Checklist: How to Shortlist a Keynote Speaker for Your Annual Conference
yaash Chauhan
Corporate Keynote Speaker & Leadership Strategist
"The 15-Point Speaker Shortlist Checklist" — a question that shapes everything in keynote speaking & corporate events.
The 15-Point Speaker Shortlist Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate any keynote speaker you are considering for your annual conference. A speaker who clears all 15 criteria is a high-probability investment. One who clears fewer than 10 should be approached with caution regardless of their reputation.
Criteria 1-7: Relevance and Track Record
1. Speaker has delivered to audiences at your organizational size and seniority level. 2. Speaker has references in your industry or adjacent industries. 3. Speaker can demonstrate specific behavioral outcomes from past engagements. 4. Speaker asks more questions about your organization than they talk about their content in the initial call. 5. Speaker has a documented customization process. 6. Speaker can articulate the single behavioral shift their session creates. 7. Speaker has been recommended by a peer organization you trust.
Criteria 8-15: Quality and Logistics
8. Speaker provides post-event reinforcement materials as standard. 9. Speaker's fee is within budget without requiring compromises on event quality. 10. Speaker's logistics requirements are manageable for your venue. 11. Speaker has a clear cancellation and rescheduling policy. 12. Speaker measures impact and shares data with clients. 13. Speaker's style matches your organizational culture. 14. Speaker has availability on your required dates. 15. Your gut says this person genuinely cares about your outcome, not just their fee.
Key Takeaways
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The 15-Point Speaker Shortlist Checklist: Use this checklist to evaluate any keynote speaker you are considering for your annual conference. A speaker who clears ...
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Criteria 1-7: Relevance and Track Record: 1. Speaker has delivered to audiences at your organizational size and seniority level. 2. Speaker has references in your...
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Criteria 8-15: Quality and Logistics: 8. Speaker provides post-event reinforcement materials as standard. 9. Speaker's fee is within budget without requiring ...
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