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Finding the right keynote speaker for a healthcare conference requires a different kind of search than most events. Healthcare audiences – clinicians, administrators, executives, and frontline professionals – bring a high level of expertise into the room and a low tolerance for speakers who do not understand the industry. The wrong speaker wastes their time. The right one gives them something they carry back into their work. At Collaborative Agency Group, we have placed speakers at healthcare conferences, hospital system leadership events, and medical association meetings across the country. Here is what we have learned about what works.

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David Epstein is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers for organizations navigating performance, innovation, and the age of AI. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range and Inside the Box, Epstein has built a career overturning conventional wisdom about what actually drives high performance – and his findings have direct implications for every team, leader, and organization trying to stay competitive right now. Collaborative Agency Group represents David Epstein for keynote engagements.

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Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial attorney who built one of the most engaged audiences in the country teaching people how to communicate under pressure. His short-form content on conflict, persuasion, and difficult conversations has been viewed hundreds of millions of times. On stage, he translates that into a keynote that is direct, practical, and immediately actionable.

At Collaborative Agency Group, we recommend Jefferson Fisher for audiences that need more than inspiration — they need tools.

What Jefferson Fisher Speaks On

Jefferson Fisher’s keynotes center on communication in high-stakes situations. His core topics include:

How to handle conflict without losing the relationship or the argument. Jefferson draws from years in the courtroom, where the cost of a bad conversation is measured in verdicts.

Persuasion that works in the real world. Not manipulation — the kind of clear, confident communication that moves decisions and builds trust.

Difficult conversations at work. Whether it is giving hard feedback, navigating disagreement, or holding ground under pressure, Jefferson gives audiences a repeatable framework.

Who Books Jefferson Fisher

Jefferson Fisher performs well for a wide range of audiences. Corporate leadership conferences, sales organizations, HR and management development programs, and associations where communication is central to member success. His appeal is broad — legal, financial services, healthcare, construction, and general corporate events have all been strong fits.

What Audiences Take Away

Jefferson Fisher does not leave audiences motivated for three days and then back to old habits. He gives them specific phrases, specific frameworks, and specific ways to handle conversations they have been avoiding or getting wrong. Planners who have booked Jefferson consistently report high post-event survey scores and requests for follow-up resources.

The Bottom Line

Jefferson Fisher is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the communication space right now. His content resonates because it is rooted in real-world courtroom experience and translated into skills anyone can use. Collaborative Agency Group can help you determine whether he is the right fit for your audience and check his 2026 availability.

A demo reel is a highlight package. It is designed to impress.

-> Watch the audience, not just the speaker

-> Look for corporate event footage, not just TED clips

-> Check the energy at minute 20, not just the opening

-> Listen for specificity - frameworks, tools, concrete stories

-> Ask what is not in the reel

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What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Keynote Speaker?

Will You Customize the Talk for Our Audience?

This is the most important question you can ask. If the speaker hesitates or cannot point to examples of tailoring their talk, keep looking.

Can We See Videos From Recent Corporate Events?

Demo reels are edited highlights. You want to see full-length or longer clips from events similar to yours.

What Does Your Pre-Event Process Look Like?

Top speakers have a process: a questionnaire, a pre-event call, and sometimes a second touchpoint closer to the event.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

Understand what happens if the speaker cancels, if your event cancels, and what the force majeure terms look like.

What Is and Is Not Included in the Fee?

Travel, hotel, ground transportation, AV requirements, and any pre-event materials are typically billed separately.

Do You Have References From Similar Events?

Ask for contacts from two or three recent events that look like yours. A real conversation with a past client is better than testimonials on a website.

What Are Your AV and Stage Requirements?

Find out before your production team finalizes the setup. Surprises on event day are expensive.

Working with Collaborative Agency Group means these questions get asked on your behalf - and answered before you sign anything.