The Keynote Curators Podcast

💫 The evolution of the events industry is at the forefront of my conversation with Ike Kehal, who recognized the need for a more cost-effective alternative to traditional in-person events. As technology continues to shape the landscape, Ike's insights into the future of events are invaluable. Discover where he sees this dynamic industry heading. It's no secret that events are vital tools for marketing, branding, and client engagement, with technology playing a pivotal role in their execution. Virtual events offer numerous connection opportunities, whether driving sales or fostering community. As the co-founder and CEO of Social27, Ike has spearheaded the development of an innovative event platform that facilitates dynamic digital and hybrid communities worldwide. Esteemed organizations such as Microsoft, the United Nations, United Airlines, and Norwegian Cruise Line have all benefited from his platform's capabilities. ​🎧 Listen to our episode and explore how virtual events are reshaping the way we connect and engage. #eventtechnology #virtualevents #eventprofs #futureofevents #eventindustry

Carolyn Strauss knows how to become a #WorkingGenius and shares the secret in today's podcast. #EventProfs will want to use the online assessment tool she recommends!🎤✨ No one knows the art of persuasion and how to read an audience better than her. With nearly 20 years of on-camera experience at the Home Shopping Network, where she generated $160 million in sales, Carolyn is a sales and persuasion expert who has collaborated with top experts in business strategy, gender communication, and marketplace transactions. Her energy, expertise, and experience behind television cameras translate to her role as a moderator and emcee in front of every type of conference audience. Take advantage of our information-packed conversation and find out why she's so in demand with #EventProfs as we talk about these topics and more: Her favorite scripts and tips for #EventProfs to use when managing up How to get the most productivity and joy from work and become a #WorkingGenius The mastery that's most important in professional moderators and emcees The significance of curated content and connecting with audiences 💬 What's your favorite tip for managing up? Listen to the episode and share your insight with us!

🪄 Meet Nicola Kastner, a renowned event strategist known for creating impactful experiences. With a wealth of advisory experience and a commitment to data-driven approaches, Nicola is poised to transform her clients' events. She firmly believes that a strategic framework should guide every event tactic. We're exploring many topics today, including: The changing dialogue and mindset within our industry about the powerful impact of events; The definition of a successful event and how relevant content plays a critical role in driving impact; The advantages for #EventProfs in collaborating with speaker consultants (like The Keynote Curators) to select keynote speakers that bring relevance and credibility to events. Before founding The Event Strategist, Nicola held various roles in brand and agency settings. As the Global VP of Event Marketing Strategy at SAP, she crafted and optimized event strategies for gatherings ranging from 25 to 25,000 attendees. 🌟 Nicola's contributions to the industry have earned her recognition, including induction into the Canadian Meeting Hall of Fame, acknowledgment as a "Top Woman in Events" by Event Marketer Magazine, and inclusion in Eventible and Bizzabo's "2022 Top Event Marketers" lists. #eventstrategy #eventstrategist #powerofevents #impactfulevents #EventProfs

What Ted Lasso Teaches Us About Authenticity?​🎧 Join me as I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with my longtime friend Jack Hannibal, a former acting instructor turned psychotherapist, presentation coach, and mindfulness meditation instructor. Our discussion spans from the unassuming wisdom and complex layers of Ted Lasso and the crucial role of authenticity in today’s world to the pursuit of happiness and the habitual patterns we find ourselves in within our relationships.🎭✨ Jack’s journey is truly inspiring. His 20-year career as a professional actor and presentation coach, working with esteemed clients like Twentieth Century Fox and Sony Picture, honed his skills and deepened his understanding of our shared humanity. This profound realization paved the way for his transition into mindfulness meditation and psychotherapy, where he continues to make a significant impact.This conversation was particularly enriching for me, and I hope it offers you valuable insights and resonates with your journey toward personal growth.#eventprofs #authenticity #emotionalintelligence #personalgrowth #sharedhumanity

🎧 Drawing from her extensive experience orchestrating content, strategy, production, and logistics for the most influential tech event in the world, Kara Dickerson has established herself as a prominent figure at the nexus of technology, marketing, and event management. ✨ Today, as the founder of Content with Impact, Kara leverages her expertise to help global brands and event organizers enhance visibility and drive revenue through impactful speaking engagements and purposeful programming. 🚀 With a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, event execution, and audience engagement initiatives, Kara and I delve into a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from her client engagements aimed at shaping forward-thinking event content creation strategies to the essential elements that elevate a keynote presentation to memorable heights. #eventprofs #eventinsight #contentwithimpact #eventindustryexperts #eventmanagement

