FAQ

- What is an opening keynote and closing speaker?
- What is a keynote speech?
- What is a plenary session and general session?
- What is a breakout session and workshop?
- How many poeple does Tim speak to at events?
- What is NSA?
- What is CSP?
- What is CPAE?
- What are Tim's travel & lodging preferences?
- What are Tim's credentials?
- What are Tim's concepts?
- What is Tim's corporate history?
- Does Tim speak internationally?
- What is Tim's government history?
- What is an opening keynote and closing speaker?
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- What is a keynote speech?
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- What is a plenary session and general session?
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- What is a breakout session and workshop?
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Tim provides “breakout sessions” or “workshops.” Usually, these are not general session events where everyone attends. Instead, they are one of many sessions scheduled at the same time and participants are free to attend by choice. These workshops typically offer participants more of an in-depth educational experience than a general session, include handout materials, and are usually intended to provide very focused training. The workshops can vary in duration; some are an hour or two hours, however Tim has conducted events where the workshops were ½ day and even full day offerings that are then duplicated so others at the conference can also attend. Most workshops include interactive activities that allow participants to work with each other at a level that is not possible during a large general session.
- How many poeple does Tim speak to at events?
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“From 8 people to 8,000 in a single audience, as long as they can see and hear me then I’ll be fine. I’ve spoken at local, regional, national and international events globally. I have presented for groups of over 8,000 people with my program interpreted in 14 different languages, and in real time. I’ve spoken for small retreats working with small groups and one-on-one coaching. My customers have hired me as a reward for client conferences or user events and to re-inspire teams who need to revitalize and build new momentum.” ~ Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE
- What is NSA?
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- What is CSP?
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- What is CPAE?
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Commencing in February 1977, the National Speakers Association established the Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame to honor professional speakers who are the best of the best on the platform. It is a lifetime award for professionalism and excellence in the speaking industry. Those bestowed this great honor undergo an intense evaluation process by their peers. Candidates are required to meet and exceed strict criteria in seven categories: material, style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism and communication. No more than five new inductees are named each year and as of June 2014, there are 168 living members currently holding a seat in the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame.
- What are Tim's travel & lodging preferences?
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- What are Tim's credentials?
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- What are Tim's concepts?
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- What is Tim's corporate history?
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Tim Gard is an internationally recognized humorist and authority on stress reduction through humor. Tim has spoken at over 2,000 events worldwide from Texas to Tasmania. He routinely speaks at over 90 events each year and has keynoted the Food Stamp Directors Annual Conference, 6 Million Dollar Club, Big 10, WIC Directors Conference, National Eligibility Workers Conference, National Child Support Enforcement Conference and many more. Traveling over 2 million miles in his speaking career, his methods for dealing with stress have been implemented in business and government offices all over the world.
- Does Tim speak internationally?
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Tim as spoken around the globe for a variety of companies and associations. His programs have been translated into 10 different languages during his presentations and has proven many times that humor can be a universal communication tool. He has extensively studied what items translate and what do not and is eager to discuss how he can tailor his programs for your event no matter where you are in the world.
- What is Tim's government history?
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