Virtual Speeches Work! Video Examples, Testimonials and Case Studies for Event Planners

Virtual – Online – Digital – Livestream speeches are growing in ubiquity and sophistication. When we return to in-person programs, they’ll remain a major part of event strategies. Many presenters have invested in professional-grade studios or have access to them. Hosts are finding new ways to monetize online programs and expand their reach. Audiences are increasingly embracing the concept.

To help event and meeting planners justify budgets for virtual speakers, we’ve assembled related case histories, video samples and testimonials (contact names hidden for confidentiality – available upon request). At the end is a link to hundreds of virtual planning tips and tools from industry experts. Contact us for more examples and please return as we continuously update this resource:

Virtual Speech Testimonials:

Frans Johansson’s 2020 Talk for a Global Pharmaceutical Client:

“Thank you so much for spending time with our group today. There were over 1700 people globally who tuned in to the event, and the chat function was blowing up with questions and comments about how individually we bear responsibility for being inclusive and diverse. Your talk was fantastic – truly inspiring with great examples…I just went to our internal Facebook to read all the comments. Response to Frans’ talk? PAGES AND PAGES of applause and thanks and claps and people being inspired to change. I mean pages and pages!!!”

Frans Johansson – Author of The Click Moment & The Medici Effect: Seize Opportunity in an Unpredictable World

For Vanessa Van Edwards:

“Vanessa delivered a virtual workshop to our team focused on “Beating Burnout & Building Optimism in a Virtual Workplace” and it was a HUGE success. Vanessa’s method rooted in science and research really resonated with my team. She offered practical tactics and exercises that we’ve adopted on our team and put into practice on a daily basis. Her expertise, energy, and passion for the subject matter kept our entire team engaged and interactive. We received such high praise from the team that we’ll definitely be bringing Vanessa back to train us again!” Major software maker

“The session is super informative and helpful. It’s also impressive that a remote webinar could be so interactive and engaging.” Major web hosting firm

Vanessa Van Edwards – Author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, Over 2 Million TEDx Views

For Amy Webb:

fantastic speaker and content! eye-opening! would love to see more of these dynamic speakers in future sessions. She is EXCELLENT!
Great presentations and I loved the benefits of the virtual format (flexibility, no travel, etc.).
excellent brilliant speaker professional great style in discussing issues professional dress and background extremely interesting and relevant great way to end a conference well done …great choice for conference end speaker
What a fantastic and refreshing presentation! While I ask these questions about smart devices and impact, Amy helped develop the perspective of implications and how we can think forward.
Total changed my idea on time, risk, my approach and microwaves lol. Excellent job!!!
Very thought provoking and very generous sharing of resources. Great presentation
This was the best session of the entire conference in my view.
So very fascinating – best session of the conference! Stopped my 11 year old daughter in her tracks and she had to listen in.
Mind-blowing content – things I haven’t thought about. Thank you for the valuable experience and I find your approach inspirational!
Excellent presentation! Thank you very much for showing us how to use tools for strategic planning by connecting the points. Thank you very much!
Amy Webb was great. Her session was interesting and dynamic. Her discussion related to the newbie and the more seasoned cyber person. She made it relatable. Excellent. Thank you
Awesome presentation! Dynamic instructor provided interesting and useful insights. Great presentation to close the conference
Invite her again. Very relevant. Very interesting

Client: Leading tech association

For Sheena Iyengar:

Excellent session! Best of all presentations throughout both days. Very engaging.
What a joy! Captivating speaker…could have listened to her for another hour!
Wow, I really enjoyed this last presenter. She seemed to know so much and had great examples. I would have liked for her to answer more questions that guests were asking. I would love to hear her speak again at another conference! Thanks!
Sheena did an amazing job with her virtual presentation. She was very engaging and provided a lot of great information. I will be able to use the information she provided right away in my job as a database analyst.
Sheena was such an inspiring speaker! LOVED this session and would welcome to see her again in the near future.

Client: Leading education association

Sheena Iyengar – Among World’s Leading Choice Authorities, 5 Million TED Views, New Book on Authenticity

For Terry Jones:

This was one of the most exciting summaries I have seen about the future of technology. It was motivating and hopeful, during a period where the pandemic has made most are pessimistic about the years ahead. Terry was serious and objective in outlining the progress and advantages of each technology. His talk vindicated my approach to encouraging CEOs to embrace and identify how each of these new technologies can help them engage more effectively with family, employees, clients, government and the media.” CEO

Terry Jones – Founder of two billion-dollar disruptive technology startups (Kayak & Travelocity) Author, Venture Capitalist

For Liz Wiseman – Multipliers Group:

“We were concerned that our people wouldn’t stay engaged from their home offices. The feedback said the opposite. Incredible webinar!” Client: Software maker

“The webinar was just as engaging as the keynote. Our people loved it!” Client: Healthcare firm

Liz Wiseman – Author of Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing and Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, Thinkers 50 Authority

For Chuck Underwood from a state trade association

“Mr. Underwood was great and had a wonderful message today. My grandfather was part of the GI generation and a WWII Veteran, this hit home and the questions to tie into our current situation were fantastic. Thank you.

