Event Guidelines
Imagine an event that combines the excitement of American Idol, the unpredictability of The Price is Right, and the impact of a TED Talk. VoiceQuest Live is a platform designed to celebrate emerging speakers who are ready to share their transformative stories and ideas with the world.
The Selection Process
Participants will be chosen through a pre-event application process. To apply, complete the membership application and select "Participate in VoiceQuest Live", submit a 2-3 minute video showcasing your stage presence and speaking abilities. In your video, focus on the topic you would like to present at VoiceQuest Live. A panel of professional judges will review all submissions to identify individuals who are stage-ready and have a compelling message to share.
From these submissions, 10 exceptional applicants will be selected to speak at the event. However, there’s a twist: the names of the selected speakers will only be revealed during the event itself. When your name is called on stage, it’s your moment to shine!
Presentation Guidelines
Each selected speaker will have 6 minutes to captivate the audience. Your presentation should be motivational, inspiring, and centered on themes of personal or professional growth.
We ask that you avoid the following:
- Political Themes
- Religious Views or Advocacy
- Explicitly Controversial Topics (e.g., divisive social issues or topics that could polarize the audience)
Instead, focus on topics such as:
- Resilience
- Personal growth
- Lessons learned
- Overcoming adversity
- Celebrating uniqueness
The goal is to leave the audience feeling uplifted, motivated, and inspired by your message.
VoiceQuest Live isn’t just an event, it’s a journey to discover voices that will inspire, challenge, and connect us. If you’re ready to take the stage and make an impact, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Membership Application Fee Includes:
Your Founding Impact Membership also includes entry into VoiceQuest LIVE, our flagship event, with these additional perks:
- Pre-Event Coaching: Participate in an exclusive coaching session with professional judges one month before the event. Receive expert advice to polish your presentation and boost your confidence.
- Professional Headshot: All attendees (whether or not you are chosen to speak on stage) will receive a professional headshot taken at VoiceQuest LIVE Use it for your speaker profile, personal branding, or promotional materials.
- Participation in VoiceQuest LIVE: The chance to showcase your speaking talent in front of a live audience, professional judges, and peers. Take the stage and make your mark. (See Event Guidelines for selection process).
- Two Tickets to VoiceQuest LIVE: Receive two tickets to attend the VoiceQuest LIVE event on May 8, 2025, at the Lakewood Cultural Center.
Founding Members of the Impact Membership receive 50% off the annual membership fee FOR LIFE! Benefits are listed below. To see other Membership Options
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- Exclusive Speaker Listing: Be featured on the VoiceQuest Speakers page on our website (if you choose). This exclusive listing highlights your profile, topics, and speaker video, connecting you with potential clients, event organizers, and conference planners. Don’t have a speaker video yet? We can help you create one.
- Workshops & Masterclasses: Attend monthly workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts. Learn essential skills such as crafting compelling narratives, engaging your audience, and mastering the business side of speaking.
- Personalized Coaching: Benefit from group coaching sessions designed to meet your specific needs. Refine your message, enhance your delivery, and build the confidence to command any stage.
- Podcast Features: Amplify your reach by participating the VoiceQuest LIVE podcast, "Then What Happened?", offering you another platform to share your message and expand your audience.
- In-Person Events: Join exclusive in-person events (currently only held in Denver, CO). These gatherings include live workshops, networking opportunities, and relationship-building with industry leaders.
- Private Facebook Group: Connect with fellow speakers in our private Facebook group. Share tips, ask questions, and get support from a community that understands your journey.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access a curated library of handouts, workbooks, and materials designed to support your growth and success as a speaker.
- Active Outreach for Speaking Opportunities: Our team will actively reach out to event organizers, corporate HR departments, conference planners, educational institutions, professional associations, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and industry-specific trade shows to help secure speaking opportunities tailored to your expertise.
- VoiceQuest Newsletter: Stay informed with our monthly newsletter, featuring speaking tips, industry insights, and curated opportunities.
Your membership to the VoiceQuest Agency is valid
May 8, 2025 (VoiceQuest Live kicks it off) through
December 31, 2025 and offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help you grow, connect, and succeed as a speaker.
Find Your Next Keynote or Leadership Development Speaker in One Afternoon
Let us make your life easier! VoiceQuest CONNECT brings organizational leaders, HR professionals, event planners, and professional speakers into one room for one focused afternoon designed around real connection and real discovery.
