The DJ, Soccer Star, and The Twerk Comment

The DJ, Soccer Star, and The Twerk Comment

December 6, 2018

PSA to Speakers, Emcees, DJ’s, Hosts, Performers ~  A reminder of the internet’s powerful ability to ruin our life’s work when things are out of context: The DJ, Soccer Star and the Twerk A few days ago Norwegian soccer star Ada Hegerberg became the first female to receive the Ballon d’Or, an historic moment, and her conversation with the Emcee of the event, following receipt of the honor, went terribly wrong. In a world that is, rightly so, in constant vigilance regarding the way women have been treated and victimized, the ill-timed comment by a male DJ asking her on
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My New Keynote

My New Keynote

September 12, 2018

  Training & Philosophy For Speakers, Entertainers, Performers, and Imperfect Perfectionists ~    This morning I will walk on stage and do a Keynote I have now only done once before, and that was yesterday. 70% BRAND NEW MATERIAL.  What am I thinking?  This is a full fee event! How often we change things up on ourselves is determined by our willingness to fail, which in turn allows us to succeed at levels yet attained. When we find a formula for speaking, performing, entertaining, we tend to stick with it. Question is: How long should you?  In the past year
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How to Help Set Up a Fundraiser

How to Help Set Up a Fundraiser

October 4, 2017

  I probably get about 467 calls per month asking if I’ll help with another fundraiser.  I’ll be very honest with this line since I exaggerated the numbers in the previous line, but it gets very frustrating to tell some no, some yes, and lead the rest to my friends, since I can’t do them all. I am grateful people would think I could help draw a crowd for a night out with family and friends, in support of a worthy cause, and yet I really can’t do too many of these. Why am I writing about this?  Because this
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When “Genius” is the Only Way To Describe Someone

When “Genius” is the Only Way To Describe Someone

October 2, 2017

Driving to Ryan Hamilton’s sold out show last Friday, I reflected on our history, having worked together at the beginning of our career at Johnny B’s Comedy Club in Provo, UT, where he, of all people, opened for me….and now seeing him becoming a household name, selling out 4 straight nights at the largest comedy club in Utah, Wiseguys in SLC. Fresh off the release of his crazy funny – and CLEAN! – Netflix Special “Happy Face”, I said to my wife, “I wonder how much of his special he’ll do tonight and what he might have that’s new.” In reality
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What is Holding You Back?

What is Holding You Back?

September 26, 2017

  If you read this blog and you don’t attend the National Speakers Association then 1. Please join and go to meetings faithfully, and 2. Realize there is a group of your peers out there improving themselves by what is taught at these meetings, and interested in sharing their insights with you. I have been a member of the Mountain West Chapter of NSA since 2003.  So much of it has made a difference in my life and career.  Some of my deepest friendships and most important business relationships have come out of it. Recently my friend, Tiffany Peterson, posted
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How to Use Your Face

How to Use Your Face

September 18, 2017

  Although I have a face for radio, this face has provided me a living. So I guess that affords me the permission to consider myself an expert on how to use your face. When it comes to being on stage the only thing that can be compared to the importance of the usage of your face would be the voice.  That will be another blog post. The other day I found some old footage of one of my early performances.  It was playing in the background as I was searching for my Tiny Tim impression to show my kids
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How To Be An Effective & Successful Presenter

How To Be An Effective & Successful Presenter

September 15, 2017

  My 11-year old’s class is working on STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics.  The teacher sent out a call to parents requesting their help teaching these subjects.  Since I failed all STEM type classes in school I replied that I couldn’t be of assistance but would like to be, to which the teacher responded I could teach them, as little STEMers, to effectively present their ideas on stage. On it. So, in full disclosure, this is a very simple course I put together for my daughter’s class of 6th graders, yet I feel it applies to anyone looking to
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Go To Every Show You Can

Go To Every Show You Can

September 11, 2017

    How many shows, if you’re a showman, did you attend last month? How many speeches, if you’re a speaker, did you watch? Last week while in Utah I watched my friend Dan Clark in SLC at his Training on Speaking, in the morning and afternoon.  That evening went to WiseGuys Comedy Club to support my friend and comedian, Steve Soelberg. Later that night when I returned home, watched 2 Netflix comedy specials to wind down and go to sleep. This week I attended VidAngel’s newest platform, Family Night Out, in Provo, where motivational and inspirational speakers come together
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What’s in Your Back Pocket?

What’s in Your Back Pocket?

August 6, 2017

  This past week acting as Emcee for Paparazzi (one of my favorite clients ever, 2,000 screaming women is always fun, although getting to the bathroom in less than an hour due to selfies can become frustrating in a good way…) in Las Vegas I was given instructions as to what was needed: Day 1 – 10 minutes to open the day, introduce the speakers, intro the Founders, and then do a quick 5 minute wrap up. Day 2 – Same as before. Day 3 – 10 minutes to open the day, introduce Fall Line Fashion Show, deliver my Keynote
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Bring It Even When You’re Tired

Bring It Even When You’re Tired

August 2, 2017

  If you’ve spent any time on stage you know the most important thing, other than preparation, is to BRING IT once you’re out there. Even after long travel days, sleepless hotel nights, all that’s happened to you no longer matters the second you are introduced. Here is a video where I share my thoughts before going on stage as Emcee for Paparazzi, over 2,000 screaming women at this event, glitter & jewelry everywhere, with as much energy as I bring, they bring it, too. How do you?     ~ jason   Jason Hewlett, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), CPAE
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