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Top-rated
keynote speaker
Sam’s engaging presence, original stories, actionable insights, and laugh-out-loud humor have earned her top speaker rankings at many conventions including the International Platform Association, NSA, YPO, and SXSW along with Seth Godin, Tim Ferris & Jim Collins.
Are you looking for a speaker who...
Is consistently a top ranked speaker at national events?
Creates a community where the audience contributes & connects?
Delivers an interactive program that engages people from the first word to the last?
Shares real-life stories that people relate to, remember, and act on?
If so, contact us today to share your goals for your program and how Sam can help you achieve them.
Sam has been hired by hundreds of organizations worldwide – including Intel, Cisco, U.S. Navy, American Bankers Association, Accenture, U.S. Embassy in London, Capitol One, Nationwide, National Geographic, State of Hawaii, Four Seasons Resorts – to inspire and educate their audiences.
All topics can be presented live in-person or virtually as:
- 30 – 60 minute keynote
- 60 – 90 minute conference breakout session
- 40 – 60 minute webinar
- Half-day or full-day workshop or intensive
Yes, sam does virtual presentations
Would you like a COHORT or TRAINING WORKSHOP tailored to your group’s needs?
Sam always customizes her content so it’s in alignment with your goals and priorities.
Perhaps most importantly, know that Sam sets up two-way communication during her programs so everyone feels they have a voice, are part of a community, and they feel seen, heard, appreciated, and connected.
Want a specific topic you don’t see below? Contact us here, we’d love to hear from you.
Endorsed by
"Sam Horn's ability to intrigue a ballroom of 800 people and keep them engaged from start to finish is extraordinary."
Erin Smith
NAWBO
"Sam Horn captures and holds an audience's attention by delivering actionable advice, keeping them on the edge of their seats."
Jack Gelman
Vistage International, Inc.
"Sam Horn is one of the best in the business. She is known for her ability to introduce ideas smart professionals haven’t heard before."
Ruth Stergiou
CEO, Invent Your Future Conference
Popular KEYNOTE topics
TICK TALK
What to Say When Every Second Counts
The clock starts ticking the second you start talking. What is an idea you want approved, a project you want green-lighted, a course of action you want people to say YES to? Discover how to replace INFObesity with INTRIGUE and quickly win people’s support, respect, and buy-in.
In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn:
- What to say in the first 60-secs to win attention & buy-in
- What to say in the last 60-secs to motivate people to act
- How to craft repeatable, re-tweetable sound bytes
- How to share 60-secs stories that cause people to care
"I watched in awe of your ability to simplify the complex with your wisdom and create lasting images in our Members’ minds."
Mike Dudley
Genius Network
"Truly brilliant. Thank you for sharing your genius. We will definitely have you back!"
Allison Maslan
Global Pinnacle Network
"The reception and engagement from the group were extremely positive."
Jeff Rudat
CEO, Rudat Consulting Services
Talking on Eggshells
What to Say, When you Don’t Know What to Say
Discover why this session is almost always the highest-rated at conferences.
Sam Horn shares her Tongue Fu!® techniques and proven strategies to proactively handle everyday character-building situations with class and confidence.
Audiences enjoy Sam’s real-life stories and examples that illustrate what to say – and not say – so you’ll never be tongue-tied or tongue-twisted again.
In this session you’ll learn:
- Words to Use & Words to Lose to defuse conflict with class
- How to turn complaints into cooperation
- How to give and get respect on and off the job
- Proven strategies to proactively handle sensitive situations
"The absolute nimble processing of your mind in the POP seats--a thing of beauty to witness!"
Tara A. Clancy, MA
Founder & Chief Workforce Performance Innovator
“Wow, Sam is really a pro. She is one of the best speakers we’ve had this year."
Institute for Excellence in Sales
www.i4esbd.com
GOT YOUR ATTENTION?
How to be one of a kind instead of one of many
In today’s attention economy – when people are busy and distracted – how can we capture and keep their attention?
Human intelligence still matters and to be a superstar in business, you need to be interesting. The good news is there’s an art and craft to that and it can be learned at any age.
In this interactive session, you will learn how to…
- Confidently handle networking and get remembered.
- Transform mundane meetings into anticipated events.
- Use the secret sauce to help get what you care about noticed, supported, and greenlighted.
"Of all the speakers, your presentation might just be the most powerful and useful yet!
Gina Stracuzzi
Co-Founder & Director, IES Women In Sales Leadership Forum
"Sam helped our entire class find their voice. She helped me raise over a million in funding."
Bettina Hein
Founder of Pixability, Inc. 5000 Honoree for 6 consecutive years
SOMEDAY IS NOT A DAY IN THE WEEK
Why Now is the New Later
Judy Tenuta said, “My parents always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate so much. I told ’em, ‘Just you wait.'”
Are you putting off priorities, promising yourself you’ll do them later? Sam shares favorite stories and insights from her bestseller SOMEDAY is Not a Day in the Week so you can ACT on what’s important now, not later.
"A MILLION thanks for the last hour and a half, every second drips with brilliance -- I'm walking away with actionable things I can't wait to get started."
Jiji Noble
Functional Medicine Specialist for Peak Potential
"Thank you for providing such incredible value for not only the coaches, but for me as well.
Kristin Sherry
Creator of YouMap® profile
F.O.C.U.S.
How to Concentrate When You’re Busy & Distracted
We live in a world of distractions, and when motivation takes a nosedive, getting focused can feel impossible. The good news? Concentration is a skill anyone can learn!
In this session, you’ll discover how to:
- Quiet the mental noise and zone in on what matters most.
- Tap into micro-strategies to overcome procrastination.
- Use a simple, science-backed framework to transform “I don’t feel like it” into “I’m doing it anyway.”
Whether you’re juggling multiple priorities, struggling with creative blocks, or just feeling stuck, ConZentrate gives you practical tools to reclaim your focus and get back in the zone—no willpower required.
* Endorsed by Dr. Ed Hallowell—often called the father of focus and author of Driven to Distraction
"Thank you again for a graceful, insightful, and meaningful conversation yesterday. I loved every moment, every story, and every nugget of wisdom."
Vered Kogan
Founder and CEO of the Momentum Institute
"Wow, wow, wow! What an excellent experience you delivered last night for our chapter."
Tara A. Clancy, MA
Founder & Chief Workforce Performance Innovator
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