A great keynote can inspire an audience, create energy, and introduce new ideas. But sometimes your organization needs more than inspiration.
When the goal is leadership development, stronger communication, professional growth, or meaningful culture change, choosing a speaker who can also provide training can help your team take the next step.
Training keynote speakers combine the engagement of a keynote with practical tools, interactive learning, and strategies participants can continue using long after the event is over.
If you’re planning a leadership retreat, employee development day, association conference, management training, or company-wide meeting, here are three speakers to consider.
Karin Hurt
Leadership, Communication & Courageous Cultures
Karin Hurt is an award-winning leadership expert and Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders. Her programs help leaders and teams communicate more effectively, navigate difficult conversations, strengthen collaboration, and create cultures where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas.
Karin brings an interactive approach to her presentations, giving participants practical tools they can immediately apply in the workplace.
Her programs are a strong fit for organizations focused on developing better leaders, improving communication, and building stronger teams.
Karin Hurt is a great fit for training around:
- Leadership development
- Difficult conversations
- Employee engagement
- Team communication
- Workplace culture
- Collaboration and innovation
Lisa Schaefer
Helping People SHINE Through Leadership and Life
Lisa Schaefer brings more than 25 years of experience engaging audiences through leadership, communication, and laughter. As a certified John Maxwell Speaker and Coach, Lisa helps individuals and teams strengthen trust, influence, communication, and workplace relationships.
Her programs can move naturally from keynote inspiration into workshops and deeper learning experiences. Lisa’s approachable style helps participants connect with the content while giving them practical ideas they can use both professionally and personally.
Lisa Schaefer is a great fit for training around:
- Leadership
- Workplace culture
- Communication
- Customer service
- Team building
- Goal setting and professional growth
Learn more about Lisa Schaefer
Sarah Ciavarri
Practical Leadership for a World That Won’t Slow Down
Sarah Ciavarri is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and leadership facilitator who helps leaders navigate pressure, change, relationships, and the demands of today’s workplace.
Her Spark Your ARRC™ approach focuses on Awareness, Regulation, Reinvention, and Connection. Sarah’s programs incorporate practical exercises, reflection, conversation, and tools participants can use to address real leadership challenges.
Her combination of keynote speaking, facilitation, and coaching makes her a strong option for organizations that want to create a deeper learning experience around leadership and resilience.
Sarah Ciavarri is a great fit for training around:
- Leadership development
- Resilience and burnout prevention
- Emotional intelligence
- Navigating change
- Difficult conversations
- Empathy and accountability
Learn more about Sarah Ciavarri
Why Consider a Speaker Who Also Provides Training?
A keynote can introduce an important idea and motivate an audience to think differently. Training gives participants the opportunity to dig deeper.
By incorporating workshops, breakout sessions, or additional facilitated learning, organizations can give attendees more time to practice new skills, ask questions, and apply what they have learned to their own roles.
That can be especially valuable when your event is focused on leadership development, organizational change, communication, employee engagement, or professional growth.
Find the Right Speaker and Training Program for Your Organization
Every organization has different goals.
You may be looking for a high-energy keynote followed by a workshop, a half-day leadership training, an interactive breakout session, or a customized program designed specifically for your team.
Midwest Speakers Bureau can help you identify speakers who fit your audience, goals, budget, and preferred program format.
Tell us what you want your audience to learn, practice, or do differently, and we can help you explore the right keynote and training options.
Contact Midwest Speakers Bureau to start your speaker search.