Denise McGinn is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and owner of Association Guidance. She designs programs for multiple non-profits with a focus on risk management and workplace safety across Michigan. Her events serve decision-makers who operate in real-world, high-stakes environments, where clarity and trust matter.
We always want to provide value for our leaders - the right speaker is so important.
For a client event in Lansing, MI, Denise needed a speaker who could deliver a credible, practical message on leadership in crisis to an audience of municipal leaders.
Using Talkadot, Denise booked Pat Doering, a speaker whose background immediately stood out.
Pat draws from his experience as a crisis and hostage negotiator, speaking on:
Just as important, Pat’s Talkadot profile provided hard proof, not just a compelling story:
That level of verified audience data gave Denise confidence she was making the right choice for a discerning, high-responsibility audience.
With Pat booked, Denise secured a speaker whose credibility matched the gravity of the topic and the expectations of municipal leaders.
The decision was backed by real audience data, not guesswork, reducing risk and increasing confidence long before anyone stepped on stage.
Knowing a speaker has already performed well with similar audiences is such a confidence boost.
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Audience-First Fit: Pat’s real-world crisis experience aligned perfectly with municipal leadership realities
Data-Backed Confidence: 900+ verified audience responses removed uncertainty from the decision
Risk Reduction: Denise booked knowing the message had already proven effective with similar audiences
Right Message, Right Messenger: Leadership in crisis requires more than inspiration, it requires credibility and experience
Denise used Talkadot to find a speaker backed by data, credibility, and real-world experience. When the stakes are high, book with confidence.