Chuck Underwood just described my parents who were members of the “Greatest Generation”. These folks were given this handle for good reason. So proud to have been raised and influenced by people of such great character and concern for others. They had to endure many adversities including war and severe economic challenges without ever losing their ideology to care of other. I thoroughly enjoyed this lecture today. Thank You!”

Chuck Underwood – Pioneer of Generational Studies

For Julie Holmes:

“I recently was able to listen to a webinar with Julie and honestly thought I was in person listening to a keynote. She is very energetic and engaging. All the tech tips and tricks she provided were on trend and up to date. She is a speaker I cannot wait to see again!”

Julie Holmes – Inventor, Enterprise Software Exec on Innovation and Thriving Amid Change.

For Eric Boles:

“It’s not that often that you find a speaker that reflects the immediate needs of an organization, and knows what it is thinking, and what it needs. Eric Boles recently did that for us at Endo… twice!! Eric’s ability to simplify and condense “leadership speak” into meaningful and relevant bits that relates to all of us… has been effective, as well as inspiring for the entire team. In times of organizational change, as well as uncertainty, Eric’s message resonates well with individuals throughout the organization. Eric, thank you for your motivating, and grounded message!”

Pharmaceutical Firm

Eric Boles – Former NFL Player and Executive Coach with powerful insights on Leadership, Teamwork, Peak Performance, Leading Change and Cultural Transformation

For Andy Busch:

“Andrew Busch was an outstanding speaker for our 2020 Annual Conference webinar. Andy helped our attendees understand the impact of COVID on our economy and what opportunities lie ahead as the economy reopens. His presentation was engaging and energetic with lots of great real-life examples. His optimistic outlook had a positive impact on our group and provided insights to help us grow in the future. This is the second time we’ve had him speak for our group and we’re glad we had him back.”
Regional Association of Financial Professionals

Andrew Busch – Deep understanding of how the markets and the economy are impacted by world events like infectious disease

For Ben Nemtin:

“Ben’s virtual keynote had a very real impact! Ben spoke to our remote team about how to build a culture of service and unlock hidden potential. Team members are aligned with new goals at work, in their communities, and for themselves. He unified us around the impact of dreaming big and making a plan. Since Ben’s keynote, a number of our team members have accomplished their goals and are helping each other through acts of service. Ben’s remote keynote had all the impact of a big stage keynote and it’s still having an effect today.”

Client: Taxjar

Ben Nemtin – #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show ever on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life.

For Gregory Schwem:

This was a perfect session for a Monday in light of all the online teaching and business meetings I have had to participate in over the past month. It was a good reminder of how to use humor to motivate and communicate, and connect with the audience. Use of questions now and then kept me engaged. Credentials and background of the presenter was excellent and I got some useful tips to use in my classes.
I laughed out loud, screenshotted things and sent them to my coworkers, and made people jealous that they hadn’t joined.”
The presentation was both informative and humorous. Excellent examples of how humor can and will work to get your point across and improve the overall mission of yourself, your team and your company.
I really enjoyed this particular webinar. It made my day and gave me inspirations. Now I believe I can be a good accountant but still be funny, bring more smiles to the people I am in contact with.
Think there is a great need for this kind of topic in this environment. Sound problems hurt this webinar, but will try it again if I see it. It is worth listening to the entire webinar, I think.
Very engaging and entertaining. Always a very important message, take time to laugh, make room for some humor, not at the virus itself, but the good times and the silliness in the situation.

Greg Schwem – a hilarious (clean) look at today’s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business

For Dave Horsager:

Thank you! The Best inspirational presentation information for all of us that I have ever experienced around the country!
So wish we could all be in the same room to give high fives! The chat communication was incredible. David, you nailed it!
You and your team did an amazing job with the virtual training sessions. It was certainly the best virtual learning experience I’ve had.
The best motivational presentation I have seen for a long, long time. Very much needed in this day and time.

David Horsager – Global trust expert, keynote speaker, business strategist, and author of National Bestseller: The Trust Edge

For Kristi Hedges:

Loved this session! So much info I can use personally and professionally. Kristi was great with valuable information. I enjoyed this presentation the best. I am finding it very insightful and applicable. Client: Insurance Company

Kristi Hedges – Executive Presence Authority, Author of The Inspiration Code on Leadership Influence

For Michele Wucker:

Framed well as an interesting big picture reminder of issues that face us as businesses. What’s our grey rhino!” Excellent presentation! Very timely, thank you! This person is a genius! Great topic and very relevant to what we are all experiencing right now. Perfect topic. Much needed given the current state of affairs.

Michele Wucker – Author of The Gray Rhino – How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore

Virtual Video Samples:

Laura Schwartz – Virtual Emcee and Keynote Speaker: