Scott Friedman, CSP | Motivational Humorist

The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It


In these uncertain globally turbulent, times, productivity, and innovation are essential to survival. This fast-paced, content-rich call to action will show you & your organization how to become a victor—rather than a victim—of change. Learn to be driven not by circumstances and emotion, but by your values, purpose, and vision.

Scott equips listeners with relevant research and global best practices showcasing the power of “innovation and leadership” in action.  Scott’s easy-to-use ideas will help build engagement and connection, greater productivity, elevated team performance, and a happier, healthier culture.

Speaker Bio:
Scott is the 2013 NSA Cavett Award Recipient, presented annually to the NSA member whose accomplishments over the years have reflected outstanding respect, service, honor, and admiration in the Association and the speaking profession. Scott was awarded the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 2013 Recognizing Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Award. “This award honors those rare individuals who by visionary hard work and creative insight have positively changed the global meetings and events industry community (MPI).”

As a Global Speaking Fellow, one of less than 50 in the world, (designated by the Global Speakers Federation), Scott continues to have a strong presence both domestically and internationally.

In addition to being the CCO—Chief Celebration Officer—at Friedman & Associates, Scott has written “Celebrate! Lessons Learned from the World’s Most Admired Organizations,” “A Celebration a Day! 365 Ways to a Happier, Healthier Workplace,” “Happily Ever Laughter—How to Engage Any Audience” and “Using Humor for a Change.” He is also the co-author of four additional books.

Apart from speaking, Scott is very involved in philanthropic projects. Scott co-founded Together We Can Change the World (TWCCTW.org), a 501c3 foundation focused on anti-trafficking, social business, clean water and the health and education of less fortunate children and women. Currently they have over 20 projects in six SE Asian countries.
 

Hannah Ubl | Good Company Consulting

Work Reimagined: Leading for Today's Workplace

The tides have changed, and so have perceptions about what makes for a good job, a good organization, and a good leadership methodology. So why is it that so many leaders continue to operate with a workplace ethos that just isn’t resonating in the current work world?

Those that aren’t adapting to the new rules of engagement are facing an environment rife with frustrated employees, high attrition rates, and broken lines of communication… not to mention a pipeline of talent that will quickly dry up without much-needed change. This keynote makes the case for why a new leadership mindset is critical, and explores how the best in the biz are embracing transformation.

Attendee Takeaways:

• How to lead in a way that values trust and transparency over strict rules and regulation
• Listening to understand over listening to respond
• Learn how to increase employee retention and decrease burnout

Speaker Bio:
Insatiably curious, Hannah has dedicated the past decade of her career to researching people at work… and not just top talent and leadership, but also everyone in between. Her skill lies in digesting those findings, and pairing them with the latest workplace and social trends, to deliver custom takeaways for every client. She’s been invited to share those findings with executives, leaders, and employees in hundreds of organizations like Cisco Systems, PPG, Sodexo, numerous universities, and multiple hospital associations. As co-founder of Good Company Consulting, she’s committed to flipping the traditional workplace script, throwing out the old “employees are lines on a spreadsheet” in favor of treating people at work more like well, people. With heart, deep conviction, and a good dose of self-deprecating humor, Hannah will sweep you along on a journey of insights that lead to deep, lasting mindset shifts about how work works. Don’t be surprised if you feel like grabbing a coffee with her post-presentation and talking about all things people and work (it’s her most common piece of feedback after “that was so helpful!”).

 

• Recognize “Blind Spots”
• Acknowledge “Hurdles”
• Confront “Deafness”
• Extend “Baton”

Speaker Bio:
This Sam Adams is the entertainer based in Denver, Colorado — not the guy on the beer bottle. He performs a hilarious, energetic brand of comedy for corporate events and comedy clubs across the country. And, his act is 100 percent profanity-free.

Sam started his standup comedy career at age 41. He made it a full-time career at age 49, after leaving the 2009 Great American Comedy Festival as its most unique winner still to date.  Sam won the festival’s first-place prize in the amateur division, then accepted a last-minute request to replace an ill contestant in the professional division. The lone amateur in the field of 24 contestants, Sam earned a second-place finish.