Victoria Labalme
International performing artist Victoria Labalme blends 20 years of professional theater, comedy, film, and creative writing to create a remarkable alternative to the typical keynote speech. Her specialty, applying the performing arts to the communications industry, has led to groundbreaking work with companies around the world. This is ‘customized theatre’ unlike anything you’ve experienced.
A graduate of Stanford University with a distinguished academic record, Victoria's show biz appearances include: HBO's "Sex & The City", 27 television commercials (including a 1998 Super Bowl spot), Caroline's on Broadway, Gotham Comedy Club, Toyota Comedy Festival, HBO's Workspace Theatre, Advanced training with legendary French mime Marcel Marceau, and performances of her original one-woman shows at scores of high profile theaters and festivals.
Breakouts & Learning Modules
ADVANCED COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES - "ACT"
- The Art of Listening: Catapulting Client and Personal Relationships Through Advanced Listening Skills
- The Art of Speaking & Presenting: Turning a Boring Presentation into a High-Impact Performance
- The Art of Consulting & Advising: Creating a Memorable, High Value Experience for Clients
- The Art of Meeting: Designing Slam-Dunk Events, Workshops & Meetings
- The Art of Communicating with Teams: Building Strong Teams & Companies
Reviews
Your event was the talk and "WOW" of my Zone Sales Meeting! My team got some great working tools from your program. You inspired my entire team tremendously, and we have not been able to stop talking about your program. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a performance that we will never forget.
Rob Freeman, Zone Sales Director, Starbucks
We put Victoria on the stage in front of 900 sales and marketing people at 8:00 am after our big Las Vegas conference party the night before. She energized the group and grabbed their attention. Her extensive preparation allowed her to speak "our language". She was relevant, she was entertaining, she made our meeting exciting; what more could we ask?!
Steve Ashby, ASMO Geo Training Manager, Intel
When we went looking for a unique speaker for our company's sales program, we searched the usual suspect's resumes. Then we found Victoria. And what a find. She delivered. Pure and simple. She is funny, poignant, dramatic, visual - in short, the total package. I highly recommend Victoria for a program of any size, for any industry, global or domestic.
Peter Lazaroff, VP Marketing & Communications, IBM
McDonald's USA would like to send a heartfelt thank you for sharing your talents, professionalism, flexibility, open-heart and open mind with our 4000+ restaurant managers, mid-managers and owner/operators who had the opportunity to attend your presentations. You can be guaranteed that you will be in the hearts and minds of our managers when things start getting crazy, busy, nuts and they stop to remind themselves not to get bogged down with the details, but to lead with presence and with purpose. Thank you, Victoria!
Katie Schelp, Training & Communication Events Manager, McDonald's Corporation
Your event was the talk and "WOW" of my Zone Sales Meeting! My team got some great working tools from your program. You inspired my entire team tremendously, and we have not been able to stop talking about your program. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a performance that we will never forget.
Rob Freeman, Zone Sales Director, Starbucks
Your keynote speech was a huge hit with our sales and management team and the training sessions you did on "turning presentations into performances" well exceeded our expectations. In fact, the comments and feedback from our folks were overwhelmingly positive and we have seen an immediate impact on sales activity and new business since our meeting. Thanks again!
Tom Chelew, Vice President, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
In spite of all the time and money I've spent on 'presenters' I can recall only one - Victoria Labalme. She lit up our stage and her message lives on in the daily lives and actions of my team.
Randy Drake, Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales, 24 Hour Fitness
A tour de force! Thank you for putting together such a whirlwind performance. It was stunning to see you transform the messaging of your material into points that related so well with our technology- minded audience.
Tom Taylor, Marketing Manager, Sun Microsystems
Two years after our National Sales Meeting, people are still talking about Victoria Labalme's event. She had my entire sales team laughing, listening, applauding - and most importantly - learning. One never forgets a Grand Slam. Victoria rocked the house.
Marty Scirratt, Senior Vice President Sales, Administaff
We started with an idea to build on the existing corporate brand in our presentation, and as it developed our main concern was how to deliver this all-important message to our audience. Well, we found the way: Victoria Labalme.
Tony Paris, President, Visualize Inc., Panasonic
Victoria Labalme is unquestionably the most inspiring and moving speaker I have experienced in my 15 years as President and CEO of Bosley. Each and every person she has touched within our company has walked away in awe and is now able to realize more of their potential in life. Victoria has done 19 sessions for Bosley, impacting our entire company throughout North America. She is fun, entertaining, light, humorous, informative and above all, very smart. Have no doubt, bringing her on board will be a culture-changing event for your enterprise or business.
John R. Ohanesian, President & CEO, Bosley
Thank you and congratulations on the outstanding presentation you gave to our managers and sales staff at our recent annual sales meeting in Las Vegas. It was amazing to see how you brought your performing arts background to the sales process. From listening, questioning, and of course speaking, you covered it all and provided us with information we can use to be better communicators. Thank you for helping to make our annual sales meeting a huge success. You and your message were a hit!
