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Can the right conference keynote speakers still help draw better attendance at events? Associations are facing tough days. Membership levels are down and the prospect of raising dues is not popular. At the same time, meeting attendance numbers declined sharply in 2009. The revenues need to be replaced, but how to do it?

Challenge: The economic downturn of the past 18 months has had a significantly negative  impact on conference  in-person attendance. Declines have been reported of 30 percent or more for 2009, so many association executives are justifiably nervous about 2010 events.  They know that the right keynote speaker can prove to be a significant draw, but how are they going to pay for it? Sponsorship dollars have declined at the time they are needed most.

Solution: One option to consider is hybrid conferencing technology. Organizations can now simultaneously stream educational sessions, keynote addresses, product demonstrations, meetings, and any other form of an event live over the internet to an interactive virtual audience. Online attendees see the entire event along with the live audience and have the ability to raise their hands, participate in discussions, chat with the moderator, ask questions, respond to polls and surveys, and partake in classroom interaction.

With increased “virtual” attendance offsetting some of the losses, dollars can be used to secure talent that is a draw.

Extending live content over the Internet with hybrid conferencing has proven to boost overall attendance by 20 to 25 percent on average, increasing revenue, extending reach of message, adding value, and providing more convenient access for participants who cannot attend in person.

The cost for hybrid events depends on location and requirements.

Woman make up more than half of the US population. So why is it so difficult to find a woman motivational speaker? Even when you do find a good female speaker, what is her topic likely to be about? Life Balance? Effective Communication? Time Management? If it is business related, how likely will the topic be related to Human Resources?

These topics are certainly important and can measurably increase productivity and boost morale. However, these topics are also usually delivered at a lower price point than keynotes in a more ‘male” domain such as strategic business development.

Studies now show that woman are highly effective managers, often scoring higher than male counterparts. Woman are routinely top sales producers. Currently more woman graduate from college than males and more woman are business owners than ever before.

So woman have made progress in almost every professional area except that the fact remains … it is still hard to find a a good woman motivational speaker who has the background and gravitas to handle senior-level work.

Happily, FIVE STAR Speakers sees this trend beginning to quickly change. Female leaders with significant backgrounds in corporations, politics, creative fields, and entrepreneurs are sharing their stories — and they are being heard by both male and female audiences.

Perhaps in a short time, we’ll be less concerned about the gender of the keynote speaker because the number of female leadership speakers will more closely match the general population of female professionals. When that happens, I think we’ll all benefit by being able to choose the very best match based on the content of the message.

“Send me a list of motivational sports speakers!” That is a common request we’ve heard for many years and it makes sense. Sports stars are a big draw — even in a down economy. However, as many meeting planners know first hand, being a star of the playing field does not automatically mean being a star on stage.

Ironically the same can be said of CEO speakers. Some are great at commanding respect at their companies but can’t hold the attention of an audience. (more…)

Gregg Lederman – Business, Leadership, Keynote Motivational Speaker from FIVE STAR Speakers.

Leadership Keynote Business and Motivational Speaker Gregg Lederman, author of Achieve Brand Integrity: Ten Truths You Must Know to Enhance Employee Performance and Increase Company Profits was featured keynote speaker at the Live Motivational, Keynote Business and Leadership Speaker Showcase presented by FIVE STAR Speakers. Gregg share a couple of his key insights for maximizing employee engagement and customer interaction that will help businesses maximize their revenue and profits.

To book Leadership Keynote Business and Motivational Speaker Gregg Lederman contact FIVE STAR Speakers @ 913.648.6480 or http://www.fivestarspeakers.com via email.

Female Business and Motivational Speaker Amilya Antonetti was a featured speaker at 2009 Fall Motivational Keynote Speaker Showcase in Kansas City. Amilya Antonetti shared her leadership insights gained from her years as a successful business woman. Amilya will inspire and motivate your organization and leadership team.

To book Female Business and Motivational Speaker Amilya Antonetti for you next event contact FIVE STAR Speakers @ 913.648.6480 or via email.

Sally Hogshead – Female, Business, Keynote Speaker from FIVE STAR Speakers.

Female Business and Motivational Speaker Sally Hogshead was a featured speaker at 2009 Fall Motivational Keynote Speaker Showcase in Kansas City. Sally Hogshead shares insight from her new book Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation. Sally Hogshead will inspire and motivate your organization and leadership team to innovate and captivate your customers.

To book Female Business and Motivational Speaker Sally Hogshead for you next event contact FIVE STAR Speakers @ 913.648.6480 or via email.

FIVE STAR Business, Sales, Leadership and Motivational Speakers announce the line-up for their 2009 Live Keynote, Business, Female, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker and Entertainer Showcase on November 19, 2009 in Overland Park, KS.  Our line-up brings the top professionals speakers on business, sales, leadership live and in person. Each of our speakers will bring a message that will be motivational and inspirational to every member of your organization.

Our line-up brings the top professionals speakers on business, sales, leadership live and in person. Each of our speakers will bring a message that will be motivational and inspirational to every member of your organization.

Here is the line-up:

Joel Zeff — Business Speaker, Leadership Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaker and Humorist

Dennis DuPont – Corporate Entertainer, Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Emcee

Frank Keck - Leadership Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Business Speaker, Motivational Speaker (more…)

Business Leadership and Motivational Speaker Scott McKain’s latest post discusses the importance of connecting with your customers and employees. In this issue,business motivational speaker Scott McKain begins a series of articles on the biggest lies in business. The first lie that business speaker Scott McKain tackles is business is about money. (more…)

Sales and Business Motivational Speaker Vince Poscente’s one of America’s premier business motivational speakers discuss another concept for how accelerate growth and success in his latest post. In this week’s post, motivational speaker Vince Poscente shares the observations he learned from being on crutches for the past 7 weeks and uses it as a metaphor for handling challenges and trying circumstances. His post serves to inspiring and motivate each of when we have to face these challenges. (more…)

Leadership, Business, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker Marcus Buckingham’s New Book Now Available.

Just released is International Business Keynote and Motivational Speaker Marcus Buckingham’s new book Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently. In his new book, Leadership and  Motivational Speaker Marcus Buckingham encourages and motivates women how to have more passion and direction in their life.

From Marcus…. (more…)