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.
His interactive approach kept our event participants engaged
"Stan was a great addition to our volunteer event - Personal Branding in these Crazy Times! His interactive approach kept our event participants engaged, even in this virtual environment. Thank you, Stan, for helping to make our event a success!"
Director of Volunteer Management, AMA Chicago
Stan Phelps is an attention-grabbing speaker
"Stan Phelps is an attention-grabbing speaker. He engages the audience with relatable ideas and experiences which creates personal relevancy. Mahalo from AMA Hawaii for coming out here and sharing The Pink Goldfish with us."
VP of Programming, AMA Hawaii
By far, his own presentation has been one of the most professional, personable, engaging, and informative that we have offered
"As a Marist alumnus, Stan didn't hesitate when asked to present to our graduates at the on start of the COVID-19 pandemic to share his expertise on presentation skills. By far, his own presentation has been one of the most professional, personable, engaging, and informative that we have offered to our alumni thus far. We are proud of what Stan has accomplished and are extremely grateful to have his collaboration and support."
Executive Director of Alumni Relations, Marist College
Stan's presentation style is interactive and engaging - perfect for virtual events
"Stan Phelps delivered an outstanding virtual presentation to members of the New Mexico Chapter of the American Marketing Association. His message on amplifying weirdness and embracing weakness to stand out in business was not only inspiring but also provided a framework that marketers and business owners could quickly and easily apply. Stan's presentation style is interactive and engaging - perfect for virtual events. He is extremely personable and a pleasure to work with."
VP of Programming, AMA New Mexico
His engaging storytelling is a very impactful approach that was a large factor in creating a compelling workshop
"Stan presented to my CEO Peer Group and quickly captured their interest with his highly relevant practical examples. His engaging storytelling is a very impactful approach that was a large factor in creating a compelling workshop. Stan offered a practitioners perspective of creating and delivering best in class customer experiences. My group of seasoned professionals was impressed with his knowledge & delivery."
Vistage Chair, Vistage
Stan was an extraordinarily impactful speaker to our team
"Stan was an extraordinarily impactful speaker to our team. He provided us with practical actionable advice that has positively impacted our team's presentation and business development skills. This has been particularly meaningful as we have adjusted to the new virtual world."
President, The DAK Group
Stan is a master communicator who blends humor with great insights
"Stan is a master communicator who blends humor with great insights. While his presentation was virtual because of the Covid-19 pandemic, he managed to reach out and grab the interest of the principals of our diocesan Catholic schools. The phrase "Gone fishing" has taken on new meaning as we move to convey what our schools have to offer to an ever-changing world."
Associate Director for Curriculum & Instruction, Diocese of Trenton
You were the most interactive and crowd engaging speaker that I have seen come to speak to our chapter
"THANK YOU! You were the most interactive and crowd engaging speaker that I have seen come to speak to our chapter; everyone loved your presentation!"
President, Hampton Roads AMA
An absolute pleasure to work with - a true professional!
"Stan has the amazing ability to make complex ideas easy to comprehend, digest and apply. His presentation style is compelling, his frameworks are practical and his applied knowledge exercises reinforced key concepts and solidified the learnings. In addition, he is an absolute pleasure to work with - a true professional!"
Global Program Director, Rutgers Business School
Stan Phelps is a master at telling stories that enlighten and inspire organizations to deliver outstanding customer experiences
"Stan Phelps is a master at telling stories that enlighten and inspire organizations to deliver outstanding customer experiences. He recently spoke virtually with our Fidelum Partners Roundtable of chief marketing and experience executives about how leading companies integrate employee engagement into their customer experience strategies. It was a truly outstanding discussion that illuminated the subject."
Founder and Chairman, Fidelum Partners
Stan joined us virtually and delivered a phenomenal presentation
"Stan joined us virtually and delivered a phenomenal presentation to the Tampa Bay Executive Marketing Council. He focused on insights gleaned by research, and actionable takeaways for the attendees, related to managing generations based on his "Gray Goldfish" book. He is a truly gifted speaker who provides a perfect blend of academic rigor with anecdotes and examples that resonate with a broad audience. The feedback from the EMC members was overwhelmingly positive and the discussion continued long after Stan ended his call."
