SPEAKER SPONSORSHIPS
Our investment in speakers is an investment in our industry.
GOODMAN SPEAKERS
is fully committed to advancing the role of professional speakers in the meetings industry.
Professional speakers add great value and significance to every meeting, large or small, regardless of topic or industry. We are equally enthusiastic about meeting planners who seek to learn about keynote speakers and how to better make use of their talents.
We are actively involved in the sponsorship of several key events attended by meeting planners, association executives, and others who use professional speakers. These events provide valuable opportunities for professionals to hear keynote speakers first-hand, and learn how to use them more effectively, creatively, and strategically to meet all their meeting objectives. Below are some of the events we’ve had the privilege to sponsor.
EVENTS AND TALKS
FICP REIMAGINED / November 2020
Digital Event
Mark Schulman
Having performed for over a billion people, Mark incorporates unique and valuable content with blazing multimedia and drum performances to empower, inspire, and elevate audiences to an evolved mindset and new level of peak performance. With Mark’s extremely high-energy speaking style, business-relevant content, drumming, and interactive activities, attendees get to express their own rhythms, fortify individual strengths, and enhance emotional connections with their colleagues and families. More about Mark Schulman >
FICP REIMAGINED / November 2020
Digital Event
Katty Kay
As a British journalist in Washington, DC, Katty Kay offers a fresh perspective on the unfolding drama of American politics that only an outsider can provide. Katty is the current lead anchor for BBC World News America and covers topics ranging from global affairs to insights on American politics. She is a keen observer of America’s role in a rapidly changing world. She is also the co-author of two New York Times‘ Bestsellers, The Confidence Code, and Womenomics. The Confidence Code examines the science and art of self-assurance and its role in success. More about Katty Kay >
MPI WEC / November 2020
Grapevine, TX.
Ben Nemtin
Ben is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and the star of the MTV show The Buried Life. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured by major media outlets including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, Inc., ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC News. Oprah called Ben’s life work “truly inspiring.” An acclaimed keynote speaker, Nemtin has presented his ‘5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible’ to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world, garnering standing ovations from Amazon, Microsoft, Nationwide, Viacom, Verizon, Levi’s, Harvard, and more. More about Ben Nemtin >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS DESTINATION SOUTHEAST / October 2020
Digital Event
Simon Bailey
Are you ready to shift your thinking? Are you ready to improve your life? Then get ready to experience Simon T. Bailey. He has helped more than 1 million people find their brilliance, shift their thinking, and produce sustainable results. According to The Speakers Experts, Simon is one of America’s Top 10 most booked corporate and association speakers. Simon has authored seven books including Release Your Brilliance and Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You Inc. More about Simon Bailey >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS DESTINATION SOUTHEAST / October 2020
Digital Event
David Meerman Scott
David Meerman Scott helps companies and organizations generate attention and grow business in a real-time world. He spotted the online content revolution in its infancy and wrote five books about it including The New Rules of Marketing & PR, the definitive book on the topic, translated into 29 languages. Now, there’s a new inflection point. The pendulum has swung too far, creating a world of digital chaos. Tech-weary and bot-wary people are longing for true human connection. Organizations have learned to win by tapping into this mindset, putting relationships with people above all else. More about David Meerman Scott >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS DESTINATION MEXICO + CARIBBEAN / October 2020
Digital Event
Traci Brown
TIME Magazine has named Traci one of the nation’s top deception detection experts. She’s trained alongside our country’s top law enforcement. Ms. Brown is a frequent television guest and is the author of How to Detect Lies, Fraud, and Identity Theft. Her Fraud Spotting Learning Platform has helped companies stop millions in fraud loss. More about Traci Brown >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS WITMEX / August 2020
Digital Event
Lelia Gowland
Audiences delight in Lelia’s optimism and fresh strategies for navigating (often fraught) gender dynamics at work. She works with organizations that want to support and promote female talent to increase both diversity in leadership and the bottom line. Fortune 500 companies like GE and Expedia.com as well as professional associations from across the country hire Lelia to support their teams. Considered a thought leader in the field, Lelia has written over 100 articles for Forbes and has been profiled in Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire for her unique approach. More about Lelia Gowland >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP MEETINGS + INCENTIVES / May 2020
