Mastering the Keynote with Jason Hewlett
08/01/23 • 93 min
What do Ricky Martin, Elton John, and the Chipmunks have in common?
No, it’s not that they’re all (arguably) past their prime. Rather, it’s that each one is deftly impersonated by Jason Hewlett, the Vegas performer turned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and our guest this week on Stage, Page & Screen.
Jason had a successful career in Vegas with his long-running “One Man Show,” a performance that featured his impersonations, singing, and humor. It was a massive hit. But after more than a decade of performing, he felt burnt out, emotionally and physically. He was forced to reimagine his life and his work.
Jason decided to import the most engaging parts of his show into the format and formality of a corporate keynote. The combination was a hit (if you watch his videos you’ll understand why). It wasn’t long before calls started coming in, inviting him to bring his unique style of entertainment, inspiration, and education to audiences around the globe.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Using humor to bolster your message, not distract. (27:45)
- How to personalize and simplify your slides for a stronger presentation. (33:38)
- How to disrupt the norms (and even speak for free!) in order to get more gigs. (52:26)
- How to balance what gets you excited with what organizations are buying. (57:20)
- Pro tips on prepping your host for your audio needs. (1:02:54)
- Jason’s thoughts on coaching & hiring coaches to help you grow (1:27:26)
Having delivered thousands of presentations over the last two decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership skills, tools, and mindsets in such a powerfully unconventional way. With out-of-the-box performances of uncanny musical and comedy impressions of incredible stage legends, Jason’s keynote,The Promise, is a speech that feels like a show, entertainment that feels like enlightenment, and music that feels like a difference-maker.
We know you’re going to like this one, tiny dancer. So keep livin’ la vida loca and press PLAY right now!
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Thanks as always to our sponsor, YOUTH SPEAKER UNIVERSITY. At YSU, you can learn how to launch and grow your speaking business, write and publish your book, and launch your online course! Watch the intro video NOW:
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Connect with Jason
- Instagram: @jasonhewlett
- jasonhewlett.com
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FREE Training: Learn how to grow your impact and income on stage, page, and screen at https://stagepagescreen.com
What do Ricky Martin, Elton John, and the Chipmunks have in common?
No, it’s not that they’re all (arguably) past their prime. Rather, it’s that each one is deftly impersonated by Jason Hewlett, the Vegas performer turned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and our guest this week on Stage, Page & Screen.
Jason had a successful career in Vegas with his long-running “One Man Show,” a performance that featured his impersonations, singing, and humor. It was a massive hit. But after more than a decade of performing, he felt burnt out, emotionally and physically. He was forced to reimagine his life and his work.
Jason decided to import the most engaging parts of his show into the format and formality of a corporate keynote. The combination was a hit (if you watch his videos you’ll understand why). It wasn’t long before calls started coming in, inviting him to bring his unique style of entertainment, inspiration, and education to audiences around the globe.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Using humor to bolster your message, not distract. (27:45)
- How to personalize and simplify your slides for a stronger presentation. (33:38)
- How to disrupt the norms (and even speak for free!) in order to get more gigs. (52:26)
- How to balance what gets you excited with what organizations are buying. (57:20)
- Pro tips on prepping your host for your audio needs. (1:02:54)
- Jason’s thoughts on coaching & hiring coaches to help you grow (1:27:26)
Having delivered thousands of presentations over the last two decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership skills, tools, and mindsets in such a powerfully unconventional way. With out-of-the-box performances of uncanny musical and comedy impressions of incredible stage legends, Jason’s keynote,The Promise, is a speech that feels like a show, entertainment that feels like enlightenment, and music that feels like a difference-maker.
We know you’re going to like this one, tiny dancer. So keep livin’ la vida loca and press PLAY right now!
***
Thanks as always to our sponsor, YOUTH SPEAKER UNIVERSITY. At YSU, you can learn how to launch and grow your speaking business, write and publish your book, and launch your online course! Watch the intro video NOW:
***
Connect with Jason
- Instagram: @jasonhewlett
- jasonhewlett.com
Intro Music
Flourish by Londau
FREE Training: Learn how to grow your impact and income on stage, page, and screen at https://stagepagescreen.com
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Lean In To What Makes You Stand Out with Mickey Rowe
It’s been said the further we go into the details of our own story, the more universal our story becomes.
