VIRTUAL KEYNOTE

Since Dr. Bontis’ delivered his first professional keynote in 1994, clients have asked him whether it’s possible to deliver his presentations virtually.  At the time, the technology was not up to par.  Access to the internet was traditionally slow, while video and audio production was often second rate.

However, fast-forward to today and we now have what it takes.  Live from his home studio, Dr. Bontis has delivered numerous virtual presentations and his dynamic energy and world-class content have become scalable for all his clients regardless of where they are in the world.  Plus, clients save on travel costs and accommodation expenses while still benefitting from Dr. Bontis’ expertise and experience.

Dr. Bontis has designed a world-class studio that leverages the best technology available to provide clients with an immersive and interactive session straight to their desktop or mobile phone.  All of Dr. Bontis’ traditional keynote topics are available in virtual format.  Essentially, he achieves what most conference producers and event planners are looking for:

A virtual learning experience that brings attendees together and makes them feel like they are actively engaged in a special event that is memorable and energizing.

“We highly recommend Dr. Nick Bontis as a keynote speaker who brings business topics to life!  The feedback we received following his keynote address was outstanding.  Engaging, interesting, provocative and educational were some of the terms used to describe his presentation.  AND, it was VIRTUAL!  He has mastered the skill of being there when not really there!  We look forward to having him speak to us again.  Simply fun, inspiring and awesome!”

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ELEMENTS OF AN OUTSTANDING VIRTUAL KEYNOTE

Dr. Bontis has conducted extensive research on virtual keynotes.  In priority order, conference producers and meeting planners have informed him of what they are looking for:

• EXPERIENCE – speakers who have extensive familiarity with virtual delivery

• QUALITY – professional production value (highest standards for video, audio, lighting, and staging)

• RELIABILITY – speakers who are easy to work with, with technical support on-hand and a “no DIVA” attitude

• INTERACTIVITY – the ability to engage with an audience, using polls, and responding to live chats

• DYNAMISM – high energy that flows from the speaker right through to the attendee’s screen

• VALUE – pricing that works for both parties

• DURABILITY – learning outcomes that are immediate and long-lasting with tools that are available after the session is over (e.g., books, worksheets)

DR. BONTIS’ VIRTUAL KEYNOTE PROMISE

Dr. Bontis and his team promise to bring you a unique and engaging experience for your remote conference event or virtual meeting.  Now more than ever, he believes that individuals, teams and organizations must find ways to keep connected and engaged with each other.  As always, his delivery will jump off the screen and into the hearts and minds of your discerning audience.  Dr. Bontis’ virtual keynote includes the following:

• A dedicated platform specialist that works with Dr. Bontis during his session to manage any software, hardware, or production issues during the dress rehearsal and the live event

• A professionally designed studio in his home from which Dr. Bontis presents live

• Secure and wired internet access to a dedicated and lightning-fast 1GB/sec router

• Multiple HD 1080p cameras for crystal-clear video feeds

• Two redundant stereo audio feeds from both a wired lavalier and a dedicated microphone

• Bright studio lighting that is fully adjustable

• Extensive experience with a variety of synchronous platforms including Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and YouTube

• Interactive polling so that audience members feel fully engaged while participating in the session

• Pre-event BONUS #1:  A customized video promotion to assist with registration

• Post-event BONUS #2: A free diagnostic tool that audience members can use to assess their performance

• Post-event BONUS #3: A free e-copy of Dr. Bontis’ best-selling book for each attendee Information Bombardment

TOP 10 REASONS WHY DR. NICK BONTIS IS YOUR NEXT KEYNOTE SPEAKER

10. Wow-Factor

Nick has that “wow factor” that leaves his audiences humming for days after his presentation is over. He combines the best of what an outstanding keynote speaker should be: a world-respected thought leader, an entrepreneur interested in making profits, an award-winning academic researcher who is globally respected, and a hand slapping comedian who will keep your audience laughing. He is among the most dynamic speakers in the country!

9. Highest Rated

Dr. Bontis has been featured at several prestigious industry and corporate conferences. These events typically attract leading plenary speakers. Nick’s outstanding performances are traditionally the highest rated in the whole program!

8. Truly Memorable

Meeting planners have booked Nick over and over again because clients demand that he comes back. For example, MDRT is among the world’s highest profile events in the financial services industry featuring plenary audiences in excess of 6500 professionals. Dr. Bontis is the only speaker to ever be booked at MDRT back-to-back in successive years. HRPA is Canada’s largest human resources conference featuring an audience of over 2 000 professionals. Nick has been the only plenary keynote speaker ever to present three times at this event! Getting invited to return to these high-profile events is a testament to Dr. Bontis’ impact as a speaker.

7. Captivating Cases

Nick is a supreme storyteller. Professionally trained in the art of case teaching, Dr. Bontis provides real-life organization studies backed by empirically-proven research for content that is unique and riveting. Nick’s ultimate goal is to have each audience member walk away with clear examples of exactly how initiatives can be implemented at their own place of work.

6. Down-To-Earth

Given his global reputation and award-winning pedigree, Nick is actually very easy and friendly to work with. He has no diva demands and will bust his tail off to make sure that he “blows your audience away”. Dr. Bontis is a consummate professional. But he also has a youthful, in-your-face, entertaining, tell it like it is, presentation style that resonates extremely well with “no nonsense” audience members. Most importantly, all meeting planners find him a refreshing delight to work with.

5. Results Don’t Lie

In terms of recent accolades, Nick has won over 12 teaching awards at the DeGroote School of Business. His students absolutely love his energy and his passion. Maclean’s Magazine has rated him as one of McMaster’s most popular professors for 6 years in a row! He is recognized as one of the country’s leading executive educators and he is a 3M National Teaching Fellow, an exclusive honour only bestowed upon the top university professors in the country! He was recently ranked among the Top 30 Management Gurus and Top 5 Management Keynote Speakers world-wide!

4. That’s Sporting of Him

Nick is more than just a professional speaker and award-winning business professor; he is actually an elite level athlete. He is a former semi-professional soccer player and national silver medalist in the running long jump!   He clearly understands and lives the concepts of hyper-competition and commitment to winning! In 2010, Nick was recognized as an Olympic Torch Bearer for the Winter Games as a testament to his dedication to volunteerism and coaching. In 2012, he was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Soccer Association. In 2015, he was recognized for his significant contribution to sport by being selected as a PanAm torch bearer and appointed Co-Chair of Football. In 2017, Dr. Bontis was appointed Vice President of Canada Soccer. He is a leading proponent of Canada’s new professional soccer league and committed to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

3. The Doctor is in

Clients benefit from Nick’s up-to-date appreciation for what’s fresh and more importantly, what future trends will impact us now.  As one of the world’s leading PhDs in business, Nick is a popular media personality. He has a weekly TV segment and is interviewed regularly on national television broadcasters. He is also featured weekly on the radio and in his “Bontis on Business” newspaper column.

2. Customization is King

Nick’s message is guaranteed to be dynamic and entertaining. If his standard keynote presentation topics don’t necessarily align with your event’s theme – no worries! This is where he truly shines. Dr. Bontis will work closely with you and your team to create a customized experience that will meet your specific needs.

1. I want some ROI please

True to Nick’s philosophy that “actions, speak louder than words” – he will leave the audience with actionable tools and tips that they will be able to implement immediately at work the following day! Whether he speaks to business owners, senior executives, directors, managers or staff administrators, they will give you the same feedback, “His message is essential, his style is engaging, his content world-class, and his delivery top notch!”

GREAT OUTCOMES. EVERY TIME.

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