Deirdre Van Nest is a Sales Keynote Speaker

Teaching entrepreneurs and sales professionals how to master their ability to fast-track trust and create the emotional connections that get to the “YES!” quicker.

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“The best presentation I’ve heard in 20 years.”

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M.C. | Director of Disability Sales
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

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If the Success of Your Group's Business Depends on Building Relationships Quickly, Deirdre is Your Keynote Speaker!

If the Success of Your Group’s Business Depends on Building Relationships Quickly, Deirdre is Your Keynote Speaker!

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Deirdre brings a great return on investment – we were able to implement her strategies immediately. She captivated our audience of 200 for four hours and had us wanting more! Overwhelmingly positive feedback and a STANDING OVATION! Deirdre is not a one and done speaker!

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J.S. | National Manager PAC and Onboarding
RBC Insurance

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After 19 years into my career, I don’t think I’ve ever felt so energized coming out of a session like what you did today!

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Thrivent Financial

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Sales Keynote Speaker Topics & Outcomes

Get to the “YES!” Quicker

How to Increase Trust, Connection & Likeability in 3 minutes or less.

Does your group want to deepen relationships with current clients and quickly win new business? If so, Deirdre is the keynote speaker for your next event!

See, consumers today are not choosing products and services based solely on quality, credentials, and experience; those are expected. Instead, they’re choosing to work with sales professionals based on how that professional makes them FEEL.

That’s why if your entrepreneurs and sales professionals want an edge (especially with Boomer females, Millennials, and GZ), they’ll want to communicate in a way that demonstrates Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

One powerful way to show Emotional Intelligence, is by leveraging a specific storytelling strategy- -a “Personal Brand Why Story “. When your team learns how package and share this story in a way that’s meaningful for their ideal clients, they’ll accelerate trust AND buy-in.

In this interactive presentation your entrepreneurs and sales professionals will:

  • Understand why after hearing their “Personal Brand WHY Story”, their ideal clients could be in a room full of their competitors and will still make a beeline for them!

  • Experience first-hand how telling their “Personal Brand WHY Story” will increase trust, connection, and likeability in 3 minutes or less.

  • Discover why humanizing themselves is critical to the future of their business.

  • Discover how top producers are using their stories to attract clients and get to the “YES!” quicker.

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Stand Out and Own the Room Every Time You Speak!

Stand Out and Own the Room Every Time You Speak!

Does the way you speak cost you credibility, impact, and money?

Whether you’re speaking for 1 minute or 1 hour, to your team, prospects, clients, or key influencers, your listeners are subconsciously asking themselves:

  • Do I like you?
  • Do I trust you?
  • Do you seem competent?
  • Do I want to work with you?

Here’s the kicker—they’re basing their answers in part on how you speak.

Too many entrepreneurs and sales professionals believe public speaking only matters on a big stage or during a seminar. But the truth is, you’re public speaking every time you communicate with three or more people. Every interaction is an opportunity to influence, inspire, and connect. Because as James Hume said, “Every time you speak, you audition for leadership.”

And your voice—how you speak, write, and share your ideas—can be your most powerful asset in business. When you learn to use it with intention and impact, your income, influence, and opportunities skyrocket. Doors will open that you never even knew existed.

But if you haven’t intentionally sharpened how you communicate, you’re operating at only a fraction of your influence—and missing out on opportunities you don’t even know you’re missing.

Key Outcomes

  • Why Many Entrepreneurs and Sales Professionals Aren’t Satisfied with Their Speaking Results
    Uncover what you MUST do to increase buy-in and knock it out of the park every time you speak.

  • One of the Biggest Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs and Sales Professionals Make When Speaking
    Your opening is the most critical part of your message. If you don’t capture attention in the first few moments, your audience will tune out—no matter how great the rest of your message is. Discover how to avoid the common opener that bores audiences and kills influence and impact.

