The Official Blog of AAE Speakers Bureau

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Speakers Who Sizzle: Meet the Talented Cast of FX’s “The Bear”

These talented actors, chefs, and producers make “The Bear” sizzle. They are also available for speaking opportunities.
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Top 10 Summer Olympic Athletes for Speaking Events

Olympians share valuable lessons on perseverance, overcoming obstacles, and teamwork. Meet some of the top Olympic athletes-turned keynote speakers.
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AAE Speakers Bureau Announces New 2024 Best Workplace Awards

AAE was recently named to both Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Best Workplaces and to the Triangle Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work lists.
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6 Hot Speaking Topics According to Event Organizers

Get deeper insights on each of the top 6 speaking topics that event organizers are prioritizing this year, according to real responses from real event planners.

These Are the Lessons Learned as an Event Planner

Here is the best advice from event organizers that they shared for their peers in the Speaking Industry Benchmark Report.

An Interview with Keynote Speaker Adam Markel: Building Resilience and Embracing Change

Read AAE's conversation with bestselling author, keynote speaker, workplace expert, and resilience researcher, Adam Markel.
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Top 15 Political Speaker Pairs for Bipartisan Conversations in 2024

Discover diverse perspectives & create dynamic conversations with today's top Democrats, Republicans, and bipartisan keynote speakers.
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Tuned in: the AAE Team’s Podcast Favorites Revealed

As podcasting continues to rise in popularity, it's no wonder that there are now well over 3 million podcasts in publication serving a market...
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How to Build Unicorns: Three Keys to Embracing Entrepreneurship for Organizational Success

Article by Michael Gorton: Keynote Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Teladoc When I was building Internet Global, the naysayers constantly told me: “If the...
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6 Key Takeaways from AAE’s 2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report

Here at AAE, our own version of March Madness is launching our annual Speaking Industry Benchmark Report, and I’m pleased to announce that our...
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Don’t Book Your Next Speaker Until You Hear This

Before you rush to book the first speaker you find, it’s crucial to understand what matters most to speakers and how to navigate the process effectively.
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8 Top Artificial Intelligence Speakers to Elevate Your AI Conversation

These eight leading AI speakers are breaking down the world of generative AI for audiences around the world.
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An Event Producer’s Guide to Super Bowl LVIII

Here’s a roundup of the celebrities, performers, and media personalities who are about to take center stage at Super Bowl LVIII.

CeCe Olisa on Building Self-Confidence, Being Authentic, and What’s Next

AAE was joined by keynote speaker, lifestyle influencer, and founder of Cocoa by CeCe, CeCe Olisa to talk building self-confidence, being authentic, and more.
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Top Predictions for the Event Industry in 2024 with Justin W. Ball, CMP

As we all look ahead to next year and beyond, Justin W. Ball shared with me some important changes you should keep on your radar.
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Stress Relief Strategies for the Holidays and Beyond with Eliz Greene

The holidays should be cheerful, not stressful. Eliz Greene shares actionable tips on how to manage stress during the holidays and beyond.

7 Speaking Topic Trends to Watch in 2024

These are the speaking trends we’re most closely watching as we head into 2024, and why.
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How to Book a Keynote Speaker: Measuring Success

In this 4-part blog series on booking keynote speakers, we’ve covered a lot of ground. We started with determining how to identify the right...
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Deanna Singh on Advocating for Change, Making an Impact, and What’s Next

AAE was joined by keynote speaker, social entrepreneur, and change advocate, Deanna Singh to talk advocating for change, making an impact, and more.
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Why Happiness Alone Is NOT Enough Anymore

Jenn Lim gives three ways leaders can move beyond happiness to become the architects and archaeologists of thriving people and workplaces.