Tami Evans | SpeakerHub

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Expert in activating a positive workplace, helping professionals lead with levity in order to increase client connection and employee engagement.

Genuine and funny, business motivational speaker Tami Evans specializes in crucial content with heaps of humor! Her eloquent and engaging keynote programs are perfect for national conventions and conferences, for Associations & Organizations, teacher in-service programs, kick-off meetings, lunch & learn sessions, and more! Your participants will be taken on a fast paced, interactive adventure, filled with plenty of learning and laughter.

Tami is an energetic and thought-provoking communicator and performer, with extensive background in both corporate and independent environments. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree and Bachelors degrees in Broadcasting Communications, and Theatre. She has CTI coaching training, and firmly believes laughter is a vital part of learning and living.

She is a respected member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) – currently on the Board of Directors and the past President of the New York City Chapter, Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG), Actor’s Equity Association (AEA), and the Association for Television and Radio Actors (AFTRA). Her book “Half Full Of It: Activating Optimism and Other Hard Core Soft Skills” was named one of the top motivational books of 2014 by the Indie Book Awards. She was named TOP 5 New Speakers 2012 by the National Speakers Association and was also recently honored with the distinction of Best Avocado Sandwiches On The Planet, by her young son, Becket.

She has a wide background as:

University professor

Communications specialist

Professional actress in New York City (One Life to Live, Sex and the City, Woody Allen films, Off-Broadway plays)

Fashion designer for Banana Republic and Newport News

Personal assistant to Nell Carter

Waitress (every kind imaginable)

Stand-in for Melanie Griffith (pre-Antonio)

Accidental illustrator – she has now had three books published!

Tami is originally from the beautiful state of Michigan (show us your hand map!). She currently resides just outside New York City.

Current position (2)

Business Motivational Speaker

TamiEvans.com

President

National Speakers Association NYC

Degrees (2)

MFA, Performance

Wayne State University

1990 to 1993

Communication, Broadcasting, Theatre

Central Michigan University

1986 to 2000

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Lighten Up and Lead: Leverage levity to boost client confidence and employee engagement

A happy workplace is imperative to success, but how do you remain positive AND professional? Laugh and learn key characteristics to create levity in the worker, workforce and workplace, with tools that will attract new clients and team members through the power of fun. Engagement empowers employees to collaborate through challenges, create innovative sales solutions, and communicate confidently. Not to mention the bump to your bottom line!

Half Full Of It: Activating Optimism and Other Hard-Core Soft-Skills

Are you or your team a bit rusty on relationship skills, a little crunchy on communication concepts and pooped-out on positivity? Soft skills are the new black and if you want to make the most of your personal and professional life, you had better know how to wear them!
During this entertaining and interactive program, participants will discover the following Hard-Core Soft-Skills; Motivation, Communication, Relationships, Self-Confidence & Optimism.
Participants will walk away with tools to help increase engagement, create communication cohesion, and elevate self-confidence, for leadership and life.
Tami Evans will help you laugh your glass half full, and set you on a renewed path for a happier, healthier and more productive journey!

When the Chick Hits the Fan: Leveraging Levity for a Lighter Life

Just when you think you have the work/life balance thing all figured out, along comes career chaos, motherhood madness, and skinny jeans. How the hello kitty are we supposed to keep it all together?
Wait! Don’t crawl under the covers! Instead, slap on some lippy and a pair of cute shoes and join us as Tami Evans shares stories and insights to help know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em and know when to break out the triangle drinks.
Recently seen chair-dancing with "The Doc" himself on the Dr. Oz Show, Tami travels the country working with organizations to activate optimism, humor and other hard-core soft-skills. Her clients include Estee Lauder, People Magazine, the National Health Institute and more! Named TOP 5 New Speakers 2012 by the National Speakers Association, she was also recently honored with the distinction of Best Avocado Sandwiches On The Planet, by her young son.
Tami will have you laughing as you learn how to leverage the power of positivity in your professional a

Virtual Event Programs

As your potential keynote speaker for your upcoming event, I wanted to assure you I am here to partner with you to make your meeting entertaining, engaging, and memorable no matter what is happening.
While I absolutely LOVE live events - and would be SO excited to attend your event and interact with your attendees in person, in our current situation, I do believe that virtual events can be just as educational, inspiring, and productive as face-to-face events.

Our studio is all set up, and we have high-quality equipment to create a professional and attractive experience.

If it makes sense for you to hold a virtual event, please know I am here to help your attendees feel just as engaged, attentive, and motivated as they would be if they were physically in the same room.

Looking so forward to discussing which one of my programs would be the best fit for your virtual event!