Chicago Holiday Party Entertainment: Hire a Professional Mentalist
I’ve been performing as a professional mentalist for corporate events and holiday parties across Chicago and the surrounding areas for years. One thing I’ve learned: the right entertainment can turn a simple gathering into an unforgettable experience. Too often, organizers settle for background music or a few casual games. But a professional mentalist does far
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How I Customize Every Keynote to Create Unforgettable Events
One of the questions I get most often from meeting planners is, “How do you make your keynote presentation fit our audience?” The short answer is: I never give the same keynote twice. Every audience, every company, and every conference is different. And the ProAg conference in Lake Geneva is a perfect example of how
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Authentic Leadership Is Ordinary, and That’s Your Super Power
I am thrilled to be speaking soon at the Phi Theta Kappa leadership conference in Illinois. As I prepare, I keep coming back to one guiding principle that I want every emerging leader in the room to understand: authentic leadership is ordinary. That might sound surprising at first. We often imagine leaders as larger-than-life figures:
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What Mentalism Teaches Us About Reading a Room
The first time I walked onto a stage as a corporate mentalist, I realized my success depended on one skill above all others: reading the room. If I missed the subtle signals, the folded arms, the sideways glances, the bursts of energy or dips in focus, my performance would fall flat. If I caught them,
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Chicago Holiday Party Entertainment That Everyone Will Remember
Every December I watch companies across the city start planning their holiday events. The challenge is always the same: how do you make it more than just another dinner with a DJ? That’s where I step in. As a Chicago holiday party entertainer, my goal is to create an evening filled with energy, connection, and
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Join Me at the ProFit Growth Summit 2025 in Nashville
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—I’ll be speaking at the 2025 ProFit Growth Summit this September in Nashville! This three-day live event is designed for gym owners who want to scale their business, build high-performing teams, and create more freedom and impact in their lives. It’s not just another conference—it’s a chance to learn
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How to Improve Communication and Client Connections in Your Fitness Business
I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the Fitness Business Podcast, and we dove into one of the most overlooked—but powerful—skills in running a successful gym or fitness business: effective communication and body language. If you’ve ever wondered why some trainers, managers, or fitness business owners seem to instantly connect with clients
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Unlocking The Power of Rehearsal In Developing People Skills
After a recent presentation, an attendee approached me with a common challenge: forgetting names right after being introduced. His frustration echoed a familiar dilemma: the intention to use names but struggling to follow through. The root of this issue lies in our habits. New, desirable behaviors often clash with older, less beneficial habits ingrained in
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