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What if the secret to planning a better event happens two hours before bedtime? James Taylor @JamesTaylorMe reveals a technique used at West Point Military Academy that can transform how you solve event challenges. It's called "preloading," and it might be the most powerful creative tool you've never heard of. As someone who's worked with event planners worldwide and spoken at hundreds of events himself, James understands the pressure. Tight deadlines, impossible budgets, demanding clients - sound familiar? Yet some planners consistently deliver innovative solutions while others struggle with the same old approaches. The difference? They understand the creative process has five stages: preparation, incubation, insight, evaluation, and elaboration. Most people skip the crucial incubation phase, consequently trying to force solutions instead of letting their subconscious work. • Follow the five-stage creative process instead of forcing immediate solutions • Use "preloading" by asking questions before sleep, then stepping away • Create intentional breaks by changing your physical environment • Trust your subconscious to work on problems while you engage in different activities To recap, here's how it works: ask yourself open-ended questions about your event challenge two hours before sleep, then step away completely. Your brain continues processing while you rest, often delivering breakthrough insights when you least expect them. 🧠 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYZ7IQxfEfU&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🎯 Book James Taylor for your event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/james-taylor/ 📅 Need help planning a creative event? Schedule time: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators 💡 Questions about innovative speakers? Email us: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 The five stages of creative event planning 01:16 Why jumping to solutions kills creativity 02:18 The preloading technique from West Point 03:07 Thomas Edison's bedtime ritual 03:56 Working with your subconscious mind 04:28 Finding creative solutions to budget challenges "Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious. Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious." — Thomas Edison (quoted by James Taylor) "About two hours before you go to sleep at night, get used to open yourself, asking yourself an open-ended question... And very often what you'll find is by putting that to the back of your mind, you wake up in the morning, next morning, those ideas, they kind of come to you a little bit easier." — James Taylor #EventPlanning #CreativeProcess #EventStrategy #MeetingPlanners #CreativeThinking --- Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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The Creative Process Every Event Planner Needs

Here's something about the breakthrough you're looking for: we're all built to do hard things, but we shouldn't make them harder than they need to be. Johnny Quinn learned this lesson going from NFL disappointment to Olympic competition, and it changed everything. Johnny is a keynote speaker and one of only three athletes who competed in both professional football and the Winter Olympics. But here's what makes him relatable—despite all his achievements, he still struggles with imposter syndrome. He calls himself an "NFL failure" with "no Olympic medals." His honest approach to breakthrough thinking has made him someone leaders actually trust when facing their own challenges. Johnny's breakthrough philosophy challenges what everyone tells you about "doing hard things." While most people say to embrace difficulty, Johnny learned the real skill is knowing the difference between necessary hard work and making things way more complicated than they need to be. This applies whether you're literally breaking down doors or breaking through mental barriers. Real breakthroughs happen when you do hard things the right way, not the hard way. Here's Johnny's approach: • Remember that everyone can handle challenges—don't run from difficulty, just be smart about it • Stop making things harder than necessary—complicated approaches often hide simple solutions • Deal with imposter syndrome head-on—acknowledge what you've accomplished without ignoring your struggles • Pick your hard things wisely—focus energy on challenges that move you forward, not sideways Johnny's breakthrough journey proves even Olympic athletes battle imposter syndrome and self-doubt. The difference is they don't let those feelings stop them from doing hard things. Your breakthrough is waiting on the other side of whatever challenge you're currently avoiding. ⚡ Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/BMbAeTjPJmw 🎯 Book Johnny for your breakthrough event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-johnny-quinn/ 📞 Ready to break through? Let's connect: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators ✉️ Breakthrough questions? Email us: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Why Everyone Is Built for Hard Things 01:17 The Trap of Making Things Too Hard 01:37 Imposter Syndrome at Olympic Levels 02:37 Reframing Failure as Context "We can do hard things. We should. Now, where I need to draw clarity around this, Seth is particularly when I'm on stage, is, look, people need to do hard things and we can, and we're capable. It's, but let's not make things harder than they need to be." — Johnny Quinn "I entered the NFL. I didn't have a 10-year career. I don't have a Super Bowl ring. I mean, as a matter of fact, Seth, at the end of the day, I'm, I mean, if we wanna be truthful about it, I'm an NFL failure." — Johnny Quinn #Breakthrough #ImposterSyndrome #HardThings #OlympicMindset #MentalToughness --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more.
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Finding a Way to Get Your Breakthrough

