Most keynotes leave the room nodding — “that was nice” — and little else. Rick’s are built differently. Your audience will laugh, they’ll leave recharged, and they’ll walk out with strategies they can use the very next morning. Rick doesn’t just inspire. He equips.
A keynote that energizes the room is good. A keynote your staff is still using in October is rare.
Rick has spent 35 years in front of educators — at district kickoffs, state conferences, and national stages — and his sessions are an inspiring mix of substance, entertainment, and real-world applicability. He understands the audience because he’s lived their work: the burnout, the behavior, the impossible mornings. That’s why his message lands, and why it sticks.
A high-energy 60–90 minute keynote that sets the tone for your whole event.
A 3–4 hour deep dive that moves from inspiration to hands-on strategy.
Open the conference, then equip staff with a full implementation session.
“The only keynote I’ve seen where people didn’t look at their phones. Every second mattered.”— District Conference Attendee
Pick a time that works. Rick personally calls every inquiry within 24 hours — no assistants, no gatekeepers.