I Need A Speaker Announces Strategic Partnerships with Major Convention and Visitors Bureaus I Need A Speaker announced partnerships with four leading convention and visitors bureaus: Choose Chicago, Meet Boston, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Visit Pittsburgh. These collaborations mark a significant expansion in the company’s mission to connect event organizers with qualified speakers across all price points. Through these partnerships, I Need A Speaker will expand its reach in key event markets while making professional speakers more accessible to meeting planners and event organizers in these major metropolitan areas. I Need A Speaker’s online platform offers speakers across all budget ranges, ensuring that every organization can find the right speaker regardless of their budget. “Serving the convention and visitors’ bureaus for these major cities is a great way to live our mission of serving event planners and introducing audiences to new talent,” said Tricia Richards-Service, founder and president of I Need A Speaker. “We’re proud to partner with organizations that are committed to delivering a positive experience for meeting attendees.” These partnerships will provide enhanced visibility for I Need A Speaker’s comprehensive speaker directory and greater access to qualified speakers for events of all sizes in and around Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. I Need A Speaker provides transparent and streamlined booking processes for meeting planners working in these areas. For customized speaker recommendations, meeting planners and event organizers may email info@ineedaspeaker.com. Visit www.ineedaspeaker.com to learn more or join its global user community.
I NEED A SPEAKER OFFERS SPECIAL PRICING ON WORKSHOPS Get the Most Value from Your Training and Development Budget I Need A Speaker is offering public speaking training at a special price during December 2024 and January 2025. “Many companies have unused training funds at the end of the calendar year. Using that money to schedule one or two training sessions will benefit individuals on public-facing teams, such as sales, marketing, customer service, or related departments,” said Autumn Bohner, marketing communications manager for I Need A Speaker. The special rate of $3,800 includes one day with six hours of training, a workbook, and lunch for participants. Workshops will be taught by Tricia Richards-Service, PhD, who has taught public presentation for more than 20 years. She is the founder and president of I Need A Speaker, a global online platform for qualified speakers at all price points. This offer is valid for on- or off-site workshops for up to 12 people. Off-site workshops are available at your choice of two pre-selected venues: one in Wilkes-Barre, and one in Scranton. To be eligible, clients must book the workshops for dates in January 2025. A travel fee will be applied for clients who are more than 75 miles from Scranton, PA. “Professional development is a great way to motivate and reward employees,” said Bohner. “What a wonderful, practical way to end one year or begin another.” For more information or to book your training date, email info@ineedaspeaker.com.
I Need A Speaker Welcomes Four New Team Members I Need A Speaker is proud to announce the addition of four new members to its growing team: Autumn Bohner as marketing communications manager, Keith Hickox as video production manager, Michelle Riley as marketing communications specialist, and Brooke Trusty as digital marketing manager. (Clockwise, starting from top left) Keith Hicox, Brooke Trusty, Michelle Riley, Autumn Bohner In their new roles, Bohner, Hickox, Riley and Trusty will be integral members of the marketing team, contributing to the outreach and engagement efforts to connect qualified speakers with event planners. They will be responsible for creating digital content that amplifies the organization’s mission and message while fostering connections with event planners in the I Need A Speaker directory and expanding outreach to new organizations. “I am thrilled to have such talent on this growing team,” said Tricia Richards-Service, founder and president of I Need A Speaker. “I Need A Speaker is well positioned to add value and deliver exceptional service to the organizations, speakers and event planners we serve.”
I Need A Speaker Offering Special Pricing on Public Speaking Workshops I Need A Speaker is offering public speaking training at a special price during December 2024 and January 2025. “Many companies have unused training funds at the end of the calendar year. Using that money to schedule one or two training sessions will benefit individuals on public-facing teams, such as sales, marketing, customer service, or related departments,” said Autumn Bohner, marketing communications manager for I Need A Speaker. The special rate of $3,800 includes one day with six hours of training, a workbook, and lunch for participants. Workshops will be taught by Tricia Richards-Service, PhD, who has taught public presentation for more than 20 years. She is the founder and president of I Need A Speaker, a global online platform for qualified speakers at all price points. This offer is valid for on- or off-site workshops for up to 12 people. Off-site workshops are available at your choice of two pre-selected venues: one in Wilkes-Barre, and one in Scranton. To be eligible, clients must book the workshops for dates in December 2024 or January 2025. A travel fee will be applied for clients who are more than 75 miles from Scranton, PA. “Professional development is a great way to motivate and reward employees,” said Bohner. “What a wonderful, practical way to end one year or begin another.” For more information or to book your training date, email info@ineedaspeaker.com.
