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Meet JD Gershbein. He has been a broadcaster since age 14 and a professional speaker since his early 20s, when he accompanied his father, a world-renowned medical biochemist, and cancer researcher, on the lecture circuit. Since 2006, he has delivered talks to the world’s most prestigious organizations, associations, and companies on LinkedIn best practices, personal branding, and etiquette-based online business communication.

As social networks continue on a path of change, giving rise to new challenges, JD has fine-tuned his programs accordingly. He features an arsenal of relevant content that will revitalize businesspeople and their teams seeking to reclaim momentum in a pandemic-ravaged world. His enlightening and entertaining sessions typically veer into psychology, neuroscience, and applied improvisation and will give your attendees ample food for thought.

Articulate, stylistic, and always on-point, JD is an absolute pleasure to watch on stage. He is both laid-back and forceful, structured yet spontaneous. His passion for the craft of speaking is easily discernible. He gives you incredible range and flexibility and will be a valuable addition to your conference, chapter meeting, sales retreat, or symposium. Simply put, you will love working with JD.

KEY TOPICS

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FORMATS

Keynote or General Session ♦ Breakout Session ♦ Workshop ♦ Seminar
Panel Discussion ♦ Strategic Roundtable ♦ Interview or Fireside Chat

TESTIMONIALS

We selected JD Gershbein to speak to our 750+ North American channel partners about the benefits of LinkedIn at our annual conference in Las Vegas, and he exceeded our expectations on every level. If you are planning a conference, and social media is a key topic, then I wholeheartedly recommend JD. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a marvelous storyteller.

Daniella PetingSocial Media Manager, North America at Motorola Solutions

As co-chair of the CIO Association of Canada's Annual Peer Forum in Toronto, it is my responsibility to select sought-after subject matter experts who add value to the event. I invited JD Gershbein to deliver a workshop to CIOs on leveraging LinkedIn to highlight their careers and accomplishments. Feedback from attendees on JD's talk was overwhelmingly positive - both for his abilities as well as the value of his content. I would choose JD again without hesitation, and recommend him as a featured speaker to any conference organizer, corporate meeting planner, or sales leader.

Sherif ShetaPresident of the Board of Directors | Toronto, CIO Association of Canada

JD Gershbein was selected to be a speaker at our Annual Xerox International Women's Alliance Conference. He facilitated two workshops on LinkedIn best practices and personal branding strategies. Additionally, he provided LinkedIn coaching to some of our attendees after the sessions. Our organization was thrilled to have JD, who received very high marks based on our survey results. JD is truly a leader in the social media arena. He will be a valuable addition to the speaking agenda of any conference or trade show. I recommend him without reservation.

Jennifer HogbergBusiness Strategy & Development Director at Xerox Corporation

JD Gershbein was our closing keynote speaker at the New Jersey Staffing Alliance 2016 Executive Leadership Conference in Atlantic City. His program was extremely well-received, highly informative, and enjoyable. JD’s content is spot-on regarding the value of LinkedIn and how to maximize its use. He was poised and precise, and gave our attendees ample takeaways. If you are planning an event and need a speaker who can engage and educate, JD is your guy. You won’t find a more accommodating and conscientious professional. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. I strongly recommend JD and look forward to collaborating with him again in the future.

Nicholas MalefytAnnual Conference Organizer, New Jersey Staffing Alliance (NJSA)

I was introduced to JD Gershbein through a mutual connection and brought him in to speak to the Chicago Chapter of the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP). He delivered a stellar, memorable program that provided our members with numerous takeaways on the nature of personal branding, tips on building solid relationships, and powerful social selling strategies. If you are an event planner looking for an engaging keynote speaker, or a sales leader looking to motivate your reps, I strongly recommend JD Gershbein.

Tiffany McConnellDirector of Marketing, Chicago Chapter | American Association of Inside Sales Professionals (AA-ISP)

You can scour the globe and be hard-pressed to find a speaker with the poise, delivery and content of JD Gershbein. He is part of the speaking elite—a true thought leader and innovator who effortlessly creates aha moments for his audience. As a speaker on all things social media, JD is in a class by himself. I know him to be deeply offended by the watered-down, copy-cat, regurgitated "BS" that 99% of today’s social media speakers spew on their audience. You will be well-served by booking JD to speak at your next event and you should absolutely take advantage of it right now.

Joe AbrahamFounder, BOSI | Author, Entrepreneurial DNA

JD FULL-CUT SPEAKING PROGRAM

Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP)
Annual Convention, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers,
Chicago, IL – May 28, 2014
Approximate Running Time: 62 Minutes

JD ANSWERS YOUR MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS

Why should I book you to speak at my event or my organization?

JD: As a professional speaker, I strive to deliver a quality experience from start to finish. My goal is twofold: first, to translate the vision of the event organizer into reality and, second, to exceed the expectations of my audience. I’ve been a speaker long enough to where I am totally comfortable in my own skin and implicitly trust my instincts on stage. As I move through my program, I think, ‘If I were sitting in the audience, what would I want myself to say?’ And I could very well be the most fun speaker with whom you will ever work.

What is different about you?

JD: Throughout the years, I have honed a unique speaking style. I leverage my story as a learning experience, sharing the good and the not-so-good. I blend insightful stagecraft, subtle humor, and metaphor to simplify highly complicated concepts. I liberally draw from my background in psychology, applied neuroscience, broadcast journalism, marketing, and improvisational comedy, which gives my content originality and differentiates me from others in my space.

What are the top takeaways from your programs?

JD: Each learning experience is customized according to the needs of your organization or team and thematically aligned with the event you are planning. I understand how frustrating the online world can be for many professionals. I don’t bog down my audience with minutiae; instead, I get them in gear by opening them up to possibilities. Your attendees leave my session invigorated, brimming with new, immediately applicable ideas, and ready to take on the world.

What can we expect from you at our event?

JD: You and your attendees can count on me to bring my A-game. Whether I am your keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, seminar leader, or corporate trainer, my responsibility is to transfer knowledge and catalyze growth. To that end, I stay on top of trends in my field and continually refresh my content. And I am not one of those speakers who will deliver a talk and then disappear. I like to partake in all the event’s activities, especially networking. While on-site, I can make myself available to any interested attendees or members of your team who wish to schedule private consultations with me.

Do you prefer a keynote, a breakout session, or a combination of programs?

JD: I am equally comfortable as a keynoter and facilitator and understand the expectations set forth for each experience. I can do multiple sessions to reach more attendees, including a keynote and a breakout or a series of breakout sessions. I can also set up shop on an expo floor with a laptop and offer quick-hit one-on-one sessions. I will faithfully undertake whatever role the organizer envisions for me.

What else should we know about you?

JD: Well, I have no dietary restrictions. But seriously, I never lose sight of the fact that you are making an investment in me and will make sure you get an excellent return. Nothing satisfies me more than looking out into the audience and seeing that glow of learning illuminate people’s faces. My overarching goal is that your attendees will pull you aside after the event and say, “Hey, thank you for bringing that guy in to speak.”

BOOK JD TO SPEAK

♦ Are you a meeting and event professional responsible for selecting speakers at your virtual, hybrid, or IRL conference, trade show, organizational meeting, or corporate retreat?

♦ Are you a sales leader seeking to increase the knowledge and effectiveness of your field force in a highly competitive marketplace?

♦ Are you a chief learning officer or training and development professional striving to keep your team engaged while working remotely?

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