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Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, motivational and keynote speaker, corporate comedian, and the author of “Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? - How to Hang on to Humor When Live Doesn't Go the Way You Planned”. Kelly creates outrageously funny, motivating, educational, and empowering programs and shows for corporations, associations, non-profits, conferences, and general audiences, that teach stress relief, change management, healthy workplace attitudes, customer service, stronger teams and how to become unforgettable sales people.

Humorist Kelly Swanson has opened for Loretta Lynn, performed numerous contracts for Holland America Cruise Lines, and was a featured artist at the Best of Our State Festival and the National Storytelling Festival. Our State Magazine calls her "One of North Carolina's Funniest Women." Kelly is the author of several books, CD's, and DVDs. She has won awards from the Parenting Publications Association and the Film Advisory Board. Her work has been featured in Speaker Magazine, Brio Magazine, Her Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, and extensive online publications. She has spoken for many state and national associations - including the National Speakers Association Annual Conference in 2007 and 2009.

Kelly's message, while customized to fit the audience, centers around helping people get from where they are stuck to where they want to be - based on her See/Believe/Do approach to moving forward in life. Spin the wheel, pick an area of your life or work, and Kelly will show you how to See where you need to go, Believe that you can get there, and Do it.

Kelly's message will help you with: ATTITUDE (Dealing with stress and change and developing winning attitudes in life and in the workplace) RELATIONSHIPS (How to cultivate remarkable relationships to get what you want in life and the workplace.) and MOVING FORWARD (Recognizing where you are stuck, and coming up with a plan to move forward.)

Kelly's presentations are written to fit your group, with just the right dose of humor, motivation, and message. Once we decide on a topic, program description, and power packed title, Kelly can create a promo video to get your attendees excited about the event. Consider having Kelly emcee your event - for an added layer of fun! STAND UP AND STICK OUT is a great fit for:...sales groups...association conferences...healthcare staff and community events...non profits...business conferences...women's groups...corporate functions...leadership events...fundraisers and community events

Stand up and Stick It Out in a Crowded Market:  Because Nobody Notices Normal - Again, this presentation is written to fit the group and the event.  But the topic is the importance of being different in life and in the workplace.  It is about not blending in and embracing what makes you unique.

Creating Remarkable Relationships - in Life and in the Workplace.  I have what I call Six Secrets to Connecting with People, based on my career as a motivational speaker.  They are not steps to take, but attitudes to adopt.

Kelly Swanson brought a thoughtful, heartfelt keynote address to our 13th Annual Moms@Work luncheon. Her ability to weave stories that are thought provoking throughout her talk is artistry in motion. Our more than 500 guests laughed until their sides hurt, but they also had moments where tears welled up in their eyes. Her message of following your dream and staying true to yourself rang true with our audience of primary women, but the men who were there enjoyed her as well. In fact, one even said that in the 13 years of holding this event, Kelly was our best speaker ever. Kelly's ability to customize her message for our audience and the time allocated was greatly appreciated. She's easy to work with and accommodating. I would definitely utilize her again, regardless of the size of the audience.
Anne-Marie Farrow
VP, Business Development and Marketing
Charlotte Parent & Piedmont Parent magazines

Kelly Swanson was a real treat at our Convention.  She had the audience belly-rolling with laughter.  She has a way to connect with people - not just with humor but also sympathy and encouragement.  Kelly really learned about our industry and the people she was addressing.  She even wrote us a poem that had everyone on their feet requesting a copy.  There has been such bad news spread to so many industries this past year, but it was a delight to have Kelly at our conference to give them a boost.  Honestly, the best speaker we ever had.
Amy Bryson
NC Association of Long Term Care Facilities

The presentation for military professionals was second to NONE!  Kelly wrote a tribute especially for the military audience and they loved it!  There were laughs, giggles, tears, and lots of applause! Kelly connected with our audience immediately, and they with her because they knew what she was talking about! Everyone recognized one of Kelly's characters whether it be family or friend!  Finding humor in everyday life is sometimes challenging, but thinking back on some of the things Kelly said, laughter makes the challenge bearable! Finding that positive, new perspective on issues was a breath of fresh air. Kelly bestowed a great honor to our Service Providers who serve our military families - a great boost to a much deserving audience! Kelly - thank you again for a fabulous presentation! You made a lasting impact on my life, and am sure many others as well.
Military Client

We certainly had a fun time with you yesterday, and we appreciate all you did to make our event REMARKABLE.
Everyone was very awed and inspired by your presentation and information. You kept it lively for 75 minutes which is an unbelievable task.The top educator of Novant saw me afterwards and was very complimentary of your information relating to Novant's core values.She said you had them exactly. We did tell her we met with you beforehand and shared them. So THANKS for bringing them out.In the surveys I reviewed, you were the tops by far.
Beth C. Wilson
Executive Assistant to Janet Smith-Hill SVP/HR
Novant Health