C-O Speaker Spotlight- October 2026

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INSIGHT IN ACTION Planning with Confidence From speaker selection and audience engagement to technology and logistics, event planning can come with plenty of “what ifs.” But fear doesn’t mean you’re unprepared—it may simply mean you care about getting it right. Discover how the right preparation, perspective, and support can help you move from event planning…

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Breaking Through the Fear of Event Planning

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Have you ever planned an event and found yourself thinking, What if something goes wrong? What if people don’t show up? What if the speaker isn’t the right fit? What if the audience isn’t engaged? What if the technology doesn’t work? If you’ve ever been responsible for planning an event, chances are you’ve asked yourself…

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C-O Speaker Spotlight- September 2026

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INSIGHT IN ACTION From Event to Experience Choosing a speaker is about more than filling a time slot. The right speaker should align with your audience, reinforce your goals, and create an experience that delivers value long after the event ends. In this month’s blog, we’re sharing what to look for in a speakers bureau—and…

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Planning for Conversion: Creating Events That Deliver

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Behind Every Great Event Is a Great Planning Process Successful events begin long before attendees arrive. Behind every conference, leadership retreat, or annual meeting are months of planning, countless decisions, and the challenge of finding the right people to help achieve the event’s goals. One of the biggest decisions is selecting a keynote speaker. With…

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C-O Speaker Spotlight- August 2026

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INSIGHT IN ACTION Reignite Your Why Somewhere between the meetings, deadlines, and daily demands, it’s easy to lose sight of what inspired you in the first place. Discover how reconnecting with your purpose can transform your leadership, your team, and your organization. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Ideas That Stick These inspirational speakers help audiences reignite their “why”…

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Reignite Your Why

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As a business leader, do you ever take a moment to stop and really think about your organization and simply ask, How did we get here? Not in a bad way. You’re accomplishing things. You’re checking boxes. You’re meeting deadlines and taking care of your customers. From the outside, everything looks like it’s moving in the right direction. But…

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C-O Speaker Spotlight – July 2026

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INSIGHT IN ACTION Mid-Year Reset We’re halfway through the year. Teams are feeling the effects of a busy first half—lower energy, competing priorities, and mounting pressure to finish strong. The good news? A mid-year reset may be exactly what your organization needs! Summer is the ideal time to invest in your team. A strategic reset…

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Mid-Year Reset: Recharge, Refocus, and Finish Strong

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Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? (It is something I ask myself every year at this time . . .) Strategic plans are in motion, projects are underway, and teams have been working hard to keep pace with changing markets, rising customer demands, and evolving priorities. However, by mid-year, even high-performing organizations…

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Why Hire a Professional Minnesota Speaker?

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If you are hosting an event in the Midwest, hiring a Minnesota speaker can bring a unique and valuable perspective PLUS provide additional benefits to the entire project. Minnesota speakers have expertise in specific industries and topics that are relevant to what audiences want to see. Whether it’s business, technology, healthcare, education, artificial intelligence, brand…

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Tips for a Successful Online Event

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Successful learning opportunities require clear goals and a well planned agenda. With jam-packed schedules and diverse sets of responsibilities it can be tough to get everyone focused on new ideas or initiatives. This is why online workshops have become such an effective tool. They are a great way to gather info, generate ideas, and build…

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6 Word Choice Tips to Increase Sales

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Language affects perception; perception affects language. Words are powerful! The buying experience is highly influenced by a salesperson’s word selection. Unfortunately, poor word choice can also lead consumers to think twice about investing in your product or service, and may even cause them to completely abandon the decision to purchase. Below are 6 word choice…

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