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Funny Motivational Speaker and Comedian Kelly Swanson Helps You Create Remarkable Relationships in Business and Life

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As a motivational speaker, award-winning storyteller, author, and comedian I write custom keynotes - using a wacky cast of southern characters who show you how to see obstacles from a different perspective, and who help you create remarkable relationships in business and life.

I have spent most of my life entertaining people. It has been my job for years to come into a room full of strangers and make them laugh, develop trust, motivate them, engage them, teach them, encourage them, and deliver a remarkable and unforgettable experience.

Let me teach you what I’ve learned as a motivational speaker and performer, about how I influence and motivate people in a positive way. What I’ve learned can help you cultivate those critical business relationships with clients, co-workers, employees, and the people you strive to influence in the workplace.

  

Kelly Swanson was a real treat at our Convention.  She had the audience belly-rolling with laugher.  She has a way to connect with people - not just with humor but also sympathy and encouragement.  Kelly really learned about our industry and the people she was addressing.  She even wrote us a poem that had everyone on their feet requesting a copy.  There has been such bad news spread to so many industries this past year, but it was a delight to have Kelly at our conference to give them a boost.  Honestly, the best speaker we ever had.
Amy Bryson
NC Association of Long Term Care Facilities

 

One Southern Accent...A Thousand Characters

Hold on to your seats, because I have just taken the keynote experience to a whole new level by using the art of professional storytelling to actually transport your audience to another place (my tiny town about a mile and a hair past nowhere) where my truths are played out through the stories I tell and the characters I becomes at the slightest tilt of my head. So it's not so much what makes me different - as who - because I bring an entire wacky cast of southern characters who will work their way into your head and then into your heart. You will laugh a lot, cry a little, have a renewed passion for what you do, and, yes, even learn something in the process. I'm s a five-star motivational speaker in a small town package.

 

What Her Clients Say

The presentation for military relocation professionals was second to NONE!  Kelly wrote a tribute especially for the military audience and they loved it!  There were laughs, giggles, tears, and lots of applause! Read More >>

Pam Cunningham
Program Manager, Relocation Assistance Program
OSD/Military Community and Family Policy
National Relocation Conference in Orlando, Florida

 

Pat and I were in the audience last Friday when a marvelous storyteller and speaker captivated a crowd of 350 HR professionals. She was so real, relative, relaxed, and vulnerable.  Read More >>

Ty Boyd
Executive Learning Systems
www.TyBoyd.com

 

Kelly Swanson provided the perfect closing to our event.  Her ability to use storytelling to motivate and encourage a group of business professionals is remarkable.  Read More >>

Courtney Fleming
VA Bankers Association
www.vabankers.org


"Funny," "fantastic," "truly unforgettable": these are only a few of the many rave reviews conference attendees shared about Kelly Swanson, a session and closing speaker at our 2009 Bakersfield Women's Conference... Read More >>

Colleen Bauer
2009 Chairwoman
Bakersfield Women's Conference
 


I have to tell you about my experience watching Kelly Swanson. She was completely amazing and one of the funniest and motivating speakers I have ever seen... Read More >>

Johnine Fregia
Nurse Recruiter
Presbyterian Healthcare

 

We certainly had a fun time with you yesterday, and we appreciate all you did to make our event REMARKABLE...Read More >>

Beth C. Wilson
Executive Assistant to Janet Smith-Hill SVP/HR
Novant Health

 

 

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Kelly on Fox 8

Watch as Kelly introduces her new book "Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale" on the Fox 8 morning show.

 

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YouTube Channel

North Carolina funny motivational speaker Kelly Swanson's videos are now on Kelly's YouTube channel - Swanson Speaks. 

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What's NEW With Kelly...

Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson is headlining for the Moms at Work conference in Charlotte, October 6, 2010. For more information visit Charlotte Parent Magazine

 

We've just put the finishing touches on Kelly's new TRIBUTE TO THE MILITARY AND THE FAMILIES WHO SUPPORT THEM.  Thank you for your service and for all you have sacrificed for us. To see the tribute on YouTube, click here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAAzRAI-z-8


Check out Kelly's new blog:
www.swansonspeaks.com


Kelly just wrote a great motivational new show just for TEACHERS that can be found on her YouTube channel: Motivational Teacher Tribute  - just look under favorites.

 

Kelly is writing a one-woman show for people in HEALTHCARE. You won't want to miss this hilarious and heartwarming message for people in all aspects of healthcare.

 

Hold on to your hats folks in HUMAN RESOURCES, because in September 2009 Kelly is launching her program just for you! Get ready for your Second Wind!

 

Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson has been invited to be a regular guest on NC TALK RADIO out of Rockingham, NC. Now her wacky cast of characters and stories about life and staying on the funny side of it, will charm even more people as they drive to work.

 

 

Performance Write Up

Performance write up for Funny Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson

GTTC Newsletter November, 2009