Resources
Event Planner Toolkit
As an extension of your team, we've created thoughtful resources to equip you in planning and delivering impactful events.
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Event Planner Strategies & Secrets
Strategies & Secrets
Big Names vs. Big Ideas
A recognizable name can create buzz, but the strongest speaker choice depends on what you want your event to accomplish. Here's how to know when to prioritize star power - and when the big idea matters more.
Strategies & Secrets
Match Your Speaker to the Moment
A perfect speaker match to your theme can be a win. But sometimes, the speaker who makes the biggest impact is the one your audience needs most in that moment.
Strategies & Secrets
The Burnout Prevention Guide
Fall event season doesn't have to mean burnout. After nearly three decades in the events business, we've learned a thing or two about making busy seasons more manageable.
Strategies & Secrets
What AI Can (and Can't) Do for Event Planners
AI can improve efficiency, but it can't replace human expertise. Here's what leading AI, innovation, and organizational behavior experts want event planners to know.
Speaker Spotlight
Speaker Spotlight
Leading at the Speed of Change
Discover speakers who equip leaders and teams to embrace rapid change, adapt with confidence, and keep moving forward through uncertainty.
Speaker Spotlight
Build Better Teams From The Inside-Out
Better teams start with stronger individuals. Discover speakers who build confidence, clarity, connection, and energy to elevate the entire team.
Speaker Spotlight
Key-Shops For Impact That Sticks
The best events create momentum that lasts beyond the stage. These speakers combine inspiring keynotes with interactive experiences that turn ideas into action.
Speaker Spotlight
Your Summer Podcast Playlist: GDA Team Favorites
Wherever summer takes you, explore the Backstage Pass episodes our team recommends most and the insights that continue to resonate.
Coming To A Stage Near You
Explore the speakers booked for our corporate and nonprofit clients this month. These events highlight the conversations and ideas shaping events across a wide range of industries GDA partners with.
7 Steps To Booking The Right Speaker
Booking the right speaker doesn’t have to be complicated. Our step-by-step guide walks you through each stage of the process so you know exactly what to expect.
Let's find your perfect speaker!
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