Beyond Speaking

Chick-fil-A Executive and customer experience expert Elizabeth Dixon stopped by to share lessons she learned from Truett and Dan Cathy, why details matter, and techniques to keep customers from abandoning brands. Learn more about bringing Elizabeth in to speak: https://premierespeakers.com/elizabeth_dixon

Former VP of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company Duncan Wardle shares how everyone can be creative, how Disney works to innovate and the time Roger Rabbit met Princess Diana. Learn more about bringing Duncan in to speak: https://premierespeakers.com/duncan_wardle

Disruptive innovator, entrepreneur, and Ellen Degeneres' favorite teacher Michael Bonner shares techniques for handling burnout in 2023 by setting yourself up for daily success, why change can make others uncomfortable, and how to create power moments. To learn more about Michael visit: https://premierespeakers.com/michael_bonner

Renowned neuroscientist and entrepreneur, Beau Lotto, has spent decades studying the way we see—and in his three-time mainstage TED talks with over 7 million views, he shows us how to see differently. As Lotto puts it, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception, Lotto helps companies overcome bi...

A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. Darren shares leadership techniques he learned from Bill Parcells, how to create a successful team culture and more. Learn more about bringing Darren to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/darren-woodson Beyond Speaki...

Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity! As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal takes complex social media, app, and web topics and makes them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal's clients comprise Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, and as a sought-a...

Seth is an internationally recognized thought leader, advisor, and top-rated keynote speaker on talent management, change and innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work.  His research, case studies, and thought leadership focus on inspiring audiences while sharing actionable strategies to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals and their organizations. He also co...

Doc Hendley is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world. In 2003 Doc Hendley dreamed up the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs around Raleigh, North Carolina. In January of 2004 he held his first fundraiser and by August was living in Darfur, Sudan installing water systems for victims of the government-supported genocide. Wh...

Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer shares about life in the minor leagues, the oriole way and the importance of adoption. Learn more about Jim Palmer: https://premierespeakers.com/jim_palmer

Mary C Kelly specializes in leadership growth that helps organizations improve their profitability and productivity, especially in finance, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. One of the first female graduates of the Naval Academy, Mary served 25 years on active duty, mostly in Asia, leading multi-cultural teams in nine countries. Her remarkable career of service included working as an inte...

Rene is one of the world's leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500's and FTSE 100's top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their executive teams.   He speaks with the authority and confidence of an expert and leader who has seen and experienced it all before. Rene draws much from his own unique experiences as Managing Director at IPC Magazines and serving on a variety...

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...

Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills shares his story of becoming a quadruple amputee on his 25th birthday, going through a ketamine coma, and steps to overcoming adversity. To learn more about Travis Mills visit: https://premierespeakers.com/travis_mills Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

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

Premiere Speakers CEO Shawn Hanks sits down with National Speakers Bureau Senior Vice President Brian Palmer to reflect on his 50 years in the speaking industry. Brian answers questions on how the speaking world has changed over the years, his first booking, and advice to speakers to make a great event.  You can learn more about Brian Palmer by visiting: https://nationalspeakers.com/ Beyond S...

Superbowl champion, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Joe Theismann talks leadership lessons from some of the NFL greats, how to handle life changes, and his relationship with the man that ended his career. To learn more about Joe Theismann visit: https://premierespeakers.com/joe_theismann Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

One of the greatest linebackers in NFL history Mike Singletary shares his real thoughts about the Super Bowl Shuffle 35 years later, reflects on the leadership of Walter Payton and answers fan questions. To learn more about Mike Singletary visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mike_singletary Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Founder and CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc shares how to find skilled talent in the current job market, the 3 biggest mistakes when it comes to hiring and how to truly gain influence. To learn more about Bruce Tulgan visit: h ttps://premierespeakers.com/bruce_tulgan

Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement, and consulting firm Heather R Younger stopped by to share how to become a better listener, leader and human.   To learn more about Heather R Younger visit: https://premierespeakers.com/heather_younger

Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.   To learn more about John Register visit: https://premierespeakers.com/john_register

Communication & Influence Strategist Stacey Hanke shares techniques on how to communicate in a hybrid work environment, the importance of brevity, and the 3 common misconceptions about personal communication as a leader.   To learn more about Stacey Hanke visit: https://premierespeakers.com/stacey_hanke

The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing. To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_banayan Beyond Speaking is h...

Men's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business. To learn more about bringing Dan to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/dean_karnazes Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Former Southwest Airlines customer service manager and workplace culture expert Jason Young shares how to lower tension at the office, the cycles of culture, and building teamwork between different generations.   To learn more about Jason Young visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jason_young Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Special Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down. To learn more about Keni Thomas visit: https://premierespeakers.com/keni_thomas Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie