Darren Stephens Motivational Speaker from Chicago, IL

If you need a smooth and experienced professional who can run your live event, keep your audience awake and entertained, and manage any unforeseen difficulties or last-minute program changes, Darren Stephens is the man for the job. With more than fifteen years of experience performing for the corporate market as a singer, comedian, emcee or show host, he has a skill set that can mesh with any situation. As an example, Darren worked a series of events for the ServiceMaster Corporation. He acted as a radio host/DJ for their awards meetings in LA, Chicago, and Washington, DC. Darren kept the festivities moving and the spirit upbeat, introduced guests and show segments, and even engaged in one of his specialities – generating comedy through audience interviews. *********** Darren's latest role is as The Resonant Authority (see video). The Resonant Authority delivers a terrifically interesting, funny talk for business audiences that, using humor and lecture/demonstration leads groups in adopting easy-to-learn fundamental tenets of effective voice and presentation, helping each meeting participant become A Resonant Authority. Darren will soon be releasing a book based on this material. *********** For other clients, Darren has done such things as given a speech passing himself off as an "expert," played the part of a detective investigating the company or been a game show host, running a competition among attendees. But his stock in trade is being a serious and solid show host for banquets, informational meetings, kick-offs, product introductions and other events. Clients have included such companies as Andersen Consulting, The Milk Board, M&M Mars, and Abbott Labs. Loudspeaker or "Voice of God" clients include Harley-Davidson, Ernst & Young and ServiceMaster. Outside of the corporate arena, Darren has been an emcee for programs at the Chicago Cultural Center, including a birthday celebration for the City of Chicago which featured Mayor Daley and violinist Johnny Frigo. He also emceed the Screen Actors Guild Award show at Planet Hollywood. His own live on-stage talk show, The Real Darren Stephens, was performed at the Ivanhoe Theatre in Chicago and had a fun 60's retro style, with a lot of music and audience interaction. If you've not seen Darren at a corporate event or show, perhaps you've heard his voice. He's appeared on hundreds of radio and television commercials for companies such as McDonalds, SC Johnson, Quaker Oats, Keebler, Valvoline, Abbott Labs and Ford. He's done public service announcements against drunk driving for Budweiser, and spots promoting academic excellence for the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Recently, Darren appleared as the anchorman for several very funny videos on the Onion News Network online. To have confidence that your event we'll run smoothly and provide the proper balance of information and entertainment, give Darren a call.