Lessons from the Stage: What Keynote Speaking for 10+ Years Has Taught Me
Let’s get one thing straight: standing on a stage, mic in hand, eyes locked with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of people, isn’t for the faint of heart. But after more...
The Biggest Mistakes Event Planners Make When Booking Speakers
Over the past decade, I’ve worked with a lot of event planners. And if you’re an event planner yourself, I know one thing for sure: You’ve got a tough job....
5 “Must-Dos” At Every Team Meeting
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’ve been leading team meetings for over 15 years. Even before Elevate was born in [2011], I was working for other organizations as...
3 Things to Look for When Hiring a Keynote Speaker
I’ll cut to the chase here: the role of a keynote speaker has never been more crucial. As events continue to transition into dynamic experiences that blend education, inspiration, and...
What to Do When Things Don’t Go According to Plan
Last year on a trip to NYC with one of my kids (I take each kid on a solo trip with me when they turn 10), we went to a...
3 Questions I Answer at the End of Each Year as an Entrepreneur
Do you ever get to the end of the year and think “man, where did the time go?”...yet at the same time feel like January was an eternity ago? Living...
Lessons Learned in my 12th Year of Entrepreneurship
I’ve been a full-time entrepreneur for 12 years. That’s well over a decade, and to be honest, typing that out (and knowing it's true) feels surreal. At the same time,...
"The Conquering Creative": Unleashing Your Creative Potential for Success
Have you ever dreamed of being a "Conquering Creative"? Someone who effortlessly blends their creative talents with business acumen to achieve remarkable success? If so, you're not alone. Many of...
Curiosity vs. Skepticism: How to Embrace the Curious George Effect!
Curious George. Do ya know him? Chances are, you're familiar with this fictional character created by the authors H.A. Rey and Margret Rey. The main protagonist in a series of children's...