Bob Wiltfong

Bob Wiltfong is a highly sought after professional speaker, executive consultant and spokesperson. Bob is a master presenter and expert communicator with 20+ years teaching public speaking skills at some of the world’s largest and most influential companies. He served a national spokesperson for Nationwide Insurance in TV, radio and print ads in the US, and is recognizable for his on-camera work at several places including as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. As a speaker, Bob delivers a high energy, content rich presentation that leaves audiences laughing, ready to grow and prepared for success.

Keynote: How to Take the BS Out of Business Speak

The CTA of this DIY intel is a USP on why BS has become more scalable in our WIIFM world and how we must nip it in the bud ASAP (or at least by COB). Translation: business speak is on the rise in today’s globalized economy, and there are three simple things we can do to insure it doesn’t lead to more bullshit on your job

1. Use business speak (BS) to be inclusive, not exclusive
2. Express fresh ideas without stale business cliches
3. Be aware that the meanings of some business jargon we use can get lost in translation with certain audiences

Session: Improv(e) Workplace Relationships & Brainstorming Sessions

Yes-and your way to listening better, responding more thoughtfully, and brainstorming more efficiently. In this fun, exercise-driven session, you’ll learn how the core principles of improv comedy and business can intersect for the benefit of your workplace.

Using the improv principles shared in this session, attendees will learn to better:

• Be in the moment
• Listen intensively
• Respond at the top of their intelligence
• Consider the thoughts & needs of others
• Adapt to unexpected challenges