Steve Bunger, President & CEO, Mobile Mini
Thank you again for such a phenomenal job at our two events the last few weeks! I don't think I have ever worked with anyone who has so completely and efficiently immersed themselves into our organization and customized their approach to our groups as you have. Both the "communication" and keynotes sessions at our Sales Meeting and the keynote at our Dealer Summit were a HUGE hit and you delivered in a big, big way. We really appreciate you taking the time and going the extra mile to make good on your promise to deliver for us!
Guy Williams, Director of Dealer Sales, Precor
If you're looking for an unforgettable speaker experience, I enthusiastically recommend Victoria Labalme. She'll make you look great! A year later, attendees still reference Victoria's messages and remember how she made them laugh, cry and best of all, how to make the most of the moment.
Sandra Furlong, Manager, Travel Communications, AAA
When Western Union hosted an incentive trip as a reward for its sales force that overachieved their sales quotas, we wanted a presenter who would be uplifting and inspirational. Well, we were very lucky to find Victoria Labalme. Victoria spent s lot of time prior to the event researching our company, and her ability to relate to what we go through was truly inspiring. Our attendees talked about her presentation for the next two days. I would hire Victoria in a heartbeat for any corporate event.
Martha Fry, Manager, Trade Shows & Events, Western Union
Thank you for the outstanding presentation you gave to our leadership team. People are still buzzing, talking about how meaningful it was to them. Your messages from that day are still resounding. I received the most positive comments ever on the meeting reaction forms.
Karen Morris, Communications Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield
From beginning to end, Victoria captivated the room with her energy and precision. Over 600 people sat riveted as they went from laughing to crying to applauding. The “buzz of enthusiasm” lasted for the next three days of the conference. We are still getting emails about her keynote and the convention’s success. Working with Victoria was an absolute pleasure; I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Fran Goldstein, President, Gold Staff Consultants, Inc.
Unlike any other presentation we've ever had! Victoria completely broke the mold of the typical motivational speaker. She put on a show that wove together customized humor, film, and inspiring theater. People are still talking about the presentation, and more importantly, practicing her practical and useful tips and techniques!
Jill Kallmeyer, VP Organizational Development & Learning, Interstate Hotels & Resorts Company
In addition to being thoroughly entertained, I was touched personally with your message, as were many others in our audience with whom I talked after your performance. Your message clearly resonated with the group. You provided us a fantastic finale to our conference and made us thankful for all that we have. We wish you the very best in the future.
Karl Krumbholz, Director, US General Services Administration
If you are looking for a keynote speaker – a consummate professional with a truly unique style – you can be confident that Victoria will outperform your expectations. She releases the audience’s full range of emotions – which you sense come straight from her heart – through mime, comedy, poignant story telling, and dancing. Victoria is whimsical, sentimental, funny, and very smart.
Cinda L. Daly, CEO, Focus Events, Inc.
Financial & Insurance Industry
Over the last two years, we've brought Victoria in to help our top financial security advisors connect more effectively with their clients. Victoria's knowledge of how to touch clients in a more relevant way is fun, entertaining and practical. Her sessions were consistently rated 5 out of 5. If you're in the business of helping people improve their communication skills and client relationships, Victoria's very engaging sessions will definitely not disappoint.
Kelley Oke, Director, Freedom 55 Financial/Wealth & Estate Planning Group, London Life Insurance
When the Million Dollar Round Table committee first met, we said we wanted to have only speakers that would deliver a 'wow' presentation. You did this in spades and people will remember your talk for years.
John L. Thomas, Vice President/Manager Life & Financial Services Division, Pacific Benefit Consultants
One of the things I admire most about Victoria in her work with us over the last three years has been the effort she puts forth prior to an engagement to get to know her audience. Our advisors leave her sessions feeling personally uplifted, challenged and armed with practical ideas to help their businesses, their clients and themselves.
Michael E. Rigato, Vice President, London Life Insurance
We brought Victoria into our Bank to enhance communications and create a greater level of engaged communications with our staff and clients. Her half day session with my senior leadership team was outstanding. Qualitative comments were "amazing", "fantastic" and "pertinent". Victoria spent a great deal of time preparing and customizing for our specific issues. The session far exceeded my expectations.
Brad Kime, President, Irwin Union Bank
Victoria is an incredible talent with tremendous energy and creativity. She opened our MDRT Annual Convention and caught the imagination of the whole audience. She was a real hit. I know she would be a spark for any meeting and will deliver incredible value. She will motivate, encourage and excite your audience to visualize their potential. Victoria is a can't miss option for any program.
Guy Baker, MDRT President 2009-2010
Victoria doesn't just connect; she inspires you to reach for the stars. An amazing, moving experience that will challenge you to look at your communication skills in an entirely different light.
Todd Fithian, CEO, The Legacy Companies, LLC