Here's a question that might make you a little uncomfortable: What's the true motivation in your career? What happens after you achieve everything you think you want? I'm serious. You land that dream client, your event gets featured in all the magazines, you hit your revenue goals... Then what? Rachel DeAlto started asking this question because she noticed something interesting. The event planners and leaders who formed the deepest, most lasting client relationships weren't necessarily the most successful on paper. They were the ones who knew exactly WHY they were showing up. She's worked with executives all over the world, and here's what she's learned: most of us are running on autopilot, chasing goals without understanding the true motivation behind them, what's really driving us. And that shows up in every client conversation we have. Think about it. When you're networking or meeting with a potential client, are you genuinely curious about their vision, or are you just trying to close the deal? Your energy gives you away every time. Rachel's approach to getting real with yourself: • Keep asking "then what?" until you hit something that actually lights you up inside • Figure out what makes you feel most alive and let that guide how you show up with people • Set an intention before every important conversation, not a sales goal, but a connection goal • Practice being fully present instead of thinking about your next meeting while someone's talking to you When you understand what truly drives you beyond the external stuff, something shifts. Your clients feel it. Your team feels it. You stop trying to impress people and start genuinely connecting with them. The crazy part? That's when the business results actually get better, because people can sense when you're being real with them. 🎯 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/eZq8Mx1Er9k 💡 Bring intention-based leadership to your event with Rachel DeAlto: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/rachel-dealto/ 🗓️ Want to explore your leadership motivation? Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators 📧 Ready to discuss authentic connection strategies? Contact us: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 The Psychology Behind Authentic Connection 00:53 Finding Your "Then What" Driving Force 01:46 Setting Intentions for Better Relationships 02:00 Moving from Autopilot to Motivational Leadership "I kind of look at it as twofolds, and I speak about it in twofolds depending on the audience. In some cases, it really is what defines me, what drives me, what's the, and I call it my, then what, you know? 'cause you could have the success and then what you could, you could get all the followers, but then what?" — Rachel DeAlto "I believe in figuring out kind of what lights us up. And, making sure that that guides us." — Rachel DeAlto #Intention #AuthenticRelationships #SelfAwareness #Leadership #EventPlanning --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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Ask This Question to Reveal Someone's True Motivations

Picture this: You're sitting in a business conference, and the speaker walks up to the mic and says, "Hi everyone, I'm here because I'm a huge failure." Would you think they're crazy? Or would you lean in to hear more? That's exactly how keynote speaker Torsten Gross starts every single presentation, and honestly? It's genius. While most speakers are up there humble-bragging about their successes, he opens with his failures. He's been fired four times, started 50 businesses—most crashed and burned, and got rejected by six diving shops before someone finally said yes. But here's the kicker: he's not sharing this stuff to get pity. He's sharing it because failure taught him something most "successful" people never learn: if you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. Think about it—when was the last time you attempted something where failure was actually possible? Not just "oops I made a small mistake" failure, but real, face-plant, everyone-can-see-it failure? Most of us are so scared of looking stupid that we only do things we're already good at. We play it safe. We stay in our lane. Then we wonder why our lives feel... meh. What Torsten figured out: • Failure isn't the opposite of success—it's part of success • Tell people your crazy plans (they'll either help you or at least hold you accountable) • Focus on the outcome you want, not what people think of how you get there • Fail fast, learn faster, but never let one failure be the end of the story Here's what really gets me: this guy races cars professionally, runs rescue diving operations, and builds successful companies. All while being a quadriplegic. All while being scared out of his mind half the time. All while failing constantly. Maybe the problem isn't that we fail. Maybe the problem is we're not embracing failure enough. 🏁 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/6hlo0I3PtFc 🚀 Hire innovation keynote speaker Torsten Gross for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-torsten-gross/ 📅 Ready to discuss failure strategies? Schedule a time: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators 💌 Questions about innovation? Email me: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Why Failure Should Be Celebrated 00:58 The Accountability Strategy That Works 02:13 From Six "No's" to Rescue Diver Success 03:55 Judge the Outcome, Not the Method "If you're not failing, you're not trying. And, and now there's, there's a lesson to that where fail, fail fast and fail and learn, right? If you fail, and then have failed, you're... It means you've stopped, and it means you've allowed the failing to win." — Torsten Gross "I put down cash on the table and I said, you've got two narratives that can happen right now. One is you stole a kid's money that's in a wheelchair, and you didn't do anything for it. The second narrative you could have is that you took a kid's money, you allowed him to try, and you still failed him. All I want is a shot." — Torsten Gross #innovation #failure #entrepreneurship #racing #mindset --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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How Embracing Failure Can Help You Succeed

