SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:01:00 -0500

If you have never listened to my podcast before.... you must hear the interview with Jason Dorsey....author of Zconomy. He is the generation expert and Zconomy is all about how Gen Z has arrived in the workforce and how they will change the world.

Planning Hybrid Meetings - Suggested Resources

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 17:50:00 -0500

On my main blog I have started a page with resources for planning hybrid events and virtual conferences.

If you have any other articles, videos, interviews, and useful resources, please let me know.

thom

Career Coach Austin

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 16:11:00 -0500

I have been working with more and more people who seek career coaching and ideas on how to begin starting over at 50. Check out the page on Career Coach Austin (and virtually by Zoom).

Forgiveness Is For Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:12:00 -0500

Just wrote "Forgiveness Is For Yourself" on the new blog (this is the old blog)..

Networking in the Times of COVID

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 15:17:00 -0500

Check out my latest post on Networking in the Times of Covid and Quarantine on my blog at :
https://thomsinger.com/blog/networking-in-the-times-of-covid/

Virtual Event Speaker / Virtual Event Host

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Wed, 3 Jun 2020 10:08:00 -0500

Check out my blog post on my website blog about my role as a Virtual Event Speaker / Virtual Event Host.

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Conference Going Virtual - How to pivot online

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 11 May 2020 14:46:00 -0500

I wrote a blog post about a Conference Going Virtual.

There are so many moving parts for associations looking to pivot online. This story of the National Speakers Association is a good review of how to think out of the box.

Check it out on my blog on my website.

thom

Virtual EmCee

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:58:00 -0500

I have been doing virtual emcee work for six years. It began when my friend and I launched a program called "the Conference Talk Show". We believed then, and now, that a virtual conference is more than a broadcast of the main stage keynote speakers. The remote audience has different needs.

With the overrun of webinars in the last few weeks, we also realized that this was true for online learning. Thus we created "The Webinar Talk Show".

Hosting events is important work. And the needs of the at-home audience need to be considered.

thom

Virtual Conference Host

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:25:00 -0500

Check out my latest blog on hiring a Virtual Conference Host.

While companies are seeking options, I have been brainstorming ideas with clients. I am not the right host for all events, but happy to share ideas with everyone facing these crazy times in the meetings industry.

https://thomsinger.com/blog/virtual-conference-host/

Social Tightening

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:48:00 -0500

We are hearing a lot about "Social Distancing" - but as people are asked to stay apart, it will increase the already problematic epidemic of loneliness.

I wrote about "Social Tightening" on my main blog on my website. Please check it out and let me know your thoughts.

How To Run A Virtual Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 9 Mar 2020 09:19:00 -0500

With all the chaos in the meetings world around the Coronavirus, I thought it was a good idea to interview Jim Parker from Digitell about "How to Run a Virtual Meeting".

Check out episode 542 of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" to get the whole picture of virtual conferences and hybrid events.

Together by Vivek Murthy

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:46:00 -0600

My latest blog post is about a new book by Dr Vivek Murthy that will be released in April.

Together by Vivek Murthy is all about the epidemic of loneliness that is growing in the US and around the world. With all the digital tools, people are not feeling more connected.

Take a read of my thoughts on this book and the work of Dr. Murthy.

Thanks

thom

Motivational Speaker - Insurance Industry - Thom Singer

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:37:00 -0600

Hosting a meeting for an insurance industry or insurance company? Talk to Thom Singer if you need a keynote speaker or Corporate Master of Ceremonies.

Motivational Speaker - Insurance Industry

The Performance Gap

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:31:00 -0600

Check out my latest blog post on The Performance Gap.

On the new blog.

thom

Manufacturing Keynote Speaker

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:18:00 -0500

I have had the honor to speak for many manufacturing companies and associations recently. These are some of the best audiences. Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy. The people in these organizations are the ones driving the future.

The message in "The Paradox of Potential" is about how to get individuals and teams to navigate the gap between potential and performance. This is why managers seek this topic.

As a manufacturing keynote speaker, it is very important that I speak to people in the specific industry to get a good feel for what is going on in their companies.

Check out my website for more information.

Also, if you need a Master of Ceremonies / Emcee to bring more energy to your event, I can do the opening keynote speech and stay the whole event as the host. This is a unique way to engage your audience and drive home the power of the keynote content.

thom

Conference Keynote Speaker

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 07:19:00 -0500

Seeking a Conference Keynote Speaker? Let's Chat.

www.ThomSinger.com

The Power of Imagination in Business

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:12:00 -0500

Check out my latest article on the Paradox of Potential Blog - The Power of Imagination

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Open Mic Comedy Austin - "The Profile" - WEDNESDAYS

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Tue, 9 Jul 2019 13:13:00 -0500

Open Mic Comedy - Austin, TX: Roughcut Comedy is launching a new open mic in on Wednesday Night's in Austin, Texas.