In other words, when we dig down to the core of who we are, we find we all have a lot in common. We all want to feel loved and accepted. We all want to know we matter, that we have significance. We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. It’s the commonalities that make it possible to connect with one another despite our countless differences.
Mickey Rowe learned this truth in the school of hard knocks (and other schools of better reputation). Growing up with autism and legally-blind, Mickey often stood out, though not always in the way he wanted. But those difficult experiences of feeling different, on the outside, out of alignment with what’s “normal,” equipped him to help others feel seen and heard, and to know they matter.
Mickey’s learned ability to connect at a heart-level has made him a hit with audiences of every kind, from small elementary schools to the biggest stage on Broadway. In fact, Mickey was the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, the lead role in the Tony award-winning play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He also played the title role in Amadeus (another Tony award-winning play). Mickey was the founding Artistic Director of National Disability Theatre, which works in partnership with Tony Award-winning companies. He’s also the author of the award-winning, bestselling book, Fearlessly Different.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What publishers are looking for (8:06)
- How to pitch your proposal or book idea to an agent (15:05)
- Tips on selecting a best-fit publisher for your book (21:32)
- Public speaking tools from the biggest stage on Broadway (43:46)
- The hilarious true story of Mickey’s book launch catastrophe (1:12:17)
Mickey’s story is utterly unique, yet it clearly reflects the universal longings we all have for significance, belonging, and transcendence. The differences that make him “stand out” are the gifts he now shares with each of us, enabling us to become more human and more connected in our shared experience.
Enjoy!
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Thanks as always to our sponsor, YOUTH SPEAKER UNIVERSITY. At YSU, you can learn how to launch and grow your speaking business, write and publish your book, and launch your online course! Watch the intro video NOW:
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CONNECT WITH MICKEY
https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/mickey-rowe
instagram @therealmickeyrowe
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Speaking to Educators with Chase Mielke
Why is teacher burnout sky-rocketing despite an increase in professional development for educators?
In Chase Mielke’s experience as both teacher and trainer, he’s found most pro-dev efforts designed to support educators miss the mark. Why? Because, ironically, they’re bogged down in how-tos, theories, and untested application. What’s actually needed, according to Chase, is more compassion, empathy, and tools that have been tested in the harsh conditions of real-world classrooms.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The critical differences between keynote speaking and professional development (16:55)
- What teachers really think about the content you’re delivering (21:08)
- What “gradient” is in relation to your audience and how leveraging it will make you a better speaker/facilitator (25:48)
- What to pitfalls to beware of in your presentations that could turn the audience off (49:00)
- Online course creation tips and tricks (1:14:45)
Chase Mielke is an award-winning educator, writer, and speaker focused on preventing teacher burnout while increasing student engagement. His writing has been featured on Educational Leadership, WeAreTeachers, Huffpost, Edutopia, and EdPost. Chase’s viral blog and video, “What Students Really Need to Hear,” has been viewed millions of times worldwide. As an engaging, nationally recognized speaker, he’s traveled across the US and around the world to speak with students and educators about resilience, mindset, applied neuroscience, and positive psychology. Chase is also the best-selling author of The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again.
Chase Mielke knows the value of healthy, engaged educators, and is on a mission to help teachers love teaching again. Learn how you, too, can better serve educators as you put Chase’s insights, experience, and humor into play through your own speaking and writing. Trust us, this episode is going to blow you away.
Enjoy!
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Thanks as always to our sponsor, YOUTH SPEAKER UNIVERSITY. At YSU, you can learn how to launch and grow your speaking business, write and publish your book, and launch your online course! Watch the intro video NOW:
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CONNECT WITH CHASE
Instagram & Twitter: @chasemielke
More about Chase’s speaking: https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/chase-mielke
Chase’s website: affectiveliving.com
Chase's book: The Burnout Cure: Learn To Love Teaching Again
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