C|SUITE KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Energize Your Event With a Keynote That Leaves People Motivated and Equipped to Grow
Thom Coats delivers high‑impact, story-driven keynote presentations that help professionals communicate better, build meaningful relationships, and sell with authenticity.
Whether you’re planning a conference, corporate retreat, sales meeting, or leadership event — C│SUITE keynotes combine insight, inspiration, and actionable tools your audience can apply immediately.
Why Bring Thom to Your Event?
Thom Coats is known for his ability to take complex concepts and make them simple, practical, and deeply human.
With 25+ years of business development experience, university-level sales leadership, and real-world coaching, Thom blends:
✔ real stories
✔ real lessons
✔ real encouragement
✔ real-world applications
Your audience will walk away inspired AND equipped — not just entertained.
Signature Keynotes
Keynote #1 — Leveraging LinkedIn: Building Influence in a Digital World
Help Your Audience Use LinkedIn With Purpose, Not Pressure
LinkedIn is more than a social network — it’s a credibility engine, relationship builder, and career accelerator.
In this session, Thom teaches how to:
- Build a professional presence that opens doors
- Share content that feels authentic, not forced
- Use LinkedIn to grow influence and opportunities
- Create real connections that turn into real conversations
- Avoid the noise and focus on what actually works
Perfect for:
Corporate teams, young professionals, business associations, student groups, leadership conferences
Keynote #2 — Professional Branding: Communicating Who You Are With Confidence
Your Brand Isn’t Your Logo — It’s Your Message
This keynote helps professionals understand how to communicate their value clearly and confidently — both online and in conversations.
Your audience learns how to:
- Articulate their strengths and value
- Present themselves with clarity and confidence
- Build a brand that aligns with their goals
- Discover what makes them unique
- Show up consistently across platforms and interactions
This keynote is empowering, clarifying, and transformational.
Perfect for:
Corporate talent development, leadership programs, university groups, career‑focused events
Keynote #3 — Human-to-Human Selling: Why Authenticity Wins in a World of Automation
Technology Doesn’t Build Relationships — People Do
In a world filled with automation, scripts, and AI tools, the most powerful advantage professionals have is their humanity.
This keynote helps your audience:
- Sell and communicate with authenticity
- Ask better questions
- Listen with purpose
- Build trust faster
- Create real value instead of pushing features
- Connect with customers beyond the transaction
This talk is engaging, refreshing, and filled with stories that make the message stick.
Event Formats
Every keynote can be delivered as:
✔ 30–45 minute keynote
✔ 60–75 minute expanded keynote
✔ Half‑day interactive session
✔ Conference breakout
✔ Leadership retreat module
Virtual formats available upon request.
Who These Keynotes Are For
These presentations are ideal for:
- Sales teams
- Corporate events
- Leadership retreats
- Student and university audiences
- Conferences and associations
- Young professional networks
- Employee development groups
- Faith-based leadership events
Any audience that wants to communicate better and lead more confidently will benefit.
What Makes Thom’s Keynotes Unique
⭐ Engaging Storytelling
Real experiences. Real impact. Real connection.
⭐ Practical Application
Every attendee walks away with tools they can use immediately.
⭐ Warm, Professional Delivery
Thom creates a comfortable, energetic atmosphere that pulls people in.
⭐ Customization
Topics can be tailored to your industry, audience, and goals.
What’s Included
✔ Customized keynote outline
✔ Event-day delivery
✔ Post-event resource pack
✔ Optional book signing or meet‑and‑greet
✔ Social media promotional videos (if requested)
Pricing
Keynote Speaking Fee
Starting at $2,500
Half-Day Interactive Keynote
Starting at $4,000
Full-Day Training + Keynote Package
Custom Pricing
Pricing may vary by event size, location, and customization level.
Event Planner FAQ
Do you customize the keynote?
Yes — every keynote is tailored to your audience and event outcomes.
Do you speak at conferences and corporate events?
Absolutely. Both formats are available.
Do you travel?
Yes — travel within the U.S. is available.
Can you include a workshop or breakout session?
Yes — workshops can be added for a full-day package.
Can we record the keynote?
Yes, with prior approval.