Nothing short of exceptional.
“Stan Phelps's keynote presentation at the Association for Test Publishers Innovations in Testing convention was nothing short of exceptional. His insightful exploration of Customer Experience and emphasis on the significance of small moments resonated brilliantly with our diverse audience...making it one of the most memorable keynote addresses in recent years.”
Program Chair, Association of Test Publishers
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An absolute game-changer
"Stan's talk to our AMA Triangle Transitions Mastermind group was an absolute game-changer for anyone navigating the job search process. His Ultimate Job Search Tool Checklist offers a structured, actionable framework that emphasizes building a powerful online presence, crafting compelling resumes, and maintaining positivity and confidence throughout the journey. By blending practical strategies with the importance of self-presentation and preparation, Stan equipped us with invaluable insights to make our job searches not only more effective but also more intentional and rewarding."
VP of Transitions, AMA Triangle
His engaging presentation style and interactive break-out sessions left everyone asking for more
"Stan presented his 'Effective Communications and Presentation Skills' workshop to me and approximately 25 of my colleagues. His engaging presentation style and interactive break-out sessions left everyone asking for more. Several colleagues asked me if he could come back again and conduct the workshop in front of their team members who were unavailable for the session."
Sr. Director Brand Strategy & Content, Church’s Chicken
He was one of our best rated events for our AMA Chapter and we can't wait to bring him back!
"If you want energy and knowledge, hire Stan! After going to countless conferences and seminars Stan is one of the few speakers that I have seen that entertains, energizes, but still provides tangible takeaways. He was one of our best rated events for our AMA Chapter and we can't wait to bring him back!"
VP of Programming, AMA OKC
Stan utilizes an engaging speaking style with hands on activities
"We welcomed back Stan for the Wellness and Productivity Workshop after taking the Presentation Skills Workshop a year ago. Stan utilizes an engaging speaking style with hands on activities to reinforce workshop learnings. His material again was relevant to our entire organization, regardless of level, making both workshops impactful for our annual brand building organization training."
Sr. Marketing Director, The Gorilla Glue Company
Everyone left the session with a new perspective on branding and strategic differentiation
"Stan was a highlight among the speakers I invited this year. Keeping a group of knowledgeable students engaged can be challenging—not for Stan! With his range of stories and examples, everyone left the session with a new perspective on branding and strategic differentiation (and pink!)."
Professor, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Stan was so easy to work with and jumped right in
"I collaborated with Stan to customize video content from Diamond Goldfish for our National Sales Meeting. We worked together to tie key learnings from the book to a Sales Rep's world to make the messaging more familiar and impactful. Stan was so easy to work with and jumped right in. He was eager to know more so we even set time up for him to talk to a few of our Sales Reps to hear their challenges. I am excited for the Reps to see the video content soon and learn more."
Marketing Manager, Sherwin-Williams
Informative and more importantly actionable and practical!
"Stan has been a phenomenal supporter of our AZ Growth Advisors Community! We work with over 100 company executive leadership teams in the Phoenix area. He has shared his knowledge, wisdom & insights in person at our semi-annual all member meeting and virtually as part of our member webinar series. We have always found Stan’s sessions to be informative and more importantly actionable and practical!"
Managing Partner, AZ Growth Advisors
He commanded the room though tailoring his talk to our group
"Engaging, appropriate and fun - Stan Phelps delivered his Golden Goldfish presentation to us. He commanded the room though tailoring his talk to our group. In the presentation there was plenty of participant participation and it was as if he knew people in the room before the meeting took place. The meeting ended by Stan pulling together three themes and stories that exactly targeted what each person in the room needed to hear. His knowledge and repertoire is wide but his delivery is all inclusive and powerful."
President, Career Pro Inc.
Fresh ideas to enhance our commitment to customer-centric excellence
"Stan delivered an exceptional keynote at the 2024 Opkalla Tech Summit with his Purple Goldfish keynote, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. His insights on creating remarkable customer experiences were a powerful reminder of the importance of standing out for both our internal and external customers. The practical examples he shared were not only inspiring but also actionable, providing our team with fresh ideas to enhance our commitment to customer-centric excellence."
President, Opkalla
Positively impacted every member in attendance
"Stan Phelps was the closing keynote speaker at our NSA Carolinas Quarterly Retreat “Enterprise." Stan’s Golden Goldfish positively impacted every member in attendance. Why? Because Stan Phelps cared that every person left with value and actionable items to make their business better. He was the perfect person to close our 2-day event."
VP of Programming, NSA Carolinas
Incredible at activating and engaging an audience
"Stan is incredible at activating and engaging an audience, and he continues to leave a memorable impact through his framework. With his captivating delivery and unique insights, Stan undoubtedly sets a new standard for dynamic and inspiring presentations!"
