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Kelly Swanson Speaker's Home Base: NC Kelly Swanson lights up the stage with “One Southern accent . . . a thousand characters.” Kelly takes the keynote experience to a whole new level by using the art of professional storytelling to transport the audience to another place (her tiny town about a mile and a hair past nowhere) where her truths are played out through the stories she tells and the characters she becomes at the slightest tilt of her head. So it's not so much what makes her different - as who - because with her comes her entire wacky cast of southern characters who will work their way into your head and then into your heart. You will laugh a lot, cry a little, have a renewed passion for life, and, yes, even learn something in the process. She is a five-star experience in a small town package. Kelly is a nationally known award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, and author. She lived the life everyone else wanted her to live until one day in 1990, she cast it all aside to go after her dream – a dream of telling stories and getting paid for it, of casting her lovable characters into one-woman shows that do more than just entertain, they bring powerful messages straight into your heart. She’s taken her wacky cast of characters from storytelling festivals to schools and colleges, children’s shows to cruise ships, and church groups to corporations and associations. She is the author of “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?” “It’s All Fun And Games ‘Til The Hair Gets Messed Up” and “Aunt Vyrnetta…And Other Stories From Cedar Grove” – which was the first introduction to her cast of southern characters who left the page for the stage and now show up in Kelly’s one-woman shows. Every program is customized for the client, and we're not talking customization as in changing the name of the city and mentioning your company name every fifteen minutes. Kelly approaches EVERY job as if it were a production. She discusses your goals and objectives, studies the values and missions of your organization, gets to know your group in advance, finding out your theme and event objectives, and then weaving her magic. Combining what she’s learned, with her wacky cast of characters, she writes a one-woman show just for you - that will leave your attendees talking about it for years. She has truly found a way to step outside of the same-old-same-old-speaker-on-a-platform-rambling-about-what-they-know-mixed-in-with-a-tired-old-audience-exercise - to give you a truly unique experience - where her message isn't told, it's shown. Most Popular Programs: WHO HIJACKED MY FAIRY TALE? How to hang on to humor when life doesn't go as planned And, by the way, life never goes as planned. There's a part of the fairy tale they never told you about - the part where the charming prince grows a spare tire, the princess develops anger issues, and dreams of happily-ever-after turn into unpaid bills, dirty laundry, and dreams of killing him in his sleep. At some point, even the fairest of us all finds a page ripped out of our fairy tale. Join us as award-winning storyteller and humorist, Kelly Swanson, takes us on a hilarious and inspiring journey with her wacky cast of southern characters who will charm you, inspire you, and remind you how to stay on the funny side of life - even when things don't go the way you planned. SIX SECRETS TO BEING A REMARKABLE LEADER So what could a comedian and motivational speaker possibly know about leadership? Well, if you define a leader as someone in a position of influence, then who better to learn from than someone who has spent years studying the art of influencing others from a stage - the art of turning strangers into fans. Bring Kelly in for a fresh perspective. Let her share what she's learned about connecting with people to make you a remarkable leader - to help you turn your customers and co-workers into fans. As Kelly says it best: “No, I'm not in your industry. I don't know anything about your product and your service. I wouldn't be standing up here if I were in your business. I'm in the business of influencing people. I don't know your product, but I know the people you are selling to. We may all be selling something different - but we're selling to the same people. I'm here to tell you about the people - because I've been in the trenches with them. I'm not here to talk about life from where you sit - but life from where they sit. I've spoken to thousands of people all over the United States - from the little old church ladies to the CEO's. And I've got my finger on the pulse of what motivates them. I'm here to tell you what they want from their leaders. Enough said.” HOW TO HAVE THE LAST LAUGH, AND BE THE ONE THEY REMEMBER: Six Secrets to Creating REMARKABLE Relationships Our success in business, and in life, is heavily based on our ability to form positive relationships - with our employees, co-workers, students, clients, and anyone else we're trying to influence in our circle. Whether our impact is made online, on the phone, from behind a desk, or even a stage - we all want to be remembered. So how do we make sure that we're the ones they are thinking of when the time comes to pick up the phone and place the order? How can we turn customers into fans? How can we form stronger teams and be better managers? By understanding that in order to have a lasting impact on those you want to influence, you must be able to establish emotional connections. You must go from speaking to the mind, to speaking to the heart. Let Kelly Swanson teach you six ways that she turns customers into fans - from a performer's perspective. Same humor, same hope, different message. UNLEASHING YOUR CREATIVE SIDE Bringing CREATIVITY to the Workplace: Unlocking Your CREATIVE Side To help you bring fresh ideas and unique perspectives to your line of work. Creative - marked by the ability or power to create : given to creating 2 : having the quality of something created rather than imitated : imaginative Creativity is one of the least discussed yet most important tools in business. We tend to buy into the idea that some people are born creative and some are not. This is not true. We all have the ability to be creative and think outside of our box - some of us just need some help tapping into it. We need someone to show us how to think with a different side of our brain. We need someone to help us conquer the fear and overwhelming desire to imitate, and show us how to move forward to that magical place of original thought and ideas - to reach a level of creativity that we never imagined we'd find in ourselves. For within each one of us lies the power to create and imagine. Isn't it time to bring this gift to the workplace? Join us for a refreshingly different kind of program designed to take you out of your comfort zone - filled with fun and engaging activities - as Kelly shows us ways to explore our creative side. You will laugh, heal, and reach an entirely new level of creativity. And we make a solemn promise that this kind of creativity will not include duct tape and throw pillows. (This program does not make for a good keynote - it needs to be a workshop with length anywhere from one hour to one week.) CUSTOMIZED APPRECIATION PROGRAM...Let Kelly Come and Tell Your Story Sometimes you just want to do something special for group - a way to say thank you and show them that they are valued and appreciated. Maybe you have been through some hardships and need someone to come in and help you get through this tough spot and grow closer. Maybe you want to celebrate a good year. Maybe you are kicking off a fundraiser and want to get people pumped up. Maybe you want to unveil a new vision or tell your company's story. Kelly will listen to your goals and visions and write the perfect program that will leave your group talking about you for years. DON'T MAKE ME PULL THIS CAR OVER...a hilarious and inspiring journey through motherhood A ONE-WOMAN SHOW WRITTEN JUST FOR MOTHERS Kelly Swanson has created another funny motivational keynote filled with laughs, inspiration, and a message about how mothers can find balance and peace in a life of carpools and chaos. It's just the shot in the heart that mothers need to keep going. Kelly Swanson offers expertise in: Appreciation, Attitude, Creativity, Comedy, Humor, Leadership, Motivation, Motherhood, Relationships, Emcee Kelly Swanson is a good fit for: Association Keynote, Employee Appreciation Events, Keynote Womens Event, Ladies Night Out, Nurses Appreciation, Spouse Program, Womens Events |
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