“Deedre immediately came to mind as a perfect speaker for our conference. Her session on how to introduce yourself and making connections really resonated with the attendees. She gave them real tips and ideas that they could use to grow professionally. Our members loved her and in our post-conference survey, she received solid positive reviews for her style and presentation skills.

Thank you, Deedre, for making me laugh and creating a connection that truly makes me smile whenever I see your name.”

Dominique Stumpf CMP, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
National Pest Management Association

“We were looking for a way to engage our organization stakeholders in an interesting way to allow them an opportunity to connect outside of just holding a “zoom” meeting. Using The Interesting Conversations Company, we had a chance to laugh and engage with each other in a comfortable setting – so much so we forgot we were on a ZOOM meeting. Plus, it saved our own team time, having to lead or create an engaging way to connect since we left everything to the Interesting Conversations Company.”

Steven Stout, FSAE, CAE
Executive Director
Texas Society of Association Executives

“Deedre understands people, groups, and events. She is a genius at delivering high-value and customized experiences for both sponsors and attendees. She has a masterful sense of both the corporate and association mindsets. I have participated in her Very Interesting Game several times and have worked with her to develop and deliver multi-faceted programs for clients’ virtual events. I am blown away by her talent at customizing and delivering anything from keynotes to structured happy hour progressive competitions. Attendees (game participants and the audience) are drawn in, and everyone has a great time!

Deedre adeptly integrates value to ensure that an organization monetizes its program. Sponsors’ branding and subject matter are woven into the visuals and the game questions, too. She is as organized as any great meeting planner, handles all related deliverables, and is a wiz at the technical elements – such as pre-recordings, live streams, chats, and engineering using the platform. She brings it all together seamlessly. When it’s “showtime,” Deedre is a delightfully smooth, charming, and provocative host who ensures a memorable experience for all!”

Patrick Wilson
President
Profitable Association, Inc.

“I have worked with thousands of speakers, so I am confident in saying that Deedre Daniel is one of the best! She is the consummate entertainer – full of both wit and wisdom. What separates Deedre from others is her ability to connect with audiences in a raw, honest, authentic way, which shoves all vulnerability aside and makes space for actual real human connections. Having been one of the top-rated speakers at ASAE conferences, programs, and events over the years, Deedre has proven that any audience will simultaneously be moved, inspired, and amused by her style.”

Megan Denhardt, CAE
President
The Denhardt Group

“I’ve had the pleasure of watching Deedre Daniel on the big (and little) stage. So I recently asked her to train my team of 20 sales representatives on how to network. The class, “How to be More Interesting Than a Cell Phone” provided participants with tangible tactics to help build strong connections and lasting impressions. She was dynamic, engaging, funny, and informative. The next day we hosted an event in DC with more than 50 partners and prospects. I was so impressed with the team casually and confidently joining conversations, especially some of our most self-proclaimed introverts. Deedre just had a way of bringing the best out of the team.”

Mickey Herbert
President & COO
Meridian One, a Gallagher Company

“Speedeon Data hosted several sessions with our team and they loved it. The Interesting Conversation Company is an ideal way to remove the distance being created by COVID with the remote working environment. We’ve also used this game with customers with the same very positive impact. Deedre, you’re amazing!”

Gerard Daher
Chief Executive Officer
Speedeon Data LLC

“Highly recommend! The game is extremely engaging and Deedre is an expert at bringing people together, making them think, enhancing communication skills, and creating next-level connections. We purchased several of the games and had them branded with our company name and colors. Our clients love them! We are now working with our partners and Deedre to create a new fun sponsorship opportunity at upcoming virtual association events. Can’t wait to invite our existing clients and prospects to join us!”

Lucas McCann
President/CEO
Advancea

“I recently played this game at an executive women’s retreat and it was an absolute blast. This is by far one of the most creative group games I’ve ever played. It really gets people thinking – the more bizarre the better. I’m giggling just thinking about some answers. What a fun bonding time! Get it, play it and you won’t regret it.”

Teri Carden
Founder
ReviewMyAMS

“Deedre brought The Very Interesting Game to our team’s virtual holiday party and it was outstanding! She hosts a fun, engaging, witty, and thought-provoking program that brought our team closer together from across the miles! One team member commented how much fun he had getting to know his colleagues’ personalities a little bit better. Another team member commented how much he learned about everyone and in such a fun way – feeling closer to colleagues. Deedre’s program is both highly entertaining and a great way to bring a staff together for collaboration, team-building and support. I highly recommend her as a great host who customizes her programs to meet your goals – whether it’s a team retreat, meeting, or special event. Her game is one we definitely look forward to playing again soon!”

   Lawrence M. Paska, Ph.D., CAE,

Executive Director

National Council for the Social Studies

“Pace Center for Girls of Polk County had the pleasure of having Deedre Daniel, founder and principal of The a Interesting Conversations Company, speak to a small group of our girls. Throughout the presentation, Deedre was very engaging, creative, and hilarious! During the break out session, the girls that participated had the opportunity to practice what they learned by ‘spiking’ conversations for future networking opportunities. Overall, the girls loved their session with Deedre and cannot wait to have her come back and/or watch her on a Ted Talk!”

Julie Roggeman
Special Projects Associate
PACE Center for Girls

“I had the opportunity to play the prototype version of this game. After playing with a group of friends, I knew I had to buy it when it came out. I’ve since played the card game with friends, family, and colleagues… and I’ve used the cards in our organization’s ‘Get to Know Your Co-worker’ activity we started since working from home due to COVID. I’ve also had the pleasure of playing the virtual version of the game via Zoom… several times! I can’t get enough! Ha! It’s fun, INTERESTING, and I can guarantee you it’s not like any other game you have played! It will have you thinking for days… and working on your ‘how to be more interesting’ skills.”

Anne Nevel, CAE
Vice President, Industry Education
Healthcare Distribution Alliance

“Our team thought it was interesting, fun, a great way to get to know each other. Deedre’s session helped us gain insight about ourselves and our own habits that might send a conversation to the emergency room! It is very useful for people with all levels of experience, from young professionals to those late in their career. Deedre’s session is really valuable for teams to do together because it allows you to learn things about everyone else, and also about yourself, which you can apply when managing staff or working with colleagues. The section on the different types of people and how they can shut off conversations was super helpful, and helped me understand how I can engage and facilitate more interesting conversations!”

Katherine Raphaelson, President
Society for International Development
Washington, D.C.

“Deedre and The Very Interesting Game created such a memorable time at our very different year-end awards event. Networking is such an important value of Associations but ZOOM Fatigue started setting in over the summer. We had hoped we would get to do something outside in person, so when we had to go virtual, a little bit of panic set in. Deedre came to our rescue by giving us unique entertainment that sparked interest and we had double the numbers we had planned on hosting. The feedback was overwhelmingly so positive because the event lived up to our hype. It was awesome to end this year with so many smiles from our members!”

   Stephen Sheppard, CAE

Executive Vice President

BOMA, Denver