Successful Communication is a Service Profession
Don’t tell them what you want to tell them; tell them what they want to hear.
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A VALUE-DRIVEN KEYNOTE that delivers
INSTANT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told
Successful communication is a service profession. When we deliver meaningful value for others, we create lasting value for ourselves. Story creates value.
Lack of story is why so many leaders fail their teams, and why so many brands fail their markets. Because until someone cares about our content, they won’t hear value in our message. Story first, sales second.
Steve’s keynotes change company communications.
45 minutes with Steve instantly uplevels your audience’s messaging skill sets through a winning blend of corporate storytelling value, passion, and connection.
Steve’s energy, enthusiasm, and unique experience supporting the world’s largest brands gives you and your teams the power to balance information with inspiration and realize real organizational change.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
EMBRACING the speaker-listener relationship
COMMITTING TO C.O.A.C.H. STATE
The 3 Levels of HUMAN INFORMATION processing
LEADERSHIP CREATES CHARISMA
BALANCING INFORMATION WITH INSPIRATION
EARNING trust, credibility, and investment
MakING OTHERS the hero of your story
PrioritizING PEOPLE OVER employeeS
SHARING THE STATUS
3 PROFESSIONAL PAYOFFS WE ALL SEEK
Before we tell an employee to do something, expect our team to change something, or expect a customer to buy something, they first have to see why doing it, changing it, or buying it will create value for them. Serve them and we serve ourselves.
6 Reasons to book Steve for your next event
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Steve’s keynotes are filled with energy, credibility, and actionable value.
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Proven thought
leadership and unmatched Fortune messaging experience.
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Empowered attendees ready to create meaningful, organizational change.
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Always positive and fun to partner with.
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100% responsive, reliable, adaptable, hassle-free, and appropriate for everyone.
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Steve’s passion inspires audience passion.
The Power and
Payoff of Corporate Storytelling
Capturing mindshare in the marketplace gets harder by the day. As data lakes grow and gaps in competition become tighter and tighter, brand differentiation has become the key to coming out on top.
Differentiation starts and ends with a compelling story that resonates with analysts, industries, and organizational teams. Better stories lead to more invested employees, more dedicated leaders, and more connected clients.
Value-driven storytelling establishes leadership and delivers measurable, sustainable success for winning brands.
+2706% perceived product value
+80% brand awareness
+30% conversion rates
+15% purchase speed
+84% leadership authenticity
+64% personal connection
Source: Leapmesh, Storytelling Marketing Statistics: Key Insights for Effective Campaigns
“Steve adds more than just energy and excitement; he understands our people, technology, and solutions, and provides deeper insights on our industry.”
Ilissa Miller, President, Northeast DAS
Investment in Communication Creates Success for Leaders and Their Teams
Better employee engagement
Increased morale
Improved productivity
Reduced churn
Greater loyalty
More collaboration
Fewer internal conflicts
Deeper motivation
101%
more likely to trust their employer’s leadership
80%
more likely to be satisfied with their job
94%
more likely to feel valued and appreciated
60%
more likely to intend to still be working for their organization in 12 months
Sources: BetterUp, Communication is Key in the Workplace + Segal Benz, 4 Stats that Prove Investing in Benefits Communications Pays Off
