Creating an effective plan for the future, improving employee performance and managing change are often the focus (and obstacles) of many organizations. And, if you are thinking that it’s a tough time to make all that happen, you are right! Uncertainty can demotivate and derail even your best people.

Straight to the point; if you do not engage your audience, your talent, knowledge, wisdom, looks, even celebrity only gives you limited buy-in. To maximize every ounce of your talent and be able to repeat it beyond any other way.

Conference room setup tips from professional guest speaker Garrison Wynn. With over 22 years experience and working with over 90 meeting planners per year, Garrison has unique perspective you might find valuable.

Before you call the Speaker: Planning. Speakers often keep a busy schedule and travel a great deal. Arrange a conference call at a set date and time with the speaker’s office.

It is important to hire a funny keynote speaker, even when you are focused on content. Content + Humor: A Full-on Fusion Boosts Your Meeting’s Success.

Choosing the right guest speaker to meet all your objectives can be a stressful task. This articles takes you through the process of choosing a guest speaker.

The days of one-liner jokes as ice breakers are gone, and there are many new creative ideas. The most popular are games that have participants reveal something personal about themselves, or which encourage participants to get to know each other personally. The idea is that more than just having fun, the ice breaker will truly help to create group cohesion based on trust and understanding.

Make the most of your guest speaker with careful attention to these details before your event.