

The Keynote Curators Podcast
Seth Dechtman - The Keynote Curators
The Keynote Curators Podcast brings the most current and engaging topics from the best keynote speakers in the world.
For two decades, The Keynote Curators have worked with event, meeting, and conference professionals to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage.
Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/
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For two decades, The Keynote Curators have worked with event, meeting, and conference professionals to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage.
Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/
CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/
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Jun 13, 2024 • 47min
84. Fandom & Experiences for Business Success with David Meerman Scott
🌟 Excited to share our conversation with David Meerman Scott, a globally renowned strategist, entrepreneur, and author of 12 influential books, including the groundbreaking The New Rules of Marketing & PR. His book Fanocracy, co-authored with his daughter Reiko, delves into how businesses can cultivate a passionate following by embracing the power of social media and fandom.
💭 David's insights on making business personal and his belief that passion drives deep, lasting connections have inspired audiences worldwide. Tune in as we explore his innovative concepts, from transforming traditional business models with AI to fostering intense personal and professional connections. Plus, discover how companies and event professionals can create their own "fandom" to engage and energize their communities.
🚀 Don't miss our high-energy, thought-provoking discussion!
#CreatingCommunity #MeaningfulConnection #AttendeeExperience #EventProfs #MarketingStrategy #Fandom

Jun 6, 2024 • 38min
83. How to Reach the Top of Any Mountain with Alison Levine
In this episode, Alison Levine, a seasoned extreme adventurer and acclaimed leadership speaker, delves into the themes of willpower, fear, resilience, personal growth, parenting, and mental health. 💫
🙋♀️ Drawing from her pioneering role leading the first American Women's Everest Expedition, she captivates listeners with compelling stories and invaluable advice. Alison explores how her remarkable journey has shaped her distinctive approach to leadership, underscoring the significance of willpower, adaptability, and the strategic use of ego in navigating formidable challenges. 🏔️✨
🎧 Take advantage of her inspiring lessons today and get the motivation to impact others and transform their lives!
#womenleaders #leadershipspeaker #resilience #willpower #EventProfs

May 30, 2024 • 36min
82. Achieving Three Daily Wins: Leadership Lessons with Lt. Col. Waldo Waldman
🏅 Decorated Fighter Pilot and Hall of Fame Speaker Waldo Waldman shares a powerful insight: "It's not what keeps us up at night that's as important as what gets us out of bed."
Today, we chat about authenticity, purpose, and leading with passion.
🎙️ Join us as we explore the pillars of trust, relationships, leadership, resilience, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of being distinctly yourself. Waldo emphasizes the value of achieving three intentional daily wins—physical, mental, and spiritual—that collectively foster a growth mindset and remind us that progress, combined with patience, leads to true growth. 🌟
✨ An expert at performing under pressure, Waldo discusses how your response and performance under pressure and fear determine your high-performer capacity. Facing and overcoming struggle, pain, or fear grants a presence and confidence that puts you in the zone, connects you with others, and propels you to take the next step. 🚀
🎧 Tune in to become the person that people count on for leadership!
#NeverFlySolo #keynotespeaker #leadership #growthmindset #EventProfs

May 23, 2024 • 34min
81. Creating a Sense of Belonging for Everyone at Events with Tavar James
✨ My guest in this episode, Tavar James, is sharing his vision of creative and strategic ways to engage with and amplify a brand's message, whatever that message is. As head of events at BetterUp, he helps bring remarkable event experiences to different audiences, bringing human transformation to organizations and self-actualization to people worldwide.
🤩 As we discussed in the interview, experiential marketing and events offer brands a powerful way to create meaningful connections with consumers, drive brand loyalty, and differentiate themselves in their market. 💫
"People will forget what you say. They'll forget what you do. But they will not forget how you made them feel."
🎧 Don't miss our conversation as we discuss the power behind creating diverse, inclusive, feel-good event experiences to ignite human connection. You'll be richer for it.#experientialevents #experientialmarketing #eventexperience #eventinsights #eventprofs

May 16, 2024 • 39min
80. Will AI Make Us More Human? with Zack Kass
Curious about the future of humanity in an AI-dominated world? Dive deep into the discussion with Zack Kass, AI futurist and former head of go-to-market at OpenAI, as he reveals groundbreaking insights and predictions during our latest podcast episode. 🌐
For more than a decade, Zack has been at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence and business, witnessing firsthand the transformative potential of AI. From AGI wonders to the unsettling truths about social media, Zack explores it all. ✨🚀🎧 Tune in now for a mind-bending journey into the world of AI! You'll be richer for it. #AI #artificialintelligence #futurist #keynotespeaker #eventprofs