You can read bios and watch speaker reels, but nothing replaces experiencing a professional speaker LIVE before you decide to bring them into a room or onto your stage. At VoiceQuest CONNECT, you will experience over 25 professional speakers (3 different speaking formats) and leave knowing exactly who want on your stage.
Date: September 3, 2026
Location: Denver, Colorado
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
CONNECT Happy Hour 5:00-6:00 PM
Who This Experience Is Designed For?
VoiceQuest CONNECT is built for leaders responsible for professional development, HR and L&D professionals, conference organizers, nonprofit event teams, executive leaders, and meeting planners who want to discover speakers in a more intentional way. They are tired of watching speaker reels and hoping their next speaker is a success.
Let us help you stop committing blindly to a booking.
This experience is not structured for casual networking or open pitching. It is curated for individuals who value thoughtful conversations and want to walk away with clarity about who they would confidently bring into to their next event or professional development day.
Meet Our Speakers
VoiceQuest Agency speakers include Fortune 500 executives, Retired professional athletes, Paralympic athletes, Former CEOs, Attorneys, U.S. Secret Service agents, SWAT leaders, TEDx speakers and Best-selling authors who have operated in environments where leadership, precision, and accountability were non-negotiable. They have led organizations, protected communities, navigated high-stakes decisions, built businesses, and performed under real pressure. Today, they translate that experience into keynotes and workshops that educate, challenge, inspire, and motivate teams to think differently, lead more effectively, and perform at a higher level.
Their keynotes, presentations and workshops explore:
Leadership & Accountability • Organizational Culture • Strategic Communication • Resilience & Adversity • Confidence & Mindset • Workforce Engagement & Motivation • AI & Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology • Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy • Finance & Real Estate • Health Care & Organizational Well-Being • Mental Health & Psychological Safety • Health & Wellness • Nutrition & Performance • Neuroscience & Human Behavior • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Neurodiversity • Women’s Leadership • Personal Growth • Purpose-Driven Leadership
Event Format
What to Expect
The experience begins with a surprise opening then a short welcome from our founder framing of the afternoon so everyone understands the purpose behind this amazing day.
From there, attendees will move through a series of live speaker sessions presented in different formats, allowing each voice to be experienced in a way that feels natural rather than repetitive.
Throughout the afternoon, guided CONNECT sessions create space for conversation. These moments are intentionally structured so relationships can begin without the pressure of traditional networking.
The experience closes with a hosted happy hour designed to continue the conversations and connections that started earlier in the day. It is relaxed, professional, and meant to feel like an extension of the day.
Event Agenda
1:00–1:10
Opening
1:10–2:15
Speaker Session 1
6 speakers × 10 minutes
2:15–2:45
CONNECT SESSION #1
2:55–3:35
Speaker Panels
Panel 1 — 18 minutes (4 speakers)
Panel 2 — 18 minutes (4 speakers)
3:35–4:05
CONNECT SESSION #2
30 minutes
4:15–4:50
Lightning Talks 14 speakers: 3 minutes speaking
5:00–6:00
Happy Hour + Networking
What Attendees Walk Away With
By the end of the day, instead of wondering whether someone will translate well onto your stage, you will have seen how they command a room, how they communicate, and how their message resonates with an audience.
Most importantly, you walk away with clarity. Not a stack of business cards, not a folder full of links, but real insight into who fits your organization and where you may want to go next. And if you are looking for support with your event production, you'll have information on that as well!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
What Attendees Walk Away With
By the end of the afternoon, attendees leave with something that is often missing from the booking process: firsthand experience.
Instead of wondering whether someone will translate well onto your stage, you will have seen how they hold a room, how they communicate, and how their message lands with a live audience. Many attendees also leave with new ideas about how professional development and events can feel more intentional and less transactional.
Most importantly, you walk away with clarity. Not a stack of business cards, not a folder full of links, but real insight into who fits your organization and where you may want to go next.
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About VoiceQuest Agency
VoiceQuest Agency supports HR and L&D professionals, conference organizers, nonprofit event teams, executive leaders, organizations and universities through speaker discovery, custom professional development experiences, and strategic event design. Some partners work with VoiceQuest Agency to identify the right keynote voice for a single event, while others collaborate on larger experiences that include panels, workshops, or fully produced gatherings. The work spans corporate environments, leadership retreats, nonprofit fundraising events, and professional conferences. VoiceQuest CONNECT exists as an extension of that work, offering a space where organizations can experience talent live before deciding how they may want to collaborate in the future.
