I went to an ISES meeting this past week and saw a great inspirational speaker...he spoke to a group of event professionals about what he called "showtime". He encouraged us to go beyond the expectations of of clients, to grab the moment, to be memorable, exceptional! I truly enjoyed him Here is a bit of info I found on his website, jonpetz.com. I bought his book too and he signed it..."go forth and bore no more"!
What happens when you combine
a professional speaker, Las Vegas entertainer and corporatemotivator?
Energy, Entertainment & Inspiration
Jon Petz has been called many things including: a motivational and inspirational
speaker, author, keynote speaker, motivational entertainer, live event
specialist, professional audience engager, corporate entertainer, corporate
magician and humorist. His talents stem from his high energy and engaging
personality mixed with his unique ability to creatively combine a business
or inspirational message with an entertainment twist. His combination
of real life stories and talent as an award winning comedy and magical
entertainer bring a totally engaging experience. He has mastered the ability
to entertain and educate while skillfully relating to every audience.
His energy and approach is refreshing, exciting and encourages the audience
to be actively engaged in the presentation.
He has addressed audiences or performed from such venues as the Sydney
Opera House in Australia, Columbus Ohio’s Crew stadium, and entertained
in Paris, London, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago and more for groups of
10 to over 25,000.
“Bore No More!”™ is his motto. His passion is to eliminate
ineffective meetings as boring meetings suck the life out of an organization.
Jon’s book “Boring Meetings Suck,”™ was
released in March 2007. His first DVD, "Unlocking The Secrets",
which teaches sleight-of-hand and sleight-of-mouth to business professionals,
was published soon after. Coming in summer of 2008, Jon is a contributing
author of "Best of the Best", based on the work and
training on his “IT’S SHOWTIME!” philosophy.
In March 2008, Jon was selected to be a recurring guest host of a comedy
game show in Las Vegas. class="BottomText">The
BONK Show™, which is part Jeopardy® and part Three
Stooges®, begins in May 2008 at the Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino. He will also be making appearances as the host of the show at
corporate and private events around the country as well at the Funny Bone
Comedy Club in Columbus, Ohio which will be presented by PepsiCo®.
Learn more at www.GetBonked.com.
As an energizing personality and live event and engagement expert, Jon
is often asked to host, script and even produce some events and shows.
This has opened doors for multiple television appearances (National: ESPN,
The Food Network, Outdoor Channel, Lifetime. Regional: NBC, ABC, FOX,
CBS) as well as being the spokesperson for several corporations.