Ken Okel engages audiences with smart solutions they can easily remember and apply. Let’s make your meeting memorable with a customized experience.
For meeting professionals, Ken Okel is a trusted partner, as he delivers actionable, engaging, and memorable programs. He understands the need to perform at a high level on the job, when the pressure is on, having worked in broadcast news, hurricane relief, and professional ballet (not a typo).
These highly competitive and pressure-packed professions taught Ken priceless insider knowledge, which he shares with audiences, as an in-demand motivational keynote speaker.
Other professional adventures have seen him write the books, Stuck on Yellow and Get Better!, host a weekly podcast, The 2 Minute Takeaway, and promote everything from global brands to a three-legged kitten.
As a child, Ken loved playing with Lego and letting his imagination run wild. Today, he flexes those creative muscles with meeting planners, as they collaborate on his presentations.
On stage, you might see Ken making a point, with ballet, about trust at work. Yes, Ken breaks out some dance moves!
Or he quickly changes clothes (offstage), as part of a story about dealing with unexpected change, during an airport fashion emergency.
And he might inspire you to approach challenges differently, with the takeaways of a police dog attack, when Ken was wearing a padded suit.
This award-winning journalist continues to use his broadcasting skills, leading panels and on-stage interviews, serving as an Emcee, and appearing (slightly taller) in virtual talks. He also creates special preview videos to help you market and promote your events.
When he’s not speaking, Ken may be looking at his Fitbit, as he chases his daily goal of 20,000 steps. After he sits down, he may be online with members of his family, who live in France, South Korea, and across the United States.
Ken is a Past President and two time Member of the Year of the Florida Speakers Association and a 19 year member of the National Speakers Association.
Ken Okel Testimonials
“He got raving reviews from all in attendance at his animated and engaging delivery and useful counsel.”
Julie Thorniley, School Transportation Association of Massachusetts
“…Absolutely blown away by Ken’s message and experienced delivery.”
Holly Bilotti, New Jersey Chapter of Club Management
“This was one of the most, if not the most, impressive and engaging virtual presentations!”
Nancy Smith, Michigan Great Lakes HFMA