Digital Event Series/Breakout Speakers: Laura Putnam and Anusha Wijeyakumar
Deirdre Van Nest
Deirdre Van Nest is the creator of the Speak and Get Results™ Blueprint, a system that teaches financial advisors, coaches, and thought leaders how to be “Crazy Good” speakers so they can better the world, bring in more business, and build their brands using speaking. An entrepreneur herself since 2001, Deirdre is an international speaker and trainer, a Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, a Certified Fearless Living Coach, a contributing author of the Amazon best-seller World Class Speaking™ in Action and author of Fire Your Fear™. More about Deirdre Van Nest >
M & C DESTINATION CALIFORNIA / March 2020
Long Beach, CA
Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?, the star of the MTV show “The Buried Life,” and an internationally renowned keynote speaker. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC News and more. Oprah Winfrey called Ben’s life work “truly inspiring.” He shows audiences how to dream bigger, achieve more and energizes them to unbury the life they want. Ben delivers a high-octane message that motivates people to shake off mediocrity, live up to their greatness and give back to others. More about Ben Nemtin >
NORTHSTAR MEETINGS SMU INTERNATIONAL / February 2020
New York City, NY
Vikram Mansharamani
Dr. Vikram Mansharamani is a global trend-watcher who shows people how to anticipate the future, manage risk and spot opportunities. He first gained widespread attention with the release of his first book, Boombustology, which provided a framework for spotting bubbles before they burst. He is a frequent commentator, writer and adviser on issues driving disruption in the global business environment. Vikram is currently a lecturer at Harvard University, where he teaches students to use multiple perspectives in making tough decisions. He has also taught classes at Yale University on business ethics and governance, financial bubbles and economic inequality. In addition to teaching, he advises several Fortune 500 CEOs to help them navigate the radical uncertainty in today’s global business and regulatory environment. He has a PhD and two Masters degrees from MIT and a Bachelors degree from Yale University. More about Vikram Mansharamani >
FICP WINTER SYMPOSIUM / January 2020
Jersey City, NJ
Michele Rigby Assad
Michele Worked undercover for the CIA, she served in treacherous areas throughout the Middle East—a woman leading some of the most highly skilled operatives on the planet. The threats were real. The missions were perilous. And deep inside, Michele wondered: Could she really do this job or had she misunderstood her life’s calling? In her book Breaking Cover, Michele tells her story of incredible struggle, of unexpected challenges and thwarted missions, and most significantly, of powerfully realizing what really matters in the face of her greatest fears. More about Michele Rigby Assad >
M & C LEADERSHIP FORUM / December 2019
Sea Island, GA
Duncan Wardle
Having worked for The Walt Disney Company for some 25 years, Duncan Wardle now serves as an independent innovation and design thinking consultant, helping companies embed a culture of innovation and creativity across their entire organization. Leveraging a unique Design Thinking process, Duncan Wardle’s clients include Coca-Cola, Disney, Forbes, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, McKinsey, and the NBA. More about Duncan Wardle >
M & C DESTINATION NORTHEAST / December 2019
Hershey, PA
Juliet Hall
Juliet Hall is the owner of Juliet Hall INC, a leadership consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA. She is a respected advisor and leadership consultant as well as an emerging, compelling voice on the topics of self-maximization and inclusive leadership. She is annually recognized as one of Atlanta’s top Black women of influence and excellence by several business organizations, including the Atlanta Business League, Atlanta Tribune, Women Works Media and several others. More about Juliet Hall >
FICP 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE / November 2019
Austin, TX
Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?, the star of the MTV show “The Buried Life,” and an internationally renowned keynote speaker. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC News, and more. Oprah Winfrey called Ben’s life work “truly inspiring.” He shows audiences how to dream bigger, achieve more and energizes them to unbury the life they want. Ben delivers a high-octane message that motivates people to shake off mediocrity, live up to their greatness and give back to others. More about Ben Nemtin >
M & C DESTINATION Southeast / October 2019
Kissimmee, FL
Bruce Himelstein
Recognized for his ability to identify and implement strategies to maintain relevance in today’s rapidly evolving business world, Bruce Himelstein delivers valuable insight to help organizations in any industry build and maintain a successful brand, develop a culture of service, and harness talent to effectively foster innovation. More about Bruce Himelstein >