Emotional health and well-being are taking center stage in the events industry. Today’s guest, Janice Cardinale, founded Event Minds Matter, a revolutionary community where like-minded event professionals are actively "building brave spaces to amplify the industry's conversation on mental health and wellness." Today, we're diving into this important dialogue and others, including: Psychological safety, trust in leadership, and human sustainability The importance of emotional health and well-being training for CMPs The fact that event planning is considered the 6th most stressful career, but only the first five are mandated for mental health training How burnout is a hidden consequence of emotional health repression The strategies that event professionals can incorporate into events that expand one’s emotional fitness muscle Janice is a trailblazer recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the events industry by the 2023 EVENTEX INDEX and has graced BizBash's "15 over 50" list, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with. Her relentless creativity, visionary prowess, and capacity for innovation have secured her a place in the 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame, and she’s a leader propelling the events industry forward. Don’t miss her insights on emotional health and wellness within our industry. #eventmindsmatter #mentalhealthwellness #wellbeing #emotionalhealth #EventProfs

Move over, will.i.am. This rapper is making big data fun! No one is more immersed in the world of AI than today’s podcast guest. Dr. Eric Siegel is a predictive analytics and AI expert, founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week Conference Series, former professor at Columbia University, bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker. As #EventProfs continue to learn how to deploy AI into their workflow to improve efficiency with planning and communicate more effectively with their clients, they’re also educating and delivering practical advice to their audiences through AI experts at their events. Dr. Siegel’s field knowledge makes him a sought-after authority on the main stage. Tune in as he discusses: Predictive AI and why it’s the holy grail when it comes to making decisions How conference organizers can use data and predictive analytics to market events and enhance customer experience Responsible machine learning (using AI and predictive analytics to benefit social justice, global climate concerns, labor displacement, etc.) Why he insists his 3-minute educational rap video about predictive analytics will be time well spent #podcast #AI #predictiveanalytics #machinelearning #keynotespeaker

🎙️ Don’t miss my interview with Mariana Atencio, Peabody award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and influential speaker. For over a decade, Mariana was recognized for her empathic fieldwork, rising as an anchor at Univision and as a national correspondent at NBC and MSNBC who interviewed Pope Francis, President Biden, and the King of Spain. ✨ Following a harrowing experience in her home country of Venezuela, Mariana fled to the US, eventually using her media platform to shine a light on social issues and help people live their best lives. Her TEDx talk, "What makes YOU special?" ranks among YouTube's top 10 and is complemented by her bestselling memoir Perfectly You. 💬 Listen in to our first-ever interview in English and Spanish, as Mariana shares heartfelt thoughts on: Embracing change and transformation, understanding who you are, and discovering your purpose in life Staying in control of your authenticity and fostering resiliency and belonging, no matter the circumstances The complex relationship between social media, AI, and authenticity How conference planners are like bridges, providing meaningful connections between attendees and everyone involved in the production of an event #Authenticity #Originality #PerfectlyYou #keynotespeaker #EventProfs

🎙️Join me as I welcome Jon Kazarian, the Founder & CEO of Accelevents, a company deeply entrenched in meeting the specific needs of event professionals. In the case of Accelevents, the focus is on delivering a technology platform to #EventProfs that can handle all aspects of an event "on their agenda." 💡Jon's revolutionary event technology platform, described as "the everything platform for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events that drive growth," is reshaping the event industry landscape and transforming how the community operates. This innovative platform reinvents the way brands connect with their audiences and provides attendees with a comprehensive experience, enabling them to partake in keynotes, attend multiple breakouts, engage in workshops, interact with virtual exhibitors, network with peers, participate in polls, download materials, and engage in live chats. 🎧Tune in as Jon delves into: The role of experiences in capturing consumers' imagination and fostering loyalty The influence of industry influencers at tradeshows The key factors event professionals consider when seeking event partners His perspective on the impact of AI in the events industry His insights into the current state of the industry #podcast #technology #events #conference #eventplanners

🎙️ My guest today is an inspirational storyteller, educator, trailblazer for women, and a total badass –– a "history-making, mission-focused, total package." 🎖️ Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first Black female combat pilot, a former Marine and cop, business consultant, and bestselling author. She exudes confidence when she steps on stage, asking herself what her audience needs to hear, why they need to listen, and who she supports through her inspirational storytelling. "Give me what they need to hear, not what I want to say," Vernice says, striving to find the connective tissue between herself and her audience each and every time. 🎧 Listen in as Vernice talks about: Highlights of her professional journey Why she works closely with each client to ensure her message is on point and meaningful The principles she used to maneuver through chaotic and stressful moments Leadership and confidence themes from her upcoming book, including making gutsy moves in life and taking action What she wants most for her daughter in life Her favorite view from her combat helicopter