2020-09-03 22:50
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2020-08-30 21:11
I have been working with more and more people who seek career coaching and ideas on how to begin starting over at 50. Check out the page on Career Coach Austin (and virtually by Zoom)… Read More
2020-08-09 19:12
Just wrote "Forgiveness Is For Yourself" on the new blog (this is the old blog) Read More
2020-07-08 20:17
Check out my latest post on Networking in the Times of Covid and Quarantine on my blog at : https://thomsinger.com/blog/networking-in-the-times-of-covid/ Read More
2020-06-03 15:08
Check out my blog post on my website blog about my role as a Virtual Event Speaker / Virtual Event Host.Thanks Read More
2020-05-11 19:46
I wrote a blog post about a Conference Going Virtual. There are so many moving parts for associations looking to pivot online. This story of the National Speakers Association is a… Read More
2020-04-29 21:58
I have been doing virtual emcee work for six years. It began when my friend and I launched a program called "the Conference Talk Show". We believed then, and now, that a virtual… Read More
2020-03-18 17:25
Check out my latest blog on hiring a Virtual Conference Host.While companies are seeking options, I have been brainstorming ideas with clients. I am not the right host for all events… Read More
2020-03-15 15:48
We are hearing a lot about "Social Distancing" - but as people are asked to stay apart, it will increase the already problematic epidemic of loneliness. I wrote about "Social Tightening… Read More
2020-03-09 14:19
With all the chaos in the meetings world around the Coronavirus, I thought it was a good idea to interview Jim Parker from Digitell about "How to Run a Virtual Meeting".Check out episode 542… Read More
2020-02-15 17:46
My latest blog post is about a new book by Dr Vivek Murthy that will be released in April. Together by Vivek Murthy is all about the epidemic of loneliness that is growing in the… Read More
2020-01-31 21:37
Hosting a meeting for an insurance industry or insurance company? Talk to Thom Singer if you need a keynote speaker or Corporate Master of Ceremonies. Motivational Speaker - Insur… Read More
2019-12-20 16:31
Check out my latest blog post on The Performance Gap. On the new blog.thom Read More
2019-10-21 13:18
I have had the honor to speak for many manufacturing companies and associations recently. These are some of the best audiences. Manufacturing is the backbone of our economy. The… Read More
2019-10-01 12:19
Seeking a Conference Keynote Speaker? Let's Chat.www.ThomSinger.com Read More
2019-09-22 17:12
Check out my latest article on the Paradox of Potential Blog - The Power of ImaginationThanks Read More
2019-07-09 18:13
Open Mic Comedy - Austin, TX: Roughcut Comedy is launching a new open mic in on Wednesday Night's in Austin, Texas.Hosted by me (Thom Singer). What? Yes, I agreed to b… Read More
2019-07-01 17:28
Having presented nearly 1000 times at live events (and hosted over 470 episodes of my entrepreneur podcast, Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do), I am fascinated by what makes an audience lean into… Read More
2019-06-30 23:31
In the last two weeks I have had several lawyers reach out to me about coaching. I began my freelance career working one-on-one with attorneys helping them understand how to market and… Read More
2019-06-17 12:56
My latest blog post on my website (click through to check it out).....Workplace Productivity is NOT enough. thom Read More
2019-06-15 14:34
In the past two years much of my work has shifted from only speaking on big stages delivering keynotes, to doing more corporate training.Corporate training is different from speaking. It is… Read More
2019-05-27 20:40
For over a decade I have worked in the business of motivational speakers. I love the industry, and I am so excited everyday that my career has worked out. It has not been ea… Read More
2019-05-25 14:38
Check out the newest blog post about my Effective Employee Training Program - "The Paradox of Potential".If your company is hosting a meeting, let's talk about how to get your people talking… Read More
2019-05-19 10:56
New on the new blog on my website - Personal and Professional Goals.Check it out, and the embedded video series on managing your potential. Read More
2019-05-06 16:18
I just wrote a blog post on my website about Speed Networking.Check it out.thom Read More
2019-05-05 16:20
There is often some confusion around the terms Keynote Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Plenary Speaker, etc..On my website I talk about my view of how they are often used interchangeably. How… Read More
2019-05-05 15:18
New Blog Post on my website blog - What Is A Keynote Speaker?Have you been reading my new blog on ThomSinger.com? I am back at blogging on a regular basis talking about the speaking wo… Read More
2019-05-01 14:48
