The Keynote Curators Podcast

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

🎙️ In today's compelling podcast, we uncover the extraordinary journey of a guest who has emerged as a paragon of success despite being once dubbed the "face of failure" by The New York Times. Suneel Gupta, a pioneer in neuroscience and an engaging storyteller, guides his audience toward cultivating high-quality habits, taking impactful actions, and navigating the twists on the road to success. As the visionary founder of a groundbreaking wellness company recognized as Apple's App of the Year, Gupta has become a sought-after speaker for corporate giants like Google, Deloitte, and Airbnb. He's also a Harvard Medical School visiting scholar and hosts a global documentary series exploring how high performers tackle challenges. 🎧 Tune in to hear the Ambassador for Gross National Happiness (US-Kingdom of Bhutan) share insights on: 👉 Simple habits for enhanced performance and well-being 👉 Distinguishing between resilience and post-traumatic growth 👉Embracing the beauty of brokenness 👉Preserving energy to prevent burnout 👉Adopting the 55:5 productivity model for renewal #podcast #success #personalgrowth #wellbeing #keynotespeaker

😴 Are you putting all your restorative eggs in the sleep basket and still waking up exhausted? 🚫Failure to get the correct type of rest equates to no rest at all. It’s time to be intentional about restoring yourself. 🎙️Today’s podcast guest, Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, work-life integration researcher, award-winning author, and busy mom. She understands how life's demands can leave you feeling mentally inundated, emotionally spent, and physically exhausted. No matter how much shut-eye you get. 🔍 As the founder of Restorasis, Dr. Dalton-Smith helps organizations overcome and prevent burnout, decrease employee turnover, and cultivate a culture of well-being: rest management vs. stress management. 🎧 Tune in as Dr. Dalton-Smith talks about the 7 Types of Rest – physical, mental, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, and sensory – and discover why proper rest goes beyond merely closing your eyes. #restmanagement #burnout #EventProfs #keynotespeaker #speakerbureau

✨ Samantha Hunter is the client that she wants financial advisors to serve. 💁🏽‍♀️ Her passion for what she does – delivering engaging, informative, beneficial financial programs to ALL minority groups – is undeniable when you hear her speak. I’ve been lucky to work with Samantha for over a decade. 🤝 As Head of Multicultural Markets at Lincoln Financial Group, her mission at Lincoln Financial Group is to develop and improve long-term, sustainable programs to advance racial equity and inclusion within their adviser network and the communities they serve. And she’s excelling at that mission. 🌈 Diversity and inclusion don’t mean replacing the majority for minorities; for Samantha, it means adding more seats to the existing table. What companies excel at DE&I? How do you get an entire company– including their leadership team– on board with DEI initiatives? What makes her smile? Listen in as Samantha and I talk about these critical topics and more. 🎧 #DEI #diversity #inclusion #EventProfs #speakerbureau