Transformational Growth
- Oak Ridge, NC
- Leadership/Success Speaker
Life is full of change, tough times, and set backs. I teach and inspire others how to step out of their comfort zones to transform businesses and their personal…
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Motivational Business Speaker, Award-Winning Storyteller, Motivational Speaker and Comedian.
Helping you harness the power of story to connect and engage.
Author of The Story Formula, Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale.
This review is long overdue. Kelly spoke to my group of Correctional Educators for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She was part of our opening session and she did who Hijacked My Fairytale and she was amazing. Prior to the event, I provided her information about my group. When Kelly spoke, it was as if she had known all about my group all of her career. She was funny, warm, engaging, genuine, professional and totally uplifting to everyone present. Everyone still talks about her. She kept us laughing and she set the tone for our conference and we have been asked about bringing her back . She also did Mirror, Mirror on the Wall for our Administrative Professionals. They thoroughly appreciated her focusing on their group as she promoted loving yourself at the same time keeping everyone cracking up. Kelly is very personable and it shines through her performances! We hope to book Kelly again for our next conference!
Kelly gave a presentation at Spirit Girls Night Out in Columbus, GA. When she first came out, she engaged the audience with a song and everyone joined in. She told stories that touched the human spirit, uplifted us all and motivated us to see, believe and do. Not only is Kelly a competent and gifted speaker, she is also a faith warrior. She convinces us all that with faith we can overcome obstacles and go after our dreams.
I recently enjoyed seeing Kelly at a luncheon where she was the Keynote Speaker. She captured our attention immediately with her hilarious sense of humor and proceeded to guide the audience through her valuable message, "Who Hijacked My Fairytale?" Kelly has such friendly and down-to-earth style that it was as if she was talking to a group of her pals! She seemed to talk to every member of the large audience at once with her characters and her stories. While she is VERY funny, her message is also very timely and applicable to everyone trying to function when change is the only certainty! I would recommend Kelly to any group in need of a motivational speaker.
Kelly connects well with any audience. She can be hilariously funny and then give you a message that will touch your heart. I love Kelly! Look forward to seeing her again!
Kelly is a master at the art of sharing humor and empowering messages of truth. I loved her the first time I saw her and was honored to get to meet her. I highly recommend every corporation and church groups to take at look at this amazing woman!
I attended Kelly's motivational opening speech for the NC Teacher Assistants Conference in Greensboro, April 2011. She was so awesome we all lined up for her workshops. We sit in on both, She makes you feel so welcome and from the minute she starts you feel as those she has been your best friend forever. We all bought her book "who hijacked my fairy tale" I read in three days. and I have shared with the teachers at my school. If I ever find her close to me again I will be first in line. I am her FACEBOOK fan and just waiting on her "NEXT" book, ok Kelly get on that ok...Listening to her makes you feel like you could hang the moon!..LOVE LOVE LOVE her... Does that tell you she is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed listening to Kelly at the Administrative Professionals Conference in Winston-Salem. She was great and keep us wanting more. She keeps your attention and will definately make you laugh.
Kelly is the best. She was so good - at least 6 of our state associations booked her after hearing her speak at our conference.
Kelly is the best. She was so good - at least 6 of our state associations booked her after hearing her speak at our conference.
I was blessed to share the platform with Kelly Swanson and she was a hoot! The audience loved her humor, and she was the perfect closing keynote speaker for the event.
Kelly was fun however educational!
The presentation for military relocation 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! Kelly connected with our audience immediately, and they with her because they knew what she was talking about! Everyone recognized one of Kelly's characters whether it be family or friend! Finding humor in everyday life is sometimes challenging, but thinking back on some of the things Kelly said, laughter makes the challenge bearable! Finding that positive, new perspective on issues was a breath of fresh air. Kelly bestowed a great honor to our Service Providers who serve our military families - a great boost to a much deserving audience! We loved her and would love to have her return!!
Kelly held the audience's attention with laughter, humor, and a message that can be used in real life. Her style of storytelling is unique and pleasant to listen to. Everyone loved her presentation.
Thanks to Kelly, our event was very successful!
Kelly Swanson is a gifted performer and communicator. Her program fit our event perfectly. Her mix of humorous and heartfelt stories reached straight to the heart of the audience - with plenty of tears, smiles and laughter. The audience loved Kelly, and we can't recommend her enough!
Price Range: $12,500-17,000
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
- Lots of Laughs
- Feels Like a Show
- Motivation
- Encouragement
- Customization
- Content
- Tribute to Them and Their Industry
- Unforgettable Experience
WHERE THE ART OF STORY MEETS THE BUSINESS OF PERSUASION. Motivational Speaker-Award-Winning Storyteller-Comedian-Strategic Storytelling Expert-Huffington Post Contributor-Author-TV Personality.
