We are excited that CNN commentator Van Jones will serve as our opening keynote speaker and New York Times best-selling author and podcaster, Gretchen Rubin, will be our closing keynote speaker.
Kane Smego, an Opening Presenter on Wednesday, is a spoken word and hip hop artist, a National Poetry Slam finalist, and co-founder of the youth arts and education nonprofit Sacrificial Poets. He also is an international touring artist, performing and teaching across the United States and in Europe, Africa, Central and South America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Gretchen Rubin, the Closing Keynote Presenter, is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Times bestsellers, " The Four Tendencies," "Better Than Before," "The Happiness Project," and "Happier at Home." She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold almost three million copies worldwide, in more than 30 languages.
Van Jones, a correspondent for CNN and a regular guest on political talk shows, is the Opening Keynote Presenter for NASW’s 2018 National Conference.
Their story inspired the acclaimed documentary “Underwater Dreams” and was also adapted into the major motion picture “Spare Parts,” starring actor and comedian, George Lopez as Fredi. His award-winning Falcon Robotics team is featured in the 2017 film “Dream Big.” Honored with numerous awards for his spirited passion for teaching, Fredi continues to serve as a prominent advocate about the importance of STEM education nationwide.
About Caleb Campbell. A former U.S. Army member and N.F.L. player, Caleb Campbell is a relatively new youth speaker. However, he has already built a stellar career as a coach and motivational speaker, focusing on mental wellness and emotional skills.
An excellent youth speaker inspires, motivates, and empowers students. Whether the topic is mental health, leadership, personal development, drug prevention, ...
Having traveled the country as a youth speaker for nearly twenty years, I’ve come across some of the best speakers in the education industry. Sometimes while I’m on the road, working with students and visiting schools, clients will ask me for recommendations.
Growing up Jared Scott faced many of the same challenges that your students face. Struggles in his home life, disconnection at school, and constant frustration finding his voice, left him feeling like a marginalized teenager in a West Texas city that simply didn’t understand him. Scott empathetically feels the pressure of being a teenager in today’s world, but through all of this adversity, he has become a true-life example of TEEN TRUTH’s mission to empower student voice and build school culture across North America.
An effective youth speaker can inspire a young audience to reflect upon their own lives so that it gets them to change their mindset or behavior.
Choosing the right keynote speaker for your event is crucial because it could make or break the event.
Finding the right speaker is crucial if you want the event to leave a lasting impact on the minds of your students.
As part of #InternationalWomensDay, @SopraSteria_uk are hosting a #VirtualInsightDay where young people will hear from influential women within the #Tech company about their stories, challenges & advice.
Why virtual work experience placements really work Originally featured in the Liverpool Law Society magazine in November 2021 Conditions since March 2020 inevitably reduced the opportunities for young people to engage with employers through traditional work experience.
Even though a guest speaker can also be a keynote speaker, they’re not necessarily the same thing.
Interestingly, keynote speakers have this name because they do a similar job: they set up the main theme and tone of the event. Because of this, it is quite natural for the keynote speech to take place at the beginning of the event, even though there may be some exceptions about that. The role of a keynote speaker is to draw attention ...
Regardless of whether you’re choosing a keynote or a guest Speaker, here are some of the things to look for when hiring one: Professionalism: The speaker should turn up in time and ready to give their presentation and present themselves with integrity and respect;
The role of a keynote speaker is to draw attention to a specific topic that will be covered throughout the rest of the event. They do so by presenting this topic from a brand-new perspective, using humor or sharing a compelling story that ties into the main theme of the event.
For your keynote speech, it’s important for the individual to be someone creative and engaging – someone who is able to think of a clever, amusing and memorable way to introduce the main theme of the event. Please note that the keynote speaker doesn’t need to go deep into technical information or details. On the other hand, when it comes ...
Rapport: The speaker should be able to connect with your audience. Some might prefer to tell stories while others might prefer to use timely humor; Credibility: Whomever you decide to put on stage should be someone that is seen as an authority and expert on the subject-matter being covered;
Research skills: Whether giving a keynote speech or a technical workshop, he or she should be able to do proper research on your industry, your audience, and the overall information that it will be given during your event;