Workshop & Talk Development
Turn your expertise into a dynamic, high-impact live experience.
Using a proven method to build sessions that engage, scale, and convert.
Your knowledge is valuable—but is it engaging?
Let’s transform it into a workshop, keynote, or off-site that people don’t just attend, but actually remember.
When sessions fail to land, it's not just disappointing—it's missed opportunities, wasted investment, and sometimes damaged credibility.
I help experts, speakers, and teams design and deliver interactive, high-value sessions—whether it’s a high-ticket workshop, a keynote that lands, or a strategic off-site that drives action.
Workshops, keynotes, and off-sites should create real impact. Most don’t.
Too many live sessions fall flat because they’re:
- Too rigid → Overloaded with content, but lacking flow and energy.
- Too loose → Engaging, but without clear takeaways or structure.
- Too predictable → Failing to challenge or inspire the audience.
The best sessions don’t just inform—they engage, transform, and create lasting value.
The way people engage with learning has changed - if your sessions don’t adapt, they won’t land
- Attention spans are shorter → If you don’t hook people early, you lose them.
- Interactivity isn’t optional → The best sessions are built for participation, not just presentation
- AI is changing everything → But human connection, facilitation, and real-time adaptation are irreplaceable.
💡 If you’re designing workshops & talks the way you did five years ago, you’re already behind.
Groove Theory: a smarter way to design workshops & talks
Most people build workshops and talks backward - starting with slides or content. Groove Theory flips the process - starting with story, structure, and audience connection.
It’s my tested framework for designing engaging, high-retention live experiences - built on storytelling, learning science, audience interaction, and format innovation.
- Find the groove → Set the right energy, structure, and sequencing so your session flows.
- Keep people engaged → Use storytelling, participation, and pacing to sustain attention.
- Innovate with format → Leverage different tools, media, and interaction models to land with any audience
- Deliver with confidence → Bring your content to life with clarity, adaptability, and presence.
📌 Want to build a session that actually lands? Let’s chat →
Who I work with
Is this you?
- You're a speaker or expert who wants to turn your knowledge into a high-impact workshop or keynote.
- You're a coach, consultant, or facilitator looking to create signature sessions that convert.
- You're a founder who needs to design an engaging pitch, presentation, or workshop.
If any of this sounds familiar, we should talk.
Ways we can work together
For experts & speakers:
- Workshop & keynote development → Get your ideas structured into a high-impact, interactive session.
- Storytelling & presentation coaching → Refine your delivery, presence, and audience engagement.
- Format innovation → Create unique interactive experiences that set you apart.
For small teams & agencies:
- Client workshop design → Create valuable sessions that showcase your expertise and convert prospects.
- Off-site & experience design → Design strategic, high-value team sessions that drive real impact.
📌 Not sure which option fits? Let’s chat →
How we can work together
Quick-Start Options
Not ready for a full engagement? Start with a targeted session review.
🔍 Groove Check (Free!)
Get your session into shape with a free video review
Upload your outline, deck, or idea-in-progress and I'll send you a short video with honest, practical feedback—no fluff, no overwhelm.
You'll walk away with clear direction, sharper structure, and a next step you can take right away.
5 mins to submit. I’ll do the rest.
Feedback delivered within 5-7 business days
🚀 Groove Review
Sharpen your session with expert feedback
Have a workshop, talk, or presentation that's not quite landing? Groove Review provides professional eyes to help you tighten the structure, refine the flow, and make it stick.
Time required from you: 20 mins upfront, 45 mins optional call.
Choose from three packages:
- Basic ($750): Session review + video walkthrough + key recommendations
- Standard ($1,100): Additional 45 min 1:1 coaching call + detailed recommendations packet
- Premium ($1,500): Comprehensive review of complex/longer sessions (60+ mins) + extended strategy kickoff + follow-up consultation
"Howard is an absolute master at his craft when it comes to "workshop coaching”. His knowledge and suggestions are brilliant and his guidance has helped me refine and elevate my workshop content. I HIGHLY recommend you work with him - you will be very pleased with the results."
