Keynote Speaker Eleni Kelakos

Once you contact me through my website inquiry form or a referral from a past client, we’ll schedule an introductory conversation by Zoom or phone. During that call, I’ll learn about your audience, event goals, and desired outcomes, then recommend the keynote programs that may be the best fit and share a general fee range.

If we determine that I’m available and the engagement is a good fit, I’ll prepare a working proposal based on our conversation. The proposal includes a program description, expected outcomes, investment details such as the speaker fee, travel, lodging, bulk book purchases, and any A/V needs.

Once you approve the proposal, I’ll send a brief contract for your signature. I’ll also provide a headshot, bio, and short teaser video you can use to promote the keynote on social media or your event website. Within ten days of the event, I like to schedule a brief logistics check-in to help ensure everything runs smoothly.

For additional information about booking and event logistics, please visit my For Meeting Professionals page.

My keynotes are high-energy, highly engaging, and interactive whenever possible. I am known for telling compelling stories to illustrate my points, which move people to tears, laughter, and greater understanding. I often fire up and unify the audience with a shared activity and have been known to step off the stage with a handheld mic to “play Oprah” with my audience.

Yes. Any of my keynote topics can be delivered virtually or in a hybrid format. Because connecting with an audience through a screen requires a different approach, I adjust my slides and interactive activities accordingly to create and maintain as much connection and engagement as possible.

Yes. I tailor my existing keynotes to make them as relevant and relatable as possible for each audience and event theme. In the weeks and months leading up to the event, I confer with you and other selected team members to better understand your audience’s unique challenges and the outcomes you want the keynote to support.

I see myself as a partner to you and your event team, and I customize each presentation to maximize relevance and retention.

Depending on the keynote, I provide simple, supportive worksheets and fun, branded swag. Attendees can access one of my three keynote-related books by purchasing it at a nearby product table after the keynote or receiving it as a value-added gift from you, the host. If you choose the gift option, we can negotiate a bulk rate for your event. I also typically provide a post-event download, such as a workbook or video, to reinforce the keynote’s key themes.

Yes! I love to travel and have been invited to speak all over the United States as well as in the U.K.

My keynote fee typically ranges from $7,000–$12,000, depending on the scope and specifics of the engagement. Travel and lodging are generally billed separately, or we can arrange a flat fee that includes both the keynote and travel-related expenses.

If the engagement feels like a strong fit for us both, I’m happy to explore options that work within your event budget.

Drawing on my background as a professional performer and recording singer-songwriter, my signature Touch the Sky keynote begins and ends with original songs that I perform on guitar. Music is a small but meaningful part of the experience, designed to deepen the emotional impact. I do not usually include songs in my other keynotes, except for a brief musical moment that’s part of a story in Perform at Your Peak or, when appropriate and time allows, to underscore a pivotal point in my Claim the Stage® keynote for women in leadership.

As I always say, if I’m already going to be there giving a keynote, take advantage of me and have me conduct a related breakout session, too! It deepens the learning—and the more time I spend with folks, the better! I’m also happy to do a special pre-event deep-dive session with your executive team.

Please visit my For Meeting Professionals Page for specifics on A/V Equipment and room requirements.