I came across a finding in the Wall Street Journal that highlights some studies about how adversity can actually be a good thing. The article in the Journal mentioned a story about two brothers who were raised in a home with a father who was an alcoholic. One brother grew up to be an alcoholic and led a very difficult life. The …
A Simple Idea to Help You Create the Life You Want
Do you have a vision for what you want your life to be like in 5 years, or 10 years? If you’re like most people, you probably have some sort of idea what you want out of life — either from a career standpoint or a relationship standpoint. There’s a simple idea that I discuss in the short, 60-second video …
100 Top Motivational Speakers: An In-Depth Guide for Meeting Professionals and Event Professionals.
What is a motivational speaker? If you’re like most people, you think it’s someone who is a high-energy speaker who excels at getting salespeople fired up — but that’s not always the case. As a professional speaker myself, I define a motivational speaker as someone who changes the state of the people in the audience. Yes, sometimes that means a …
Leadership Techniques: Do You Act or React to Life?
Do you take a proactive approach to life? Or a reactive approach? The answer to that question can dictate the success or failure you see in business. I provide some insights on which approach is most effective for people who want to be leaders. If you’re in that camp, watch the short, 60-second video below — it provides some tips …
How to Accomplish the Goals You Set for Yourself
Are you trying to do a better job setting and accomplishing your goals? If you’re like most people, the answer is a resounding yes. What follows is a short, 60 second video that shares a technique I learned from Tony Robbins many years ago. It’s a simple approach that has helped me accomplish my goals. I’m sure it’ll be helpful …
Insider Secrets of the World’s Best Motivational Speakers
If you’re an event planner, a meeting planner, or a conference planner and you’re interested in hiring a top-ranked motivational speaker for your next event, my heart goes out to you. You have tens of thousands of motivational speakers to choose from and even if you narrow your choice down to a few dozen final contenders, it’s still a tough …
A Meeting Planner and Event Planner’s Guide to Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
If you’re a meeting planner or an event planner, you’re probably interested in learning about new technologies you can introduce to your conferences or events. Virtual reality and augmented reality are two of those technologies, and they can have an impact on how attendees engage with your event. But what exactly are augmented reality and virtual reality, and what do …
An Event Planner and Meeting Planner’s Guide to Using Video
Is video a big deal right now? Just ask Forrester Research – they say that videos are 50 times more likely to get a first page ranking than traditional text pages. In another study, Cisco found that video will account for about 69% of total user web traffic in the coming year. So, yes, video is a big deal. Which …