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Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson Teaching You To:
Growing up I was the outcast - the kid they threw things at on the bus. I spent most of my life trying not to be noticed - trying to blend in. I carried the belief into adulthood that to be successful meant to look like everyone else. But I wasn't like everyone else. And it got really exhausting trying to be. And really boring. So one day I cast aside the expected life, dusted off the gifts I had been hiding, stepped out of my comfort zone and on to a stage as a motivational speaker and comedian. And I didn't look back. And guess what. It turns out that being different isn't such a bad thing. In fact, it's a great thing. In fact, it's everything. I have learned that it's not blending in that makes you a success, but standing out among the crowd. So now I'm sharing my journey with you - to take you from blending in to flying high above your comfort zone. I want to share the mindsets and behaviors that I had to break, and the new attitudes I had to adopt. I want to share the many ways I've learned to stand out in a crowded market. Want in? I sure hope so. Now get ready - to STAND UP AND STICK OUT! Kelly Swanson
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Funny Motivational Speaker, Comedian, Award-Winning Storyteller
Motivational Speaker Teaching Attitudes and Skills to Help Achieve Your Goals and Impact Others
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As a motivational speaker, award-winning storyteller, author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale?, and comedian, I write custom keynotes that blend entertainment and content - to teach you how to stand up and stick out in life and in business - by cultivating the attitude and mindset to help you set goals and achieve them - and adopting the skills to help you impact others to create remarkable relationships in life and in business. In short, I teach you to motivate yourself and motivate others. For all the skills in the world will not make up for a defeating attitude. And your ability to impact others will define your future.
I also teach you how to get out of the potholes in the yellow brick road of life - to get from where you are stuck to where you want to be. This is why many people ask me to speak on Stress and Dealing With Change in my most popular program: Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? Based on my book. (For specifics on my message, go to the Programs Page of this site).
In addition to taking your goals, your audience's needs and expectations, and even the language of your organization and weaving it into a dynamic high-energy presentation - my goal is to make you laugh a lot, to motivate you, to entertain you from start to finish, to encourage you to be more than you think you can be, and to deliver a remarkable and unforgettable experience that attendees will be talking about for years.
Some say my shows are popular because of the characters and the town I have created - others say it's because of my wacky sense of humor that has them laughing until their sides hurt - others say they love my real "take me as you see me" approach - some love the powerful stories - and some like the way I challenged them to put a new perspective on their obstacle - and some appreciate that there is something new at every turn and they never grow bored. While I would like to think all of these are true, I believe that the secret ingredient is my motive. I'm not there to show you what I can do - I'm there to show you what YOU can do. This is not about me. This is about YOU. I am not there so you can praise me - I am there to serve you. And it is my hope that this motive plays out in every moment I share with you - from the first phone conversation, to the stage, to the parking lot. Speaking to your group is an honor I take seriously.
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Kelly Swanson was a real treat at our Convention. She had the audience belly-rolling with laugher. She has a way to connect with people - not just with humor but also sympathy and encouragement. Kelly really learned about our industry and the people she was addressing. She even wrote us a poem that had everyone on their feet requesting a copy. There has been such bad news spread to so many industries this past year, but it was a delight to have Kelly at our conference to give them a boost. Honestly, the best speaker we ever had.
Amy Bryson
NC Association of Long Term Care Facilities
One Southern Accent...A Thousand Characters...Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson Takes You To Pride's Hollow
Hold on to your seats, because I have just taken the keynote experience to a whole new level by using the art of professional storytelling to actually transport your audience to another place (my tiny town about a mile and a hair past nowhere) where my truths are played out through the stories I tell and the characters I becomes at the slightest tilt of my head. So it's not so much what makes me different - as who - because I bring an entire wacky cast of southern characters who will work their way into your head and then into your heart. You will laugh a lot, cry a little, have a renewed passion for what you do, and, yes, even learn something in the process. I'm a five-star motivational speaker in a small town package.
What Clients Say About Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson
I want to thank you for the most wonderful job that you did for Columbus Regional at Spirit Girls Night Out. From beginning to end, you flat out delivered! Your willingness to work before the event (even en route to our city) with our media partners was awesome, and your media segments generated excitement about our event. What is truly noteworthy about you is that you not only commanded the stage during your performance, but you personally appeared and interacted with our audience during the event. Many of the women who attended the event commented on your wonderfully witty and personable manner. You warmed their hearts and inspired them before the performance even began! Your presentation of "Who Hijacked My Fairytale" had a truly raw and honest quality that was endearing and motivating. It was when the hands of many of the audience were raised and swaying, that I knew you had pulled on some heartstrings and touched some lives. The occasional "amens" after your "bless your hearts" and "I'm just sayings" only added to the inspirational and revival like atmosphere you created. Thank you again for sharing your stories with our audience and giving our event a fairy-tale ending.
LeDare Windham
Spirit of Women Coordinator
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
WOW!! Kelly was an amazing speaker and left everyone gasping for more. She has an uncanny ability to draw you into her stories as if you were there. She personalized her content so that her speech/performance not only related to our audience but our industry as a whole. Kelly leaves you with more than just a message, but with a renewed sense of energy. I would highly recommend Kelly Swanson to any group that is looking to learn, laugh, get energized and ready to take on the world!
Jill Settle
Univar USA
Kelly Swanson brought a thoughtful, heartfelt keynote address to our 13th Annual Moms@Work luncheon. Her ability to weave stories that are thought provoking throughout her talk is artistry in motion. Our more than 500 guests laughed until their sides hurt, but they also had moments where tears welled up in their eyes. Her message of following your dream and staying true to yourself rang true with our audience of primary women, but the men who were there enjoyed her as well. In fact, one even said that in the 13 years of holding this event, Kelly was our best speaker ever. Kelly's ability to customize her message for our audience and the time allocated was greatly appreciated. She?s easy to work with and accommodating. I would definitely utilize her again, regardless of the size of the audience.
Anne-Marie Farrow
VP, Business Development and Marketing
Charlotte Parent & Piedmont Parent magazines
The presentation for military professionals was second to NONE! Kelly wrote a tribute especially for the military audience and they loved it! There were laughs, giggles, tears, and lots of applause! Read More >>
Military Client
Pat and I were in the audience last Friday when a marvelous storyteller and speaker captivated a crowd of 350 HR professionals. She was so real, relative, relaxed, and vulnerable.? Read More >>
Ty Boyd
Executive Learning Systems
www.TyBoyd.com
Kelly Swanson provided the perfect closing to our event. Her ability to use storytelling to motivate and encourage a group of business professionals is remarkable. Read More >>
Courtney Fleming
VA Bankers Association
www.vabankers.org
"Funny," "fantastic," "truly unforgettable": these are only a few of the many rave reviews conference attendees shared about Kelly Swanson, a session and closing speaker at our 2009 Bakersfield Women's Conference... Read More?>>
Colleen Bauer
2009 Chairwoman
Bakersfield Women's Conference
I have to tell you about my experience watching Kelly Swanson. She was completely amazing and one of the funniest and motivating speakers I have ever seen... Read More?>>
Johnine Fregia
Nurse Recruiter
Presbyterian Healthcare
We certainly had a fun time with you yesterday, and we appreciate all you did to make our event REMARKABLE...Read More?>>
Beth C. Wilson
Executive Assistant to Janet Smith-Hill SVP/HR
Novant Health
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For more about motivational speaker Kelly Swanson, check out her videos on www.youtube.com/swansonspeaks. Or read her motivational speakers blog www.swansonspeaks.com
