Use the Power of Facilitation to Grow Your Speaking Business!
8:30 am - 11:15 am Central
Presented by
Eddie Turner, CSP
Increasingly, meeting planners are asking for it. Audiences are demanding it. What is it? More interaction from speakers! It is no longer enough to be the “sage on the stage.” The highly-paid speakers have discovered the key to engaging audiences is to become a facilitative speaker—both in their delivery of keynotes and training and in customized workshops that follow these events. The COVID 19 pandemic forced everyone to pivot to virtual work and virtual programming. This increases the need for speakers to master the power of facilitation. This program will explain and demonstrate how professional speakers can use the power of facilitation to grow their speaking business.
Learning Objectives
1. Define facilitation and why it matters for speakers.
2. Identify opportunities for facilitation.
3. Explain methods and techniques appropriate for speakers.
About the Speaker

Eddie Turner is an in-demand leadership development expert. He works as an executive coach for senior and emerging leaders. Eddie delivers keynote speeches and facilitates learning delivery and executive strategy sessions.
Eddie is a Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP®) and ranked #6 on the "Top 30" list of Motivational Speakers by Global Gurus. Forbes recognized Eddie as the Preeminent Authority on Emerging Leaders. He is also a certified trainer and master facilitator. Eddie has appeared in national print, radio, and television media such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fox News, PBS, NPR, and ABC. He has also worked as a national media commentator.
Eddie studied leadership and organization behavior at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Eddie also holds an Executive Certificate in Public Leadership from the Harvard Kennedy School.
ScheduIe
8:30 – 9:00am Open Networking, Small Breakout Sessions
9:00 – 9:20 am Opening Remarks, Chapter Business, Member Message
9:30– 11:00am Eddie Turner Presentation
11:00 – 11:15am Wrap Up & Closing