There are always opportunities for speakers whenever you have a group meeting. They can set the stage, introduce new concepts or reinforce the direction.
I have been a senior corporate executive in marketing, sales and general management roles, prior to becoming an executive recruiter, author and adjunct professor. This breadth of experience has allowed me to speak on a wide range of subjects. A sample of me speaking is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVtnMYB0UBs, there are others on the site.
A few topics for your consideration are:
Business Growth
- 7 ideas that can accelerate your business...even in a down economy. This presentation includes proven ideas that have yielded double digit growth.
- Change happens! Change is natural in organizations. What is it that each individual can do to favorably impact change? The talk includes actions individuals can take to contribute in a favorable manner during changing times.
- Standardizing sales efforts to maximize performance--specific examples of actions and benefits. There is something here that can work for you
- Thriving, not just surviving in corporate America--presentation shares actions that lead to a successful career
- Brand turnarounds, 7 ways to reverse declining businesses--assortment of approaches taken that worked to address declining business performance.
- Diversity that worked!--Diversity is more than a "feel good"; a case study that worked, and it can work for you.
- 7 Steps to getting and keeping the job you love--covers all aspects of job search and start up in a new role. An example of the topic is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVtnMYB0UBs
- Turning your dreams into your dream job--focus on getting started in the process of securing your next opportunity.
- Actions to accelerate your job search--presents actions that are critical to enhancing and refining your job search strategies and techniques
- Developing the killer resume and other communication tips--keys to aspects of the hardest working element in your search tool kit.
- 6 Steps for students to achieving their dreams--thoughts on success beyond the world of academia and actions to realize continued success.
- What companies want from college grads--keys to success at the next level in organizations
- 7 ways for college students to prepare for career success--actions to take now that will yield long term benefits
- From Greek life to career success--greek life can be a great launching pad for longer term success. How to make that conversion in a winning manner.
- 7 Steps students can employ now to get the career of their dreams--actions to move from student to success beyond academia. Leveraging the time and experience to merge life's work and life's dreams
- College student to executive, what does it take?--Leadership is critical for organizations. Leadership preparation is a basis for becoming an excellent leader.
Highlight of Prior Speaking Engagements
- Dell, Inc.
- Executive Groups
- Executive Networking Group
- Food Networking Group
- Lee Hecht Harrison
- Drake Beam Morin
- National Black MBA Assn
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs
- ChemPharma executives
- National Urban League National Convention
- Sales and Marketing Professional Group
Educational Institutions:
- Clark Atlanta University
- Georgetown University
- Rice University
- University of Houston
- Texas Southern University
- University of Sheffield (UK)
- University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Alumni
- Westwood College--multiple campuses
- Loyola University (Chicago)--MBA students
- Assorted Chicago Public (AUSL) Schools—High School and Middle
- Schools
Other:
- DuPage County Economic Empowerment Conference
- How to Create a Life Worth Living Blueprint Workshop
- Assorted radio programs
- Teleseminars with assorted speakers and NSHMBA
- 92.3 on-air interview and radio remote
- Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Upcoming events/engagements
- Westwood College—additional location
- National Society of Hispanic MBAs National Convention
- Harold Washington College
From Our Clients
“…your insightful interactive presentation had everyone asking for more.” Dave Otto, President of ENG
You were great and got rave reviews from our candidates. THANK YOU! Cynthia Ward, Vice President Market Services, Lee Hecht Harrison
Dwain's presentation was well-planned, informative and thought-provoking. He showed a good grasp of "when to lead and when to follow" as he drew us into a stimulating group discussion. Audience feedback was very positive, as participants praised Dwain's "dead-on approach" and rated the evening as "practical, current and relevant.
One participant had this to say: "Dwain’s presentation was informative and entertaining. He interjected humor when appropriate, while talking about the serious subject of effectively marketing yourself in a job campaign. He answered a myriad of questions and displayed an incredible amount of patience while doing so. In summary, he is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker as well as an exceptional listener!” Scott McGarvey, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Marketing Roundtable
Dwain Celistan has a message of reinvention that really connected with our audience of success-oriented achievers. Dwain's message and powerful 5-step process for Reinventing 2 Succeed was revolutionary! I have never witnesses so many people reversing their life fortunes so quickly and so easily as during Dwain's session. And, Dwain's personal story of reinvention resonated will all of us. In addition, Dwain was a fantastic member of the team of expert trainers that made my How To Create A Life Worth Living Blueprint Workshop a super success. I recommend Dwain to anyone and everyone who wants to take their life in powerful and positive new directions. Darryl L. Mobley, "The Life Acceleration Expert" www.WhyIDoWhatIDo.com