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The Most Unique Keynote Ever!
Instead of this...
How about this?
What makes this keynote so unique??
Imagine someone who's been a planner for 15 years, and a speaker for 13 years (it's me!). I've seen a gazillion speakers throughout my career--the good, the bad, and the SO BAD they are unmentionable... except-over-cocktails. I was so tired of all the non-engaging, one-way lectures because even the best ones couldn't keep people off their phones post-Covid. So many sessions --especially closing sessions--are just too full of the same old thing delivered the same old way that they don't hold the attention of today's audiences. As a planner, I hated when participants left early! Something had to change.
So I thought, and thought, and thought some more about what the ideal session could look like. Something that kept attendees rapt with attention and off their phones. Something that was active, not passive. Something that included ALL FIVE of the top reasons people attend conferences: New Ideas, Networking, Motivation, Celebration, and Collaboration.
It didn't exist anywhere, so I built it!
It's a session format so unique that it keeps everyone off their phones and on their toes, excited, wondering what's next...because every 5-10 minutes, the format changes. At the end, there's always a standing ovation (because I trick them into doing it! Shhhhh!).
When you experience this session in action, it's fast-paced, exhilarating, inspiring, full of high fives and applause for each other, fun, thought-provoking, and never dull. That's how this session got its name.
So, what's it about??
In short, this session is about getting your attendees to TAKE BOLD ACTION. To actually implement the great ideas from your conference when they leave. To not go back home and get back on the hamster wheel where old habits just keep everything the same. This session inspires audiences to get laser-focused on their goals and priorities, and then leave the status quo behind by taking action...whether that's as individuals, teams, or an entire organization. The same-old same-old means you're stuck: in your thinking, in your habits, and in your limiting beliefs of what's "good enough."
What if your participants took a break from all the busyness to get laser-focused on what their goals really are? What if they took those goals and created a blueprint to achieve them? What if they then committed right then and there to taking their first action step immediately after the conference, and had people holding them accountable to get it done? Just imagine what could happen. Just imagine what they'll say about how your conference changed them.
That's what this keynote is about.
Watch Shawna for more on this Keynote
This session is ideal for:
Conference Planners and Committees Wanting Fresh Formats:
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Those seeking innovative, engaging formats to ensure attendees feel energized, inspired, and ready to act after the event. Committees with the goal of delivering memorable, high-impact conferences.
Corporate Teams and Leadership Groups:
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Leaders and teams aiming to break free from the status quo, clarify goals, and take actionable steps toward organizational success. The focus on collaboration and bold action resonates with groups seeking alignment and accountability.
Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners:
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Individuals who often feel stuck in routines or overwhelmed by busyness, looking for inspiration and a structured approach to prioritize, innovate, and take bold action to grow their businesses.
Organizations Focused on Innovation and Change:
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Companies or industries experiencing rapid change, needing employees and leaders to embrace new ideas, think differently, and commit to bold strategies for the future.
Professionals in Transition:
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Career changers, recent graduates, or those facing a pivot point in their professional journey who need clarity, motivation, and actionable strategies to take the next step.
Motivated Individuals Seeking Personal/Professional Growth:
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People striving to overcome limiting beliefs, redefine success, and build habits that align with their life or career goals. The session offers practical tools for breaking free from stagnation.
Audiences with Shortened Attention Spans:
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Participants grappling with reduced attention spans, neurodivergency, and disengagement, craving dynamic and interactive formats that deliver value while holding their interest.
Here are clips from Shawna's Keynote:
Can it be either an opening or closing keynote?
Yes! As an opening keynote, it shakes up expectations by kicking off your conference with something completely unexpected! They'll meet new people right off the bat, and hop right into great conversations, transformational content, and next-level networking that launches your event to new heights. This sets the tone for them to approach your event with an open mind and to be ready for everything you've built for them to experience.
As a closing keynote, it's the capstone of your event. Instead of ending on a passive note, they'll experience a session like no other. They'll network one last time, celebrate, share challenges, and co-create strategies so everything is top-of-mind as they head home. It'll leave the lasting impression that your event was absolutely transformational and provided a huge return of their investment of time and energy. They'll be talking about it for a long time.
“What a speaker! I have so many things I'm going to start doing differently!"
Audience Member
"Really something different than a usual conference you attend!"