Beyond Speaking

Derreck Kayongo, CEO, visionary entrepreneur, and founder of the Global Soap Project, shares his incredible journey from being a Ugandan refugee to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the importance of power networking, innovation, and resilience, and explains how companies can achieve purpose-driven profit. Derreck also reveals how his initiative to recycle hotel soap has made a g...

USA Hall of Fame speaker, and CEO of the Joy Project Amanda Gore, discusses the importance of fostering joy and emotional intelligence in the workplace. She explains how creating a safe, joyful environment can boost productivity, reduce burnout, and improve overall employee satisfaction. Amanda also shares insights on developing a growth mindset, the significance of human connections, and practica...

Jon Acuff dives into the practical steps to generate great ideas, the keys to making true life change, and how to effectively set and achieve personal and professional goals. He shares insights on overcoming common obstacles in goal-setting, harnessing one's potential, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in personal growth. Throughout the interview, Jon provides valuable advice...

Heather Hansen discusses her move from a trial attorney to a keynote speaker and business advisor. She shares insights from her 20-year law career, emphasizing the importance of advocacy over mere storytelling in influencing and persuading audiences. Heather also touches on utilizing differences as strengths, understanding and employing empathy in communication, and teaching advocacy skills to var...

Jeremy shares his journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, discusses the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, and explains his philosophy of "Next Level Living." He delves into topics like occupational integrity, the impact of mindset on success, and how to maintain performance in the face of adversity. Jeremy also emphasizes the significance of operat...

Brian Lord sits down with Scott Rasmussen to discuss the complexities of opinion polling, the importance of asking questions from multiple perspectives and some surprising statistics about different societal groups, particularly focusing on the politically active elite. Scott also touches on historical polling data trends, the influence of economic perceptions on political outcomes, and the signif...

To learn more about José Hernández and his keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jose-hernandez José Hernández discusses his journey from a farmworker family to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the perseverance and strategies that led to his success, including his passion for making a significant impact beyond space travel, such as his work on a digital mammography system for early d...

Learn more about Nick Santonastaso and his keynote offerings for your next event: https://premierespeakers.com/nick-santonastasso Nick shares his journey of overcoming the physical challenges of being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart syndrome. He discusses the importance of mindset, the impact of his parents' approach to his upbringing, his experiences with bullying and self-doubt,...

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father. To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel⁠ Beyond Speaking is hosted by  ⁠Brian Lord⁠  and produced by  ⁠Eric Woodie

Learn more about John O'Leary and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/john-oleary In this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast, John O'Leary shares his remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal accident to becoming an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host. He discusses the importance of intentional living, the power of saying "yes" to opportunities for goo...

Learn more about Joel Zeff and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successe...

To learn more about Joan and her keynote options: https://premierespeakers.com/joan-lunden Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America for nearly two decades, making her the longest-running female host ever...

Learn more about Sylvie and her interactive keynote: https://premierespeakers.com/sylvie-di-giusto International keynote speaker, Sylvie di Giusto, brings her expertise from a successful corporate career in Europe to every presentation. Formerly the head of a management academy and innovation hub, she developed innovative programs for high-end education with never-before-used training methods. As...

https://premierespeakers.com/lisa-song-sutton Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With a background in business litigation, Lisa began her career working in a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling several companies, taking them from $0 to millions in revenue, across various industries including real estate, food and shipping retail. As th...

https://premierespeakers.com/mike-rayburn Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and performed more than 5,000 presentations in 20 countries on five continents. Rayburn is a music/internet pioneering en...

Accomplished executive with over 25 years of global entrepreneurial and general management experience Felipe Gomez joins the show. Felipe’s narrative is based on two powerful and interrelated themes that are critical to attracting and retaining talent, creating long term value and successfully navigate uncertainty: The quest for extraordinary Performance and Entrepreneurial Mindsets.

https://premierespeakers.com/rorke-denver Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film  Act of Valor , which is based on true SEAL adventures. His New York Times bestseller,  Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior , takes yo...

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line. To learn more about Jon visit ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/jon_acuff⁠ Beyond Speaking is hosted by  ⁠Brian Lord⁠  and produced by  ⁠Eric Woodie

Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into...

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Ken Burns, the legendary documentary filmmaker. In this episode, Burns delves into his personal journey, revealing the emotional roots of his career and his passion for American history. Discover the 'Ken Burns Effect' from the master himself, as he shares his unique approach to storytelling, the importance of nuance in historical narratives,...

Learn more about David and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/david-rowan David Rowan is today's leading speaker on how emerging technologies will impact business - and how leaders should prepare now. He's given more than 600 keynotes around the world, and has moderated events for the World Economic Forum, the biggest global companies, and governments. As founding Editor-in-Chief o...

Learn more about Terry and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/terry_jones Founder of two billion dollar startups (Kayak & Travelocity) Author, Venture Capitalist Terry Jones shares his thoughts on how Artificial Intelligence is going to shape our economy, work force and more. Terry Jones is a technology pioneer who has played a pivotal role in creating the trillion-dollar e-commerce tr...

Learn more about Alan Stein Jr. and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/alan_stein_jr Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan shares real-world lessons, illustrated by powerf...

High Energy Global Speaker, Advisor to the Fortune 500 on Surviving the age of Never Enough To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: ⁠⁠https://premierespeakers.com/juliet_funt Featured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, and NPR, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Julie...

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero. To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman  visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman⁠ Beyond Speaking is hosted by  ⁠Brian Lord⁠  and produced by  ⁠Eric Woodie