I Need A Speaker Presents Free Webinar with Dr. Roger Firestien The most revolutionary ideas often emerge from unexpected connections. On November 15, Dr. Roger Firestien, a global expert in creative problem-solving, is hosting a free live webinar designed to help participants unlock the power of these connections and spark creativity that drives innovation. In just one hour, attendees will learn practical, proven techniques for deliberately making these creative connections, turning ordinary ideas into extraordinary innovations that outpace the competition. Dr. Firestien’s methods have helped over 600 organizations worldwide enhance their creative capabilities, with his work featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and INC. Key webinar takeaways include: Learn how to spark creativity on demand to drive innovation Discover how unexpected connections can lead to groundbreaking ideas Walk away with 100 actionable ideas to enhance events, meetings, and classes Participate in a live problem-solving session to generate real-world solutions Answer the question: Can bathtubs really fly? Co-sponsored by I Need A Speaker, this session is ideal for event planners, business leaders, and anyone interested in creating more engaging, meaningful experiences—whether in-person or virtual. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive a list of the creative ideas generated during the session, providing a treasure trove of actionable insights to use immediately.
I Need A Speaker Offers Six-week Public Speaking Workshop Registration is open for a six-week public speaking course offered by I Need A Speaker, an online connection hub for speakers and the people who want to book them. This in-person course will meet Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. beginning on April 2, 2024 at Urban Co-Works, 116 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, PA. “This course will help individuals develop their public speaking skills and serve as a refresher for those who have existing skills,” explained I Need A Speaker founder Tricia Richards-Service, PhD, who serves as instructor. Participants will learn how to: · Choose, narrow, and refine your topic · Write a central statement of purpose · Analyze your audience · Gather supporting materials · Outline an impactful speech · Develop an effective delivery style · Get started in the public speaking business. The course fee is $397. For details and registration, email info@ineedaspeaker.com. Registration closes March 27, 2024.
I Need A Speaker to Host Program for High School Students Area high school students are invited to participate in the STAND TALL SPEAK OUT program, a one-day event that teaches executive presence and public presentation skills to prepare attendees for future opportunities related to employment and college. The event will take place on Saturday, March 2, from 10 am to 3 pm at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. “This program was created to help students build and maintain self-confidence as they approach the next stage of life,” explained Will Ramey, DBA, an Army veteran, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker who is one of two presenters. “Students will have two hours of instruction from me, supported by two hours of public presentation instruction from my colleague, Tricia Richards-Service, PhD.” Planners are seeking financial contributions for this program. Although sponsorship packages are available at $2,500, $1,000, and $500, contributions in any amount would be appreciated to offset costs. Additional information and registration forms are being distributed to area high school guidance counselors and administrators. Student registration is $20 for the event. Ten students will be awarded scholarships. Registration fees include programming and a boxed lunch. “This event is limited to the first 200 students to register,” said Richards-Service. “We encourage people to register early.” The registration deadline is February 15, 2024. To obtain additional information or secure your spot, e-mail info@ineedaspeaker.com or call 570-955-6965.
I Need A Speaker Forms Cohort on Public Speaking Training I Need A Speaker: Registration is open for the first training and branding program offered by I Need A Speaker, an online connection hub for speakers and the people who want to book them. The cohort-based event is a two-day, in-person program on February 8 and 9, 2024 in Scranton, PA. “This program is suited to individuals who are interested in public speaking opportunities and want to elevate their skill set and develop their personal brand,” explained I Need A Speaker founder Tricia Richards-Service, PhD. “Ideal candidates for this program include subject matter experts, higher education faculty, corporate leaders, and anyone who has a public-facing role in his or her organization.” The training program includes interactive instruction on message refinement, outlining, storytelling, word choice, and performance. As part of the program, participants also receive a speaker logo, electronic press kit, professional headshots, video evaluation, a sizzle reel (a brief video demonstrating each speaker’s competency), and inclusion in the marketing reel for I Need A Speaker. “To provide everyone with personalized attention, registration is limited to the first 10 people,” said Richards-Service. “We are also welcoming one scholarship recipient in each cohort.” The registration deadline for this cohort is January 31, 2024. To obtain additional information or secure your spot, e-mail info@ineedaspeaker.com or call 570-955-6965.
