A keynote director is similar to a speech coach in that gesture, movement, tempo, vocal silhouette is addressed. The director however, concentrates more on bringing theatricality, like a Broadway show, to a keynote presentation. Through gentle rehearsal techniques, the captivating opening, the humor, the emotionally satisfying and dramatic ending are crafted and become part of the presenter’s repertoire. The speaker owns the techniques. In essence the director finds the drama within your keynote.

The assumption is that the speaker already possesses the expertise and knowledge necessary to influence the audience. It is the entertainment, the theatrical ability to hold an audience that is lacking in many speakers. With a PhD in Educational Curriculum, Dr Randy Ritz is also well placed to sharpen the teaching or conceptual moments in a presentation. In addition he assists speakers with the insertion of timely and reflective questions that connect with audiences.

The Story Lab

-Your Keynote is shaped & re-constructed.
-Explore new signature Stories
-Develop a captivating opening
-Add humor (and understand comic timing)
-Craft tempo and energy changes (like the ebb and flow of a symphony)
-Insert open ended and thought provoking questions
-Create an emotionally satisfying and dramatic ending
-Stay in a local and historic bed and breakfast (if desired)
-Work on a stage, seminar room, or board room depending on availability and speaker needs
-Dedicated time to reflect on changes

Performance Boot Camp

1/3 the cost Learn by watching others A focus on Speakers “owning” these skills:
-Stage presence
-Signature Storytelling
-Comic Timing and theory
-Delivery skills