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Descriptions and Overviews of Brian's Most Popular Workshops, Seminars & Keynotes

Workshops & Seminars:

#1 Passionholics™

#2 The Norris Creativity Workshop™

#3 The Superhero Boot Camp for Managers

#4  How to Build Your Creative Marketing Machine

#5 A Manager's Guide to Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Workplace

#6 How to Be a Positively Passionate Trainer

Keynotes:

#1- Communicate with P.A.S.S.I.O.N! 

#2-  If You Want it for Free Don't Come to Me! 

#3- Generational Marketing: Hot Strategies for Influencing Customers to Buy More & Evangelize Your Product or Service

 

Workshops & Seminars:

Click here to learn more about Passionholics™  Brian's most famous program, Passionholics™ encourages individuals, teams and leaders to focus on what's "right" as opposed to what's "wrong." It teaches practical, easy-to-implement strategies for helping the organization to cultivate a positive, supportive atmosphere where passion thrives and people communicate with each other without malice. It also seeks to give participants permission to accomplish their personal and professional goals and to experience all that life has to offer.

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#2- The Norris Creativity Workshop™

  Packed with innovation and powerful problem-solving tools, the Norris Creativity Workshop™ show you and your staff that everyone has the capacity to be a creative genius. Learn the secrets to being creative. Step out of your old perceptions and limitations. Build a world where everything is possible and every problem is solvable.

  Participants learn why creativity in the workplace is so vital, and how to make it happen. They learn to use Brian's 5-step Creative Process, and how to apply it to everyday situations. This process includes:

  • Learning how to position problems so that they can be addressed in a positive, proactive way;

  • A six-step problem-solving system that encourages meaningful discussion, ownership and new breakthroughs;

  • Specific strategies for getting individuals and teams to challenge their perspective and move outside their comfort zones … every day;

  • How to use idea generation techniques like Brainstorming, Problem Busting and the Creative Combinations Box to use the whole brain and find new solutions to any challenge.

Click here to learn more about the Norris Creativity Workshop™

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#3- The Superhero Boot Camp

Brian Norris has raised the standard again! The Superhero Boot Camp elevates interactive learning, fun and measurable skill-building to a new level. This unforgettable half-day, full-day or 2-day training program takes participants to the secret Superhero Boot Camp. There, they learn to harness their super powers and ultimately defeat the sinister villains that threaten the workplace every day. Faster than speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, recruits fly away with techniques to:

  • motivate and inspire employees

  • generate new ideas and overcome difficult challenges

  • work with apathetics, hiney-whineys, vampires, loners and unresponsives, bad bosses, gossipers and other negatives behaviors

  • lead their people and manage their systems

  • deal with constant change

  • recharge the the organization with passion and positivity

  • building cohesive teams

  • make the workplace more productive and profitable for everyone.

Brian's Superhero Boot Camp is perfect for managers, supervisors and team leaders, or anyone expected to act like a superhero, but until now - didn't know how.

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#4- The Creative Sales and Marketing Seminar  

Learn how to attract and retain new clients, cash and credibility (Keynote, Half-Day, Full-Day or Multiple Days)

  The Creative Sales and Marketing Seminar integrates Brian Norris' top marketing, PR, advertising and positioning strategies to help any organization to attract and retain new clients, cash and credibility ... even in lean times!

Every attendee gets one of Brian best-selling marketing books  Every attendee receives a copy of Brian's, The Creative Sales and Marketing Manual , detailing everything you need to know about positioning yourself, your products and services and your organization in the marketplace without overspending or selling your soul.

  This essential program is available as a keynote, half-day, full-day or four day intensive workshop. Depending on your organization's desired outcomes, participants learn how to:

  • sell with soul and conviction;

  • expand market share and build sales using creative marketing techniques

  • deliver value to your buyers without discounting or giving away your expertise for free;

  • use public speaking as a magnet for new clients and profits;

  • write your own compelling, profit-producing headlines and copy for your entire sales and marketing campaigns;

  • master a step-by-step system to create the ultimate media release and get more exposure;

  • attract new local, regional and national or international buyers by positioning yourself as a definitive resource;

  • garner more publicity and profits by using creative techniques in your PR, positioning efforts, plus marketing and ad campaigns;

 The Creative Sales and Marketing Seminar also uncovers:

  • the truth about web site marketing and the secrets to creating web sites the generate sales and profits;

  • the 15 killer questions to ask BEFORE you launch a web site;

  • strategies for creating and implementing Positively Passionate Marketing plans;

  • the competitive insights you must master before you can grow your business and stun the competition;

  • how to make it nearly impossible for potential buyers to compare your business to your nearest competition;

  • why brochures may be bad for business and costing you sales;

  • everything you need to know about publishing your own printed or online newsletter and how to leverage information to attract the best buyers;

  • the secrets to projecting a billion-dollar image for pennies on the dollar;

  • why most advertising today isn't worth the paper it's printed on, and what you can do to get the most bang for your buck and capture the highest return on your advertising dollars.