Okay, this is pretty wild: AI just wiped out 20-25% of job offers for new graduates in finance and consulting. Business professor Dorie Clark explains why creativity and people skills are becoming your new superpower, and why getting an MFA might actually be smarter than an MBA these days. Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and recognized as the #1 Communication Coach globally. As a business professor at Duke and Columbia who teaches the future leaders of business, she has a front-row seat to how artificial intelligence is reshaping career paths and the skills that will matter most in the new economy. Clark is watching this massive shift happen in real time as AI gets more powerful. The numbers are pretty stark: 20-25% fewer job offers for new grads in traditional fields like finance and consulting, while media companies are cutting staff because AI is taking over content creation. This isn't some future prediction—it's happening right now, which means professionals need to completely rethink what makes them uniquely valuable. Her strategy focuses on four key things: • Ask yourself: "How can I add value that an AI can't?" instead of just "What job can I do?" • Focus on people skills and relationship building that require real human connection • Develop creative problem-solving abilities that go way beyond just analyzing data • Build your network and ability to connect people—something AI just can't copy The professionals who are going to crush it in the AI era won't be the ones with the most technical skills—they'll be the ones who can do what machines can't: create, connect, and add that special human touch that only we can provide. Don't miss the rest of this conversation where Dorie shares specific strategies for positioning yourself in the AI-proof economy. 📺 Don’t miss the full interview: https://youtu.be/wZ1FIPcLhFo 🎤 Hire keynote speaker Dorie Clark for your upcoming conference: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/dorie-clark/ 📅 Want to chat strategy? Book a slot: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators 📨 Got questions? Drop a line: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Creativity vs AI Discussion 01:37 25% Drop in Graduate Job Offers 02:49 AI's Impact on Entry-Level Work 04:30 Finding Your Special Thing "20 to 25% fewer graduates are receiving job offers in critical fields like finance because you know, the speculation." — Dorie Clark "How can I add value that an AI can't? You know, the question. The question has, uh, the specifics have changed." — Dorie Clark #creativity #ai #artificialintelligence #futureofwork #careerdevelopment --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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Finding Your Special Skills that AI Can't Provide

We're all drowning in information, and somehow, AI tools just made it worse in that sense by giving us access to even more data. But what if I told you there's a way to flip this completely? Be honest—when was the last time you actually read a full industry report, for example? Like, cover to cover? Yeah, me neither. Ramy Nassar just showed me something that changed how I think about AI entirely. He took a 1000-page industry report, fed it into AI, and got back a two-page summary that was actually useful. Not generic. Not robotic. Actually helpful. But here's the plot twist - the magic isn't in getting AI to think like us. It's in learning how to think with AI, as these tools can effectively process large amounts of information in a matter of seconds. In our conversation, Ramy breaks down why most AI content sounds... Well, generated: • AI predicts what's "most likely" to come next - which means it defaults to the most common response • We keep trying to make it more human instead of getting creative about how we use its strengths • Information processing might actually be AI's killer app, not content creation • Those $20-50/month tools should be saving you hours every single day Here's what clicked for me: the meeting professionals seeing real value from AI aren't trying to make it more creative. They're getting creative about how they use it. Ramy shares the specific techniques that turn those generic AI responses into something tailored and actually useful. And honestly? Some of these are so simple you'll wonder why nobody talks about them. 🔍 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/QmzrXi8WadQ 💡 Book AI innovation expert Ramy Nassar: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-ramy-nassar/ ⚡ Want to optimize your AI workflows? Let's talk: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators 📧 Have questions? Reach out: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Why AI Content Sounds Generated (And How to Fix It) 01:46 The 1000-Page PDF Transformation Experiment 02:34 AI Tools That Pay for Themselves In the Long Haul "We don't want everything to sound robotic, to sound like it was generated by a piece of software, by an algorithm." — Ramy Nassar "What happens when I feed a thousand-page PDF into a tool like this and ask it for implications to my work specifically, and get a two-page summary. That is the sheer potential of power." — Ramy Nassar #AI #Productivity #ContentCreation #BusinessEfficiency #Innovation --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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Why Your AI Content Sounds Fake (And How to Fix It)

Judi Holler learned the power of inspiration the hard way. When she fumbled a simple question about what drives her work, she was so embarrassed that she vowed never to be caught off guard again. As a keynote speaker and author who's worked with brands like Four Seasons and T-Mobile, she now helps professionals discover their unique sources of energy and bring them into their work lives. Here's the thing—the challenge isn't that people lack inspiration. It's that they've stopped paying attention to it. Between algorithms, endless meetings, and daily routines, we lose touch with what actually energizes us. But when you reconnect with your inspiration sources, everything changes. Your conversations become more interesting, your work becomes more engaging, and your presence becomes magnetic. Here's how to rediscover and use your inspiration: • Create an ongoing inspiration list—keep track of people, places, books, art, and experiences that energize you • Ask better networking questions—replace boring small talk with "What inspires your work?" • Stay actively curious—regularly seek out new sources of inspiration instead of going through the motions • Bring your inspiration to work—find ways to weave what energizes you into your professional life When you know what inspires you, you stop being just another professional going through the motions. Forget asking "What do you do?" at your next networking event. Try asking "What inspires your work?" instead, and watch the conversation completely transform. 💫 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/8L_gmXoaxtc 🎯 Book inspiration expert Judi Holler for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-judi-holler/ 📱 Want to discuss inspiration strategies? Schedule a time: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators ✉️ Have questions? Email me: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 The Golf Course Question That Changed Everything 01:07 What Inspires Your Work? 02:07 Building Your Inspiration List 03:03 From Corporate Mask to Authentic Soul 04:26 Bringing Argentina to the Boardroom #Inspiration #Networking #Authenticity #WorkInspiration #ProfessionalGrowth #Creativity #SelfExpression "If I were to come up to you, by the way, and if you ever meet me in a networking environment, I will ask you this question because it happened to me and I got caught off guard." — Judi Holler "Are you keeping score in your life? Like, what are you looking at, and where are you pulling energy from?" — Judi Holler --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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Where Do You Draw Inspiration From? (Answer This Question!)