President, NC State AMA
Incredible at activating and engaging an audience
"Thanks so much for the pointed insight and thought-provoking messages you provided to our dealer network about employee engagement. The feedback from our dealer business owners regarding your video was very positive, with many citing specific ideas you provided to address employee retainment and recruiting…a major challenge that has impacted small business since the Pandemic."
SVP, Dealer Division, Ricoh

With 270+ client reviews, Stan is the most recommended speaker on eSpeakers
Here's what event organizers and audience members are saying about his keynote presentations, workshops and GOLDFISH TANKS
The understanding and tactics we used coming out of this session has allowed us to significantly cut attrition
"It was a pleasure having Stan help us during our strategy session as we tackle the issue of a rapidly growing workforce with multiple generations. The understanding and tactics we used coming out of this session has allowed us to significantly cut attrition and achieve our targeted number of employees. We have a long way to go in our journey to be “Employer of Choice”, but we are now off and running. Thanks again, Stan!"
Factory Manager, Hitachi Energy
The feedback from our participants was overwhelmingly positive and the practical tips he shared with us have become part of our standard practices
"Stan joined our team of marketers for a development opportunity on effective communication and presentation skills. He was engaging, insightful, and clearly an expert on the topics we explored together. The feedback from our participants was overwhelmingly positive and the practical tips he shared with us have become part of our standard practices. We hope to work with Stan again in the future!"
Marketing Director, Quest Diagnostics
I am always confident Stan will deliver a memorable experience
"Stan Phelps is a dynamic presenter that engages his audience with proven information that generates excitement to elevate their daily performance. I am always confident Stan will deliver a memorable experience for those in attendance at our events."
Director of Franchise Advancement, Window World
His energy and passion is contagious
"Stan is an amazing speaker and workshop presenter. During his Effective Communication and Presentation Skills Workshop at Green Level High School, he had an auditorium full of teens engaged in every part of his presentation. He has spoken numerous times at my school and has never duplicated any presentation. His energy and passion is contagious and the students love it when he comes to speak. Highly recommend!"
Career Development Coordinator, Green Level High School
An absolute game-changer
"Stan's talk to our AMA Triangle Transitions Mastermind group was an absolute game-changer for anyone navigating the job search process. His Ultimate Job Search Tool Checklist offers a structured, actionable framework that emphasizes building a powerful online presence, crafting compelling resumes, and maintaining positivity and confidence throughout the journey. By blending practical strategies with the importance of self-presentation and preparation, Stan equipped us with invaluable insights to make our job searches not only more effective but also more intentional and rewarding."
VP of Transitions, AMA Triangle
His engaging presentation style and interactive break-out sessions left everyone asking for more
"Stan presented his 'Effective Communications and Presentation Skills' workshop to me and approximately 25 of my colleagues. His engaging presentation style and interactive break-out sessions left everyone asking for more. Several colleagues asked me if he could come back again and conduct the workshop in front of their team members who were unavailable for the session."
Sr. Director Brand Strategy & Content, Church’s Chicken
He was one of our best rated events for our AMA Chapter and we can't wait to bring him back!
"If you want energy and knowledge, hire Stan! After going to countless conferences and seminars Stan is one of the few speakers that I have seen that entertains, energizes, but still provides tangible takeaways. He was one of our best rated events for our AMA Chapter and we can't wait to bring him back!"
VP of Programming, AMA OKC
Stan utilizes an engaging speaking style with hands on activities
"We welcomed back Stan for the Wellness and Productivity Workshop after taking the Presentation Skills Workshop a year ago. Stan utilizes an engaging speaking style with hands on activities to reinforce workshop learnings. His material again was relevant to our entire organization, regardless of level, making both workshops impactful for our annual brand building organization training."
Sr. Marketing Director, The Gorilla Glue Company
Everyone left the session with a new perspective on branding and strategic differentiation
"Stan was a highlight among the speakers I invited this year. Keeping a group of knowledgeable students engaged can be challenging—not for Stan! With his range of stories and examples, everyone left the session with a new perspective on branding and strategic differentiation (and pink!)."
Professor, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Stan was so easy to work with and jumped right in
"I collaborated with Stan to customize video content from Diamond Goldfish for our National Sales Meeting. We worked together to tie key learnings from the book to a Sales Rep's world to make the messaging more familiar and impactful. Stan was so easy to work with and jumped right in. He was eager to know more so we even set time up for him to talk to a few of our Sales Reps to hear their challenges. I am excited for the Reps to see the video content soon and learn more."
Marketing Manager, Sherwin-Williams

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We HIGHLY recommend you hire Stan Phelps
"Your Customer Service training for both our owners/managers & our frontline employees was some of the best we have done in my 6 1/2 years here. All our members who attended the sessions indicated they took away actionable items to incorporate into their daily jobs. We HIGHLY recommend you hire Stan Phelps if you are trying to move your business, your community or your chamber/association to that next level!"
