Speak Inc.

10/29/2025

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to reach out regarding speakers for your 2026 Sales Kickoff event - the time is now! Jumpstarting the new year with a speaker who blends energy and content can make all the difference - and the top SKO speakers are booking up fast. 📆

Jesse Cole - The Yellow Tux Guy
Barb Betts
Justin Forsett
Erin King

09/25/2025

Laughter isn’t just entertainment - it’s fuel. It brings people together, lifts the energy in the room, and leaves everyone feeling a little lighter when the world feels heavy.

Imagine your audience not just attending, but leaning in - engaged, connected, and energized. They walk away not only motivated to tackle Monday’s challenges, but also personally nourished and professionally recharged.

Whether it's:
💡 Kyle Scheele, who transforms wild, unconventional ideas into unforgettable experiences,
❤️ Erin Hatzikostas, with her 50/50 Rule to help unlock success by blending strategy with bold authenticity,
😆 Kate Davis, who reminds us that shared laughter builds trust and sparks innovation, or
🎤 Jeff Civillico, a Las Vegas headliner and philanthropist whose high-energy blend of comedy and insight leaves lasting impact.

These speakers don’t just entertain. They create moments that matter - where joy and learning go hand in hand.

09/08/2025

Great article from JP Pawliw-Fry! 👀📰

Teams need to be able to take risks—from making hard decisions, to naming inconvenient truths, to having a hard conversation—in order to be successful. But human biology makes risk-taking the exception, rather than the rule. So, how can leaders encourage smart risk-taking among their employees? ...

08/11/2025

"Requests for DEI speakers have plummeted," said Tim Mathy. During and after the pandemic, "we got a ton of requests for DEI speakers ... it was very hot, popular, almost a must with associations and corporations. But I’d say in the last six months or so, it’s kind of off the table."

Meetings industry stakeholders sound off on the vanishing market for DEI speakers.

08/06/2025

🎙️ The latest episode of the Mic Drop podcast hosted by Josh Linkner, features our very own Jeff Bigelow alongside Brittanny Kreutzer!

It's "a rare behind-the-scenes look at how buying decisions actually get made in the world of professional speaking." They cover everything from red flags in a speaker pitch to navigating industry shifts in the AI era. 🤖

🎧 Listen now! https://tinyurl.com/r8hhna3j

08/05/2025

Big congrats to Juan Bendaña for the launch of Confident By Choice with Penguin Random House! 📘

Even before launch, the book has caught fire — earning features in Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone, and inked international publishing deals in three countries. 🔥

This book is a game-changer for organizations looking to inspire confidence in today’s fast-paced world. 💨

Let’s go, Juan! 🙌

Learn more about Juan here: https://hubs.li/Q03Bcnph0

07/29/2025

Adversity isn’t the end of the story. It’s the start of something powerful. 💪

We’re spotlighting speakers who’ve turned challenge into change—leaders whose stories of resilience move audiences and motivate real action.

From mental health to disability advocacy to bold personal reinvention, these speakers bring purpose, grit, and heart to every stage.

✨ Perfect for teams navigating change
✨ Building more inclusive cultures
✨ Seeking real, relatable leadership

💬 Want to learn more? Drop us a DM or reach out to your favorite SpeakInc agent!



John Register Team Inspire
Speech
Melissa Stockwell USA
Nicole Malachowski & Associates, LLC

07/25/2025

San Diego sunshine + this amazing crew = the perfect combo ☀️🌴

Our annual company gathering brought together local and remote folks for some serious team bonding (featuring the awesome Diana Kander!), catch-ups, and big idea brainstorming. We even got to celebrate Jeff’s 30 years (!!!) with the company — talk about a legend. 🥳

SpeakInc truly is work family like no other. Already looking forward to the next one 🩵

06/04/2025

☀️📚 Smart Reads for a Bright Summer

Relax. Recharge. Reignite your curiosity.
We’ve curated a summer reading list full of powerful insights and fresh perspectives—straight from the minds of top keynote speakers. Whether you're beachside or just taking a break between meetings, these are the books worth diving into.

“Chasing Failure” by Ryan Leak
“Move. Think. Rest.” by Natalie Nixon
“Everyday Dharma” by Suneel Gupta
“Atlas of the Heart” by Brené Brown
“The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins

05/27/2025

WOW 🤯 We love speakers that make us look smart for recommending them — Ryan Estis qualifies!

Keynote customization takes many forms, but no one has mastered the craft quite as well as Ryan. The final result of his intentional design of content that targets BOTH the head and the heart needs to be seen live to be fully appreciated.

His inquisitive approach and natural curiosity to a wide variety of industries make him a quick study regardless of venue.

Way to go Ryan! 👏

04/24/2025

Harley Davidson was lucky to have the zeal and energy that is Ken Schmidt. The former executive leader is laser-focused on how businesses can tap into human behavior, neuroscience and in general, what makes our species tick. If you’re homo sapiens, this content applies to you.