Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as a Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker and make a difference in the Education and Academia sector. This 1099 contract position, potentially convertible to full-time employment, offers remote work with travel across the South Central region, primarily in Texas. You will deliver impactful presentations, educating and inspiring diverse audiences. The role requires proven experience as a motivational speaker, excellent communication skills, and a relevant bachelor's degree (master's preferred). ProSidian offers a competitive compensation package, including group health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• Proven track record as a motivational speaker in educational or corporate settings
• Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse audiences
• Current or previous role aligned with Motivation & Personal Growth activities driving qualifications as a Motivational Keynote Speaker
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking, subject matter expertise, and ability to connect with varied audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of public speaking or coaching experience
• Proven track record as a motivational speaker in educational or corporate settings
• Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse audiences
• Current or previous role aligned with Motivation & Personal Growth activities driving qualifications as a Motivational Keynote Speaker
• Demonstrated excellence in public speaking, subject matter expertise, and ability to connect with varied audiences
• Primarily focused on Professional and Management Development Training initiatives and aligned with Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) activities Motivation And Personal Growth Functional Area Activities
• Exceptional public speaking and storytelling skills
• Emotional intelligence and audience awareness
• Strong writing and presentation development skills
• Effective communication, audience engagement, storytelling, strategic thinking, adaptability
• Influence and persuasion
• Cultural sensitivity
• Communication and empathy
• Creativity and adaptability
• Emotional intelligence, authenticity, professional presence, and clarity under pressure
• Will be evaluated on audience engagement metrics and participant feedback post-event
• Supports broader programming through Q&As, panel moderation, or breakout facilitation
• Must maintain a motivational portfolio or media reel of past engagements
• Provides post-event resources or personalized engagement opportunities for deeper impact
• May be expected to provide breakout or workshop sessions following keynote
• Must align with ESC1’s focus on innovation and learner success
• May be featured in internal leadership events, public speaking engagements, media opportunities, or brand-aligned thought leadership forums

Responsibilities

• Provide services and support as a Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker [Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker)] in the Education, And Academia Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as Texas Education Agency (TEA) | Region One Education Service Center (ESC1) Generally Located In CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) and across the South Central  Region (Of Country/World)
• Provides targeted content and insights tailored to Motivational Topic Areas while collaborating with a Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) as part of a Motivation & Personal Growth Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline/Category with the objective(s) of engaging audiences through expert knowledge, real-world experience, or motivational storytelling
• Delivers value by educating, inspiring, and energizing event participants
• Often aligned with the event theme or goals to reinforce key messages
• Motivational speakers are dynamic, results-driven communicators who empower individuals and teams to overcome challenges, embrace growth, and take purposeful action
• Through a powerful blend of personal narrative, behavioral insight, and high-performance strategies, they engage audiences with emotionally resonant storytelling and deliver actionable frameworks that foster resilience, mindset transformation, and long-term progress
• Whether guiding organizations through change, reigniting team purpose, or building leadership confidence, motivational speakers act as catalysts for measurable inspiration and sustained impact—transforming keynote stages, classrooms, corporate summits, and community forums into platforms for transformation and performance-driven momentum
• Motivational Keynote Speaker  Communicates impactful ideas aligned with an organization’s brand values of integrity, growth, and cultural relevance through keynote delivery
• Deliver tailored, high-impact presentations that educate, inspire, and engage diverse audiences across themes relevant to the speaker's expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with educational institutions or youth programs preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant certifications or professional/lived experience in subject area highly valued
• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits: Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis the employee can contribute up to $18k.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. Immediate 100% vesting of both your contribution and the ProSidian matching contribution. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match: 4% of pay for participants who defer at least 5% of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits: The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership: By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support
• Flexible Spending Account: Pending