Lois Creamer Blog
DEI, Cultural Agility and The Future of Government Meetings
First, I want to address DEI. Consider shifting the focus from the label "DEI" to a narrative centered on something like "Building a Culture of Opportunity." This approach can spotlight tangible benefits—like enhanced innovation, better teamwork, and stronger...
5 Challenges Facing Professional Speakers in 2025—And How to Overcome Them
Professional speaking is changing fast, and staying ahead of the curve is the key to booking more business. The good news? Every challenge presents an opportunity—if you know how to leverage it. Here are five hurdles speakers will face in 2025 and how to turn them...
Due Diligence: Creating Your Successful Speaking Practice
As a consultant in the speaking industry for over 20 years, I've refrained from commenting on offers from others promising to help create a million-dollar speaking practice. Yet, again this year, I'm sharing my opinion after coming across numerous such offers during...
Real Intelligence vs. AI: Mastering the Skills That Machines Can’t Replace
Remember when the internet first arrived in our lives? (I was a blonde back then.) I remember vividly how some were adamant it would never be allowed in schools. Imagine that! Fast forward, and now it’s part of the fabric of education, business, and nearly every...
Meetings Intel Update – October 2024
MEETINGSNET just put out their latest Global Forecast report and it should make us all very happy! A whopping 70% of meeting professionals see budget growth for 2025. 70% of respondents from North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific expect growth. Only...
Official Launch of “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking”
🚀 Exciting News! The Official Launch of "Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking" is HERE! 🚀 Ready to take your speaking career to the next level? The wait is over! 🎤 This updated version of my bestselling book is packed with NEW strategies on sales, artificial...
Get Better at Handling Discount Requests on Your Fee
No one likes having to negotiate a lower price. When showcasing the value of your services or products, you are often put in a situation where it’s up to you to make a compelling argument about why your fees are set at their current rate - and not cut down....
Speakers: Market Intell, June 2024
As usual, I scan the globe (!) for reliable market intelligence. Northstar Meetings Group and Cvent just issued their latest industry survey for meetings. Here’s a summary. • Encouragingly, meeting professionals' optimism is on the rise. A mere 14% of planners report...
5 Ways Speakers Can Help Meeting Professionals Plan a Successful Event
Speakers are being asked to do more than speak. They’re being asked to help ensure the success of each event. Here are the top five things meeting professionals are requesting speakers to do. Clear Communication: By providing meeting planners with detailed information...