Why Jon Petz?

• The “Amazement Artist™”: Jon is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, award-winning emcee, and professional magician who blends storytelling, humor, and magic to create engaging, interactive experiences that captivate audiences.
• Understands the Audience: As a former sales and marketing executive and tech entrepreneur, Jon knows how to engage high-performing professionals, helping them decompress, connect, and leave inspired—aligning perfectly with Everstage’s goal to create a fun, energizing evening for RevOps leaders post-conference.
• Interactive and Meaningful: Jon’s programs go beyond entertainment, weaving in meaningful moments that encourage connection while delivering clean, corporate-approved humor and amazement, leaving guests with an unforgettable experience.
• Proven Impact: Consistently rated as a top session at events, Jon’s experiences generate post-event buzz, ensuring Everstage remains top of mind as guests share their positive takeaways.
• Easy to Work With: Jon is known for adaptability, professionalism, and attention to detail, making planning seamless while delivering a polished, high-energy experience on-site.

Note on Customization: Jon typically showcases as a keynote speaker and emcee for conferences and corporate events. Jon has recently delivered similar after-hours VIP sessions with goals aligned to Everstage’s event, helping high-performing professionals decompress, connect, and leave inspired. We can explore how he can adapt his presentation and interactive experience for Everstage’s small-group activation, bringing energy, connection, and amazement to your VIP evening. A recent client noted:
_{“Thank you again for all you did to make our customer event a success—we’re still hearing buzz around your performance.” — Cassie Wilson, Director, Events, The Event Collective}

Aligned Speaking Topic:

Significance In Simple Moments

Success and relationships in today’s world? Are not finish lines. Not single accomplishments. But rather a series of simple moments of significance that matter to those we serve. They are what connect us as leaders and team members and service professionals and partners and human beings.

Just showing up or meeting expectations — even in a world filled to the brim with distractions — isn’t going to cut it. Not if what you want is to be remembered, appreciated, validated, and heard. Not if you want a powerful return on your relationships. Not if what you want is a life that has some spark — some sizzle — some magic.

In this timely and important message, motivational keynote speaker and author Jon Petz shares the extraordinary value in turning mundane moments into SIGNIFICANT, memorable – even MAGNIFICENT chances to positively impact not only your customers and colleagues — but every little corner of your world and the people in it!

Get ready to help your next audience have a little fun, feel engaged, entertained, and walk away with the simple shifts and changes necessary to get rock solid results and create a life that feels lighter, brighter, and more empowered!

Why Diane Allen?

Diane Allen is a violinist, TEDx speaker, and internationally recognized expert on flow state, the optimal state of human performance. Through her signature Flow Strategy™, she teaches professionals how to access deep focus, energy, and purpose—on demand. Diane’s unique combination of neuroscience, storytelling, and live violin performance transforms the traditional keynote into a sensory experience that’s as inspiring as it is actionable. For busy professionals navigating high-pressure environments, Diane offers a practical and uplifting path back to meaning and momentum.‍

• ‍The Violinist Who Teaches Peak Performance: Diane’s journey began in the audition rooms of New York City, where nerves derailed her despite years of elite musical training. It was through learning to tap into flow—losing herself in the music—that she unlocked her true potential. Today, she helps others do the same in boardrooms, studios, and leadership teams across industries.‍
• Science Meets Experience: Diane’s talks blend positive psychology, performance science, and practical strategy to help people feel and perform at their best. Participants learn how to identify their own Flow Strategy™ and apply it in daily work to reduce burnout, deepen engagement, and unlock creative thinking.‍
• Credibility & Recognition: Diane is the former Concertmaster (lead violinist) of the Central Oregon Symphony and a TEDx speaker whose talks have been viewed globally. She’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and leadership groups across sectors who value purpose, energy, and fulfillment as leadership assets.‍
• Unique and Memorable: Diane’s integration of live music with insights on flow creates a multi-sensory experience guests will remember.

• Aligned with Operational Audiences: RevOps leaders, who value efficiency and clarity, will appreciate a session on achieving flow, connecting personal peak performance with professional success.
• Post-Conference Friendly: Her style is inspiring and reflective without being heavy, aligning with Everstage’s goal to offer a relaxing, yet meaningful, evening experience.

Considerations

• Diane’s sessions have a more reflective and motivational tone, which may resonate for an intimate evening but will feel different from a comedic magician or mentalist.
• Her style is best for audiences open to light, personal development themes tied to their leadership and operational effectiveness.
• If Everstage wants “pure fun,” Diane may not align. If they value a unique, calming, yet insightful activation, she is a strong fit.

