WHY we do what we do...

We started our business on a belief that a speech can change the world.

Today, not only do we believe that a speech can change the world. We believe that is the only reason to give a speech.

Here’s Why:

In what may be the best book ever written on the topic of public speaking, Working the Room, published by the Harvard Business School Press, communications expert Nick Morgan starts with the statement: “The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.”

This may sound like a lofty goal, and it is. However, if you think about it, whether speaking to 5 people, or 500 or 5,000, why anyone would bother to take the time and effort necessary to prepare and deliver a presentation unless the objective wasn’t to at least influence the way the audience thought and felt about the given topic. And more importantly, why would anyone bother to listen?

If you can influence the way a person thinks and feels, you might affect their actions. And if you can affect their actions, you can effect change.  After all, isn’t that the only way the world ever changes? When an individual or a group of people do things differently than they did before.

Whether it’s at work, at home or in the community, a great speaker can provide the impetus for action and be the catalyst for change.

Every day, we come into work inspired to change the world, by helping our clients put the right speaker in front of the right audience at the right time.

And that’s why we believe that while a speech may last 60 minutes, its impact can last forever.

HOW we do what we do ...

We are a company made up of passionate and compassionate people.
We value relationships more than transactions.
We respect intelligence not arrogance.
We do everything with the long term, not the short term in mind.
We take what we do seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

The ability to connect talent with organizations is both an art and a science. It is part knowledge, part intuition. It requires more than just information - it requires experience and perspective. It requires wisdom.

Each year, we are approached by over 1,000 speakers seeking representation. Less than 1% of these end up on our roster. Needless to say, we’re very selective. We have to be - we’re the custodians of our clients’ good taste.

When organizing a conference, meeting or special event, it is critical that the speakers you put in front of your delegates or guests exemplify the values of your organization, are relevant, timely and in line with your objectives, and of course fit within your budget.
Today, anyone can go on the internet and find hundreds, if not thousands of speakers on any given topic. The questions are:

1. How do you know if they are any good?

and perhaps more importantly...

2. How do you know if they are right for your event?

By listening intelligently to our clients’ needs and objectives, and matching those with our collective knowledge and experience, we can recommend the perfect solutions to help our clients achieve their event and organizational goals.

This encompasses the choice of speaker as well as the format in which the message is delivered, including keynote speeches, moderated panel discussions, training, consulting, videos, e-learning, spokespersons and/or media campaigns.

WHAT we do ...

1. Speakers & Entertainers

We represent a talented roster of the most extraordinary speakers, leading thinkers, and inspiring individuals. Their experience is as broad as it is deep, and they are all leaders in their respective fields, which include business, politics, sports, the media, academia, science, technology, culture and entertainment. We also represent some outstanding moderators, event hosts, entertainers and MCs, who can bring your event to life or tie it all together. Since 1995, we've arranged over 13,000 speaking engagements for clients from virtually every industry and field in both the private and public sector in over 30 countries.

2. Learning & Development

We work closely with a select group of leading practitioners and acknowledged subject-matter experts from a variety of fields and disciplines. They deliver practical workshops, in-depth training programs, facilitation, consulting services, e-learning, webinars and many other types of customized solutions designed to assist our clients achieve their organizational goals and develop their people.

3. Celebrity Endorsements

We connect entertainment, sports and media personalities with corporations, charities, not-for-profits, associations, colleges and universities. We assist our clients with a wide variety of marketing initiatives including sponsorships, endorsements, public relations / media spokesperson campaigns, product launches, personal appearances and more. We serve as your talent procurement partner, leveraging our experience and expertise to help you find the best fit, and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. We also provide talent procurement counsel and insight on how best to utilize celebrities to achieve your objectives.