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.
Quite impactful
"It was great to have Stan speak to our team on two sides of the world. Considering all the different brand examples he has studied, it was quite impactful to hear him discuss how different brands find ways to stand out. I'm sure our teams had good food for thought as we brainstorm about how to deliver a six-star experience to our own customers."
CEO, PrizePicks
His delivery and engagement of the audience were outstanding
"Stan Phelps made a virtual Toronto stop as part of the cross North America book tour featuring his book with co-author David Rendall, Pink Goldfish. Not only was his message intriguing: his delivery and engagement of the audience were outstanding too. Both during the event and after, with heated comments in the chat and later on social media. Here is one of them: "So refreshing to hear insights from Stan Phelps and David Rendall about Pink Goldfish and how brands should avoid being normal." Stan is an absolutely F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. speaker - one who not only tells you how to stand out in a crowd - he shows you how he does it!"
President, AMA Toronto
Our attendees were impressed and spoke about it long after the event
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Stan he is a very inspiring presenter. Thoughtful to his audience he delivered an outstanding, thought-provoking session to more than 50 leaders [at Tesco]. Our attendees were impressed and spoke about it long after the event - the power of what he shared that stuck out for me was his keynote speech packed full of insightful global examples enabling our audience to apply to the everyday. Would highly recommend."
Managing Director, havas helia
The meeting and presentation by Stan was one of the highlights of the year for my member base
"Made contact with Stan after hearing about the great presentations he had made for other Peer Advisory Groups. Stan presented at our biggest event of the year in 2023 for our all-member meeting. The meeting and presentation by Stan was one of the highlights of the year for my member base. Stan does not disappoint, highly recommend his workshops."
President / Owner, Renaissance Executive Forums – Inland Empire
His content, rich in practical and transformative ideas, resonated deeply, sparking not just interest but actionable inspiration
"Stan Phelps' keynote at the Malaysia Leadership Summit was a masterclass in engagement and insight, captivating the audience with his dynamic presence and profound wisdom. His content, rich in practical and transformative ideas, resonated deeply, sparking not just interest but actionable inspiration. Phelps' unique ability to blend storytelling with data-driven insights turned his session into a memorable experience, leaving attendees enlightened and empowered to make a positive change. His approach exemplifies the power of innovative thinking in leadership and organizational growth."
Founder, Leadernomics
I highly recommend having Stan discuss with your team his insights on employee and customer engagement
"Stan joined us at our annual leadership conference, and the Purple & Green Goldfish presentation was very engaging. He brought great energy to a day full of data and procedures. Our team took away many points and perspectives from Stan's presentation and even incorporated some into a check-in process for new hires. I highly recommend having Stan discuss with your team his insights on employee and customer engagement; it was extremely valuable to all who attended."
Marketing Manager, Sunstates Security
The interactivity, relevance, and content was exactly what we were looking for
"Thank you so much for an engaging workshop, Stan! The interactivity, relevance, and content was exactly what we were looking for. The NYC team had wonderful immediate feedback and were already talking through some practical applications."
Global Enablement Lead, Trip Advisor
Stan connected with our audience in a great way and everyone left excited about the message and really appreciated us inviting Stan to speak
"Stan connected with our audience in a great way and everyone left excited about the message and really appreciated us inviting Stan to speak. The pre-meeting with Stan and his preparation made the difference in how he connected with us. Definitely would have him back and would highly recommend him to anyone."
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Our team enjoyed the training so much, we are planning to do the same one with another group of associates in the coming months
"Stan conducted a virtual customer journey mapping workshop for members of my team with varying experience levels and knowledge on the topic. His presentation was relevant, engaging and entertaining! It is not an easy task to keep a large group’s attention for a three hour virtual training, but Stan managed to do so with great content, energy and interactive breakout sessions. Our team enjoyed the training so much, we are planning to do the same one with another group of associates in the coming months. I would definitely recommend Stan as a training instructor / speaker in the future!"
Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Communications, Dealer Tire
We loved the presentation so much that we brought it back to our internal team and are now all reading the Gray Goldfish book
"We booked Stan for an internal company conference. Stan was extremely responsive and accommodating to all our clients' requests. He was engaging and insightful when discussing how to successfully lead every generation. We loved the presentation so much that we brought it back to our internal team and are now all reading the Gray Goldfish book. The client was very pleased and we have also already booked him for another event. I would highly recommend bringing Stan in as your conference speaker."
Meeting Coordinator, Designing Events
The feedback from the teams was wholeheartedly positive
"Stan’s concepts and ideas resonate with all different types of leaders and contributors inside our business. The feedback from the teams was wholeheartedly positive. Stan has real-world experiences and best practices that he shares to bring the content down to an easily understood approach."
Vice President, Strategic Sales and New Business Development, Ricoh Graphic Communications
Highly recommend Stan for your next keynote!
"Stan Phelps was an engaging and funny keynote for us and shared a strong message about employee engagement with our group. The strategies he shared about improving employee morale, getting higher performance from employees, and focusing on culture are ideas that are being implemented all across our business footprint. We highly recommend Stan for your next keynote!"
Chief Member & Public Relations Officer, East River Electric Power Cooperative
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
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
Quite impactful
"It was great to have Stan speak to our team on two sides of the world. Considering all the different brand examples he has studied, it was quite impactful to hear him discuss how different brands find ways to stand out. I'm sure our teams had good food for thought as we brainstorm about how to deliver a six-star experience to our own customers."
CEO, PrizePicks
His delivery and engagement of the audience were outstanding
"Stan Phelps made a virtual Toronto stop as part of the cross North America book tour featuring his book with co-author David Rendall, Pink Goldfish. Not only was his message intriguing: his delivery and engagement of the audience were outstanding too. Both during the event and after, with heated comments in the chat and later on social media. Here is one of them: "So refreshing to hear insights from Stan Phelps and David Rendall about Pink Goldfish and how brands should avoid being normal." Stan is an absolutely F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. speaker - one who not only tells you how to stand out in a crowd - he shows you how he does it!"
President, AMA Toronto
Our attendees were impressed and spoke about it long after the event
"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Stan he is a very inspiring presenter. Thoughtful to his audience he delivered an outstanding, thought-provoking session to more than 50 leaders [at Tesco]. Our attendees were impressed and spoke about it long after the event - the power of what he shared that stuck out for me was his keynote speech packed full of insightful global examples enabling our audience to apply to the everyday. Would highly recommend."
Managing Director, havas helia
The meeting and presentation by Stan was one of the highlights of the year for my member base
"Made contact with Stan after hearing about the great presentations he had made for other Peer Advisory Groups. Stan presented at our biggest event of the year in 2023 for our all-member meeting. The meeting and presentation by Stan was one of the highlights of the year for my member base. Stan does not disappoint, highly recommend his workshops."
President / Owner, Renaissance Executive Forums – Inland Empire
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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
Inspirational, informative, and highly engaging
"We have engaged Stan to deliver seminars to my MBA candidates who are in senior management. Stan has been inspirational, informative, and highly engaging in his seminars. We will definitely get him back again!"
Co-Founder and Director, Kings University College
Every time we do business together, Something amazing happens in the world!
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