– Jeff Salzenstein - Keynote Speaker & Former ATP Top 100 Tennis Pro
Full Development Programs
🔄 Groove Remix
Refine and elevate your existing workshop, keynote, or session
You’ve got a session that almost works—now it’s time to sharpen the story, tighten the structure, and make it unforgettable.
💡 Best for: Experts, speakers, consultants, and small teams who already have a talk, workshop, or internal session—but know it could be better.
What we’ll do:
- Live sessions → Where we refine the flow, structure, and energy—together, in real time
- Behind-the-scenes development → I’ll refine your materials, create interactivity, and polish the pacing—while you stay focused on the big picture
- Delivery & engagement coaching → Learn how to hook your audience and keep them in the groove
- Walkthrough & handoff → So you’re ready to run it, remix it, or scale it up
💰 Investment: From $4,500
(Timeline: ~3–4 weeks)
🏗️ Groove Build
Design your signature workshop or keynote—from the ground up
This isn’t just another talk. It’s the cornerstone of your thought leadership and a catalyst for your business.
You bring the IP, vision, or big idea—I help you shape it into a premium, scalable, client-ready experience.
💡 Best for: Senior consultants, keynote speakers, and creative entrepreneurs building a flagship session or offer.
What we’ll do:
- Strategy & foundations → Audience, structure, and positioning mapped out from day one
- Iterative co-development → 6+ live sessions plus async support to build your session step by step
- End-to-end design → Slides, exercises, narrative flow, and facilitation tips—dialed in
- Delivery & GTM support → We’ll refine how you pitch it, price it, and put it in the world
💰 Investment: From $8,500
(Timeline: ~6–8 weeks)
Both Groove Remix and Groove Build can be adapted for teams. If you're looking to:
- Elevate your team's presentation skills
- Create client-facing workshops that showcase your expertise
- Design impactful internal training or leadership sessions
Contact me for custom team packages and pricing →
What makes a great workshop or talk?
💡 A great session isn’t just about content—it’s about keeping people engaged, making them think, and ensuring they take action afterward.
When we build your workshop, keynote, or off-site, we focus on:
- Pacing & energy → The right balance of structure, spontaneity, and movement keeps engagement high.
- Interactivity that works → Every exercise is designed for real learning, not just participation.
- Overcoming audience resistance → Anticipate and address skepticism before it derails the session.
- Storytelling that sticks → Strong narratives make your content memorable and actionable.
- Seamless transitions & flow → No dead zones. Every moment has a purpose.
This isn’t about throwing information at people—it’s about creating an experience that lasts.
Why work with me?
A lot of people build workshops. But most don’t live up to their potential.
Here’s why working with me is different:
- I’ve designed & delivered 300+ workshops → Across Fortune 100 companies, creative studios, and startups.
- I’m a speaker and facilitator myself → I know what makes a workshop, talk, or off-site actually land—and what makes an audience tune out.
- I coach top speakers and experts → From keynote speakers to startup founders, I help people turn their expertise into transformative live experiences.
- I’ve reviewed 1,200+ conference proposals for SXSW → As a longtime advisory committee member, I know exactly what separates a good session from an unmissable one.
📌 Let’s make your workshop, keynote, or off-site unforgettable
What they say…
💬 From Executives & Team Leaders:
“Howard’s facilitation exemplified an impressive blend of creativity, analytics, and empathy… He has the unique ability to remain agile, sharp, and calm within ambiguous circumstances.”
💬 From Fortune 100 Workshop Participants:
“Always excellent at explaining and making things easily understandable.”
“Fun, dynamic, hands-on, funny, great energy, and full of information.”
“Engaging, humorous, conducive to learning, helpful, personal, understanding.”
💬 From Founders & Speakers:
“Howard has really helped me gain the confidence I need to grow my business and be great.”
“Extraordinary – one of the best teachers I’ve had in any environment.”