Programming Chair, AMA Tampa Bay Executive Marketing Council
An outstanding and engaging session for our small team
"Stan was a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating to our needs and delivered an outstanding and engaging session for our small team. Communication from initial discussion, to proposal and event planning and execution was excellent. He's a wonderful and thought-provoking storyteller. Would highly recommend."
VP Member Experience, LOC Federal Credit Union
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Here's what event organizers and audience members are saying about his keynote presentations, workshops and GOLDFISH TANKS
We look forward to many more years of working with and learning from Stan
"Stan engaged our group of small business owners with point on content to build their businesses weaved into wonderful stories that amply bring the point to life. Stan's genuine interest in helping others improve as well as his command of the subject is palpable. We look forward to many more years of working with and learning from Stan."
Franchise Owner and Area Developer, Liberty Tax
Everyone, I mean EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed how interactive, informative, and engaging his presentation was
"Stan was our keynote speaker last month for our Virtual Signature Series, which brings together marketers, business owners, marketing and communication professionals. Everyone, I mean EVERYONE thoroughly enjoyed how interactive, informative, and engaging his presentation was. He presented us with the Pink Goldfish program, and, even as marketers ourselves, we got great tangible insights from it. I would 100% recommend Stan for any virtual or in-person presentations. His content and presentation style is one of a kind! Don't wait and book him now!"
President, AMA Birmingham
You were genius
"I had the privilege of attending Alpha Kappa Psi's National Conference in Orlando, an event in which you were a keynote speaker. You may not remember me, but I got the chance to speak with you after and I can honestly say your speech was one of the sole reasons I changed my major from Management to Marketing. I thought you were genius with your creative marketing techniques."
VP of Professional Development – Pi Sigma Epsilon, Appalachian State University
A consummate speaking professional; easy to work with and delivers impactful takeaways
"Stan Phelps spoke to the AMA Central Virginia Chapter during his Purple Goldfish tour. He is a consummate speaking professional; easy to work with and delivers impactful takeaways."
VP Communications, AMA Central Virginia
Stan was a fabulous entertaining speaker
"Stan was a fabulous entertaining speaker. His mixture of statistics, humor and original concepts made for a great presentation."
VP of Programming, AMA Jacksonville
He is a master communicator who connects with the audience, speaks with authority, and inspires you to think differently
"Stan's presentation to my Vistage group was incredibly impactful and well received by everyone. He is a master communicator who connects with the audience, speaks with authority, and inspires you to think differently as a business leader. Working with Stan was a pleasure as he is very accommodating and delivers a great presentation."
Group Chair, Vistage
Our members left with immediate actions to implement in their own practices
"Stan came to our group a highly recommended speaker and did not disappoint. His communication and preparation was professional and custom to our group, his presentation was technically impressive, and our members left with immediate actions to implement in their own practices."
VP of Programming, ATD – Research Triangle Area Chapter
By far the best virtual program we had this year
"Outstanding! Stan Phelp's presentation to our group was by far the best virtual program we had this year. We knew from past in-person engagements that Stan would deliver an entertaining educational program, but we were truly impressed by this Zoom presentation from his home studio. We got great reviews from all attendees and are looking forward to booking one of his new programs next year."
Vice President, AMA Kansas City
I can honestly say it was one of the best sessions we've hosted
"Stan presented his Pink Goldfish program to our membership during a recent webinar. I can honestly say it was one of the best sessions we've hosted. Stan was very dynamic and the content was engaging and informative."
VP Programs, AMA Orlando
His presentation was dynamic, unique, and informative and he kept attendees engaged and smiling from start to finish
"The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the American Marketing Association greatly valued Stan's content and charisma. In an era of Zoom fatigue, Stan offers a uniquely engaging experience. His presentation was dynamic, unique, and informative and he kept attendees engaged and smiling from start to finish."