Check out my new post on my website about Storytelling Speakers.Thom Singer - Storytelling Speaker Read More
2019-04-27 14:12
My study of comedy is teaching me many things. Latest blog post on the new blog - Humor in the Workplace.Check it out. Read More
2019-04-05 10:51
Recommended Professional Speakers:Thom Singer has created a list of professional speakers who the regularly refers.After speaker at a conference, Thom is 100% of two things:1. That associati… Read More
2019-04-02 18:32
The latest episode of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do is about Thom Singer's 10th anniversary of being a professional speaker. Read More
2019-03-18 18:35
Check out my newest blog post about Global Meetings Industry Day.I am honored to be the MC for the Austin event Read More
2019-03-18 14:16
Keynote SpeakerWhen you are seeking a keynote speaker for your next event, make sure Thom Singer is on your short list Read More
2019-03-18 13:04
Motivational Speaker If you are seeking a speaker for your next conference, it might be a good idea to have a conversation with Thom Singer. Read More
2019-03-15 20:07
Seeking a master of ceremonies? Look at Thom Singer. 512-970-0398 Read More
2019-03-15 20:06
New podcast episode. (Ep 440 of Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do) - Live Your Dream Read More
2019-03-03 16:10
Looking for a Change Maker speaker? Look at this page on my website.... I list myself and three others who are creating change when they speak to an audience.thom Read More
2019-03-03 15:41
Check out the article on my new blog with 4 tips on "Finding Great Speakers".I have moved my main blog over to ThomSinger.com/blog. thom Read More
2019-03-01 12:15
My latest blog post on the "Paradox of Potential Blog" --- Entrepreneur Podcast. I write about the growth of the Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast and where it goes from here.t… Read More
2019-02-21 23:09
Opening keynote speaker - Thom Singer. Read More
2019-02-21 20:35
Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do podcast episode #435.Hear from leadership speaker Garrison Wynn on CTED podcast.Comedian Motivational Speaker - on this episode we discuss the importance of humo… Read More
2019-02-19 17:34
What is a mentor? Read my latest blog post on this important topic at the new blog https://thomsinger.com/blog/what-is-a-mentor/ Read More
2019-02-17 22:06
Motivational Keynote Speakers. How do you find them? Who should you hire?Check out the latest page I wrote on my website.thom singer Read More
2019-02-15 13:35
Over the past month I have been writing a lot on my website (www.ThomSinger.com). Creating new pages and posts about the speaking business.I am so proud to be approaching my ten year a… Read More
2019-02-13 20:17
I wrote this post on my website about my journey to learning humor and what makes Funny Motivational Speakers the best people to hire to present at events. Read More
2019-02-09 00:02
People want to maximize their investment in attending live events.I wrote an article on ThomSinger.com about how to network at a conference. As we go into the spring "Conference Season"… Read More
2019-02-06 21:08
Motivational speaker in Austin, TX.Thom Singer is celebrating ten years as a motivational speaker and professional master of ceremonies..Although he speaks all across the United States (and… Read More
2019-01-29 14:02
This year marks 10 years that I have had the honor to work as a keynote speaker. April 1, 2009 I was laid off, or set free, from my corporate marketing job and jumped into the pool as… Read More
2019-01-23 10:58
As we move full speed into 2019 I have developed some new strategies for the year. My speaking business will hit its 10th anniversary on April 1st, and this milestone is both exciting… Read More
2018-12-17 17:31
Good-bye 2018. If you are viewing my life from the outside the year seemed fine, but the reality was there were some struggles this year. It was not horrible, but it was not anyw… Read More
2018-11-24 16:26
There was an experience I had recently where I thought someone was a total asshole. This guy keeps showing up around and it turns out maybe he is not the cocky jerk whom I first met.&n&hell…Read More
2018-10-15 18:12
As I mentioned in the two earlier posts (here and here) about my TEDx presentation, this was something I wanted to do for years. I had applied to many TEDx programs in cities near and far, a… Read More
2018-10-09 21:22
Re-Writes and Rehearsing Matters. I received notice that I would be delivering a TEDx Talk five weeks before the event. The topic, "The Art of Giving Small", is not content I present to cli… Read More
2018-10-06 16:15
Several people have asked about the background on how I ended up getting chosen to deliver a TEDx Talk (Link to my TEDx Talk, which released online last week, in the comments below). It was… Read More
2018-07-30 15:41
