Dave Delaneyโs Meeting Planner Oath
Nobody likes a prima donna! Unless weโre talking about opera singers.
"We are all done!!! Thanks again for being the most laid back, relaxed speaker I ever dealt with." - Nora McLaughlin, HFMA.
Running an event, big or small, is a lot. By practicing empathy, any professional speaker or event sponsor can quickly imagine how stressful it is to be a meeting planner or conference director. My job as a keynote speaker is to help relieve some of this stress by being easy to work with on multiple levels. I appreciate how overwhelming it can be, so why cause good people grief?
The following is my promise to you.
Social distance speaking - I can deliver my Nice Method keynote presentations virtually instead of in person if needed. Iโve received great feedback from the hundreds of virtual presentations Iโve delivered since before the pandemic.
Stages are more fun - Letโs face it, live performances are always more fun. Webcams make it tough to know if my jokes land or bomb. My presentations are highly entertaining, impactful, and insightful. ๐
No smell-ya-later - I have a no smell-ya-later policy. I wonโt rush in and out of your event. I am always happy to interact with your audience before and after my talk. I can even interview your sponsors if youโd like to add value.
Sweet, no suite! - I always feel guilty being put up in a fancy hotel suite while traveling alone. One person does not need a living room, dining room, multiple bedrooms, or solarium.
Quick docs - We will send essential documents within two business days. These docs include the speaker agreement, invoice, rider, and event summary sheet. The rider is especially important for your AV team to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Economy OK4ME - I donโt insist on business travel; I appreciate it but never insist. I am okay with domestic economy travel. I usually include travel in my speaking fee to avoid this altogether. Meeting planners have bigger fish to fry than playing travel agents.
Event promotion - I will use my social media channels and email newsletter to help promote the events where I speak. I will also create a customized video you can use for promotion if you wish. Let me know what you need.
Delivery - Regardless of which Nice Method presentation I am delivering, my goal is always to enlighten, empower, and entertain my audiences. Expect plenty of laughs and ah-ha moments.
On-Time - My talks can run from 30-90 minutes (usually 45-60). My presentations will run as short or long as you need. I am always respectful to the planners, audience, and the following speakers. On-time is the right time all of the time.
Customize - Each of my presentations is customized for different audiences. I weave in case studies or examples from your industry to ensure my message resonates with your audience.
Come again - I always strive to teach audiences how to make the most of their time during your conference. This includes encouraging them to network nicely and to visit your sponsors. If the audience and sponsors have a great time, they tell their friends, and revenue grows yearly from new and returning attendees. Win!
Demand-free - Nobody likes a prima donna (unless weโre talking about opera singers). Part of my job is to make your job easier, not harder. Youโre spinning enough plates already.
Budgeting - I keep my speaking fees as affordable as possible. Let me know your budget, and I will see what I can do for you.
"I booked Dave to speak at the 31st annual Professional BusinessWomen of California's conference for his Master Communicator's Secret Weapon presentation. Our conference was set for April 2020 but when the pandemic hit, we had to adjust and shift. Dave was not only flexible, but adaptable as the organization adjusted format and content framing and timing to deliver the best possible virtual experience. Dave's content is approachable and he made sure to leave our audience of 6,000+ attendees with key takeaways for how to be a Master Communicator! Bonus: he's hilarious, and will bring his improv skills to your group in all the best ways!" - Stephanie Heishman, PBWC Conference.