Scott Friedman

Scott Friedman

Keynote Speaker: Engagement and Innovation Expert, Motivational Humorist & Chief Celebration Officer at Friedman & Associates

Scott Friedman Biography

Scott Friedman, CSP, and former President of the National Speakers Association (NSA), is an internationally sought-after speaker and author. As a motivational humorist, Scott’s main area of expertise is employee innovation, customer experience and using humor/celebration as a strategic tool.

In addition to being the CCO- Chief Celebration Officer at Friedman & Associates, Scott has written Celebrate- Lessons Learned from the World’s Most Admired Organizations, Happily Ever Laughter - How to Engage Any Audience, and Using Humor For A Change. He is also the co-author of four additional books.

Apart from speaking, Scott is very involved in philanthropic projects. Scott founded Together We Can Change The World (TWCCTW.org), a non-profit organization helping kids and women throughout SE Asia live a more fulfilled life

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Scott Friedman Speaking Topics

How to Hold an Audience Without a Rope

To be a great leader, you must be a great communicator. And to be a great communicator you must speak with clarity, power and purpose. The best speakers build perceived credibility though authenticity, vulnerability, humility and the art of story telling. In this program you will learn the secrets of great speakers from the conference room to the podium. You’ll learn how to overcome stage fright, establish perceived credibility, and create an authentic connection with your listeners. Your value as a leader will dramatically increase as you learn to hold an audience without a rope.

Happily Ever Laughter How to Engage Any Audience

To truly engage the distracted audience member of today, you must not only educate and enlighten, but entertain as well. Humor may be your most useful tool for it breaks preoccupation, develops rapport, increases retention, and connects with your listeners. In this interactive skill-shop, participants will learn how to play off any audience—be it a meeting of five or an auditorium of 5,000. From developing original material to uncovering an organization’s “humor hot buttons,” this program will cover the basics and beyond for become a more charismatic, humorous, effective presenter. Learn to tell funny stories that appeal to a culturally diverse audience. From “half-thewords” to “what if” to the “power of the pause,” you will learn story-telling techniques that will make your stories come alive.

Employee Innovation for Turbulent Times

What does it take to stay relevant and competitive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing global marketplace? A culture of innovation! In fact, the #1 killer of employee innovation is a culture that doesn’t support it. Employees are more mobile, versatile and appreciate their personal freedom more than any time in the history of work. The needs and demands of today’s workforce make the task of employee engagement more complicated.

When self-expression is welcomed, when employees feel free to be authentic, when employees are empowered to take risks, when creativity is rewarded… innovation flourishes. A connected culture leads employees to brainstorm, create and thrive. Learn to build a culture that engages employees, creates connection and lets employees know what they do matters. Your reward will be more productive, creative and fulfilled employees.

Using Humor for a Change

Become unforgettable. Jump-start your creativity. Ease conflict. Gain control of tense situations. Win impossible business. Create a positive culture. Engage employees. Engage customers. Reduce burnout. Improve communication. Enhance problem solving. Build better relationships. Raise productivity… and enjoy work more than ever before! How do you make this happen? Through the effective use of humor, creativity, and engagement strategies to bring more positivity and productivity to your organization building deeper relationships and better results. By using the tools from this fun, useful program, you will soon discover that those who laugh, last!

“Sell-e-Brate”

This useful and entertaining program explores how to use celebration, humor, and value-adding creativity to give your sales team a competitive advantage. These important tools, along with the “Sell-e-brate Mindset,” will help generate new clients and keep your existing customer base consistently engaged and satisfied. By creating a culture of celebration and honoring your employees and customers, you will create happy, eager prospects ready to buy. Learn ways to differentiate yourself and build perceived value that highlights what you do best. Let your “GPS”—Gratitude, Play, and Surprise—guide you to better connections with customers, leading to the discovery of hidden objections. As you learn techniques used by the world’s most admired organizations, you will discover that he or she who celebrates, sells!

Scott Friedman Videos

Scott Friedman, CSP, Motivational Humorist

How do I book Scott Friedman to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Scott Friedman for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Scott Friedman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scott Friedman are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Friedman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Scott Friedman speak about?