Tired of the same boring ballroom event setups and predictable agendas? James Taylor @JamesTaylorMe has spoken everywhere from Cancun beaches to Saudi boardrooms, and he's cracked the code on what makes events truly transformative. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with better catering. The most successful event planners aren't just logistics coordinators - they're "curators of conversations." They create spaces where breakthrough thinking actually happens, where real connections form, and where people leave genuinely changed. Think about it: when did an event last change how you think? James traces this concept back to ancient Greek symposiums, then shows how those principles apply to modern corporate events. It's not about information delivery - it's about creating experiences that stick. • Transform from event planner to conversation curator • Create "third spaces" that break people out of their usual mental patterns • Add experiential elements like community service and local cultural connections • Design events that build lasting relationships and organizational culture James shares concrete examples of how creative event design transforms not just attendee experience, but actual business outcomes. If you're ready to revolutionize how you approach events, this conversation will inspire you. 🎪 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYZ7IQxfEfU&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🎨 Hire James Taylor for your creative event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/james-taylor/ 🗓️ Planning an innovative event? Let's discuss: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators ✨ Looking for creative speakers? Email us: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 From traditional events to personalized experiences 01:20 Becoming curators of conversations 01:57 Ancient Greek symposiums and creativity 02:27 Creating powerful third spaces 03:07 Events in unexpected locations 03:25 Building community impact "I believe the purpose of meeting planner as an event planner is to be the curators of conversations. The curators of conversations about building culture in organization." — James Taylor "Only 18% of your ideas will ever happen when you're sitting at your desk at work. Most events don't, event ideas don't come there. That's why I think events are so powerful." — James Taylor #EventPlanning #CreativeEvents #MeetingPlanners #EventInnovation #EventStrategy --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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Why Your Event Is Likely Boring (And How You Can Change This)

By age 26, Johnny Quinn had been cut from three NFL teams and lost $2.6 million in career contracts. Most people would call that a failure, but Johnny used those setbacks to launch a completely new career that took him all the way to the Winter Olympics. Johnny is one of only three athletes who played professional football and competed in the Winter Olympics. After getting cut three times and losing millions in contracts, he switched to Olympic bobsledding and represented Team USA at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Now he's a keynote speaker who helps leaders figure out career transitions and peak performance challenges. Johnny's career change wasn't planned—it was forced on him. But instead of letting failure crush him, he used his elite performance background to tackle a sport he knew nothing about. He got curious and studied Olympic medalists to understand what separated champions from everyone else. Career transitions work when you use your existing strengths while learning new skills. Here's how Johnny made the leap from NFL to Olympics: • Study the best performers in your new field—figure out what they do differently • Use your elite performance experience on new challenges—skills transfer between industries • Stay curious about top performers—ask what time they get up, what they eat, how they train • Learn the new game's rules—five-second bobsled pushes need different strategies than three-hour football games Johnny's career transition proves your experience isn't wasted—it's preparation for what's next. Whether you're changing industries or rebuilding after setbacks, the same principles that create champions work in any field. You just need to know how to apply them. 🚀 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/BMbAeTjPJmw 💼 Book Johnny Quinn for your career transition event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-johnny-quinn/ 📱 Need career transition strategies? Let's talk: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/15minthekeynotecurators ✉️ Career pivot questions? Reach out: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 From NFL Dream to the Bobsled 00:53 When Agents Give Up on Your Career 01:43 Finding Elite Performers in Foreign Fields 02:35 What Olympic Medalists Do Differently “By age 26, I've been cut three times, lost $2.6 million in NFL contracts and blew out my knee.” — Johnny Quinn “I intentionally looked, found, sought out the Olympic medalists, because I wanted to know what time are they getting up? What time are they lifting when we go eat in the cafeteria, what are they adding to their plate?” — Johnny Quinn #career #careertransition #NFL #Bobsledding #OlympicAthlete #CareerPivot --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.
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