May 9, 2024 • 42min
79. Unlock the Power of 21st Century Teamwork with Erica Dhawan
🎙️Tune in now for an inspiring conversation that will reshape your understanding of teamwork in the 21st century! Erica Dhawan, the go-to expert for breaking down team silos and fostering innovation through collaboration, is bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our podcast. ✨ With numerous accolades, including being named one of the top 50 management thinkers worldwide by Thinkers50, Erica shares her insights on the power of connectional intelligence, digital body language, and the role of failure in fostering creativity and innovation within teams. 🌟 🎧 Don't miss this transformative discussion! Listen to our episode and discover game-changing secrets to maximize collaboration and success with your teams.#Teamwork #Collaboration #Innovation #EventProfs #KeynoteSpeaker

May 2, 2024 • 32min
78. How Does Event Psychology Impact Your Events? with Victoria Matey
🌟 My guest on this episode, Victoria Matey, is an expert in event psychology dedicated to bridging the gap between the science of human behavior and the art of event planning.
Her advisory services are sought after by corporate event teams, marketers, associations, educational institutions, industry partners, and media outlets.
💆♀️ Event experiences are crafted within the depths of the human mind. Find out what small changes most impact event experiences––from single-sensory slide design and presentation length to using headphones and incorporating nature into networking events (remember our ‘earthing’ video clips?).
“If you are in business, you are in the business of behavior.” – Richard Chataway, Behavioral Scientist
🎧 Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned event professional, Victoria’s science-based insights will give you a leg up in your career!
#psychology #eventexperience #attendeeexperience #eventtips #eventprofs
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Apr 25, 2024 • 42min
77. Striving for Financial Security or Seeking Life Well-Being? with Meir Statman
💰 Money is a sensitive topic, often reflecting our sense of success. But today, we're taking a broader view with Meir Statman. 🪙 As a behavioral finance expert, professor, and bestselling author, Meir explores the complex relationship between money, relationships, and overall life satisfaction in his latest book, The Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance. Discover how financial decisions shape our lives and enrich your journey towards holistic well-being. 👉 Interested in having Meir speak at your event? Contact me for details!#lifewellbeing #behavioralfinance #lifeonpurpose #keynotespeaker #eventprofs

Apr 18, 2024 • 41min
76. To Make Great Decisions, You Need to Be in Touch with THIS! with Sandro Forte
Sandro Forte's journey to success began with a valuable lesson learned in adversity. When his entrepreneurial father passed away prematurely, leaving Sandro to support his family, he discovered the power of hard work and making smart decisions over innate talent. This experience instilled in him a profound belief––that every individual possesses brilliance waiting to be unlocked through learning and consistency.Today, Sandro is a seasoned veteran in the financial services world, with over 30 years of entrepreneurial success at Forte Financial. His track record of shattering sales records and his global acclaim as a sought-after speaker attest to his exceptional expertise. Sandro has shared his transformative sales and marketing strategies with audiences in 90 countries, coaching over 400,000 advisors.Join me for an enlightening conversation with Sandro as he delves into:
Insights from his latest book, Dare to Be Different
Challenging conventional wisdom
The correlation between consistency and success
Overcoming the 'discouragement club'
The dynamics of left and right-brain decision-making
The "key" difference between a story and a message on stage
#daretobedifferent #growthmindset #success #keynotespeaker #eventprofs

Apr 11, 2024 • 39min
75. Networking Strategies to Improve Your Event's Experiences with Liz Lathan
My guest today has a rich history in corporate events, leading teams at Fortune 50 companies like Dell and IBM. Liz Lathan is an expert in engagement and a community strategist, reshaping how to approach events and community building to enhance attendee event experiences. Throughout her career, she’s transitioned from crafting event spaces to orchestrating meaningful networking experiences that transcend traditional event structures, such as her Spontaneous Think Tanks. Tune in as we talk about:
Elements that make events genuinely engaging and memorable (Wall of Woe)
Her distinctive engagement initiatives at events (family-style breakfasts and sticky notes)
The conversation and shared experience-based think tanks she’s co-founded for event professionals— check out Club Ichi!
Finding a balance between the networking that attendees want, and the talk time executives want
Our shared love of outer space and why impactful events are like a bowl of good vanilla ice cream
#eventprofs #eventinsights #engagingevents #eventexperience #networking