The Keynote Curators Podcast

What’s a characteristic that many of the most successful, influential people in the world have in common? Insatiable curiosity. For almost 40 years, Ron Insana has enjoyed a unique vantage point of – and an insatiable curiosity himself for ­– the economic and business world as a respected financial journalist, senior analyst and commentator for CNBC, former hedge fund manager, and bestselling author. As a journalist, he’s enjoyed a window into the thought process of some of the biggest business titans and most powerful world leaders and has been one of the most trusted sources of financial news and advice. Listen to my podcast with Ron Insana as he talks about his decorated career as a journalist and financial expert, the three speakers who most influenced his career as a keynote speaker today, and his thoughts on the current state of the global economy. Adaptability and patience will serve event professionals well as we continue into 2023. A fascinating storyteller who favors the Q&A portion of his keynotes, Ron translates market signals and political maneuvers into actionable information that his audiences can use to navigate change, protect what they have, and spot fresh opportunities. #financialexpert #economicoutlook #globaleconomy #USeconomy #insights #financialwellbeing #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning

“Once you commit to big goals and live with intention, life opens up with unending possibilities.” – Ben Nemtin Driving a Fiat across Italy. Playing basketball with President Obama. Delivering a baby. Earning a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. To most, these seem like impossible undertakings. Especially fitting four grown men into a Fiat. Ben Nemtin and his three college friends did it though, along with 96 other seemingly implausible tasks on their ultimate bucket list of 100 things to do before you die. Don’t miss my inspiring and fascinating podcast with Ben Nemtin. Ranked 3rd Best Motivational Speaker in the World and World’s Top Organizational Culture Thought Leaders by Global Gurus in 2022, Ben has shared his message of radical possibility in major media, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, CNN, NBC, FOX, ABC, CBS, and more. An organizational culture expert, he’s also the best-selling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and star of the MTV show The Buried Life. While searching for purpose in college ten years ago, Ben Nemtin started on an epic journey with three college friends, armed with the world’s greatest bucket list of things they wanted to do before they died. Their quest has inspired millions of people worldwide to make the impossible possible. Listen in as Ben talks about letting go of regret, looking backward to propel forward, learning from mistakes, and taking chances. A remarkable master storyteller who has delivered over 500 keynotes to household brands and Fortune 100 companies, Ben will help you pave the way forward to personal and professional fulfillment, move you to cross things off your bucket list, and start living your best life. #bucketlist #livetheimpossible #failforward #noregrets #takechances #mindset #followyourdreams #ownyourlife #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #eventplanning

Attention, event professionals! Don’t miss my interview with Jessie States, Vice President of Meeting Professionals International’s MPI Academy, as she offers a glimpse into her world and shares valuable insights about the future of events. In this ‘new normal’ world, where change is the only guarantee, Jessie shares her thoughts on reframing challenges as opportunities and reimagining what in-person experiences can be. Meetings of the future are never going to look like 2019 again. Shifting our focus toward the future is where it’s at. Whether exploring new ways to connect in an increasingly digital world, developing engagement opportunities to foster more meaningful connections, or looking at other industries for innovation inspiration, Jessie is always quenching her thirst for knowledge. Professionally, she leads and advances the association’s professional development strategy, developing and managing MPI’s diverse portfolio of educational products for its vast global community of meeting and event professionals. Get the inside scoop from a leading voice and trendsetter in the industry! #mpiacademy #mpi #meetingprofessionalsinternational #meetingprofessionals #successfulmeetings #professionaldevelopment #meetingsandevents #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement

Karen Allen believes that we don't grow by accident but by design. Following her husband's unexpected and tragic death, Karen decided that if she was going to move forward in life, she needed to tame the chaos in her mind. She recalls thinking, "Every single thing that I do, even if I could only take it one breath at a time, everything I do is going to create a ripple effect beyond this moment." Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Karen Allen, a growth mindset thought leader, TEDx speaker, and founder of 100% Human. You'll hear why she's passionate about equipping people with the tools and resources to feel better, live better, and achieve their goals with a healthy mindset. Since 2014, she has studied the human mind, positive psychology, and post-traumatic growth. Her mission? To empower highly motivated individuals and business leaders to harness the power of their mindset and develop the self-awareness necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. If you're looking to keep your head in the game when the pressure is on, build resilience, use hardships as launching pads for growth, shed negative thought cycles, and move to more productive, positive thinking, this podcast is for you! #growthmindset #healthymindset #mindset #selfawareness #mentalstrength #resilience #transformation #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth #motivationalspeaker #inspirationalspeaker #keynote #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement #eventplanner #meetingplanner

Plastics will lead to human extinction? As you go about your day, it may not seem like the end of the world is near, but trust me, the countdown has begun. It’s no surprise that chemicals make up the myriad of plastics we use – and consume – daily. Two of them, bisphenols and phthalates, work in tandem, softening plastic and hardening it. But like the evil twins on The Shining, their potency is much more dangerous than we’ve been led to believe, threatening sperm counts, changing male and female reproductive development, and jeopardizing the future of humanity. You won’t want to miss this informative podcast with Dr. Shanna Swan, one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, as she shares shocking statistics about the hidden and dangerous effects of plastics on our health. For more than two decades, Dr. Swan has studied the rise of human infertility, her work garnering worldwide attention in 2017. She’s been featured in The New York Times, on the Plastic Pollution Coalition website, and on 60 Minutes. Her latest book, Count Down, is a stark and startling warning to humanity that it needs to wake up, shake up the plastics industry, and demand better for our bodies and those of future generations. #healthnottoxics #fertility #infertility #endocrinedisruptors #reproductivehealth #menshealth #womenshealth #plasticpollution #noplastic #sustainableliving #breakfreefromplastic #plasticfreeliving #plasticpollutes #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement

You may earn a decent salary, but does compensation equal job satisfaction? For most people, that answer is no. It’s hard to love what you do if there’s no passion behind your work. As Former Commander of the USS Benfold and Bestselling Author of It’s Your Ship, Mike Abrashoff shares in our podcast, job enrichment comes from far more than money. It’s not even at the top of the list for most employees. Job enrichment and employee retention are what go hand in hand. Without the first, the latter will be losing battle — a battle this former Commander took into his own hands and won when he took command of the near-worst performing ship for the US Navy. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy — using the same crew. His story of that ship’s stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters and culture is everything. Research and studies have shown that people are truly motivated when they’re enabled and allowed to satisfy actual motivators — achievement, advancement, development — which deliver a far more profound feeling of meaning and fulfillment than money ever could. Listen in to hear the five essential questions every employer should be asking their employees.

Kids don’t go away when you say “no.” Anyone who’s spent more than five minutes around one knows this very well. Eventually, you become putty in their tiny, masterful hands. Children come into this world with the innate ability to litigate. Adults negotiate (or try to) every day – whether in-person or online through email, videoconferencing, or social media platforms. Many of us lose that childhood skill though, as we travel the path toward adulthood. For more than 20 years, Peter Reilly has taught negotiation and persuasion skills to working professionals. As creator of The Business Negotiator program, a professor of law, and associate director of the Aggie Dispute Resolution Program at Texas A&M University School of Law, Peter teaches essential strategies and techniques to strengthen knowledge and skill in deal-making, problem-solving, and professional collaboration. Listen in as Peter talks about strategies for optimal negotiation and reveals the incredible impact of in-person negotiation. As a keynote, Peter helps audiences pinpoint their current weaknesses and vulnerabilities so they can learn from, practice, and improve their skills for the future. From the novice to the most experienced, Peter employs exercises and simulations in a high-energy, interactive manner to enhance the negotiation skills of every participant in the room. Are you ready to reclaim that childhood talent again? Listen to the episode and learn! 🎧 #podcast #artofnegotiation #negotiation #negotiate #influence #facilitation #business #sales #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement

Society’s approach to work has changed. As more organizations use a blended workforce of permanent employees and freelancers, many of whom work remotely, leaders must build trust and ensure constant collaboration. Tim Sanders is a technology pioneer, vice president of Customer Insights at Upwork, and award-winning collaboration expert. His mission is twofold: lead professionals to deepen their relationships through generosity and then, expand their collaborative webs to solve their toughest challenges. As a top-rated keynote, Tim explains how to redesign the workplace to stay ahead of changes, strengthen teams, and accelerate growth. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report shows that 25% of people are working from home now. Listen in as Tim discusses how organizations can adapt to this new way of work and thrive by communicating a new blended workforce vision, involving everyone in decisions that affect the workforce design, and delivering equal-opportunity onboarding. Disruption creates opportunities for leaders to rethink the workplace, workforce, and workflow. Is your organization prepared with the right tools? #opentalentecosystem #marketing #innovation #disruption #collaboration #workforceredesign #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #talentmanagement #sales #professionaldevelopment #organizationaldevelopment #organizationalculture #corporateculture #freelanceworkforce #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement

I need to get this right. I don't know enough. These people know more than I do. What if someone finds out I don't know as much as they think I do? Do you ever find yourself caught in reflection that makes you doubt your accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud? You're not alone. The world's most powerful, successful people struggle with self-deprecating criticism, referred to as "imposter syndrome." With the average brain processing 50,000-60,000 thoughts a day – 85% being negative and 95% repetitive – it's impossible to manage the mind and easy to fall prey to destructive thought patterns that limit our true potential. With a purposeful shift in thinking, it's possible to master the mind, separate fact from fiction, and pen positive thoughts that help us write our best self-narrative. Jen Coken is an executive coach, author, stand-up comedian, and imposter syndrome expert. She's on a global mission to empower business leaders and their teams to quash the B.S. in their brains and shatter the beliefs that hold them back. On stage, Jen uses comedy to shake things up with no apologies, no limits, and plenty of laughs. With smooth delivery and soulful wit, she leaves audiences entertained, inspired, and empowered. I hope you find Jen's podcast insightful and inspiring as you start the New Year. Make imposter syndrome your superpower, not your kryptonite. #impostersyndrome #empowerment #believeinyourself #selfdoubtbegone #leadership #success #power #keynotespeaker #eventplanner #meetingplanner #events #eventmanagement

How often do you overthink things because you’re worried about impression management or file thoughts and feelings away because you’re hesitant to address something or someone in the present moment? Do you rehearse impending conversations in your mind to quell the anticipation? If so, you’ve probably falsely fallen into the illusion that “the last 8%” – the most difficult part of something – has already taken place and you fizzle out at 92%. JP Pawliw-Fry is a psychologist and international performance coach to senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies, the CIA, and Olympic athletes and coaches. He co-authored the bestselling book, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most. Tune in as JP explains how fears, emotions, and external pressure often hinder our ability to reach “the last 8%” – the space where fundamental transformation happens – and how the consequences of not achieving “the last 8%” are often more significant than the fear or apprehension of the action itself. Using science and research to ignite people to perform under pressure and tackle their biggest challenges, JP shares how top performers can identify key moments when they feel genuinely alive and act on that positive energy. For them, courage becomes the reward for overcoming fear. Do you give the voice in your head too much control and fall short of the last 8%? #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife #performunderpressure #last8percent #leadership #performance #emotionalintelligence #mindfulness #keynotespeaker #events #eventmanagement