Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker | Motivation And Personal Growth

Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker | Motivation And Personal Growth

ProSidian Seeks a Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker | Motivation And Personal Growth [ESC1U170] for Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent generally located across the CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) Across The South Central Region supporting an education-centered state organization that targets outcomes via leadership, instruction, training, and diverse, transparent, partnership-driven procurement practices.

We seek Graduation and Commencement Motivational Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) Speaker candidates with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Education, And Academia Sector Clients such as ESC1. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Motivation And Personal Growth Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Graduation and Commencement 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). ProSidian Speakers Bureau delivers expert-led, purpose-driven keynote and guest speaking engagements that align strategic messaging with event objectives—empowering audiences through impactful communication by industry leaders, subject matter experts, and thought influencers across conferences, academic forums, corporate summits, and community events. Motivation And Personal Growth Category Speakers Provides targeted content and insights tailored to Adversity & Resilience 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. Adversity & Resilience speakers specialize in delivering compelling insights, stories, or strategies within their area of expertise. They engage audiences through education, motivation, and actionable guidance rooted in their field.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker | Motivation And Personal Growth [ESC1U170]

Provides targeted content and insights tailored to Graduation and Commencement 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. Graduation and Commencement Motivational speakers specialize in delivering compelling insights, stories, or strategies within their area of expertise. They engage audiences through education, motivation, and actionable guidance rooted in their field. Drives an organization's commitment to thought leadership and cultural relevance by addressing future-focused, equity-driven, or wellness-centric themes through impactful speaking engagements. Craft and deliver topic-relevant keynotes or hosted experiences that educate, inspire, and engage multi-stakeholder audiences across industry sectors.

The role(s) are located in the South Central Region is at or near CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual). Initially identified Work Site Address (Subject to Change or Working Remotely): 1801 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77592

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote/Guest Speaker | Motivation And Personal Growth [ESC1U170] (ESC1U170) Candidates:

Current or previous role aligned with Motivation & Personal Growth activities driving qualifications as a Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote Speaker. Recognized authority in the subject area with demonstrated experience in public speaking, consulting, or domain-specific leadership roles.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field; industry recognition, professional experience, or lived expertise strongly valued.
• Current or previous role aligned with Motivation & Personal Growth activities driving qualifications as a Graduation and Commencement Motivational Keynote Speaker. Recognized authority in the subject area with demonstrated experience in public speaking, consulting, or domain-specific leadership roles.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• 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.
• Verbal communication, audience tailoring, topic expertise, time management, storytelling, and presentation adaptability.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Cultural intelligence, authenticity, strategic insight, emotional engagement, professionalism, and audience resonance.

ANCILLARY DETAILS OF THE ROLES

• Frequently delivers supplemental tools such as Q&A sessions, strategic takeaways, or partner engagement modules.
• May support pre/post-event strategy sessions, internal leadership briefings, or branded content collaborations.

OTHER DETAILS

• Engaged in conference circuits, leadership development programming, or brand storytelling initiatives aligned with corporate or public impact objectives.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES * 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

* OTHER REQUIREMENTS * 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 AND HIGHLIGHTS At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

* 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 -

* 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for