Custom-Built Speaking Presentations
The Best Adventure Speaker in the World.
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"I have never seen, ever, in my 17 years with this firm, a speaker
who learned more about us before he gave the speech. Then, he
incorporated that knowledge into his presentation. It wasn't just a
cursory level of understanding. It went well below the surface. He went
out of his way to understand not only our industry, but our firm.”
- Bob Sabelhaus, EVP, Legg Mason Wood Walker
Each Presentation Distinctively Different
   Alan
never delivers the same speech twice. Before he arrives on site, he
conducts extensive personal interviews and in-depth research so he
thoroughly understands each client's unique opportunities and
challenges. He then seamlessly weaves the most salient points from his
study into his presentation and combines them with the most relevant
lessons from his life experiences. The result is a one-of-a-kind
presentation that speaks directly to the needs of each group and has
unparalleled individual and organizational impact and applicability.
Lucy A. Kennedy/Kennedy
Photography
A 5-Step Preparatory Process
To prepare for each presentation, Alan goes through an exhaustive 5-step preparatory process:
Step 1:
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He studies his client's website(s), annual report(s) and promotional materials and makes notes.
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He conducts one to
four telephone interviews of 60 to 90 minutes each with senior leaders
to familiarize himself with the challenges of each organization/group,
its markets/target audience, products/services, competitors, goals and
the specific needs of the audience to which he will be speaking. Again,
he takes extensive notes.
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He synthesizes the
results of his personal research into one page and before arriving on-site, reviews his summary for accuracy and comprehensiveness
with the client. He makes changes as needed.
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Once on-site, whenever possible, he attends any relevant plenary or
breakout sessions that might assist him to further understand the needs
of his audience. During these sessions, he gathers additional
information he might be able to use during his presentation.
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He commits the information he has gathered to memory and then smoothly integrates it into his presentation. |
Unequalled Excellence
This preparatory process is unparalleled by any other speaker and has earned Alan the distinctive title of "The Best Adventure Speaker in the World.” He lives up to this title and proves it during every presentation.
"The
way you tied your message into State Farm was outstanding. It wasn't a
speech that could be delivered anywhere to any group. You really
tailored it to us. It's a powerful story that made a powerful
connection to us - exciting, refreshing, a hit."
– George Holton, VP, State Farm, NE Zone, Chadds Ford, PA
“Your presentation was outstanding and the feedback we received from our leaders was overwhelming! Your ability to link our challenges and organizational priorities to “your story” was most impressive and had a tremendous impact on our leadership team. It was truly a home run!”
- Laura Bochenek Klein, Director, Brand Communication, Memorial Hermann
“Alan did an awesome job. I believe everyone loved the correlation between his Everest adventure and how the lessons learned on that mountain can be applied in everyday life. They were also very impressed by how be built his presentation around our business, and made that correlation as well. He had us laughing and crying at different times. Many people stayed after the presentation to get his book signed, even though some had a 4-5 hour drive ahead of them, so they definitely loved it.”
- Heidi Johnson, Merrill Lynch Western Division
“I have never worked with a more professional, well-prepared speaker. The attention you paid to tailoring your inspiring story in a way relevant to our business did not go unnoticed. Your pre-event interviews with key executives clearly showed in your delivery of many of our conference objectives and your presentation clearly touched each attendee on both a business and personal level. Thank you for your dedication to delivering a completely tailor-made, powerful and relevant message.”
- Vice President, Corporate Events, Fortune 500 Company
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