Presented to Dave Schwensen by

The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC)

Recipients of Pinnacle Award are based on teacher evaluations and recognition of outstanding performance by a content provider.

 

 
   

 
 

"I would highly recommend Dave for your next event. In a business world where sometimes we tend to get stuck in our own lingo and terms, Dave reminds us to step out of the box, start a conversation, and have fun! Dave is a great choice for your next speaker." - Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers

 
 

 

You're Talking - But Is Anyone Really Listening?

A high energy and interactive training seminar or keynote

on the value of creativity and humor in communication

 

  • How do YOU get someone's attention and hold it long enough for them to remember what you say? 

  • Are YOUR presentations or training seminars boring?

  • How can YOU break the "ice" and make a memorable first impression when meeting someone new?

  • What can YOU do to improve teamwork and networking opportunities?

  • What separates YOU from anyone else offering superb customer service?

  • What is YOUR competition doing that you're not?

 

You could hand someone a million dollars - that would get my attention! But if you're not Donald Trump, you need a better plan. It's time to open the lines of communication and make your wit pay off.

 

 
 

Take a look at this month's newsletter and then...

 

 

Watch this short video - you will NOT be bored!

 

 

 

 
   

 

 
 

"Thank you for your participation in the 2012 Small Business Convention. Your role as a speaker contributed to the overall success of this event." - Council of Smaller Enterprises

 
   

 

 
 

"Success starts with the word hello. What you say and how you say it matters more now than ever before." - Dave Schwensen

 
 

 

 

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Building Better Communications Through Humor & Creativity

 

The simple truth is that successful people know how to start and continue conversations that are not only heard - but listened to and remembered. Colorful emails, high-tech websites and expensive flyers may open the doors to communication, but eventually you'll have to meet face to face, pick up the phone, or look into a camera during a video conference. These are all opportunities for YOU to separate yourself from the rest of the pack - your competition - and build successful and productive relationships with clients, co-workers or students. Are YOU prepared? (Hint: It's more than just saying hello).

 

 

 
 

"The camaraderie felt during the conference solidified when we ended with your upbeat, informative session. Every one of the evaluation forms rated you a 5 or 5+ out of 5 being most excellent." - Educational Office Professionals of Ohio

 
 

 

 

 
 

"... set the perfect tone for a great conference. Our membership would endorse and label your speaking manner as a positive, funny, and delightful engagement of individuals sharing a special time of learning and laughing together." - Upstate New York National Association of Educational Procurement

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • The key to superb customer service is relating to your clients

 

 

  • The key to success in sales is separating yourself from your competition

 

 
  • The key to teamwork and networking is building stronger relationships

 

 
  • The key to effective presentation skills is relating to your audience

 

 

  

 

 

 

Keynote Speaker and Trainer

Dave Schwensen shows you how to have memorable and productive conversations by employing creativity and humor as communication enhancements without distracting from your message. 

 

 

 

 

 

These personality driven conversation techniques are the basis for courses he designed and instructs in communications and presentation skills at Cleveland State University and other "halls of higher learning." During his keynote presentations and seminars, Dave uses handouts from his course workbook and audience participation to explain and demonstrate how to develop dynamic and memorable conversations. Communicating has never been more fun - and productive!

 

 

 

 

Contact us to schedule Dave as a keynote speaker / trainer for your next event!

 

 

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Audience Participation

Audiences gain a new awareness of what they already possess -  personal creativity and sense of humor - and how to use these talents as successful communication tools. Results include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The results include:

  • Better professional relationships 

  • Effective customer service 

  • Improved teamwork 

  • Better presentation skills

  • Improved training / teaching skills 

  • Increased productivity and attendance 

  • Positive networking 

  • Relieve stressful situations

 

 

 

"After you left, we continued to discuss some of the ideas and tips that you had provided to the group, and I know several people were excited to use the information as soon as possible." - Automotive Profit Pro

 

 

"Our membership participation was fantastic and the feedback received by the board of directors was exceptional." - Wisconsin Technology Educators Association

 

 

 

 

Dave Schwensen's professional background enables him to bring unique solutions to common problems. A veteran of the fast paced and high stress entertainment industry in Hollywood and New York, he worked behind the scenes as a talent coordinator and consultant for television networks, film studios and live performance venues. With egos and star power often clashing on a daily basis, Dave developed an innovative style of business communication skills to promote teamwork and meet deadlines through his relationships with many of today's top stars and production companies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Schwensen has been featured on PBS Television and Radio, Chicago Tribune, U.S. News & World Report, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Hollywood Reporter, InsideBiz.com Magazine, Ohio Magazine and many others. He has also made numerous national and regional television and radio appearances as a communications consultant and author.

 

* Keynotes and training seminars include audience participation and worksheets from university courses.