THE THREE ACTS OF A KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Exceptional keynote presentations are not lectures. They are stage shows. This may sound unconventional in the context of healthcare, but it is an important truth. The most effective keynotes follow a structure that mirrors great storytelling and great theater. They are intentionally designed experiences, built around three distinct acts. Understanding this structure is one of […]
THE BEST HEALTHCARE SPEAKERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE DETAILS
People often assume that great healthcare keynote speakers succeed because they are naturally talented on stage. While presence and communication skill matter, that assumption misses the real reason the best speakers consistently deliver extraordinary experiences. They are obsessed with the details. After more than two decades speaking at healthcare and innovation events around the world, […]
HEALTHCARE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ARE ARTISTS
At first glance, the idea that healthcare keynote speakers are artists may sound unusual. Healthcare is often described as clinical, regulated, and data-driven. Art, on the other hand, is emotional, expressive, and subjective. Yet after more than two decades speaking to healthcare audiences around the world, I’ve come to believe this comparison is not only […]
HEALTHCARE TRENDS IN 2026
Each year in my work as a healthcare keynote speaker, I evaluate more than 500 healthcare trends. That number alone tells you something important. The challenge in healthcare today is not a lack of insight. It is an overload of it. If I attempted to present even a fraction of those trends to an audience, […]
HEALTHCARE MEETING PLANNERS IN 2026 AND BEYOND
Healthcare meeting planning is changing in ways that many organizations have not fully acknowledged yet. For decades, success in meeting planning was measured primarily by logistics. Rooms were booked. Speakers arrived on time. Slides advanced properly. Meals were served. If nothing went wrong, the event was considered a success. That definition no longer holds. As […]
HOW TO AVOID CHOOSING THE WRONG TYPE OF HEALTHCARE SPEAKER
Selecting a healthcare keynote speaker is one of the most important decisions a meeting planner or association leader will make. The speaker sets the tone, anchors the narrative, and often becomes the emotional and intellectual center of the entire event. Yet, despite how critical this decision is, many organizations still approach it in a surprisingly […]