M & C DESTINATION Mexico / September 2019
Mexico
Linda Illingworth
Linda Illingworth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in functional nutrition with a food first approach to health. Currently, the Director of Nutrition at Lifewellness Institute Linda provides clinical care to patients and corporate wellness programming on topics including cardiovascular, cancer, and gastrointestinal health, diabetes, and vitamin supplementation. Linda has spent much of her career in wellness, working at world-renowned spas such as Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, and Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, California. More about Linda Illingworth >
Preferred Hotels / August 2019
Boston, MA
Bill Taylor
Bill Taylor has encouraged a generation of executives and company-builders to muster the courage and skills to think differently about change, leadership, and the new world of work. A spirited and hard-charging entrepreneur, Bill co-founded Fast Company, easily the most influential voice on business and innovation in the last two decades. The publication changed the very idea of what a business magazine could be. Since the publication’s sale for $340 million, Bill has spent his career writing and speaking to audiences around the world. More about Bill Taylor >
Preferred Hotels / August 2019
Boston, MA
David Romanelli
As a bestselling author with 20 years of experience and research on what it means to be truly happy, Dave Romanelli shares immediately accessible tools on how to turn up the volume on your level of joy and be more present at work and at home. His first book, Happy is the New Healthy, launched in paperback in January 2017 and has twice reached #1 on Amazon’s Healthy Living Bestseller List. More about David Romanelli >
M & C DESTINATION West / July 2019
Denver, CO
Rorke Denver
Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots. He is the author of Worth Dying For, and the New York Times bestseller, Damn Few. In his books, Rorke tackles the questions that have emerged about America’s past decade at war- from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. More about Rorke Denver >
MPI WEC / June 2019
Toronto
2019 FICP EDUCATION FORUM / June 2019
Birmingham, AL
Jade Simmons
Jade Simmons offers her inspiring messages alongside her world-renowned piano performances. Her expertise has been called upon by an array of organizations looking to create a culture of excellence and foster meaningful change. A gifted speaker, her presentations give powerful insights into how creating a unique leadership brand can inspire the creation of ideas that will have a lasting impact on the world. With boundless energy and intellect, Jade Simmons teaches audiences not only how to lead, but how to start achieving beyond what they ever thought possible. More about Jade Simmons >
M & C WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP MEETINGS + INCENTIVES / April 2019
Boston, MA
Lisa Tanzer
Lisa Tanzer, President of Life is Good, has over 25 years of consumer brand experience. Prior to becoming President, Lisa served as the Head of Marketing at Life is Good and has also been on the Board of Directors of the Life is Good Kids Foundation for over 20 years. Lisa has held executive positions in the entertainment, ecommerce and education sectors and earlier in her career worked in strategy and marketing at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hasbro, Staples, and The Gillette Company. Lisa received her BA from Tufts University and MBA from Harvard Business School. More about Lisa Tanzer >
M & C INCENTIVE LIVE / March 2019
Chicago, IL
David Meerman Scott
David Meerman Scott is a marketing strategist. His book The New Rules of Marketing & PR opened people’s eyes to the new realities of marketing and public relations on the Web. Six months on the Business Week bestseller list and published in more than 25 languages, New Rules is now a modern business classic. He is a recovering VP of marketing for two publicly traded technology companies and was also Asia marketing director for Knight-Ridder, at the time one of the world’s largest newspaper and electronic information companies. More about David Meerman Scott >
M & C IPEC / February 2019
San Antonio, TX
Steve Jones
Steve Jones is a music biz insider who will change the way you think about business, marketing, creativity, and customer service. As the author of two highly-acclaimed business books, Steve draws upon his 30 years in the music industry to demonstrate how the essential lessons of business can be learned from the bands, songs, and albums we love. He will show you how to build a brand as consistent as AC/DC, as immediately recognizable as Kiss, and as resilient as Fleetwood Mac. More about Steve Jones >
HB HOSPITALITY INSURANCE & FINANCE SUMMIT / December 2018
New Orleans, LA
Porter Gale
Porter Gale, an internationally-known speaker, has over 25 years of experience in marketing and business-building. She was awarded the Changing The Game Award by The Advertising Women of New York, was on AdAge’s Digital Hotlist and iMedia’s Top 25-Digital Marketers list. In her popular talks, she uncovers everything from the newest innovations in technology and marketing, to why strategically building a network improves happiness, productivity and return. More about Porter Gale >
