Speaking
I’d love to work with you.
My goal is always to help people care more about their work, each other, and the people they serve.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve delivered hundreds of keynote presentations at large and small corporate events in all types of organizations (profit, non-profit, healthcare, education, government).
The audiences have been in diverse roles at all levels (executive leadership, partners, management, staff, customer / client / patient / student facing).
Please email me if you’d like to work together (hello@justSparker.com). If you’re slightly more daring, call me in Richmond, VA at 804-335-1283.
If you’re in education and you’d like me to talk with your middle or high school students, I’d be happy to do it at no cost if it works with our schedules. If you’re in Richmond, Virginia, there’s a better chance I can do it but sometimes it works when I’m out speaking or visiting other places.
Something other than speaking?
Reviews from people I’ve worked with…
“Your message was right on key! In looking at the feedback from the conference, your address was one of the highlights of the week. What is most pleasing is that I have heard from a number of people that they have presented your 212 message to their hotel teams and the phrase ‘212’ is now a part of our daily language within sales.”
Kevin Kelly
VP, Sales Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Americas
“Sam's presentation at our leadership conference was nothing short of extraordinary. His empathetic and professional approach left a lasting impression on all of our associates. Sam not only shared valuable insights on how to give the extra degree, he also ignited a spark within each of us to become better leaders, coworkers, and human beings. His ability to connect on a personal level while delivering leadership wisdom was impactful for our entire team. Through his Lead Simply framework, Sam imparted the wisdom of going that extra degree, inspiring a commitment to excellence, focus, and resilience that is truly transformative. His philosophy of "the Extra Degree" challenges all of us to stretch beyond our comfort zones, fostering personal and professional growth.”
Shae Shults
Chief Strategy Officer, The Bainbridge Companies
“As I practice my 212 thanks, I couldn’t let today end without reaching out to say how grateful and honored we were to have you. Everyone loved the concept and your presentation ... they felt you understood their world and made doing good things achievable. It was my privilege to be introduced to your book and philosophy and today, to you. Many thanks for your participation and engagement; it helped launch our year on the best foot.”
Christine Maggiore-Escriban
VP. NBC Telemundo
“Sam, thanks for your presentation. All my managers loved you! Everyone wants to 212. I played your 212 video at the end of our conference. It was great reinforcement. Thanks for your inspiration!”
Claudia Winkle
Regional Vice President, TJ Maxx
“Just so you know of your impact on the group, throughout the rest of the week we heard many statements of ‘I’m 212’ing this’ or ‘Let’s 212 it!’ Your talk was timely and it fit the progression of the first day better than we had hoped.”
Adam Larkin
Director of Sales Operations & Training, Zimmer Biomet
“Sam, thanks again for a wonderful address to my team in Florida last week. People can’t stop talking about the 3 days and your talk. I’ve got more 212 pictures than you’d imagine. It’s crazy, the influence of these 3 numbers! Keep producing great stuff for leadership!”
John Welsh
VP/GM, Americas Sales and Service PerkinElmer Inc.
“Sam, I just wanted to pass along a big thank you for speaking to our group. The feedback has been fantastic. We had asked for 212 resolutions at the end of the morning session and you could see your impact in what they submitted.”
Jamie Breneman
Director of Marketing, NEW Customer Service Companies Inc.
“Sam, thank you so much for your wonderful presentation. It exceeded all of my expectations. Participants raved about you, your style, and the content. Thank you for being an ambassador of positivity and goodness.”
Dr. Mark Warner
SVP, Student Affairs & University Planning James Madison University
“Hey Sam ... I should be thanking you as much as you thanking us. So happy we found each other. The 212 theme was perfect and in a world that’s not much of perfections, I believe as far as 212 and the message and the way you presented it was as close to perfect as we could have ever asked.”
John Witt
COO, Executive VP Lansing Building Products
“You knocked it out of the park with your keynote. Your messages really resonated with our leadership ... engaging, compelling, and a bracing wake up call. Time for us to be the change we want to see ... 212!”
Alexandra Novis
Inmotar Strategies / AmerisourceBergen
“Thank you once again for the fantastic presentation! I think we have many 212ers in the hotel now! I’ve received many emails and calls praising your presentation and the message. I already made many 212 references in my presentation that same afternoon.
Julie Trieu
Director of Quality & Learning, The Langham Huntington
“First, on behalf of the entire NTT America team, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Sam for his outstanding performance this morning. I had an opportunity to speak to Sam briefly both before and after he spoke, and I found him to be friendly and personable. The messages and stories that Sam conveyed during his presentation really hit home with the audience. Sam’s presentation was a perfect way to end our annual conference.”
Alexander Russo
NTT America
"Thank you so very much for delivering the keynote address at the Altico Advisors Spring Summit. It was perfection. I spoke with many of our guests afterward and each one took something away from your presentation that made it personal to them."
Marcia Nita Doro
Sikich (formerly Altico Advisors)