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#5- A Manager's Guide to Creating a Family Atmosphere in the Workplace

   This powerful program, available in a one-day or two day format, will make you a stronger, more passionate communicator. You'll walk away with the insights and specific skills to be a better leader, lover, parent, manager, business person and teacher. Some of the topics covered include:

  • dealing with negativity;
  • creating stronger teams;
  • listening;
  • speaking and writing skills;
  • smart leadership;
  • mentor strategies.

Learn how to make deeper, more meaningful connections with your loved ones, buyers and employees and to increase your profits without sacrificing quality.

Click here for more information about this special program.

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Keynote #1- Communicate with P.A.S.S.I.O.N! 

  Discusses the need for and power of living with passion and positivity. This intense, inspiring keynote shows audiences a step by step formula for integrating that passion into every aspect of life at work and home.

Benefits: 

  • Learn how to communicate with passion and authenticity by maximizing the way you present, act and market yourself

  • Connect on a deeper, more meaningful level with everyone you meet

  • Gain the respect and attention that you, your products, services or ideas deserve

  • Benefit from the power of optimism and conquer negativity around you

For more information go to: Communicate with Passion Keynote

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Keynote #2-  If You Want it for Free Don't Come to Me! 

    Based on Brian's full-day marketing workshop, this interactive keynote empowers sales and marketing professionals to identify and capitalize on their experience, expertise and value.

  • Learn how to ask for and get what you're worth and build your organization without discounting or giving away your goods and services.

  • Discover fundamental secrets to positioning yourself and your organization as industry leaders, experts and sought after resources.

  • Develop the mindset to attract and retain clients who value your expertise.

Perfect for sales and marketing professionals, owners, service providers, executives and entrepreneurs! Call Brian Norris today at 414-899-1905 for booking information. Or, email, him at info@briannorris.com

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Keynote #3- Generational Marketing: Hot Strategies and Key Concepts for Influencing Customers to Buy More & Evangelize Your Products or Services

Why do so many marketing campaigns fall flat? They're unfocused and irrelevant to the audiences who we target them to. Stop the madness and develop tightly niched marketing approaches!

This insightful, mind-expanding keynote shares Brian's research into what makes each of his seven generational segments pay attention to your offer. Get inside their heads and see what makes them tick. Brian combines real content with his signature humor, to make this keynote fun —and relevant too!

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"Brian, you led by example, were highly personable and I truly enjoy your style."- Michele Massey, AVP/Mgmt. Dev. Program Class Manager, BB&T, Greensboro, NC

"Brian was a great motivator." - Ellen Ingolia, Team Leader, City of Charlotte

"...Energized! Brian is high on life." - M. Vance Grant, Planning Manager, Duracell

" I best liked Brian's energy -- It's contagious!" -Linda Rudin, Internal Consulting, First Union"

"...Interactive training methods were good and fun. Many inspirational ideas. Brian's workshop was better than others because of his depth and applicable tools presented. He made inspired again about creativity." - Ann Jessup, Senior Member- Advisory Staff, CSC, Columbia, SC

"Brian gave us real life experiences and solutions that work. Brian is very energetic and positive. Today's boot camp was very interactive and practical." -Faith Davidson, Engineer, Constellation Energy

"This was a very motivating and educational workshop. I best liked Brian Norris's teach style. He had clear techniques for dealing with workplace situations." - Elisa Delia, Child Life/TR-Therapy Center Coordinator, Kennedy Krieger Institute

"I enjoyed Brian's unique style and bottomless pit of knowledge. He illuminated the room with his kindness and sincerity! All the best! Deborah Sciallo, Director of Client Services, ADP

"The Superhero Boot Camp was very energetic and exciting. Getting the group involved was great!" - Gwen Breaux, Asst. Controller, Humphrey Management

"…great… Brian Norris has an excellent sense of humor, is very knowledgeable. He interacted with everyone." - Thais Offer, Underwriter, MAIF

"Interactive. Always kept my attention. Extremely passionate and very personal in presentation. Brian promoted group involvement. I best liked being able to take everything presented today back to my work area, I felt professionally revived." - Marita Parle, Clinical Leader, Union Memorial Hospital

"Brian inspires us to know how to deal with people and issues in realistic practices. I especially liked the boot camp's audience participation - give and take. Great scenarios … Brian's enthusiasm!" - Sue Lynch, RN Senior Clinical Leader, Union Memorial Hospital

"Very energetic. Upbeat, exciting. Made me smile instead of giving me a headache. I liked the way Brian showed us how to be positive even when you don't feel very positive." - Lori Thompson, Asst. Branch Manager, Fraternity Federal S&L Association

"I enjoyed Brian's energy. He was very knowledgeable. If he was unsure he said so. He was never misleading." - Donna Lockings, Resource & Referral Manager, Child Care Information Services

