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
I challenge audiences to think differently by exploring opportunities to be successful in tomorrow’s changing world.
Stan provides uncommon insight and he has done this for my executive teams, clients and key corporate connectors
"Stan provides uncommon insight and he has done this for my executive teams, clients and key corporate connectors. His speaking style, content, delivery and powerful examples have helped not only my business but my very discerning corporate clients and connectors. He has carved out a niche in the speaking space with his wealth of content that is extremely well documented and researched for today's metrics focused audiences. Stan also lives the principles he espouses which makes him even more credible to me and to those I would happily have him influence, our key stakeholders."
President, Career Pro Inc.
Even in a virtual setting, his message came across like he was right with us in the room
"Stan presented a virtual workshop on networking at our high school. He was engaging, sincere, warm, and humorous with the students. Even in a virtual setting, his message came across like he was right with us in the room. Great content and great presenter!"
Career Development Coordinator, Green Level High School
Engaging, informative, and filled with real-world examples that work
"AMA Nashville had the pleasure of hosting Stan Phelps in July for the second time. His talks are engaging, informative, and filled with real-world examples that work. He's perfect for those looking to re-energize their team and spark their creativity!"
VP of Programming, AMA Nashville
Stan once again WOWed us
"Stan once again WOWed us with his expertise in the field of differentiation. He taught our customer success team how to create impactful experiences for our customers which will most definitely help with increasing their loyalty, revenue, and retention."
Senior Manager, Customer Success, LogMeIn
Stan engaged the audience by using multiple camera angles over Zoom and through timely use of the chat feature. My clients still discuss how wonderful his presentation was months later
"Stan was the headline and closing speaker at ReferralTopia, our online, Michigan-centric referral marketing event in April. He delivered a presentation that spoke intimately to the audience through creative storytelling. Stan engaged the audience by using multiple camera angles over Zoom and through timely use of the chat feature. My clients still discuss how wonderful his presentation was months later."
Founder, Caerusnet
I'd highly recommend Stan and he should be on your speaker short list for your organization
"Hosting Stan Phelps in Pittsburgh for our December luncheon was a highlight of our programming year. He brings such a wealth of information combined with a level of energy that keeps you engaged the whole time. You will walk away with easy-to-implement tactics no matter what industry or vertical you reside in. I'd highly recommend Stan and he should be on your speaker short list for your organization."
AMA Pittsburgh
We have received incredible feedback from our attendees and have personally recommended him to others because of it
"Stan is an incredible speaker who is also incredibly easy to work with. As the event planner, he made the whole process easy from start to finish, providing all of the details I typically need to chase down upfront and more. As an event attendee, Stan is an incredible speaker with a unique perspective. We have received incredible feedback from our attendees and have personally recommended him to others because of it."
President-Elect, AMA Philadelphia
A storyteller who captivates the audience immediately
"Stan is a storyteller who captivates the audience immediately. He delivers meaningful strategies that are actionable. Stan engages with the audience and has the unique talent to make you feel like you're the only person in the room. We received excellent feedback from the audience and would invite him again for our organization."
President, AMA Hampton Roads
A ridiculously awesome presentation on customer experience
"Stan Phelps delivered a ridiculously awesome presentation on customer experience at our AMA Boston meeting. Referencing his book, Purple Goldfish, he talked about how the littlest things can make the biggest difference in how customers feel about a company's products and services. Stan was at once enthusiastic, engaging and entertaining in his presentation, never mind informative and insightful. Like the point he kept driving home during his presentation about the importance of brands and businesses giving something extra to their audience, Stan did just that with us. He didn't just meet our expectations, he exceeded them."
President, AMA Boston
Our attendees laughed and learned a lot
"Stan was a very dynamic and interesting speaker. Our attendees laughed and learned a lot. During our post-event reviews, our audience had nothing but positive things to say about Stan's presentation."
President, AMA Charleston
Bringing Stan Phelps in to speak to our chapter was one of the best decisions we made
"Bringing Stan Phelps in to speak to our chapter was one of the best decisions we made. At a time when people need fresh ideas and perspective Stan delivered right on time!"
President, NSA VA
I highly recommend Stan's energetic, thoughtful and innovative speaking
"We usually don't have events in the summer for our American Marketing Association chapter, due to historically low turnouts. When we learned Stan was on a book tour, we couldn't pass him up. Record turnouts and rave reviews followed, I highly recommend Stan's energetic, thoughtful and innovative speaking. We hope to have him back!"
