It’s all about expectations!
Whether you are a Meeting Planner, Association Representative, or Speaker’s Bureau, you have certain expectations about: - What you want from a speaker
- The general (or specific) topic area you want a speaker to cover
- The level of professionalism and expertise demonstrated by your speaker
- The degree to which you want a content-driven presentation versus just a motivational one
- How much money you can spend on hiring a professional speaker
- How effective the speaker will be in helping people take action and achieve real results
When you work with Stephen you can expect: A Knowledgeable Authority With Real World Business Experience—Stephen is a recognized expert in the areas of: Industry Expertise—He specializes in working with companies and associations in the following industries:  A High Level Of Professionalism—Stephen will treat you and your people with the high level of respect they deserve. You will quickly recognize that when you work with Stephen, you are working with a consummate, dedicated professional.
Someone Who Values Your Time As Much As Their Own— Valuing your time means responding promptly to your questions and requests with straightforward answers. A Rapid Response— Stephen is diligent about answering all phone and email requests about speaking engagements within 2 to 8 hours. In many cases, from the time you initially contact him until you know if he is the right speaker for your event occurs within a matter of one to two business days. After you decide to work with him you will continue to experience that same level of responsiveness. Flexible And Easy To Work With— Even though he is a business executive and best selling author, Stephen's clients consistently remark how flexible he is and easy to get along with. | “Stephen's session on ‘Accelerating your Leadership’ was both concrete and thought provoking. His session (even after being interrupted by a fire alarm!) was the most valuable I attended.” | —Janie Gabbett
Managing Editor for North America
Reuters Corporation |
Fun, Exciting And Engaging— If you're looking for a dull, boring, or pedantic speaker, don’t hire Stephen! You will find that Stephen's presentations create excitement, are highly engaging, and encourage interaction with your members; all presented within a lively, fun atmosphere. Consistently Exceeding Your Expectations— The most common experience of Stephen's clients is that he not only meets, but consistently exceeds their high expectations. One of the ways he does this is to include any or all of the following at no additional charge: - Conduct a 1 hour post-program evaluation and outcome session
- Facilitate of a Q&A session with your group after his presentation
- Act as the Master of Ceremonies for your dinner or lunch session before or after his presentation
- Give one of your senior leaders two business coaching sessions
A Powerful Experience— When you bring Stephen Fairley in as a professional speaker your members will walk away not only motivated, but also equipped to take action. Many speakers today see “motivation” as the end result, but Stephen views motivation as just one of the keys people need in order to achieve the end result, which is action. Choosing a speaker for your event is often a difficult decision. With so many choices, why should you hire Stephen Fairley for your next event? | 
Thank you for one of the best presentations I’ve been to on how to advance my career as an executive. This was precisely what I needed.
