Options & Extras to consider when Booking a Keynote Speech.
What are the Options & Extras I should consider when booking a Keynote Speech? When I attend an event to give a Keynote Speech I
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Considerations around Paying a Keynote Speaker.
Considerations around paying a Keynote Speaker you may not have considered. Are you buying a Speech or Investing in the Growth of your organisation? It
Why do I need a Keynote Speech?
Why do I need a Keynote Speech at my corporate event? You are organising an internal management/leadership/corporate event as an annual activity for reflection &
How to Introduce the Keynote Speaker?
How do I introduce the Keynote Speaker to help the audience have the right mindset? Setting the expectations of the audience helps greatly in the
Four Questions to Ask a Keynote Speaker.
Four questions to ask a Keynote Speaker before you book them. Once you have made a shortlist of Keynote Speakers for your internal management event
How Long should a Keynote Speech be?
How long should a Keynote Speech be and how do you know when it is too short or too long? One of the most common
How to choose the Best Keynote Speaker?
How to choose the best Keynote Speaker & speech for your Internal Management (Corporate) Event? The most common mistake I’ve seen event organisers make when
How to keep Learnings after a Keynote Speech?
How can you keep the learnings, knowledge, & insights in your organisation after a Keynote Speech? The best way to learn anything is through immersive
Five Tips to Align your Vision & Strategy.
Five tips on how to get a speaker and their speech aligned with your Vision & Strategy. Every event has a Purpose. An internal management
Why most Keynote Speeches are not Keynote Speeches.
Why most Keynote Speeches are not Keynote Speeches. The term 'Keynote Speech’ is used loosely across the event industry. It is used interchangeably with the…
Professional Keynote Speaker Paul Hughes reflects on ‘What really is a Keynote Speech?’
Professional Keynote Speaker Paul Hughes reflects on ‘What really is a Keynote Speech?’ After a recent Keynote Speech, I was interviewed by a journalist. His…
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Professional Keynote Speakers
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Professional Keynote Speakers. As a Professional Keynote Speaker, I get asked many questions by many people. Most of…
When Should I Hire a Keynote Speaker?
When Should I Hire a Keynote Speaker? Success is not defined by doing the right thing. Success is defined by doing the right thing at…
What is the Real Purpose of a Keynote Speech?
What is the Real Purpose of a Keynote Speech? Marketing theory works with the concept of ‘Features & Benefits’ to describe a product or service.…
The Number One Mistake Event Managers Still Make.
The Number One Mistake Event Managers Still Make. Every event is an opportunity to grow your people, your organisation, and your business. However, after attending…
Expert View: A Keynote Speech is the Right Balance Between Entertainment & Information.
Expert View: A Keynote Speech is the Right Balance Between Entertainment & Information. The Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan said, “Anyone who tries to make a…
The Structure of a Keynote Speech: A Quick Overview.
The Structure of a Keynote Speech: A Quick Overview. It is possible to structure a Keynote Speech in many different ways. However, if our goal…
The 3 Most Frequently Made Mistakes when choosing a Professional or Public Speaker for an Internal Management Event.
The 3 most frequently made mistakes when choosing a Professional or Public Speaker for an Internal Management Event. The right Keynote Speech at your event…
Keynote Speakers: Tips on browsing to find the Perfect Fit for Internal Events via Linkedin People Search.
Keynote Speakers: Tips on browsing through a wide variety of Professional Keynote Speakers to find the perfect fit for your internal event via LinkedIn People…
How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake when Choosing a Keynote Speaker.
Without any doubt, the biggest mistake when choosing a Keynote Speaker is to choose them based on their topic. What the speaker is going to…
What is a Keynote Speech / Speaker?
What is a Keynote Speech / Speaker? Every industry has its own terminology that is often not understood outside that industry. This certainly is the…
Why do I need a Keynote Speech?
Why do I need a Keynote Speech at my corporate event? You are organising an internal management/leadership/corporate event as an annual activity for reflection &…
How Long should a Keynote Speech be?
How long should a Keynote Speech be and how do you know when it is too short or too long? One of the most common…
How to choose the Best Keynote Speaker?
How to choose the best Keynote Speaker & speech for your Internal Management (Corporate) Event? The most common mistake I’ve seen event organisers make when…
Why a Professional Keynote Speaker will make you Laugh.
