Leadership and Motivational Speaking

Estimated Time: Variable (60 minutes to 2 hours)

This presentation focuses on building fundamental leadership development skills that everyone can use to become effective change agents in their organizations. It begins with a discussion of how leadership is a continuum upon which all individuals can improve and positively change or affect their corner of the world. We then discuss the 3-D’s of leadership – Different, Dependable, and Dynamic – and how to develop these skills within ourselves. Finally, we focus on some additional aspects of leading others and making change happen that will help us become more effective leaders in our sphere of influence.

Estimated Time: Variables (60 to 90 minutes)

Many individuals wish to develop skills on how to inspire other people. Yet, we often do not know where or how to begin. This workshop focuses on identifying our passions and using this information to convey inspiration to our teams. During the workshop we also identify various obstacles and discuss how to overcome these potential limitations and constraints. 

Estimated Time: Variable (60 to 90 minutes)

As individuals continue their journeys towards becoming more effective leaders it can be easy to forget that everything starts with I. We are the ones responsible for making connections with others, developing goals and visions, and inspiring our teams. This workshop focuses on three aspects of ‘I’ that will sustain our efforts: Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Anxiety/Mental Health. During the workshop we will identify strategies and tips to address each aspect as we focus on becoming visionary leaders.

Estimated Time: Variable (60 minutes to 2 hours)

Many of us prefer to avoid conflict whenever possible, often because we do not know how to handle confrontational situations or difficult people. This presentation explores some fundamental conflict resolution skills and strategies. Initially, we focus on the typical responses individuals adopt when conflict erupts. Then we turn to skills and approaches that one can adopt to resolve specific conflicts. Finally, we discuss specific long-term strategies that will help minimize the potentially negative consequences of conflict.

Estimated Time: Variable (60 minutes to 2 hours)

Survey after survey reveals that public speaking is the most frequently identified action that frightens individuals. People would prefer to get hit by a bus than speak in front of an audience. This presentation helps calm those fears by providing fundamental skills for effective speaking and dynamic presentations. It begins by exploring the tone colors in everyone’s voices and develops strategies for bringing out these colors during speeches. We then focus on developing dynamic presentations that capture an audience’s attention and delivers an inspirational message to the listeners. 

Estimated Time: Variable (60 minutes to 2 hours)

Organizations often encounter situations where some individuals participate less than others. This can often cause problems because the leaders of those organizations need all individuals to remain engaged in order to accomplish specific goals. This presentation explores some of the primary reasons why people do not participate more and offers strategies for keeping individuals motivated and moving the organization forward in a more positive direction.

$30/person (up to a maximum of $3000 for groups of 100 or more) for up to 2 hours of content. Discounts are available for certain groups/events (e.g. educational, non-profit, etc.). These can be discussed at the time of reserving a date.

For locations more than 100 miles away from my home in Columbia, SC, and/or events that require overnight accommodations, I ask for additional travel expenses to be covered. These can be discussed at the time of reserving a date.

Reserving a date for a presentation incurs a significant commitment on the part of the speaker. In the event that the booking organization must cancel the event, a cancellation fee of 30% may be assessed. 

"Leadership education and training can be a fuzzy, complex notion. Individuals today are looking for practical solutions to the challenges they face. Dr. Randazzo connects with them and offers ideas and concepts they can readily apply in their daily leadership experience."

"I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Randazzo as both a college student and as a professional. His 'no nonsense' style resonates well and he uses hands on methods to help individuals relate leadership skills to everyday life."

"Dr . Randazzo is a tremendous speaker whose presentations are always infused with energy, enthusiasm, and positive messages. Our students have greatly benefitted from his dynamic sessions."

"Not sure I've ever heard a more polished presenter!"

"This session was awesome. Kirk Randazzo provided a lot of detailed information regarding how conflicts emerge/what the cause is and specific steps on things we can do to resolve the conflict. I really gained tons of insight on how I should view and approach situations."

"Kirk is an amazing speaker and it was great learning tips and techniques regarding public speaking."

"If you've never seen a presentation from Kirk Randazzo you're freakin' missing out!"

Interview with MetroColumbiaCEO

Interview with MetroColumbiaCEO

Interview with MetroColumbiaCEO