Preferred Speakers

Preferred Speakers A women-owned speakers bureau with experience of booking speakers and entertainers for corporate, non Experience matters!

We are a women-owned speakers bureau with 75 years experience of booking speakers and entertainers for corporate, non-profit, association and college and university events.

We love hearing how Preferred Speakers Institute makes an impact! Ann K. shares how our coaching sessions with Sheila an...
10/29/2025

We love hearing how Preferred Speakers Institute makes an impact! Ann K. shares how our coaching sessions with Sheila and Theresa gave her renewed excitement, clarity, and motivation in her career journey.

At Preferred Speakers, we’re passionate about helping our clients focus on their own success because when you thrive, so does your purpose.

✨ Are you ready to take the leap and invest in yourself?

Connect with us today, and let’s bring clarity and momentum to your career journey!
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📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Nan Gesche, MA, is an energetic educator who knows how to Crack the Collaboration Code. With over 20 years of experience...
10/20/2025

Nan Gesche, MA, is an energetic educator who knows how to Crack the Collaboration Code. With over 20 years of experience helping individuals and teams connect authentically, engage respectfully, and work effectively, Nan is a catalyst who makes change doable.

🤝 Collaboration & Communication: Nan equips people with the skills to navigate challenging conversations, strengthen relationships, and get back to achieving their goals.

🌍 National Impact: She has engaged audiences across the country, guiding organizations through change management, conflict resolution, and resiliency building.

📚 Educator & Leader: Nan teaches at the University of Minnesota and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison. She’s also a former Change Enablement Manager for Arthur Andersen, Director of Training & Development at Marquette Banks, and National Bank Examiner with the U.S. Treasury.

🎤 Dynamic & Relatable: With humor, insight, and research-driven strategies, Nan stretches thinking and inspires action.

When Nan’s not helping teams thrive, you might find her hunting down treasures in a vintage clothing shop, so don’t hesitate to share your favorite local spots after her session!

Book her today, and let Nan help your team unlock collaboration that lasts.
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📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Ready to take your event to the next level? 🎤✨At Preferred Speakers, we connect you with world-class talent who inspire,...
10/17/2025

Ready to take your event to the next level? 🎤✨

At Preferred Speakers, we connect you with world-class talent who inspire, educate, and engage your audience. From keynote speakers to thought leaders, we help you create experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Connect with us today, and let’s make your next event unforgettable.
🌐 https://loom.ly/V_FUwcE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

🍂 Crisp air, cozy vibes, and fresh ideas; Fall is the perfect season to bring new energy into your events! At Preferred ...
10/14/2025

🍂 Crisp air, cozy vibes, and fresh ideas; Fall is the perfect season to bring new energy into your events! At Preferred Speakers, we’ll help you “fall” into the perfect event by connecting you with the right speaker to inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impact. ✨

Connect with us today, and let’s make your autumn events unforgettable!
🌐 https://loom.ly/V_FUwcE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Heather Hansen knows how to build belief, and she’s been doing it for over 20 years.⚖️ Trial Attorney: Consistently rank...
10/13/2025

Heather Hansen knows how to build belief, and she’s been doing it for over 20 years.

⚖️ Trial Attorney: Consistently ranked among the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania, Heather spent two decades persuading diverse juries to see her clients’ perspectives and win their cases.

🧠 Advocate & Communicator: With a psychology degree, mediation training, and her background as a TV anchor, Heather helps leaders and teams build credibility fast, advocate for their ideas, and win people over.

🌍 Trusted by Leading Organizations: From Google to Berkshire Hathaway, the AMA to LVMH, Heather has empowered organizations to make the case for their services, products, and ideas. She’s also brought her expertise to Harvard, Stanford, and audiences worldwide.

📚 Author & Podcast Host: Heather is the best-selling author of The Elegant Warrior and Advocate to Win, and she hosts the inspiring Elegant Warrior Podcast.

Heather Hansen is more than a speaker; she’s a powerhouse advocate who teaches audiences how to influence with integrity and impact.