CMP CONCLAVE / November 2018
Birmingham, AL
Ben Nemtin
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?, the star of the MTV show “The Buried Life,” and an internationally renowned keynote speaker. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured in major media including The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC News, and more. Oprah Winfrey called Ben’s life work “truly inspiring.” He shows audiences how to dream bigger, achieve more and energizes them to unbury the life they want. Ben delivers a high-octane message that motivates people to shake off mediocrity, live up to their greatness and give back to others. More about Ben Nemtin >
FICP / November 2018
Orlando, FL
Kim Lear
Kim Lear is a speaker, writer, strategist and researcher who explores how emerging trends impact the future of our workforce and marketplace. As the founder and content director of Inlay Insights, Lear is at the forefront of cutting-edge research to uncover cultural shifts that revolutionize how organizations engage employees and consumers. She is known for her ability to use a mix of data, storytelling, humor and actionable takeaways to discuss the trends that most impact the bottom line of organizations. More about Kim Lear >
Wynn|Encore / October 2018
Las Vegas, NV
Jade Simmons
How do you get to be named Classical Music’s “No.1 Maverick?” Just ask Jade Simmons. By repeatedly defying expectations, delivering riveting performances and innovating at every turn, Simmons is one of the most versatile concert artists on the scene today. Simmons, however, doesn’t simply play the piano to impress audiences. She uses the piano as an instrument for providing inspiration, information, and entertainment in order to profoundly move people. Listed as one of Ebony magazine’s Top 30 Leaders under 30, Simmons’ impressive musical background and diverse cultural experiences have made her a pioneer and source of inspiration for her legions of fans. In her truly unique keynotes, Jade Simmons offers her inspiring messages alongside her world-renowned piano performances. More about Jade Simmons >
HB HOSPITALITY SOUTHEAST SUMMIT / October 2018
White Sulphur Springs, WV
FICP Fall Symposium at Cliff House / October 2018
Cape Neddick, Maine
Shane Meeker
There is one thing that truly separates many brands and companies today — that one thing is STORY. It’s no longer just what people buy, it’s what they buy into. When it comes to connecting, teaching, influencing, and inspiring others, a story will make whatever you say more impactful. Nationally recognized storyteller, story trainer and recent author, Shane Meeker, knows the challenges that businesses and brands experience as they try to stand out in a crowded marketplace. More about Shane Meeker >
M&C Destination Caribbean / September 2018
Bahamas
Dennis Brouwer
Dennis Brouwer is passionate about taking things apart…but not in a destructive way. Over a three-decade career of achievement at the highest levels, Dennis has developed and leveraged a model of deconstruction to tackle the impossible. At the height of the Cold War, Dennis used his model of deconstruction to enable a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to locate an “un-findable” Russian submarine. Brouwer is the author of The Return on Leadership, in which he shows that a particular form of leadership – Creative Leadership – sparks business success by identifying and deconstructing the hidden barriers to growth in people, teams, and markets. More about Dennis Brouwer >
M&C Destination SE / September 2018
Palm Beach, FL
Mike Evans
Mike Evans is a highly sought-after consultant and speaker who works with clients to design and implement solutions that drive large-scale organizational transformations while achieving desired results quicker and with a greater degree of impact. He works with clients around the globe to help build change leadership competencies, accelerate execution of strategic intent, drive cultural transformation adeptness, build exemplary leadership practices, and heighten employee alignment and accountability. More about Mike Evans >
M&C Destination West / July 2018
Denver, CO
Traci Brown
Can you tell when someone is lying? Let body language expert Traci Brown show you how! Every day, you play the game of Two Truths and a Lie — and you don’t even know it. Learn to win the game with your clients, boss, team, prospects (even family!) to detect fraud before it happens and dramatically improve your bottom line. More about Traci Brown >
HB HOSPITALITY INCENTIVE SUMMIT / July 2018
Park City, UT
Chris Waddell
Chris Waddell always thought that the lessons he learned in sports would provide the foundation for later success. As a ski racer at Middlebury College in 1988, he had no idea how profoundly one moment could change and paradoxically enhance that conviction. On December 20th his ski popped off in the middle of a turn. He fell, broke two vertebrae, and damaged the spinal cord. Paralyzed from the waist down, he learned and achieved more than he could have imagined. More about Chris Waddell >
M&C WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP / May 2018
Norwegian Cruise NYC
Michele Rigby Assad
