
Deirdre Van Nest
Deirdre Van Nest is the go-to expert for financial advisors, on improving communication skills 1:1 or with a group, in-person or virtual. Deirdre has been selling virtually since 2012 when selling virtually wasn't even a thing. She is a top-rated International Keynoter, and Trainer and the creator of the Crazy Good Talks® Blueprint, and The Emotionally Engaging Advisor™; 2 practical communication systems that have taught thousands how to bring in business faster and impact more lives through the power of public speaking, storytelling and making emotional connections.
Deirdre is a faculty member at the Hoopis Performance Network, and is called upon frequently for interviews on podcasts and TV talk shows.
You can learn more about her services by subscribing to her Crazy Good Talks® podcast or going to www.CrazyGoodTalks.com.
Deirdre Van Nest is the go-to expert for financial advisors, on improving communication skills 1:1 or with a group, in-person or virtual. Deirdre has been selling virtually since 2012 when selling virtually wasn't even a thing. She is a top-rated International Keynoter, and Trainer and the creator of the Crazy Good Talks® Blueprint, and The Emotionally Engaging Advisor™; 2 practical communication systems that have taught thousands how to bring in business faster and impact more lives through the power of public speaking, storytelling and making emotional connections.
Deirdre is a faculty member at the Hoopis Performance Network, and is called upon frequently for interviews on podcasts and TV talk shows.
You can learn more about her services by subscribing to her Crazy Good Talks® podcast or going to www.CrazyGoodTalks.com.
CRAZY GOOD VIRTUAL MEETINGS™
The good news is the pandemic is coming to an end! The GREAT news is... Virtual Meetings are here to stay. This is great news because whether you're in prospecting or recruiting mode, it allows you to leverage your time AND massively expand your reach.
However, the skills that got you "there" in 2020- -setting up the meeting, great audio, good lighting, and backgrounds will not get you "there" in 2021 and beyond. It's time to up the ante and get Crazy Good at running virtual...
CRAZY GOOD VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
For financial advisors, leaders, and other professionals holding webinars and group virtual meetings/events
In 2020 your team likely got really good at running 1:1 virtual meetings. Now...in 2021 it's time to take things up a level by moving your team from solely running 1:1 meetings, to leveraging their time and technology by holding group virtual group events and webinars. This means knowing how to grab and keep the attention of their audience, creating emotional engagement,...
PRESENTATION SKILLS BOOT CAMP
This program can be delivered live or virtually and can be tailored to meet the needs of any professional group.
This training will warp speed the growth each participant has as a presenter and increase their overall "Executive Presence". In this 90 min, half-day, or full-day training participants receive hands-on coaching individually and observe each other being coached; think American Idol (without the snarkiness) and The Voice.
Skills learned in the Bootcamp...
THE EMOTIONALLY ENGAGING LEADER™
If you're like most leaders you've likely wondered, "How do I motivate my team?" and "How do I stand out from my competition?"
To be the leader others want to follow these questions MUST be answered. Ironically many leaders are looking for answers in the wrong place. It won't be found in new products or services but rather the answers lay within you!
What makes you a leader others want to follow and what differentiates you from your competition is YOU; the value you...
THE EMOTIONALLY ENGAGING ADVISOR™
How to Increase Trust, Likeability, & Connection in 4 Minutes or Less
If you're like most advisors, you know your competition is fierce and the marketplace is noisy. Whether you're talking with prospects and clients 1:1, in a group setting, or online you've likely wondered, "How do I differentiate myself from my competition?". To be the advisor of choice and to avoid being seen as a commodity this question MUST be answered. Because...
It's no longer enough to be...
STAND OUT AND OWN THE ROOM EVERY TIME YOU SPEAK!
*For Your High-Achieving Advisors, Leaders, & Sales Pros*
It's no longer enough to be the smartest or most skilled professional in the room. We are in the Communication Age. This means when speaking to groups, whether it's for 1 minute or 1 hour, people will make judgments about your competency based on your speaking skills. So...If you're an A+ Professional but a B- SPEAKER, you have a problem. The potential for someone to assume you're also B- at your job is high. When this...