VP Programming, AMA Kansas City
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Here's what event organizers and audience members are saying about his keynote presentations, workshops and GOLDFISH TANKS
He was flexible, entertaining and provided a good message with a number of takeaways
"I was looking for a speaker for a men's retreat. Stan was recommended to me and though I wasn't looking for a business presentation, Stan used his latest material and developed an appropriate talk for my group. He was flexible, entertaining and provided a good message with a number of takeaways."
Event Organizer, St. Michael’s
This talk resonated more deeply and powerfully than I think even Stan expected
"Stan Phelps gave a rousing Ted-like talk at our nonprofit social enterprise. His audience included members of our at-risk workforce, including those re-entering society. What an experience, and inspiration, it was for them to hear that "exploiting imperfection" could lead, with hard work, courage, and creativity, to success. This talk resonated more deeply and powerfully than I think even Stan expected."
President & CEO, HHPLIFT
Stan's presentation style is energetic, personal and engaging
"During the past year, our member electric cooperatives experienced an unprecedented level of disruption due to circumstances related to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Employees and management faced difficulties in keeping connected and engaged. Stan's presentation on Green Goldfish provided solid examples of how employees and managers can take adversity and disruption and use it to their advantage to create stronger, employee and consumer focused organizations that not only survive, but thrive in these strange times. Stan's presentation style is energetic, personal and engaging. He is indeed a master of his craft and subject matter."
Manager of Research Services, Cooperative Insights & NC Electric Cooperatives
He knows his audience and always shares relevant and actionable content that inspires people
"I was so impressed with Stan that I hired him to lead a workshop with my employees after seeing his keynote at a leadership conference. We left his session feeling pumped up and we were armed with several great ideas. I believe what makes him a great speaker, is his ability to listen. He knows his audience and always shares relevant and actionable content that inspires people to embrace their weird."
Co-Founder & Partner, Paperclip Promotions
We will be booking Stan Phelps again!
"Stan Phelps captivated our audience in Alaska with his Purple Goldfish analogy. What I enjoyed best was the framework and tools he provided that was immediately implementable to our marketing efforts. We will be booking Stan Phelps again!"
President, AMA Alaska
We walked away from our leadership meetings revitalized and with the tools to enhance and navigate
"We were fortunate to engage Stan Phelps to speak to our franchise organization. He has a great understanding of business relationships and applies that knowledge and a common-sense approach to solving obstacles. Good management, communication, and leadership skills never go out of style. We walked away from our leadership meetings revitalized and with the tools to enhance and navigate through the ever-changing business environment to produce results."
Director of Learning and Development, Liberty Tax
Stan provides uncommon insight and he has done this for my executive teams, clients and key corporate connectors
"Stan provides uncommon insight and he has done this for my executive teams, clients and key corporate connectors. His speaking style, content, delivery and powerful examples have helped not only my business but my very discerning corporate clients and connectors. He has carved out a niche in the speaking space with his wealth of content that is extremely well documented and researched for today's metrics focused audiences. Stan also lives the principles he espouses which makes him even more credible to me and to those I would happily have him influence, our key stakeholders."
President, Career Pro Inc.
Even in a virtual setting, his message came across like he was right with us in the room
"Stan presented a virtual workshop on networking at our high school. He was engaging, sincere, warm, and humorous with the students. Even in a virtual setting, his message came across like he was right with us in the room. Great content and great presenter!"
Career Development Coordinator, Green Level High School
Engaging, informative, and filled with real-world examples that work
"AMA Nashville had the pleasure of hosting Stan Phelps in July for the second time. His talks are engaging, informative, and filled with real-world examples that work. He's perfect for those looking to re-energize their team and spark their creativity!"
VP of Programming, AMA Nashville
Stan once again WOWed us
"Stan once again WOWed us with his expertise in the field of differentiation. He taught our customer success team how to create impactful experiences for our customers which will most definitely help with increasing their loyalty, revenue, and retention."
Senior Manager, Customer Success, LogMeIn
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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
Awarmth and wit that filled the room
"Hosting Stan Phelps at our BHHS office for his 'Pink Goldfish' presentation was pure magic. In addition to his marketing expertise, he brought a warmth and wit that filled the room with laughter and inspiration. His stories were more than anecdotes, they were guiding lights, energizing and full of fresh insights. Ultimately, leaving everyone feeling confident to let our unique talents sparkle – reminding us that being real is the ultimate competitive advantage."
Broker, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Thank you for the extra-ordinary training session!
"Thank you so much for travelling all the way to Malaysia and delivering such a useful and engaging session. It was certainly in the spirit we intended. The buzz in the room was a great sign – the interaction, activities, case studies and finally close it with real life presentation was a bomb! Thank you for the extra-ordinary training session! We will see you again next year."
Program Director, Global People Strategies Asia
Captivating and insightful
"Stan Phelps delivers a captivating and insightful presentation in 'Pink Goldfish’, highlighting his expertise to make his presentation relatable for all types of businesses. His storytelling was effortless and on point, offering action items perfect for entrepreneurs and business owners. The audience was motivated and entertained throughout his engaging slide presentation and talk. I highly recommend Stan to any organization looking for actionable ways to stand out and make an impact."
President, Sales Savvy
Outstanding information
"We used Stan as a speaker for our staff meeting. We chose Gray Goldfish as we have a multi-generational group. Outstanding information delivered in a way that helped us understand each other. This year we plan to use Stan again and have chosen the Green Goldfish to help us engage employees and reinforce culture."
Executive Assistant, Hitachi Energy
Meticulous preparation and flawless delivery
"Stan Phelps is an exceptional speaker who captivates our association members with his talent, charisma, and dynamic presentations. His repeated appearances, notably at our Fall Conference, have consistently left our audience thoroughly engaged and craving more. Stan's commitment to excellence is evident in his meticulous preparation and flawless delivery, reinforcing his status as a member favorite. As CEO of AENC, I eagerly anticipate Stan's future return to our stage, knowing that his professionalism and impactful presentations will continue to elevate our events."
CEO, Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC)
A fun and thought-provoking learning environment
"Stan helped my team learn valuable storytelling and presentation skills. He was informative, intelligent, and engaging. He created a fun and thought-provoking learning environment where everyone felt safe to participate. In our post-workshop survey, all participants strongly agreed that Stan was a fantastic instructor, making the workshop a great success!"
Assistant VP – Global Brand & Marketing, Met Life
Outstanding ability to engage and heighten the participants' understanding
"Stan demonstrated exceptional proficiency while delivering two customized modules centered around customer-centric strategies. These modules focused on differentiation frameworks and leveraging data-driven insights for a prominent global company whose revenues surpassed $340 million. Stan's delivery was characterized by expert knowledge and innovation, showcasing his outstanding ability to engage and heighten the participants' understanding of the concepts."
Global Program Manager, Rutgers Business School
A super engaging presenter
"Stan was a super engaging presenter. I liked how active he was as a facilitator and used all of his own techniques during the session. I'll definitely be practicing some of the things I learned from this session, like pacing, eliminating filler words, and breaking up the content to retain attention."
Global Marketing | Business Operations, Square
We walked away rich with new ideas to apply
"During the Innovation Summit, Stan Phelps delivered the most relevant and timely content to Ricoh’s customers and internal leaders. It is more of a conversation than a presentation that involves a good platform for the collaboration of thoughts and ideas. In today’s most challenging market driving ownership and a mindset to thrive, we walked away rich with new ideas to apply."
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Ricoh
Nearly nine months later, team members still talk about a skill or concept we learned
"Stan was the keynote speaker for our employee appreciation event in Nashville, TN. The custom workshop experience for “Excelling Under Pressure” introduced new skills and encouraged us to open our mind in ways we otherwise wouldn’t, as well as how to respond in real-world relevant situations. Stan was captivating from the moment the team met him at our welcome reception the evening before. During the 3-hour workshop, he immediately connected with the group, as all levels of management were quickly engaged. Nearly nine months later, team members still talk about a skill or concept we learned during the workshop. Stan’s knowledge and personality are amazing, I highly recommend him for your next event."
Director of Business Leadership, Proxy Retail
Our team left feeling motivated and armed with practical tools
"We were fortunate to have Stan provide our member service team with his Pink Goldfish training in April of 2023. The energy he exuded was infectious, setting the tone for an engaging session, and his anecdotes and real-life examples resonated with our daily challenges in customer service, making the message relatable and meaningful. As a result of Stan’s talk, our team left feeling motivated and armed with practical tools and ideas to enhance our customer interactions."
Director of Energy Solutions, Blue Ridge Energy
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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
