths about “relationship building”🧨 The client loyalty killers no one talks about⚠️ The toxic hustle habits that need to go💡 And the one sticky-note reminder every leader needs on their desk💞 Barb’s energy is infectious. Her message? Unforgettable.🎤 If you're ready to ditch the superficial scripts and create lasting impact—you’ll want to hear every word. Press play and let’s rethink everything.🪄 Want your audience to stop seeing relationships as strategy and start seeing them as purpose? Book Barb Betts for your next event.🎤 Ready to make your next event unforgettable? Let’s curate speakers who spark trust, loyalty, and lasting impact.📅 No more generic speakers. Let’s find the voice who makes your audience believe in what’s possible—15 minutes is all it takes.📩 Prefer email? Drop us a note at info@thekeynotecurators.com and we’ll take it from there.#Business #Relationships #Leadership #KeynoteSpeaker #EventProfs #EventPlanning #BusinessGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #FutureOfBusiness
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Jun 26, 2025 • 32min

125. Creating Magic at Your Events with Christophe Fox

Think magic is just smoke and mirrors? Think again.Mentalist Christophe Fox went from paralyzing stage fright to mesmerizing global audiences and Fortune 100 execs with one bold belief: Your mindset is your magic.🎩 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Christophe shares how he rewired his fear, redefined audience engagement, and now transforms events into unforgettable moments of awe, action, and belief. He shares with us:✔️ What mindset shift changed everything for him✔️ How he snaps audiences out of “event fatigue” in 60 seconds✔️ Why event planners often get "wow" wrong and how he fixes it✔️ How magic becomes a metaphor for real, lasting transformation🎧 This one isn’t just inspiring—it’s electric. Get ready for insights that stick long after the standing ovation.🪄 Bring mentalist Christophe Fox to your next event here 🎤 Want to add a little unforgettable to your next event?Visit our website today📅 Let’s find the speaker who makes your audience believe in possibility. Schedule a stress-free 15-minute conversation here📩 Prefer the inbox? Email us at: info@thekeynotecurators.com#TheKeynoteCurators #EventEngagement #EventMagic #UnforgettableEvents #EventProfs #MentalistSpeaker #TransformYourEvent
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Jun 19, 2025 • 34min

124. Make Your Event Shine by Focusing on What Matters with Gabriella Robuccio

Think planning an event is all about taking care of logistics? Think again.Emmy-winning event strategist Gabriella Robuccio says your real power move isn’t tighter timelines—it’s better relationships. On today's episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, Gabriella breaks down:✔️ The #1 soft skill most event leaders overlook✔️ Why "firefighting" is killing your team culture—and how to focus on what matters✔️ How she made the leap from ESPN to entrepreneurship (and survived the self-doubt spiral along the way)✔️ Her dream event—and the surprise guest she’d book if budget weren’t a thing ​🎧 Listen in for real talk, practical gems, and relationship strategies that could change how you plan your next big event.👩‍💻 Visit our website: thekeynotecurators.com🔍 Looking to explore keynote speaker ideas? Schedule a brief chat here.📩 Or, email me: info@thekeynotecurators.com#EventProfs #KeynoteCurators #EventStrategy #EventLeadership #MeetingPlanners #EventMarketing
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Jun 12, 2025 • 31min

123. What's Your Relationship with Money? Insights from Doug Lynam

Doug Lynam, a former Marine, monk, and money manager, shares his unique journey in healing financial relationships. He discusses how his experiences with bankruptcy and spirituality influence his financial philosophy. Lynam dispels the myth that money and ethics can't coexist and reveals a hidden belief that sabotages financial well-being. He explores the connection between psychedelics, spirituality, and money management, offering insights on a small habit that can lead to both spiritual and financial wealth.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 40min

122. Embracing Changes as New Opportunities with April Rinne

April Rinne, an expert on navigating change and chaos, shares her insights on embracing uncertainty. She discusses the concept of a 'flux mindset,' teaching that change can be an opportunity rather than a hurdle. Through personal anecdotes, Rinne highlights the emotional dynamics of change and the importance of agency in navigating it. She critiques society's obsession with materialism, urging listeners to value meaningful experiences over excess. Ultimately, Rinne encourages cultivating a sense of 'enoughness' to find balance and well-being.

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