The Keynote Curators Podcast

🎙️ Everyone can become more relatable—whether you're an introvert or an extrovert. The key is how you make people feel.Happy makes people clap. Wonder makes them change.🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Rachael DeAlto—a masterful storyteller who turns lived experience into lasting impact.We talk about:✅ How raw, textured stories quiet a room and make it breathe together✅ Why constant “happy” is brittle—and how wonder is more durable✅ The art of being more relatable and the craft of moving audiences from applause → action✅ What event pros can do to program goosebump moments that ripple long past the ballroom💡 If your lineup is heavy on “useful information” but light on wonder, this episode will change how you think about programming.🎤 Want Rachael to show your audience how to turn story into strategy?Visit her keynote speaker profile for availability and fit: View Profile💡 Building a resilience-first, inclusion-forward lineup? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.📞 Ready to lock your mainstage? Book a 15-minute discovery call#EventProfs #KeynoteSpeakers #Storytelling #EventImpact #TheKeynoteCurators #ImpactfulStories #AudienceEngagement #EventPlanning #TransformativeExperiences

🎙️ Limits aren’t the problem. The stories we tell about them are.🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Torsten Gross—entrepreneur, race car driver, and the world’s only quadriplegic rescue scuba diver—on racing, resilience, and redefining what’s possible.We talk about:✅ Limit → leverage: turning “can’t” into a competitive edge✅ Goal now, how next: set the target, then engineer the path✅ Design for every body: inclusion that accounts for visible + invisible constraints✅ Stage spark → Monday practice: rituals that outlast the ballroom🏁 If you want the full throttle version, Torsten's documentary Just Hands: For the Love of Racing is now streaming on Prime Video. Catch the trailer here: Watch on YouTube💡 Programming resilience, adaptive leadership, or inclusion in 2026? Start here:🎤 Want Torsten Gross to show your audience how to turn limits into leverage?DM “TORSTEN” for availability and fit, or visit his keynote speaker profile: View Profile💡 Building a resilience-first, inclusion-forward lineup? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.📞 Ready to lock your mainstage? Book a 15-minute discovery call#TorstenGross #JustHands #PrimeVideo #Resilience #Inclusion #AdaptiveLeadership #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeakers #ConferenceDesign #AudienceEngagement #TheKeynoteCurators

🎙️ Breakthroughs in life aren’t luck. Nor do they only happen when everything goes right. They’re built through resilience when the plan falls apart.🎧 In this week’s episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, I sit down with Johnny Quinn—former pro football player, U.S. Olympian, and bestselling author of PUSH.Yes, his Olympic bathroom-door story is legendary, but the point isn’t the door, it’s the mindset. When a barrier won’t budge, do you push through and aim at the next goal or stay stuck where you are?🎯 Johnny shares his playbook for:✅ Determining your first move when a door (literal or figurative) won’t open✅ Turning setbacks into springboards (NFL cuts → Team USA)✅ Understanding why teams dig in on change—and how to unstick them✅ Converting keynote energy into Monday habits💡 Planning 2026 programming around resilience, leadership, or change? Start here.🎤 Want Johnny Quinn to help your team break through barriers and push to the next goal? Learn more about him to get started💡 Building a resilience-first lineup for 2026? Explore more speakers at thekeynotecurators.com.📞 Ready to move the chains? Book a 15-minute discovery call#OlympianMindset #Resilience #Leadership #ChangeManagement #TeamCulture #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeakers #TheKeynoteCurators

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

🎙️ 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

🎧 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

🎙️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

🥇 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

🔥 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

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