I understand that finding the best speaker for your event can quickly become a complex and frustrating challenge. As CEO of Ethos3, my team and I have worked with a number of presenters. We get it. Every presenter has their own style, personality, approach, design sense…the list goes on and on. My hope is that this page will help eliminate your concerns.
Thank you so much for stopping by and considering me.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Arrive. Have your mind blown. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Weep. Depart.
In all seriousness, this is what I provide each and every client:
- Super responsiveness from start to finish (usually within just a few hours or less).
- A one-on-one phone conversation with me prior to your event to make sure we can maximize the day’s presentation.
- Social media promotion through this blog on all of my other social media channels.
- Custom takeaway materials for every audience member (generally includes copy of my book How to Be a Presentation God)
- Follow-up communication after the event, to make sure I delivered on your expectations.
I have had the opportunity over the years to speak at a number of great organizations.
Here is a partial list:
- Oracle
- Scripps Networks
- Microsoft
- MMC
- Adobe
- American Marketing Association
- Belmont University
- Tractor Supply Company
- Vanderbilt University
- Lamson & Sessions
- Randall House Publications
- ECPA
- Citrix
- Ingram
The core of every talk I deliver contains a focus on the following 3 areas:
Content (how you build your presentation)
If we’re really going to boil it down, this is the whole enchilada. Without content, your presentation is either an art show or a mime performance; the former won’t advance your cause, the latter is so unpopular it’s relegated to city parks and sidewalks.
Key Topics: establishing credibility, brainstorming, theme development, outlining, the rule of threes, etc.
Design (how you design your presentation)
Design makes you make sense. If we just wanted the facts, we’d buy a few textbooks in the field and start reading. We’ve called you in to distill your knowledge to us simply and concisely—and nothing is more concise than imagery. A picture can be worth a thousand words, but not if that picture is a garbled nest of charts designed in Microsoft Paint. Therefore, I have to clarify: good design makes you make sense. Bad design does more for the dismemberment of your reputation than forgetting to wear pants on the big day.
Key Topics: styles and approaches, simplicity, design resources, etc.
Delivery (how you deliver your presentation)
Delivery is a two-edged sword for many people; it requires a fervent and committed effort to perfect while becoming natural and easy with practice. Putting in the hours early on will pay great dividends for any speaker looking to join the pantheon.
Key Topics: how to open and close a talk, fear vs. anxiety, building confidence, non-verbal communication, etc.
Here are the most popular topics:
How to Be a Presentation God: Build, Design, and Deliver Presentations that will Dominate!
In this classic talk (based on my book), I detail the essential tips and tricks needed to build, design, and deliver better presentations.
Storytelling to the Power of X: How to Give a Presentation that will Resonate with Gen X & Y
Let’s face it. Everyone wants to be a better presenter and storyteller. This presentation covers the skills you need to learn and master to give a presentation that will resonate with any audience, particularly Gen X and Y.
Presentation Kung Fu: How to Be Sexy, Fiery, and Savage with Your Next Presentation Just Like Bruce Lee
A fun look at how to build, design, and deliver a presentation. Definitely a fresh look and approach at the world of presentations.
How to Present Yourself, Your Company, and Your Business in 15 Minutes or Less
We all know that pitching yourself, your business, or your cause can be quite the challenge. After all, we live in a world full of skeptics. Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what to do and what to say when given the opportunity to make a presentation? This is an engaging session on how to be epic with your next pitch.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
In 25 years of looking at stuff like this, I have never encountered something like this. You guys really know your stuff…” – Guy Kawasaki, Creator of Alltop
Ethos3’s approach regarding simple but elegant design, storytelling, and content is excellent. I learned alot from him and his team (and am still learning).”- Richard Matsumoto, Head of Global Business Development, Fujitsu
Scott truly is a presentation czar! He has the unique ability to transform a typical mundane & boring power point into an engaging and effective medium. He has been a long standing resource for brainstorming, feedback and insight into almost every facet of creating and communicating my brand.” – Adam H. Small, CEO, Strategic Business Network
Scott and his Ethos3 team are, without a doubt, on a short list of those who truly get great presentation design and delivery. Their work is second to none and it’s easy to see why they’ve found themselves being featured in presentation design books and resources, and have been turned to by online marketing research companies to conduct webinars on the topic. Ethos3 recently completed a presentation for me for one of our authors, which after giving, we were provided with great positive feedback and appreciation for a job well done. I’ve already hired Scott and Ethos3 for a related project in the Spring of 2010 as a result.” - Jeff Loper, Marketing Director, Thomas Nelson Publishers
Scott presents ideas in a way that keeps your attention. I attended a seminar where Scott was a presenter and I was surprised at the expert presentation. He did an outstanding job. I would attend another workshop and I would highly recommend him to my friends.” - Melodie Schrader
Working with Scott was a great experience. His creative thinking and customer service skills are unparalleled. He managed to understand the essence of what I was trying to communicate and provide an outstanding presentation in a very tight time schedule. I won’t hesitate to work with him once again if the opportunity arises, and I obviously recommend Ethos3 for any presentation need.” – Hernan Marina, Director of Innovation, Pepsico
THE NEXT STEP
Thanks again for taking the time to review my Speaking page. Looking forward to the possibility of working together.
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