Leesa Barnes

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Leading Authority on Virtual Events, Creator of Virtual Event Marketing Blueprint, Author of Podcasting for Profit

Areas of Expertise: Virtual Events, Podcasting (Video & Audio), Multimedia Marketing, Online Lead Generation

Audiences: Meeting Planners, Trainers, Workshop Leaders, Authors, Independent Consultants, Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners, Association Directors, Freelancers

“Leesa Barnes is an OUTSTANDING speaker! She recently conducted a National Webinar on Social Media to members of the Canadian Institute of Management and the Guild of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Accountants. Leesa’s first-rate presentation was very informative, insightful, highly useful, and thoroughy enjoyed by all attendees. We have received rave reviews and extremely positive feedback. She is a true expert. I highy recommend Leesa Barnes for your next event.”

- Phil Russo, President, Canadian Institute of Management

Keynote Topics

These sessions are perfect if you’re looking for someone to motivate and inspire your audience. Keynotes are perfect for annual general meetings, conferences or breakfast/lunch/dinner meetings where I can set the tone for the rest of your event.

Me Inc.: Develop Your Personal Brand, Establish Your Influence & Package Your Expertise Using Online Tools

In a noisy, competitive marketplace, how do you stand out? You need to treat your personal brand like a corporation so you become the “go to” expert or consultant in your field. Leesa Barnes will share with you how she crafted her own personal brand and provide tips you can use to set yourself apart from your competitors and the company you work for.

What Technology (And a Cute Guy) Taught Me About Not Following the Template

A fun, down-to-earth speech designed specifically to motivate high school and university students to always follow their dreams.

Seminars

These session are perfect for breakout sessions at conferences, teleclasses or a monthly meeting for your professional association.

How to Host a Profitable Multi-Speaker Virtual Event
Audience: Virtual Event Newbies & Beginners

Unless you have a celebrity name, it can be difficult to fill your workshops and training events. That’s why hosting a virtual event is a great compliment to your business. But, how can you plan, organize and launch a virtual event that features a multitude of speakers, exhibitors and sponsors without losing your mind or tons of money? Join Leesa Barnes as she shares with you the critical things you must know to help you host a profitable virtual event.

Beyond Ads & Sponsorship: 3 Ways to Use Virtual Events to Make Money & Generate an Income

Audience: All

Think advertising and sponsorship is the only way to make money with virtual events? In this interactive session, join Leesa Barnes, author of Podcasting for Profit, as she shares with you the three ways to generate an income producing virtual events that take you beyond ads and sponsorship. This session is ideal for both newbie and experienced virtual event organizers and will be filled with real world case studies of virtual event producers who are earning five, six and even seven figures hosting virtual events.

How to Book Me

I’m represented by Outstanding Women Speakers. Please call 1-866-821-5090 to book me for your next conference, annual general meeting, trade show, convention or expo.

Media / Podcast / Teleclass Interviews

The topics above can be modified to fit your short segment or article. To find out how your can schedule me for your media, podcast or teleclass interview, click here.

What About Your Podcasting & Social Media Topics, Leesa?

I presented on podcasting for the last time at the 2009 Blog World & New Media Expo and on social media for the last time at the 2009 Online International Virtual Assistants Convention. As of September 2009, I no longer accept speaking requests on these 2 topics.

If you’d like to learn more about these 2 topics, here are some tips:

  • You can search this blogsite for all my podcasting and social media tips. No matter your question, I’m pretty sure there’s a blog post on this blog that answers it.
  • Oh and don’t forget, you can also buy my podcasting book or grab some of my free resources on podcasting & social media.
  • And you can check out interviews I’ve done since 2006 on the topic of podcasting and social media.