Scott Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Customer Experience, Stress Management, Personal Growth, Entertainers, Marketing, Communication, Comedy, Motivational, College and Celebrity.

Where does Scott Friedman travel from?

Scott Friedman generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Scott Friedman?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Friedman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott Friedman for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Scott Friedman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Scott Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Scott Friedman for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Scott Friedman generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rolfe Carawan, Jason Young and Jones Loflin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Scott Friedman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Scott Friedman Speaking Topics

  • How to Hold an Audience Without a Rope

    To be a great leader, you must be a great communicator. And to be a great communicator you must speak with clarity, power and purpose. The best speakers build perceived credibility though authenticity, vulnerability, humility and the art of story telling. In this program you will learn the secrets of great speakers from the conference room to the podium. You’ll learn how to overcome stage fright, establish perceived credibility, and create an authentic connection with your listeners. Your value as a leader will dramatically increase as you learn to hold an audience without a rope.

  • Happily Ever Laughter How to Engage Any Audience

    To truly engage the distracted audience member of today, you must not only educate and enlighten, but entertain as well. Humor may be your most useful tool for it breaks preoccupation, develops rapport, increases retention, and connects with your listeners. In this interactive skill-shop, participants will learn how to play off any audience—be it a meeting of five or an auditorium of 5,000. From developing original material to uncovering an organization’s “humor hot buttons,” this program will cover the basics and beyond for become a more charismatic, humorous, effective presenter. Learn to tell funny stories that appeal to a culturally diverse audience. From “half-thewords” to “what if” to the “power of the pause,” you will learn story-telling techniques that will make your stories come alive.

  • Employee Innovation for Turbulent Times

    What does it take to stay relevant and competitive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing global marketplace? A culture of innovation! In fact, the #1 killer of employee innovation is a culture that doesn’t support it. Employees are more mobile, versatile and appreciate their personal freedom more than any time in the history of work. The needs and demands of today’s workforce make the task of employee engagement more complicated.

    When self-expression is welcomed, when employees feel free to be authentic, when employees are empowered to take risks, when creativity is rewarded… innovation flourishes. A connected culture leads employees to brainstorm, create and thrive. Learn to build a culture that engages employees, creates connection and lets employees know what they do matters. Your reward will be more productive, creative and fulfilled employees.

  • Using Humor for a Change

    Become unforgettable. Jump-start your creativity. Ease conflict. Gain control of tense situations. Win impossible business. Create a positive culture. Engage employees. Engage customers. Reduce burnout. Improve communication. Enhance problem solving. Build better relationships. Raise productivity… and enjoy work more than ever before! How do you make this happen? Through the effective use of humor, creativity, and engagement strategies to bring more positivity and productivity to your organization building deeper relationships and better results. By using the tools from this fun, useful program, you will soon discover that those who laugh, last!

  • “Sell-e-Brate”

    This useful and entertaining program explores how to use celebration, humor, and value-adding creativity to give your sales team a competitive advantage. These important tools, along with the “Sell-e-brate Mindset,” will help generate new clients and keep your existing customer base consistently engaged and satisfied. By creating a culture of celebration and honoring your employees and customers, you will create happy, eager prospects ready to buy. Learn ways to differentiate yourself and build perceived value that highlights what you do best. Let your “GPS”—Gratitude, Play, and Surprise—guide you to better connections with customers, leading to the discovery of hidden objections. As you learn techniques used by the world’s most admired organizations, you will discover that he or she who celebrates, sells!

Scott Friedman Videos

Scott Friedman, CSP, Motivational Humorist

Scott Friedman Reviews

  • A funny and passionate man whose presentations never fail to inspire. If ever you get the chance you must see him speak.
    Unknown - Oct 28 2010

  • How do I book Scott Friedman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Scott Friedman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Scott Friedman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Scott Friedman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Scott Friedman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Scott Friedman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Scott Friedman are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Scott Friedman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Scott Friedman speak about?

    Scott Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sales, Change Management, Customer Experience, Stress Management, Personal Growth, Entertainers, Marketing, Communication, Comedy, Motivational, College and Celebrity.
  • Where does Scott Friedman travel from?

    Scott Friedman generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Scott Friedman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Scott Friedman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Scott Friedman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Scott Friedman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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