"Loved it! The things I like best were the skits. This was actually like the working world." Jill McDonough, Inventory/Billing Control Manager, Case Paper

"Very high energy and fun." - Andretta Starks, Senior Secretary, School District of Philadelphia

"Brian Norris was full of valuable information and has so much energy that I loved seeing him teach. I enjoyed how much detail and information he provided." - Carmen Adorno, A/P Supervisor, Amerisource Bergen

"Attending the Superhero Boot camp was a new experience which resulted in a wonderful experience. It gave me a positive perspective on leading people. I most enjoyed the real life examples that Brian provided. He seemed to key in the good and bad points that can come with managing." - Jeanine Custelveter, Dispute Manager, PFPC/PNC Bank

"Very energetic and chockfull of great, practical ideas for effective management. Brian offered real solutions to real situations." - Sallie Turbett, Corporate Rental Manager, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors

"The best thing about toady was the energy and positivism of Brian Norris. The course content was excellent and delivered in a truly creative way." - Christine Weer, Accounting Manager, First Financial Bank

Very informative, fun, great learning environment. Wonderful!" - Robin Ciarpella, Lead Worker, Cecil County, MD Child Support

"Brian's outlook on life was awe-inspiring." - Rosalind Pappas, Office Manager, Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors

"…lots and lots of excellent information and solutions given. Excellent day! Techniques were easy to understand and use." - Theresa Carroll, Asst. Director, Child Support Enforcement

"Great energy and a very rejuvenating day - Thank you!! The superhero concept was great and I loved the 'what I did as a kid that I don't do anymore' exercise." - Laurie Maxwell, Audit Manager, Health System, University of Pennsylvania

"Brian's enthusiasm on the subject was infectious. The day passed very quickly. The techniques and ides presented were very practical and, I feel, readily adapted to my workplace." - Rich Orner, Chief Engineer, ESCO

"Brian's Superhero Boot camp was very informational. I received a lot of interesting scenarios that I can use in my workplace. I liked all of the interactive exercises that Brian allowed all of us to take part in." - Jennifer Deehan, A/P Discrepancy Supervisor, Amerisource Bergen

"Brian gave us many motivational ideas to lead our team and manage the systems!"- Kay Eatmon, HR Manager, Camden Property Trust

"Very energizing! Provided us with some very practical and creative ideas." - Lorraine Kinney, Project Engineering Group Lead, IT3

"Brian's seminar is very informative and offers many tools to improve communication and make an individual a better supervisor. Brian was very easy to understand and covered many areas of supervision." - Richard Ledesma, Supervisor, Raley's Supermarkets

"Informative, Fun! Passionate about leadership & mentoring. Brian is very creative in keeping audience attention. He sings, tells great stories, laughs with class and NOT at them. He missed his calling; he should be a Vegas entertainer! Brian shows in his presentation that he is genuine & not afraid to show his true self." - C. Grover, Supervisory Revenue Fee Business Analyst, Dept. of Interior - National Park Service

"Material provided great suggestions and perceptions. I actually heard some things I did not know. What a concept! I found the material to be enlightening and positive. I wish every work environment lent itself to being this open and receptive." - Lynette Crawford, Office Manager, Jaynes Corporation

"Brian was funny and I enjoyed all his presentations. I loved the connections made to all aspects of life i.e.: spiritual, loved ones, work etc." - Peggy Candelaria, Elementary Principal, Bernalillo Public Schools

"I enjoyed Brian's 'down-to-earth" reality based presentation style & examples. His energy (passion) engages you and before you know it, the time is up." - Mindy Shepard, Administrator, Laurel Healthcare

"I enjoyed this -- it helped refresh old ideas and techniques as well as present new ones. Brian's enthusiasm stayed strong throughout the day. I also enjoyed his good sense of humor & stories that didn't detract from the points he was making." - Guss Delaney, Bureau Chief, State of Florida

"Brian presented practical solutions to everyday issues in the workplace. The seminar was fun and full of energy." - Latilda Henniger, Planning Coordinator, Walton County Commission

"Brian's passion for the subject material is real and sincere. His programs are designed to teach. Brian keeps you thinking and trying to improve." -Jerry Denney, Manager, International Paper

"Very uplifting; positive; thought provoking." - Sharon Hunter, Logistics Supervisor, Degussa Corp.

"Extremely interesting and presented in an exciting format. I most enjoyed Brian's dynamic approach." - Florence Holm, Controller, Pro Step, Inc.

"I enjoyed the interaction with my team -- good balance of content, exercises, out-of comfort-zone stuff." - John P. Gay, Unit Technology Leader, Dupont

"Positively well done. Brian is passionate about his job. I really appreciated the practical ways to be positive. Today wasn't just a cheerleading session." - William Mark Lucas, Operations Team Leader, Dupont

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