The idea of doing a set at a comedy club was scary. Even an open mic night just seemed way out of my comfort zone and the little voice in my head warned me of how embarrassing it would… Read More
2018-07-05 15:39
Recipe for success:Passion.Plans.People.In all my recent research and conversations about how people achieve more of their potential, the recipe is simple. Passion + Plans + People.&nb&hell…Read More
2018-05-30 10:54
Surveys show that people still attend conferences for the "Networking Opportunities". Even in our social media crazed world, there is still a desire to meet people face to face and est… Read More
2018-04-15 13:35
Have you ever felt as if you experienced something special? Especially when you almost decided not to attend? That is my current state of mind, having just returned from th… Read More
2018-04-15 13:29
Recently I was at an event called the New Media Summit with about 200 people in attendance. It was three days of learning, and was filled with ambitious people who are seeking to expan… Read More
2018-04-02 15:39
Knowledge is NOT power. Maybe it was before the internet. But now the real power is in taking action. But not any action, it must be tied to your plans, your purpose, and the people wh… Read More
2018-01-28 13:22
I made a decision when I turned fifty that I was going to make ages 50-75 the best years of my life.Not that anything in the past had been that bad (in all honesty I have been fairly fortuna… Read More
2018-01-12 23:04
Your sales team needs more than potential. Selling is hard work, and if you company is going to grow this year the people who are responsible for new business development have to be focused… Read More
2018-01-08 23:35
Having “high potential” does not mean performing at maximum capability. While many believe they are doing all they can, a huge number of professionals are frustrated because they… Read More
2017-12-09 23:26
Most people in business seek to grow. Growth is the key to creating the long-term.There are many ways to measure this growth, and it is not all about money. But money is importan… Read More
2017-11-14 20:58
Industry associations provide a lot of value to their members, but none is more important than how they provide a venue for people to get to know others in their lines of work. The people wh… Read More
2017-11-13 14:30
Last week I was asked to comment in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle and on SF Gate about why people attend live conferences. [Check out the artcle: "How Salesforce runs… Read More
2017-11-02 13:24
Is a "Speaker" a commodity?A friend who works at an large association called to ask me something about sourcing "good" speakers. She said that her organization has gotten so good in th… Read More
2017-10-31 14:27
Over a decade since we all became engrossed in the online and digital world of social media. Do you feel like you are better connected? I don't mean by the ease at which you can s… Read More
2017-10-09 00:38
As we enter 4th quarter of 2017 my business numbers make me smile. Having worked as a speaker, facilitator, and master of ceremonies for 8 years, this is the year I want to replicate. I have… Read More
2017-10-01 21:18
"The Paradox of Potential"#1 - Take Ownership of Your LifeThere are many reasons that we are where we are in our personal and professional journeys. The past is the past, and we each h… Read More
2017-09-05 01:23
It is frustrating when you know you or your team has potential, but the bottom line is not showing results. Many people find themselves spinning their wheels with a desire to achieve more bu… Read More
2017-08-17 16:35
My career as a speaker was built during the "Great Recession". Before the crash I was advised that if my desire to be a professional speaker was real, I should change topics, as teachi… Read More
2017-08-06 21:48
I will admit, not all professional speakers like being the Master of Ceremonies for a conference or other live event. Speaking and hosting are two very different skills, and the amount… Read More
2017-08-02 18:39
6 Reasons to hire a professional master of ceremonies for your next event. When you make your attendees a priority you realize the investment in an EmCee is minimal compared to the imp… Read More
2017-07-31 17:11
Recently I heard about a guest on a podcast who in less than 48 hours received 12 new inbound inquiries, had nine enrollment conversations and closed three $30,000 sales… that’s… Read More
2017-07-17 01:58
"In a dark time, the eye begins to see"- Cavett RobertI have seen dark times, and they opened me up to be ready to recognize success. I have seen bright times and I have enjoyed the wa… Read More
2017-06-22 12:53
There are many changes happening in the business world. I am not sure I grasp what all of it means, and I am trying to not have my head in the sand. The small things matter, but… Read More
2017-06-20 12:24