Aligned Keynotes:

1) Find the Energy of Influence

“Your actions and words are informative, but your energy inspires and motivates.”

As the Concertmaster of an orchestra for 15 years, Diane mastered the art of leading both the orchestra and the audience without speaking a single word.

Through Diane’s blend of music and experiential learning - her groundbreaking Flow Strategy™ system - audiences experience the energy of influence in real-time. Audiences define their unique and influential presence, learn to amplify it, and inspire teams to thrive. Participants leave empowered to navigate disruption, combat burnout, and boldly lead.

Attendees will learn:

• How to delve into the neuroscience behind the Flow State and learn proven methods to ignite it.
• How to identify their own “energy of influence.”
• The self-leadership necessary to lead others magnetically. 

2) Unlock Your Genius – Love What You Do

“‘Being’ while you’re ‘doing’ is the key to thriving.” 

As a Concertmaster for 15 years, Diane knew that playing the right notes wasn’t enough. She was expected to lead a transformational experience for both the orchestra and the audience. Getting into her Flow State was how Diane reliably shifted from doing to being, igniting excellence and purpose, creating a meaningful experience for all.

Guided by her ground-breaking Flow Strategy™ system, participants learn how to navigate uncertainty, disruption, and burnout. Diane’s unique blend of music and experiential learning provides participants an unforgettable experience, helping them shift from doing to being in real-time—the key to deep engagement.

This program creates a thriving workplace culture where teams unlock their genius, fuel their purpose, and love their work.

Attendees will learn:

• Essential knowledge and neuroscience of the flow state.
• Two powerful methods to spark unstoppable flow.
• How to unlock your signature strengths and love what you do.

_{“Diane’s ability to talk about the philosophy behind her Flow State while simultaneously communicating it auditorily through her music was an incredible combination. It translates beautifully and it’s something you won’t want to miss!” — Elizabeth Williams, Editor, Modern In San Antonio}

_{“Diane impressed us with a terrific presentation full of insight, as well as some beautiful music that truly set her session in a different league.” — Robbie Heacock, Associate Director, Stringfellow Management Group}

Why Cameron?

• Unique Multi-Sensory Experience: Cameron’s integration of live piano and guitar performances with storytelling creates a memorable, energizing experience that stands out.
• Aligns with High-Performing Audiences: RevOps leaders will resonate with his focus on mindset, resilience, and staying disciplined to achieve results, without it feeling heavy or tactical.
• Relaxed Yet Energizing: His sessions offer reflection and inspiration, ideal for Everstage’s evening activation goals of leaving guests with a positive, lasting impression while providing a mental reset post-conference.
• Supports Everstage’s Brand: His innovative, high-quality approach aligns with Everstage’s brand as a company that delivers professional yet enjoyable experiences.
• Customization Commitment: Cameron actively collaborates with event organizers to custom design his experience for your specific goals, theme, and space needs—whether it’s a grand piano setup or a simple acoustic guitar performance.

Note on Customization: Cameron is known for working closely with organizers to tailor his music-infused keynotes to the event’s goals, audience, and venue constraints. His speaker kit outlines how he collaborates to bring an event’s vision to life while ensuring a high-impact, high-value experience. We can explore how Cameron can adapt his signature presentation style to a smaller, VIP evening activation format to maximize connection and deliver a standout experience for your RevOps leaders.

Aligned Keynotes:

1) The Flow of Change: Embracing the New and Maximizing Its Potential

On the road to success, there are bound to be some curveballs along the way. Your ability to adapt is your ability to stay relevant and competitive in the marketplace.

For more than a decade now, Cameron has helped individuals and organizations break through their limits and maximize the potential that change presents.

In this empowering talk, audiences learn practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, strengthening resilience and magnifying their results.

Actionable Takeaways:

• You’ll discover the most effective strategy for getting both you and your team excited about change, rather than being fearful of it.
• Uncover the top 5 ways for building a resilient team that also works extraordinarily well in your own personal life.
• Identify proven, practical strategies for overcoming obstacles (no matter how challenging they seem at the time) that you can begin implementing right away.

2) The Method to Mastery: Breaking Through to New Levels of Performance

There are 6 primary stages to mastery that when executed effectively, leads to extraordinary levels of growth. But how do you do that in a world that is full of distractions and competing priorities?

Cameron draws on his experience from working with high-performing companies and elite performers for the past decade, and writing more than 300 songs, to share what it really takes to build unwavering discipline, maintain motivation and stay laser focused in order to achieve your next level of excellence.