Executive Director, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Educational, engaging, and fun
"Stan delivered a fantastic virtual presentation of his "Pink Goldfish" keynote to our Connecticut Chapter of the AMA. It was educational, engaging, and fun thanks to Stan's mastery of the content and his remarkable ability to connect with the audience. The feedback from participants speaks volumes about how successful the event was for us: “Thank you, Stan, for an insightful and well-structured talk" “Fun blend of serious biz concepts and great examples” “Awesome presentation, makes you think differently!!” “Great energetic presentation! I really enjoyed - it was such an engaging and interactive presentation!” If you want a speaker who will crank your event up to an 11, I highly recommend Stan."
Director of Programming, AMA Connecticut
Resonated with our members
"The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce really enjoyed having Stan Phelps out to lead our Customer Service Workshops. His style of collaboration with the audience resonated with our members and allowed for attendees to apply his concepts to their individual industries. Thank you Stan!"
Assistant Director, Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce
The reviews were phenomenal
"Stan was the energy that we needed for our first in-person Sales & Marketing Summit. He was flexible, accommodating, and understood his audience. The reviews were phenomenal and I can't recommend him enough. His ability to read a room and deliver a clear message should be a class in itself. We would love to have Stan back in future years to inspire our event attendees and peers without hesitation."
CEO, Good Brand
ETDBW is what it’s like to work with Stan Phelps.... Easy To Do Business With
"ETDBW – I think that acronym best captures what it’s like to work with Stan Phelps. Easy To Do Business With. Stan has so many practical insights and he is always willing to customize his presentations to meet your audience’s needs that there is no better choice of a speaker to inspire your group. No matter what color your fish is, I highly recommend Stan Phelps."
Chief Operating Officer, California Grocers Association
Lessons which everyone can do to improve customer service
"You inspired the audience at Angkor University in Siem Reap, Cambodia to be happier and more positive. You shared very simple & small steps from your goldfish lessons which everyone can do to improve customer service."
Interpreter, Angkor University
Stan's energy keeps his audience focused
"I had the opportunity to organize and moderate a European webinar for France, Germany, and the UK with Stan Phelps. The theme of the virtual program was: Excelling Under Pressure and Leading an Effective Team. Stan understood our need to present the importance of leadership skills from an early age in a rapidly changing world and demonstrated his adaptability to our target audience. Stan's energy keeps his audience focused, delivering powerful messages that allow everyone to identify with and imagine themselves in his story."
VP of PMI NextGeneration, PMI France
The delivery was informative yet very entertaining and engaging
"Stan’s Presentation Skills Workshop was very well received by our entire marketing/design team. The presentation was well crafted and full of helpful content and tips, and the delivery was informative yet very entertaining and engaging. The workshop was very relevant for all levels of our organization, and the activities sprinkled throughout the session gave the team immediate opportunities to practice the principles. Thanks for a great session!"
Sr. Marketing Director, The Gorilla Glue Company
A virtual half-day workshop that actively engaged and inspired
"Stan is the total package – fusing deep expertise and his affable personality to engage and deliver content that is tailored to his audience and immediately implementable. In a recent workshop for our marketing team, he understood our challenges and our goals and packaged a virtual half-day workshop that actively engaged and inspired. What I heard most after the workshop from attendees: 'Stan was a great presenter – and I can actually use his insights on customer journey mapping."
Assistant Dean of Online Programs, West Virginia University
A customized session that was highly relevant to our audience
"Stan delivered an engaging opening keynote for the Engage Summit! And he was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Stan's keynote focused on the purple and blue goldfish. His research allowed him to deliver a customized session that was highly relevant to our audience. I can’t recommend him enough!"
VP Marketing, Element 451
Your team is going to love it
"From the very moment Stan 'takes the stage' ….. you know! Very specifically, you know that total professionalism in its most profound way is here. You know that this is not some ‘off-the-shelf’ talk but one specifically designed for you. And you know that your team is going to love it. Equally, you know you’re going to love the results that flow as a result of Stan Phelps taking the stage. Simply extraordinary."
Co-Founder, B1G1
We wholeheartedly recommend him
"We had an identified need to better communicate our team’s value using consistent and concise language. Stan not only provided us with effective communication tools but also skillfully guided us through a workshop where we could tailor these tools to our specific needs. His energy, responsiveness to our requirements, and evident mastery in his field were key factors in the success of the workshop. Overall, Stan's impact was highly positive, and we wholeheartedly recommend him for his valuable insights and facilitation skills."
Learning & Development | Digital Creative | Manager, Kenvue
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When we complete a GOLDFISH TANK, we give 1001 days of clean water to school children

When we complete a GLOBAL engagement, we give 365 days of clean water access in Peru, 120 days of learning aids in Malaysia, and 50 days of business training for women in Malawi