Book her today, and let Heather show your team how to advocate and win.
🌐 https://loom.ly/DyG3UOg
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

From the courtroom to the boardroom to the stage, David Mann knows how to captivate an audience.🎤 Legal: For over a deca...
10/06/2025

From the courtroom to the boardroom to the stage, David Mann knows how to captivate an audience.

🎤 Legal: For over a decade, David has taught lawyers nationwide the art of storytelling and persuasive presentation. His opening statements have helped win cases from personal injury to securities fraud, and his class at Loyola School of Law in Chicago has been a favorite since 2012.

💼 Corporate: Business leaders rave about David’s ability to simplify complex ideas and create messaging that makes an immediate impact. He’s helped executives in industries from finance to airlines communicate with clarity and confidence.

🎭 Theater: With six acclaimed one-person shows and a 20-year legacy developing programs at the Guthrie Theater, David brings unmatched creativity to every stage.

David Mann is more than a speaker; he’s a master storyteller who empowers professionals to deliver messages that move people to action.

Book him today, and let David help your team unlock the power of storytelling.
🌐 https://loom.ly/ZzA3pqQ
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Let’s raise our voices for hope, strength, and awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗Together we can inspire ch...
10/01/2025

Let’s raise our voices for hope, strength, and awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

Together we can inspire change, support survivors, and encourage early detection that saves lives.

Innovation isn’t luck, it’s a system. Our innovation speakers turn bold ideas into testable experiments, prototypes, and...
09/26/2025

Innovation isn’t luck, it’s a system. Our innovation speakers turn bold ideas into testable experiments, prototypes, and real business value. Expect practical frameworks on design thinking, AI-enabled innovation, culture-of-experimentation, intrapreneurship, and future trends tailored to your industry and audience. We’ll curate the right fit, hold dates, negotiate, and run logistics so your team leaves inspired and equipped.

Connect with us today and spark momentum with a high-impact innovation keynote or workshop.
🌐 https://loom.ly/V_FUwcE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Mastering the art of effective communication provides deeper and honest relationships, in business and in life. Our comm...
09/24/2025

Mastering the art of effective communication provides deeper and honest relationships, in business and in life. Our communications speakers turn ideas into action with practical frameworks for internal messaging, executive presence, presentation skills, storytelling, crisis communication, and cross-cultural clarity. We’ll curate the perfect fit, hold dates, negotiate, and run logistics so your message lands and your event shines.

Connect with us today and amplify your message with a communications pro tailored to your audience.
🌐 https://loom.ly/DONmCRE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Conference season is here, and dates are moving fast! Let’s secure the right voice for your audience and budget, from ke...
09/22/2025

Conference season is here, and dates are moving fast! Let’s secure the right voice for your audience and budget, from keynotes to breakouts and moderators.

Connect with us today and kick off Fall with a perfectly matched speaker.
🌐 https://loom.ly/V_FUwcE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Ready for your success story? We’ll curate, coordinate, and over-deliver.Connect with us today and get speaker options t...
09/16/2025

Ready for your success story? We’ll curate, coordinate, and over-deliver.

Connect with us today and get speaker options tailored to your brief.
🌐 https://loom.ly/V_FUwcE
📱 (612) 929-2277
📧 [email protected]

Today we remember the lives lost, the families who still grieve, and the first responders and helpers whose courage cont...
09/11/2025

Today we remember the lives lost, the families who still grieve, and the first responders and helpers whose courage continues to guide us. May their memory call us to compassion, unity, and everyday acts of service.

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We are a women-owned speakers bureau with years of experience booking speakers and entertainers for corporate, non-profit, association and college and university events. We save our clients time and money. We have access and experience researching, negotiating and booking exceptional speakers and celebrities that partner with our meeting planning executives to reinforce their meeting goals and objectives. Preferred Speakers goal is to partner with the right speaker, who delivers the right message, in front of the right audience to better the world, one attendee at a time.