Hosted by me (Thom Singer).

What? Yes, I agreed to be the EmCee of the new weekly event. I like comedy, and this adventure into stand up has had a positive impact on my work and life.

Each comic have a five minute set (why 5 minutes? Because I like longer sets, three minutes just goes too fast).

Capped at 20 comics (why capped? Because I am old and want to be in bed by midnight).
Every week we will feature a "Profiled Comic" who gets a ten minute set (why? because I want to make it more than just an open mic, but give it a "show" feel).
List at 8:00. Show at 8:30. The list will be reordered.
Location - Stereotype. (510 Rio Grande St. West 6th St Area).

Open Mic Comedy Austin

I began doing comedy a year ago. I am a long way from being "really good", but I have had fun and learned a lot. Plus, the local comedy scene has some amazing people doing comedy. I want to support them by trying to build a show that is more than a few comics in the audience.

Thus, I am seeking people to make their Wednesday Night Austin fun time out to include ""the Profile" open mic.

We are launching the show on July 10, 2019. I figure it will take 4-6 weeks to get the comedians and the audience to find the show. But my goal is to make this a little different and a lot of fun for everyone.

Open mic comedy - Austin has a new face..... "The Profile". Check it out.

Leadership Keynote Speakers

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 1 Jul 2019 12:28:00 -0500

Having presented nearly 1000 times at live events (and hosted over 470 episodes of my entrepreneur podcast, Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do), I am fascinated by what makes an audience lean into a speech.

Check out my thoughts on a post about Leadership Keynote Speakers on my website.

thom

Business Development Coaching for Lawyers

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 18:31:00 -0500

In the last two weeks I have had several lawyers reach out to me about coaching. I began my freelance career working one-on-one with attorneys helping them understand how to market and present themselves. I had moved away from this work, but realized recently I miss it.

I am now offering Business Development Coaching for Lawyers. If you know anyone who could use this assistance, let them know about me.

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Workplace Productivity

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:56:00 -0500

My latest blog post on my website (click through to check it out).....

Workplace Productivity is NOT enough.

thom

Corporate Training

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 09:34:00 -0500

In the past two years much of my work has shifted from only speaking on big stages delivering keynotes, to doing more corporate training.

Corporate training is different from speaking. It is more intimate, and has the potential to set the rest button in someone.

My new program on how to manage potential: "Obtain the Possible" has been approved for Vistage. I am really excited to be able to give to the members of this organization.

thom

Motivational Speakers

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Mon, 27 May 2019 15:40:00 -0500

For over a decade I have worked in the business of motivational speakers. I love the industry, and I am so excited everyday that my career has worked out. It has not been easy, but serving the corporate and association audiences, over 800 of them, has been a real honor.

In 2009 I was laid off from my corporate marketing job. The moment is burned into my memory. It was April 1st, and no, the irony of being laid off on April 1st is not lost to me. I had no job prospects, and we were in the middle of the great recession. It was the worst economy in 50 years.

So I took the leap. I went full time as a motivational keynote speaker.

I had become captivated with public speaking long before, and had fine tuned my abilities thought being an active member of Toastmasters for ten years. It takes time to learn to speak at the level of a real professional speaker. To be a meaningful inspirational speaker looks easy, but involves hundreds of hours perfecting the skills.

Many people ask me about how to become a motivational speaker. My advice is always the same... go speak. Someone once asked Stephen King how to become a writer, and he replied "Go write. Writers write". I think the same thing is true for motivational speakers. Speakers speak.

Motivational speakers are a weird group, but I fit right in. I got involved in the National Speakers Association early in my career, and it was the best decision I ever made. I have learned a lot for their educational events, but the real gold has been in the strong friendships I have created.

While I always want more business, and actively promote my business to meeting planners, I also go out of my way to refer other speakers. I care about live events, and I know that sourcing great keynote speakers is not easy. I watch all the speakers I can and praise the great ones in person and online.

If you are seeking a motivational speaker for your company or association event, let's have a conversation. I am always available to brainstorm ideas.

Have A Great Day

thom singer

Employee Training

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sat, 25 May 2019 09:38:00 -0500

Check out the newest blog post about my Effective Employee Training Program - "The Paradox of Potential".

If your company is hosting a meeting, let's talk about how to get your people talking and taking action. Potential is great, but potential does not equal performance.

All new blog posts are hosted on the new blog on ThomSinger.com

Personal and Professional Goals

noreply@blogger.com (thomsinger) — Sun, 19 May 2019 05:56:00 -0500

New on the new blog on my website - Personal and Professional Goals.

Check it out, and the embedded video series on managing your potential.