2025 International Convention Speaker Ed Tate
The Story Finder: Speaking Tips From a World Champion
Concurrent Education Session repeated twice on Thursday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4
Session Description
Do you find that most presentations are almost invisible, lacking originality? Don’t let yours be a PowerPoint Parade—one forgettable slide after another—or a Data Dump—one mind-numbing statistic after another. Join 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate to explore ways to revitalize, re-energize, and enhance your current content. Through his proven four-step framework, you will learn how to create a story in minutes and consistently introduce fresh content, regardless of how frequently you speak—even to the same audience or team. Be privy to his speaking secrets, including unique ways to introduce your ideas creatively. Build confidence, uncover humor, and have fun in this interactive, accelerated learning session!
Biography
Ed Tate
2000 World Champion of Public Speaking, international speaker, author, business executive
Known globally as “the speaker who energizes, educates, and entertains,” Ed Tate has spoken professionally in all 50 U.S. states, in 25 countries, and on five continents. In 2000, he won the World Championship of Public Speaking®, and in 2008, he earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. Since 1998, he has helped corporations, entrepreneurs, speakers, and salespeople create high-stakes presentations.
Tate is a faculty member of the Dr. Robert Cialdini Institute of Ethical Influence. His success in business has spanned more than two decades. For 14 years, he was a successful national account executive selling over 500 million in products and services to corporations and entrepreneurs throughout the United States. He co-created two business units that produced over 1.25 billion in revenue.
Learn more about Tate on his website: EdTate.com