Why a Professional Keynote Speaker will make you Laugh. Research has revealed that humour is important in learning. When used correctly, humour in educational settings…
Should a Keynote Speaker Sign a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)?
Should a Keynote Speaker Sign a NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)? After a recent Keynote Speech at an internal management event, one of the managers came up…
The Top 3 Reasons Why CEO’s Love a Great Keynote Speaker.
The Top 3 Reasons Why CEO’s Love a Great Keynote Speaker. One of the key stakeholders for your internal event is your CEO. So when…
What is the Best TOPIC for a Keynote Speech?
What is the Best TOPIC for a Keynote Speech? You are organising an internal event and you want a Keynote Speaker to open your event…
The Four Questions to Ask before you Book a Keynote Speaker.
The Four Questions to Ask before you Book a Keynote Speaker. Before you book a Keynote Speaker for your internal event, there are a number…
How much does a Keynote Speech (at my corporate event) cost?
How much does a Keynote Speech (at my corporate event) cost? A Keynote Speech is an essential tool to optimise your event because it sets…
What are the Different Types of Keynote Speakers?
What are the Different Types of Keynote Speakers? While there is a wide variety of Keynote Speakers, they usually fit into one of the following…
The Impact of a Keynote Speech: The Power of saying what you have Always Said.
The Impact of a Keynote Speech: The power of saying what you have always said. When I give a Keynote Speech I often engage the…
Booking a Professional Keynote Speaker is an Insurance Policy.
Booking a Professional Keynote Speaker is an Insurance Policy. As a Professional Keynote Speaker, I’ve attended 1000’s of events, on- stage and off-stage. From infighting…
Considerations around Paying a Keynote Speaker.
Considerations around paying a Keynote Speaker you may not have considered. Are you buying a Speech or Investing in the Growth of your organisation? It…
How to keep Learnings after a Keynote Speech?
How can you keep the learnings, knowledge, & insights in your organisation after a Keynote Speech? The best way to learn anything is through immersive…
Five Tips to Align your Vision & Strategy.
Five tips on how to get a speaker and their speech aligned with your Vision & Strategy. Every event has a Purpose. An internal management…
Professional Keynote Speaker Paul Hughes reflects on the Impact & Relevance of Speech Topics in Corporate Events.
Professional Keynote Speaker Paul Hughes reflects on the Impact & Relevance of Speech Topics in Corporate Events. I’ve said it before and I will say…
Is a Professional Keynote Speech interesting or insightful?
Is a Professional Keynote Speech interesting or insightful? Recently I attended a corporate event exploring how to use Technology for Organisational Growth. The highlight…
Never Hire a Keynote Speaker who Motivates by Fear.
Never Hire a Keynote Speaker who Motivates by Fear. Motivation is a marathon, not a sprint. So it always surprises me when I see a…
7 Qualities of Professional Keynote Speakers
7 Qualities of Professional Keynote Speakers. After many years as a Professional Keynote Speaker, I have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of other Speakers. And…
Never let your Keynote Speaker end their Speech with ‘Questions’.
Never let your Keynote Speaker end their Speech with ‘Questions’. It always surprises me to hear a Speaker end their presentation with: ‘Are there any…
5 Trade Secrets to get the Most from Your Keynote Speaker.
5 Trade Secrets to get the Most from Your Keynote Speaker. When you book a Professional Keynote Speaker you get much more than just a speech,…
After a Keynote Speech: Avoid this Common Mistake.
After a Keynote Speech: Avoid this Common Mistake. The goal of a Keynote Speech is to set the tone (the key-note) of your event &…
What Relationship should you have with a Keynote Speaker after your Event?
What Relationship should you have with a Keynote Speaker after your Event? By definition, a Keynote Speech sets the tone (the key-note) of your event…
How to get Buy-in from your Organisation when you have found the Best Keynote Speaker.
How to get Buy-in from your Organisation when you have found the Best Keynote Speaker. You have found the best Keynote Speaker for your internal…
Options & Extras to consider when Booking a Keynote Speech.
What are the Options & Extras I should consider when booking a Keynote Speech? When I attend an event to give a Keynote Speech I…
How to Introduce the Keynote Speaker?
How do I introduce the Keynote Speaker to help the audience have the right mindset? Setting the expectations of the audience helps greatly in the…
Four Questions to Ask a Keynote Speaker.
Four questions to ask a Keynote Speaker before you book them. Once you have made a shortlist of Keynote Speakers for your internal management event…