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, Huffington Post Contributor, and cast member of The Fashion Hero television show airing on Amazon Prime. She is also author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula, and The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. She was a featured entertainer for Holland America Cruise Lines, keynote speaker for the International Toastmasters Convention, and has keynoted major conferences and corporate events from coast to coast. Kelly's wacky wit and powerful stories have charmed hearts and tickled funny bones for over 15 years. In addition to her role as a funny motivational speaker, Kelly teaches people how she does it by sharing what she has learned about connecting and engaging to have more influence in business, through the use of one tool – strategic storytelling. Sharing her own powerful journey through story and the formula she discovered you come to that magical place where the art of story meets the business of persuasion.
FUNNY MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER - CHANGE YOUR STORY, CHANGE YOUR LIFE....Learn how to harness the power of the story running through your head - to create winning attitudes, behaviors and actions steps - that make you more productive, passionate, and purposeful. LAUGHING the whole way. Based on her book "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale." Available in Keynote, General Session, and Workshop Format.
STRATEGIC STORYTELLING EXPERT - THE ART OF STORY MEETS THE BUSINESS OF PERSUASION....Learn how to use strategic storytelling in your business to engage employees, form stronger teams, lead with more impact, market your brand, & turn customers into fans. Based on her book "The Story Formula." Available in Keynote, General Session, Workshop, Training, and Consulting Format.
Bio for Kelly Swanson
Cast Member of the Reality TV Show The Fashion Hero on Amazon Prime.
Motivational Speaker and Comedian (Tons of Laughs, Meaning in the Message)
Award-Winning Storyteller
Featured Entertainer for Holland America Cruise Lines
20 Years in the Speaking/Entertainment Business
Huffington Post Contributor
Strategic Storytelling Expert
Hundreds of Articles Published in Print and Online
Speaks in 60-80 venues a yer
Keynote Speaker for: International Toastmasters Convention 2016, National Payroll Association Congress 2016, National Association of Healthcare Administrative Managers Convention 2016 (to name a few)
Author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale (Finding Passion, Productivity and Purpose in times of stress and change)
Author of The Story Formula (A proven blueprint to Master the Art of Connection and Engagement through Strategic Storytelling)
Author of The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking (Kindle Series)
Author of The Land of If Only (Children's Book)
Creator of Story impact Academy teaching people across all industries how to use Strategic Storytelling to raise their level of influence
Creator of Storytelling For Engagement Online Corporate Training to Engage Employees across an Organization
Hilarious. Motivating. Inspiring. AMAZING Storyteller. Real and Authentic. Practical. Applicable. Perfect balance of content and show. Every program handwritten for that audience.
Engages Your Audience. Shifts Their Perspective. Challenges Their Mindset. Gets Their Pens Moving. Gives Them A Method and a Formula for Taking Action.
In an EXPERIENCE like nothing you've ever seen.
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you Kelly for a very inspirational, funny, and practical talk. You have kick started something in our organization that will make a profound difference in our culture.
TRI TANG
Carolinas Healthcare
Huge thanks for your stupendous presentation at APA's 34th Annual Congress! I had already heard you were an amazing humorist, and you exceeded my expectations. "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale" was masterfully crafted and outrageously entertaining. In the midst of the laughter, there was a subtle yet poignant grace through your vivid characters. You are an artful storyteller! APA's members were mesmerized as you took over 2000 people on a journey, which was more relevant to our theme than I could have imagined. We look forward to having you back in the near future!
DAN MADDUX
Executive Director
American Payroll Association
Kelly did her research and delivered a targeted message to our scientists and engineers that had us laughing (really hard!) and thinking while totally mesmerized. The "formula" she developed will provide us a guidepost for crafting our own compelling messages going forward. I keep getting stopped in the hallway by people who attended wanting to thank the team for bringing her in. The timing was perfect. We really needed to let loose and laugh. Kelly made a wonderful impression.
SUE HOFF
Research and Development
Amway World Headquarters
I just finished reading the second set of evaluations (week two) and just like week one, the attendees found you to be amazing and simply the highlight of the convention. Time and time again the forms listed you or things you said as the most important take away they had from the convention. As a speaker, one does well if they can get people to remember a few things they say. But, if one can change a life through a message, there is no higher praise than that. Thanks for being a part of our program. Best wishes in all your future activities. You have a gift!
JEFF HARROLD
Chairman & CEO | Auto-Owners Insurance
I prefer a handheld microphone - but will work with what you've got. My show requires a seated quiet audience who hasn't been drinking for hours -with no distractions. If setting is a theater - I would like a spotlight and a stool and a glass of water if you can swing it.
I write every show to fit the audience and the time length required. There is no set list until the show is written.
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