Are you interested in hiring Richard Avdoian to speak at your event, conference, trade show, meeting, or convention?
As a keynote speaker, he knows how to command a stage where he can deliver a powerful presentation that will captivate your audience.
On this page you can contact Richard Avdoian’s speaker booking agency to learn more about his speaking fees and availability.
A booking agent will respond to you within two business hours to let you know if they are available and how much they cost.
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Richard J. Avdoian is a highly-sought keynote speaker and expert covering such topics as entrepreneurship, leadership, management, teamwork, team building, workplace culture, and employee engagement. He is a best-selling author, consultant, media pundit, and thought-leader who has spoken at many conferences around the world where he gives leaders the skills they need to deal with fast, big changes in society, the workplace, and education.
Richard Avdoian is hired to speak at events and conferences where he can give expertise on important global business affairs. He is founder and CEO of Midwest Business Institute, Metro St. Louis a leadership coaching, consulting, and training group since 1995.
He works with businesses, corporations and associations committed to training, and retaining highly motivated productive employees. He is an employee development expert who specializes in enhancing employee potential and maximizing capabilities to provide exemplary customer service and increase productivity and profitability.
His clients include: National Association of Postal Supervisors, American Bankers Association, Corning Glass Company, Peabody Coal Company, Associated General Contractors of America, Monsanto, Illinois City Management Association, and Meeting Professionals International.
He has worked in the health care field for over 27 years and with clients in over forty different industries providing programs and services in teamwork, leadership, employee development and customer service.
Richard Avdoians’ credentials for employee development and teamwork expertise rank him among the top speakers in the United States and form the foundation for his ability to deliver excellent material.
He is a nationally known high energy speaker who offers keynotes, seminars and workshops that inspires, informs, and entertains. He combines book smarts and street smarts to deliver content-rich, high energy, innovative carefully customized presentations. His versatility is matched in full by the flexibility and preparation he brings to each program. His programs focus on enhancing human assets to increase productivity and profitability with the key being maximizing personal capabilities.
In July 2003 he received the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (C.S.P.) from the National Speakers Association, the highest earned level of excellence attainable in the industry and a distinction representing the top 12 percent of all members of the profession.
In October 2006 he was honored by Niagara County Community College and inducted into the Distinguished Alumni Gallery in recognition for his personal and professional accomplishments and community service.
Richard has been a frequent guest on local business radio stations. His column “Smart Business” is monthly column in the St. Louis Small Business Monthly since 2014. He authored numerous articles and has been a contributing author to countless publications throughout his career and has produced numerous CDs.
Richard is a pioneer in “Men’s Work” helping men to develop a deeper understanding of masculinity. Drawing on his 26 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, Richard founded the Men Mentoring Men Network and Voyager Men’s Experience to challenge and inspire individuals to achieve a healthier balance in life, enhance relationships and reach their full potential. He is sought out by numerous states, county sand local organizations to offer his expertise and
He received his A.A. degree in liberal arts from Niagara County Community College, B.A. degree in sociology & minority studies and master’s degree in counseling from Niagara University, New York. He also earned a master’s degree in social work from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Clients include: National Association of Postal Supervisors, American Bankers Association, Corning Glass Company, Illinois Innovators and Inventers, Peabody Coal Company, Associated General Contractors of America, Monsanto, Illinois City Management Association, United Meat Cutters Union, United States Air Force and Meeting Professionals International.
Richard is an active member of the National Speakers Association and served as President of the NSA/St. Louis, MO chapter.
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Richard Avdoian’s speaking fees can vary depending on the type of event you are producing and where it is located.
His speaking fee can also vary depending on whether you need them to deliver a live or virtual presentation.
Please note we do not work with organizations looking for speakers to speak for free, do podcasts or interviews, or do non-paid charity work.
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