President, AMA Sacramento Valley
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Stan keeps everyone engaged and interested
"Stan is an exceptional and rare mix of professional, personable and knowledgeable. He can relate and adapt to any audience, providing them several key takeaways to improve customer and employee satisfaction. Regardless of presentation format, in-person or webinar, Stan keeps everyone engaged and interested. Stan is wonderful to work with and I will continue to work with him in the future as well as, refer him to others so they can also benefit from all the knowledge he has to share."
Marketing Manager, Voiance
An engaging workshop
"Stan delivered an engaging workshop that captured the attention of the participants and also helped them understand the concept of 'Customer Journey' using live examples"
Senior Director, Strategic Planning, Major League Soccer
The next great Stephen Covey
"The TEDxDouglasville staff had the utmost pleasure hosting speaker Stan Phelps. Stan's good natured interaction with attendees and fellow speakers, positive thinking, and striking humility awed event staff without fail. Indeed, the next great Stephen Covey may be 9 inches away."
Event Director, TEDx Douglasville
A dynamic and engaging speaker
"Stan is a dynamic and engaging speaker who was able to concisely transmit what Customer Experience is to a group of CRM professionals. We all came out excited after the workshop about the implications of enhancing our customers' experiences with our services."
Vice President, Customer Retention and Revenue, Tracfone
His presentation was enlightening and insightful
"Stan spoke to our Sports Leadership and Ethics graduate students. He spoke about the little things leaders do can make the biggest difference. His presentation was enlightening and insightful for our students as they shape their leadership journey."
Associate Director, Global Sports Business M.S. Program, Rutgers University
Stan's virtual presentation was well-received, polished, informative, entertaining, and professional
"Stan Phelps presented for me at our October FENG meeting. Stan's virtual presentation was well-received, polished, informative, entertaining, and professional. I have had Stan speak at multiple events with up to 300 CPA's and is in the top tier of the over 150 speakers I have used."
Vice President, FENG
Excellent feedback from your presentation
"It was a such a pleasure to work with you Stan. Your flexibility and approachabiility is rare in the Keynote speaker world, and makes the entire process a very valued one for the event planner. I'm already receiving excellent feedback from your presentation. Thank you so much."
Director of Franchise Development Events, Liberty Tax
We look forward to having Stan back to speak again
"Stan is an extremely entertaining speaker! Our attendees walked away with a fresh approach to marketing and customer service. We look forward to having Stan back to speak again in the future, a real class act!"
Project Manager, North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association
By far the best and most interesting speaker
"Here is feedback from the attendees in your session: Gain a lot of insight and learned new ideas. Great speaker. AWESOME!!! Like seriously, Awesome, no joke, he is just simply awesome. Favorite Best presentation today. Best one! Fantastic presenter! Engaging, not reading off slides, unique angle, interesting stories added depth. Best one! Best speaker all day. Want to see him again at PBLI. You were so awesome & engaging. -AKPsi Bro By far the best and most interesting speaker. Great work! Great. Best Presentation! Best presentation of PBLI! By far my favorite! Stan is wonderful. Great presentation. Favorite one all day! Very engaging. Showmanship. Great speaker!! Best one I went to! Great presenter. Saw him twice. He NEEDS to come back! Stan the man. This was a GREAT speaker! Favorite FANTASTIC!"
Director of Education, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity
It was one of the best workshops we've had
"Stan led a fantastic virtual workshop for our marketing team on customer experience design. Stan took the time to learn about our products to ensure the workshop is tailored to our needs. He is an excellent speaker, who made the learning process interactive and fun. It felt like a great team building exercise, while we learned to develop a new way to reach our customers. It was one of the best workshops we've had. I heard many compliments from the team."
Asst Mgr, CRM & Customer Analytics, Hyundai
Practical ideas [attendees] could take home and put to work immediately
"We were fortunate to have Stan as the keynote speaker for an industry event we sponsored in March. His practical ideas and broad perspective on customer service combined with genuine caring was more than just inspirational. He also managed to provide our audience with practical ideas they could take home and put to work immediately."
Founder and VP, Clinical Community, Clinicient
Audience engagement and a strong takeaway of value
"Stan did a great job of prepping to address our group so that when he did, he was efficient and effective at hitting just the right points, allowing for audience engagement and a strong takeaway of value from the participants."
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, United Way Worldwide
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