mentalist: speaker and entertainer
mentalist: speaker and entertainer
mentalist: speaker and entertainer
Insightful and entertaining keynote and breakout programs to help leaders and professionals elevate their performance, focus and decision making

DEBUNK your
ILLUSIONS
Your organization's success depends on the ability of your people to make great decisions.
The quality of their decision performance is directly related to how well they can unmask and navigate their cognitive illusions - the hidden shortcuts, biases and reactive impulses that nudge them away from their goals and values.
As "The "De-illusionst" my programs focus on recognizing and outsmarting those subversive illusions so your people can be better leaders, more productive, and less prone to errors that can negatively subvert their effectiveness.
My unique bonus is that as a former professional magician I infuse an energizing and fun element into my programs by demonstrating how easily our own cognitive illusions can trick us.
Steve's most requested keynote and breakout presentations
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For leaders and professionals
The Trust Advantage
The astonishing benefits of unmasking the illusions that undermine trust

For professionals handling major change
Disruptions, Deceptions, and Decisions
Outsmarting the hidden illusions that change and stress unleash on your decision performance

Entertaining and motivational
From A-ha to Ta-da!
Unleash your magical potential by busting through your hidden self-deceptions

Partial client list

“The audience was fascinated and enjoyed the interactive nature of Steve's presentation. Seeing is believing...WOW!”
- Steve Burke, Regional Vice-President, Helms-Briscoe
Business Associations
Project Management Institute
Indiana IT Finance Department
Greater Louisville Inc (Chamber of Commerce)
National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security
Ky Health Information Management Association
Association of Independent Welding Distributors
Ky Manufactured Housing Institute
Oracle Application Users Group
International Association of Venue Managers
Hardin County Chamber of Commerce
Bardstown Chamber of Commerce
Greater Louisville Inc (Chamber)
Human Resources and Office Management Associations
International Public Management Association for Human Resources
Association for Talent Development
Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association
Medical Group Management Association
Education Associations
National Association of Federal Program Administrators (NAFEPA)
South Carolina Education and Business Summit
School Counselors Association (Ky)
South Eastern Special Education (Illinois)
Kentucky School Boards Association
Speech Hearing & Language Association
Family Resource and Youth Services Coalition Ky
Other Associations and events
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Norton Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion Conference
Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky
Corporate Clients
3M
Amazon
Eli Lilly
Touchstone Merchandise Group
Group Travel Family - Select Traveler Conference
Meade County Bank
Ft. Knox Federal Credit Union
FBI - Louisville
Thorpe Interiors
CandyRific
Sigarama
E&I Engineering
Zeon Chemicals
Mac Machine and Metal Works