Michele Rigby Assad is a former undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations. Michele and her husband Joseph joined a group of Americans who wished to aid persecuted Christians. More about Michele Rigby Assad >
M&C Destination CA / April 2018
San Diego
Mike Staver
The most courageous leaders look to Mike Staver for the inspiration and strategies they need to fight the battles they face. Mike Staver provides keynotes as well as coaching, consulting, and training programs that help every member of your team achieve amazing results. More about Mike Staver >
HB Hospitality Northeast Summit / April 2018
Chatham, MA
Steve Gross
Steve is the Chief Playmaker of The Life is Good Kids Foundation, which partners with leading childcare organizations to positively impact the quality of care delivered to the most vulnerable children. More about Steve Gross >
SMU / February 2018
NYC
John Sitilides
As global affairs are marked increasingly by instability and disorder, military crises, diplomatic tensions, financial uncertainties and societal upheavals, knowledge that enhances global investment decisions and strategic business planning is more critical and valuable than ever. More about John Sitilides >
M&C IPEC / January 2018
National Harbor, MD
Tala Raassi
Tala Raassi, an Iranian American fashion designer/author, was born in the United States and raised in Tehran. Named one of the “Most Fearless Women in the World” by Newsweek magazine, Raassi made her mark in the fashion world at an early age with her talent in exclusive swimwear. More about Tala Raassi >
FICP Winter Symposium / January 2018
Boston, MA
Jon Picoult
Jon Picoult helps companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth. Jon is the Founder of Watermark Consulting and a noted authority on customer experience. More about Jon Picoult >
HB Hospitality / December 2017
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Seth Mattison
Seth Mattison is an internationally renowned expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics. As Founder and Chief Movement Officer of FutureSight Labs, Seth advises many of the world’s leading brand and organizations on the key shifts happening around talent management, change and innovation, leadership, and the future of work. More about Seth Mattison >
FICP Annual Conference / November 2017
San Diego, California
Bert Jacobs
Bert Jacobs is Co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of The Life is Good Company, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work. More about Bert Jacobs >
HB Hospitality / October 2017
Sea Island, Georgia
Simon Bailey
Are you ready to shift your thinking? Are you ready to improve your life? Then get ready to experience Simon T. Bailey. He has helped more than 1 million people find their brilliance, shift their thinking, and produce sustainable results. More about Simon Bailey >
M&C Destination Caribbean / September 2017
Cayman Islands
Yossi Ghinsberg
In the midst of the uncharted Amazon, after losing his 3 companions, a young Israeli traveler is tested to the extreme through 21 harrowing days of sheer survival. A riveting storyteller, Yossi Ghinsberg relives his ordeal, sweeping audiences into the depths of the primordial jungle. More about Yossi Ghinsberg >
M&C Destination Southeast / September 2017
Miami Beach, Florida
Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran provides data and strategies to inspire leaders to drive transformation in a fast paced world and to create the future workplace TODAY! The future workplace Cheryl envisions is one of shared leadership, innovative collaboration, where everyone is consistently adding value for employees and customers. More about Cheryl Cran >
HB Hospitality / August 2017
St. Helena, California
Karyn Buxman
Audiences love Karyn’s message of laughter and leadership. Karyn is a neurohumorist, one who researches the neurobiology of humor, and then translates these cutting-edge findings for professionals. She shows how they can harness applied humor to improve and empower themselves. More about Karyn Buxman >
Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) / June 2017
Fort Lauderdale, California
Deborah Gardner
A swimming champion turned author & competitive performance expert, Deborah Gardner works with hundreds of companies and organizations that want to streamline their goals with actionable takeaways that produce sustainable and measurable results. More about Deborah Gardner >
M&C Destination California / May 2017
Los Angeles, California
Bill Wooditch
Bill Wooditch built a $100 million company from the ground up from the foundation of the philosophy he lives to this day: “To receive value, you first have to give value.” More about Bill Wooditch >
Meetings.net Golf Tournament / April 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
Scott Schwefel
Scott Schwefel is a talented speaker who teaches life and business skills while entertaining his audiences around the world. More about Scott Schwefel >
FICP Winter Symposium / January 2017
Boston, MA
David Romanelli
As a bestselling author with 20 years of experience and research on what it means to be truly happy, Dave Romanelli shares immediately accessible tools on how to turn up the volume on your level of joy and be more present at work and at home. More about David Romanelli >