You’ll leave with powerful insights and a highly actionable framework that can be applied immediately to increase sales, drive innovation and build a high performing culture.

Actionable Takeaways:

• You’ll learn the 6 stages to mastery that can be applied right away to increase sales, drive innovation and build a high performing culture.
• How to pinpoint the gaps in your team’s performance and the tactics you can use to quickly turn that around.
• The number one strategy for increasing motivation, even during the most monotonous tasks.

_{“Cameron completely committed himself to being part of the team, part of the programming and finding any way he could to raise the group for the benefit of the audience. His level of commitment and energy to incorporating himself in the most selfless manner was remarkable. Cameron’s keynote address couldn’t have been a more perfect way to close out our conference.” - JOHN & JENNIFER WOZNIAK, Education Chairs, YPO Southern 7 Winter Meeting}

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Why Chris?

• Captivating Storytelling: Chris shares real-world, edge-of-your-seat stories that keep audiences engaged, weaving lessons on courage, adaptability, and resilience without feeling like a “lecture.”
• Aligns with High-Performing Professionals: RevOps leaders, who operate in high-pressure environments, will resonate with Chris’s mindset around tackling challenges creatively and pushing boundaries.
• Fireside Chat Format Ready: Chris offers an intimate, fireside-style experience ideal for Everstage’s 30–40 person evening activation, allowing for a relaxed yet impactful session with Q&A and storytelling.
• Reinforces Everstage’s Brand: Chris’s focus on innovation and resilience mirrors Everstage’s commitment to operational excellence while delivering an engaging, story-driven experience.

Note on Customization: Chris offers a fireside chat format for 6–20 guests (expandable for your 30–40 audience) without heavy AV needs, making it well-suited for a private evening event. We can explore how Chris can adapt his storytelling session to align with Everstage’s goals of connection, light inspiration, and brand affinity for your post-conference audience.

Aligned Topic:

Achieving the Impossible! The Mavericks Big Wave Story
Chris shares his journey of taking on some of the world’s most extreme physical and mental challenges. With captivating visuals and unmatched energy, he shows how preparation, vision, and heart can turn the impossible into the achievable—offering a powerful metaphor for civic innovation and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how mindset and preparation lead to breakthrough results
• Learn to embrace adversity as an opportunity
• Inspire teams to think bigger and believe deeper

Highlights:

• First person to solo paddle across the Atlantic
• TEDx speaker and bestselling author
• High-impact, edge-of-your-seat storytelling

_{“He's an expert on shifting his comfort zone, and it's clear through his public speaking that he is right in his comfort zone. He teaches on finding your greatest potential, and coming from such a legend as Chris, I was left feeling empowered to evaluate where in my life I could more intentionally "dial it up" and follow my passions. If there's ever an attitude for gratitude that should be shared on a big stage (or virtual event), then Chris' story is one for the records. This was one of our most successful talks at Salesforce.” - Kelly Cowden - Industry Events & Sponsors, Salesforce}

_{“Everyone is just raving about your talk. Your story is truly outstanding and is told with humility, insight and humour, which is woven into a spellbinding narrative. As a motivational talk, I cannot fault it!”  - Paul Boynton, Alternative Investments}

Why Ben?

• Pure, Engaging Entertainment: Ben’s blend of magic and comedy offers a light, high-energy experience perfect for RevOps leaders looking to unwind after a conference day.
• Interactive Without Pressure: His audience participation is structured to be fun and non-intimidating, aligning with Everstage’s goal of creating a comfortable, enjoyable evening.
• Professional & Polished: Ben’s background in corporate events and headlining luxury venues ensures a seamless, high-quality experience that reflects well on Everstage.
• Creates Post-Event Buzz: Guests will leave with fun stories and social content opportunities, ensuring Everstage remains top of mind as they share the memorable experience.

Note on Customization: Ben offers flexible formats, from full-stage magic shows to intimate parlor magic experiences, making him well-suited for Everstage’s small-group evening activation for 30–40 guests. We are exploring how Ben can adapt his performance to ensure it aligns with Everstage’s relationship-building goals while maintaining the fun and amazement that makes his shows unique.

Recommended Format

The Show: Magic + Comedy + Mind Reading

• A 45–60 minute interactive performance designed to engage and entertain while allowing for natural networking and connection among guests.
• Can be structured as a stand-up show, parlor show, or even table-hopping close-up magic if a more casual format is preferred.
• No heavy AV needs; adaptable to restaurant/private venue environments.