What distinguishes good keynote speakers from legendary ones? Villagers traveled great distances just to hear Abraham Lincoln speak. What made him appealing was his understanding of the art of storytelling. Our brains gain satisfaction from receiving information through storytelling, it adds an element of creativity and entertainment. The best storytellers craft their stories in a way that connects deeply with their audience, making for an unforgettable and inspiring experience.
As per a latest Harvard Business Review article, the understanding the difference between presentation and storytelling is critical to ability of a leader to entice an audience and move them to action.
The keynote speakers are experts in using stories to sell, market and create unforgettable customer experiences. These storytellers have built brands, hosted blockbuster movies, and created award-winning advertising campaigns.
Matthew Luhn
Matthew Luhn is a leading innovation or keynote speaker and former lead animator and storyteller at Pixar Studios. Along with his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs and other professionals to create and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and the heart to build brands and communication. stronger business.
Mike Reiss
Mike Reiss is a renowned American speaker, writer, and author of television comedy. He was showrunner, writer and producer for The Simpsons animated series and co-created The Critic animated series. He created and wrote the webtoon Queer Duck and worked on screenplays such as: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Simpsons Movie and My Life in Ruins.
Laquita Cleare
LaQuita is a storytelling wizard and public speaking expert that you may have seen in commercials, on TV or in movies over the years. As CEO of Clear Communication Academy, LaQuita transforms corporations, Fortune 500 CEOs, top Hollywood talent, entrepreneurs and public figures into powerful speakers and storytellers. She has worked in over 50 countries, on 5 continents, speaking at companies, conferences and at many prestigious schools and events, including events at Harvard, INSEAD Business School, Loyola University, and the Polytechnic of Milan.
Deanna Marsigliese
Focussing in storytelling out of character design, Deanna has worked at Malevolent Mouse Productions since 2012. Her credits include Luca (2021), Soul (2020), Onward (2020), Toy Story 4 (2019), Incredibles 2 (2018), Bao (2018), Upside Down (2015) and The Good Dinosaur (2013). Deanna gives panel discussions and leads workshops around the world, having been hosted by SXSW, D23, ILM, Leaders London, Pixelatl, CTNX and the Walt Disney Family Museum. What made him appealing was his understanding of the art of storytelling. Our brains gain satisfaction from receiving information through storytelling, it adds an element of creativity and entertainment. The best storytellers craft their stories in a way that connects deeply with their audience. Making for an unforgettable and inspiring experience.
Ken Schmidt
Schmidt is a leading or motivational speaker, author, and former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Shares stories and insights on the path to building a fanatically vocal customer base. Creating a passionately loyal company culture, and developing leaders who inspire and motivate.
Neighborhood Jay
Jay Ward is a leading innovation and storytelling speaker, a creative director of the franchise at Pixar. And a consultant on all car-related projects around the world. It provides automotive and franchise expertise to Disney and its partners in areas related to consumer products, interactivity. Marketing, publishing, and theme parks.