What topics does Steve Gilliland speak about?

Steve’s keynotes focus on leadership, motivation, and corporate culture across five powerful themes:

  • Mindset & Motivation: Staying positive, engaged, and resilient.
  • Performance & Accountability: Overcoming real organizational challenges.
  • Change & Culture: Leading teams through corporate transitions.

Every presentation is designed to move people and give them immediately applicable tools.

What makes Steve Gilliland different from other keynote speakers?

Steve combines humor, storytelling, and practical strategies to create presentations that are entertaining, memorable, and immediately applicable.

Why hire a humorous motivational speaker?

Hiring a humorous motivational speaker increases event engagement, improves information retention through laughter, breaks up conference fatigue, and delivers topics in an accessible way.

Does Steve Gilliland customize keynote presentations?

Absolutely. No two audiences are exactly alike, so Steve doesn’t believe in delivering a one-size-fits-all keynote. He learns your audience, understands your goals, and tailors his stories, message, and examples to make the experience feel uniquely relevant to your event.

What industries does Steve Gilliland speak for?

Steve has delivered keynote presentations for organizations across more than 65 industries. His extensive experience spans:

  • Financial & Professional Services: Banks, credit unions, HR, and insurance.
  • Healthcare & Government: State/national associations, education, and nonprofits.
  • Industrial & Trade: Construction, manufacturing, energy, utilities, and technology.
  • Logistics & Retail: Transportation, trucking, and retail operations.

Who is Steve Gilliland a perfect fit for?

Steve Gilliland is a perfect fit for corporate, association, and education events that want to blend high-energy humor with actionable motivation. His keynotes excel at:

  • Corporate & Sales Events: Annual meetings, sales rallies, employee appreciation days, and customer or dealer meetings.
  • Leadership & Strategy Sessions: Executive retreats, HR conferences, and dedicated leadership meetings.
  • Conferences & Educational Convocations: Association conferences, large industry conventions, and school district back-to-school kickoffs.

How much does Steve Gilliland charge for a keynote?

Steve Gilliland has a standard keynote fee, but he also recognizes that every organization has different investment parameters. He works directly with meeting planners to determine whether there is an approach that aligns with the event’s budget and objectives.

If you are interested in having Steve speak at your event, inquire about availability.