  • The Key Strategy to Grab Your Audience’s Attention from the First Word
    Learn how to start strong and keep them engaged from word one. Master this technique and you’ll know exactly how to command the attention of every audience, every time.

  • Turn Every Speaking Opportunity into Influence and Impact
    These strategies aren’t just for in-person presentations. Use them on webinars, videos, articles, podcasts, social media, and even emails to create memorable moments that resonate and inspire action.

If you’re ready to transform your voice into a business-growth engine, this session is for you.

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Sales & Finance Keynote Speaker

Storytelling to Skyrocket Sales!

Most consumers make buying decisions based on emotion and then back their decision up with logic. That’s why if your entrepreneurs and sales professionals want people lining up to work with them after a group presentation or 1:1 meeting, they must become Crazy Good Storytellers- -and keynote speaker Deirdre Van Nest wants to teach them how!

Crazy Good Storytellers know how to speak to their listener’s emotions, make a concise point, and let their stories do the selling for them.

In this interactive presentation your group will:

  • Learn the biggest “sales killing” mistake most professionals make and how to avoid it when they speak and meet with clients.

  • Hear stories of how successful professionals are incorporating stories into their group presentations and 1:1 meetings with clients and prospects.

  • Discover the 3 types of stories every professional should be telling.

  • Get Step by Step instructions on how to use the most persuasive storytelling model for a sales conversation (either in group presentations or in 1:1 conversations). This story type allows them to display empathy and sell themselves WITHOUT sounding salesy.

Convert Conversations Into Clients!

It’s no secret that the higher your Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the more likely people are to do business with you!

That’s why, if your professionals want a competitive edge, they must structure their initial meetings with prospects in a way that demonstrates Emotional Intelligence. When they do this, they’ll more quickly convert prospects into clients…who are ready to do business with them.

In this presentation your team will learn keynote speaker Deirdre Van Nest’s Crazy Good Talks® 5 Step Process for blending Emotional Intelligence skills into an initial conversation/meeting with a prospect.

Specifically, they’ll discover:

  • The tool for creating trust, connection, and likeability in 3 min or less.
  • The question to ask prospects when transitioning from initial chit chat into the official meeting- -this question quickly exposes their challenges, hopes, and dreams.

  • How to create opportunities to show one of the most important Emotional Intelligence skills– -empathy.

  • The top strategy for creating desire for their services or products without sounding salesy.

To hit the bullet points above, 90 min is needed for this presentation.

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How to Attract Top Talent and Create a Connected Culture in this Remote/Hybrid World

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent in this remote/hybrid world, your leaders are in uncharted waters. They’re asking questions like:

  • How do I create a culture that attracts ideal candidates?
  • How do I compete with companies who can pay more and provide better benefits?
  • How do I retain my team when we rarely meet in person?

There are several answers to these questions but the most powerful one is often completely overlooked because it’s counterintuitive and can be scary! That’s right.  The most powerful way to attract and retain a remote/hybrid team is by getting personal. Yup. And it starts with sharing your Personal Brand WHY Story.  This is a story about WHY you care about the clients your serve, and WHY you care about the people you lead.  This story and others like it will keep your team connected and rowing together especially when times are tough.

In this dynamic, real world- -this is NOT theory, keynote speaker, Deirdre Van Nest, has been running a remote business with a remote team since 2010, before “remote” was even a thing – presentation your leaders will discover:

  • Why moving beyond business and getting personal is the “honey” that will attract their ideal candidates.

  • How to get personal in a way that’s appropriate for business (no icky feelings from overshares).

  • Why sharing “Personal Brand WHY Stories” in the workplace is like adding lighter fluid to all their communication channels.

  • Top tips on how and where to share their WHY Story and the benefits of providing a space for their team to do the same.

Whether you have 1 employee or 1000, hiring Deirdre as your keynote speaker will catapult your teams’ ability to attract top talent and to create a more committed and connected culture.

Carson Excell 2023

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