People judge others. We all do it. It is wired into our DNA. Four thousand years ago if someone walked into your village you needed to be able to quickly decide if they wer… Read More
2017-05-28 19:15
If you want more business and desire for each member of your team to contribute more to the growth of you company, then you need to care about the mindset of the individual and the organizat… Read More
2017-05-17 19:00
The National Speakers Association Certifies 43 Speaking ProfessionalsThe National Speakers Association® (NSA), the leading organization for the professional speaking industry, is proud t… Read More
2017-05-15 20:09
The new keynote presentation that I have developed, The Paradox of Potential, is getting positive responses from audiences and cultivating more conversation than predicted. After my sp… Read More
2017-04-10 14:59
After more than ten years of social media and mobile, are we really better connected? Some are confident we have transformed our society for the better, while others do not believe the… Read More
2017-04-07 19:00
Yesterday (April 6, 2017) was Global Meetings Industry Day and I had the pleasure of attending a large celebration in Austin, TX.Thirteen different meetings industry organizations hosted thi… Read More
2017-04-03 15:39
The old saying goes "people do business with those they know, like and trust". While some may accuse these words of being an overused corporate cliche, they remains relevant. Get… Read More
2017-02-27 12:16
I had the chance to be back on the Runified Podcast (a podcast for those who run). I was on Episode 5 when I took up running at age 49. I was not a runner. Now I am. It has… Read More
2017-02-12 13:09
Recently I delivered a speech at a conference where the speaker before me ran long. This was not main-stage, but a breakout session. There were several back to back talks in each… Read More
2017-02-06 14:29
If you are not on the "Short List", the prospect will not buy your product or service. Out of sight is out of mind, and not being on this important catalog of those under consideration is th… Read More
2017-02-03 13:02
I received the below letter from a listener of my podcast, "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do". His experiences is a good reminder of the importance of getting involved with your industry t… Read More
2017-02-01 23:09
It is hard to believe this is the 10th year we have asked for your support of the "Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Research" at Dell Children's Hospital. As you may remember, w… Read More
2017-01-29 18:21
My Website - www.ThomSinger.com is currently down. Don't you hate it when technology fails you?The company who manages my site is working hard to fix the problem, but if you are seekin… Read More
2017-01-07 00:30
Referrals are the life blood of selling. Marketing, social media, PR, advertising, etc... are all great, but in a business world full of noise and self-promotion, few things have as much pow… Read More
2016-12-28 15:33
Ask more questions. This is the best piece of advice I can share with you, and it will make you more successful in sales and all other aspects of life that involves interacting with hu… Read More
2016-12-27 15:57
Sales professionals should always seeking new leads. Before a sale can be made and a commission check collected, the sales person must first discover the right individuals to call on… Read More
2016-12-26 16:12
Few jobs will offer as much opportunity as a career in sales. If you can succeed in selling you will always be in demand. Great sales people are important to the success of every company, an… Read More
2016-12-16 12:39
With the PCMA Convening Leaders event just days away I am getting some inquiries from friends and clients about fun things to do in Austin (since I have lived in the Texas Capital for 25 yea… Read More
2016-12-04 15:31
All opportunities come from people. To reach your full potential you need a group of peers to help you connect the dots, as no individual can ever be aware of everything that is happening in… Read More
2016-12-04 15:06
In January the Professional Convention Managers Association (PCMA) will be hosting their annual "Convening Leaders" conference in my home city of Austin, Texas. I am excited that so many cli… Read More
2016-11-16 17:44
You can network in a politically charged world.The 2016 election in the United States lasted a long time and was an emotionally charged experience for many people. The success of Donal… Read More
2016-10-03 13:57
Motivation is necessary for success in sales, but different people are motivated by different things. One of the hardest things for a sales manager to do is to keep everyone on their t… Read More
2016-09-27 17:01
What worked yesterday many not work today, and all bets are off for tomorrow. Sales people have to constantly be seeking new knowledge about their products, services, clients, industries, et… Read More
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