Convention Speaker

Convention Speaker Carl F. Benscheidt has directed Dan Rather, Connie Chung, Mike Wallace and two U.S. Presidents. Now his 25 years of news media expertise is available for the benefit of your corporation/agency/organization.

Dealing with the media and communicating your “messages,” in this age of "Tabloid Journalism," is a subject from which virtually all executives will benefit. Most fail miserably when encountering the media. Convention Speaker Carl F. Benscheidt’s clients have been on "60 Minutes," "20/20," "Primetime Live," "Hardball," "Nightline," and every major network newscast. They have also appeared in the "Wall Street Journal," "New York Times," "Washington Post," "Newsweek," "Time," "U.S. News & World Report," and many other major publications around the country. They were successful because they learned the specific techniques required to effective communications.

Convention Speaker Carl F. Benscheidt’s "How to Communicate Effectively and Win with the Media" presentation includes highly interactive audience participation, video clips, and valuable rock solid tips on what works and what doesn't. Plus, the audience walks away with the Convention Speaker’s complimentary "10 Commandments For a Successful Interview." These convention presentations can run from one to six hours. Each presentation is researched in advance to custom tailor the presentation to your group and their issues. A demo tape is available upon request.

A Few Client Comments

“Conference was a huge success. Your program was rated higher than any closing speaker we have ever used…it would be my pleasure to tell everyone what a great program you put on.”
Heather D. Harrell, Assistant Director American Bankers Association

“Thank you for your outstanding program… The Chief Justices were fully engaged. I have had several calls from around the country wanting your address and phone number… Some would like to create statewide programs like you designed for us.”
Mary Ann Massy, Ed. D., Conference of Supreme Court Chief Justices

“Our conference in Las Vegas was very successful and much credit is due to your outstanding presentation at our CEO/Chairperson track…your dynamic presentation was not only very informative, but most interesting and extremely well received…your presentation received the most praise and the group agreed you should return next year.”
David C. Lundahl, President & CEO Defense Credit Union Council

“Just wanted to let you know what a great presentation you provided at our annual United Way conference…your session was the highlight of the conference…the interaction of the audience was a lot more lively than we have had in previous years…we can’t wait to have you back.”
Judy Quinlan, Director Public Relations, United Way of America

“A quick note to express my appreciation for a terrific presentation. The issues were pertinent and the techniques were extremely beneficial. Your session received one of the top rankings of the whole convention."
Peter F. Stanton, President and CEO Washington Trust

“Thank you for delivering a professionally organized presentation…I needed a strong speaker to begin the afternoon…you were rated very highly by the group…we were so amazed at how skillfully you kept the audience’s attention.”
Liz Wilson, Director of Training Washington Bankers Association

“Thank you for your valuable contribution to the 42nd Washington Judicial Conference. You provided important information to judges of our state and was well received. You made this a great conference to end the twentieth century.”
Richard P. Guy, Chief Justice Washington Supreme Court

“Thank you for participating in our 64th Annual Meeting. The evaluations indicated that the registrants found your presentation informative and useful… they really liked the hands-on which they found to be a fun creative learning experience.”
Wendy Ray, Washington State Hospital Association

“Thank you again for being keynote speaker…you did such a great job that I had a steady stream of people commenting how you were the best keynoter we have had in years…Count on me as a repeat customer.”
Richard Zabel, Executive Director Western Forestry Association

“One of the best education programs we have ever had ….. 15 years late for me. Great! ….. All judges should take this program or risk slaughter by the media ….. One of the best programs I have seen done. Not just nuts and bolts, but useful in daily communication as a judge ….. The communication techniques will be helpful in giving decisions orally.”
Washington Superior Court Judges Spring Conference

“Not a dull moment ….. Excellent visuals and excellent speaker ….. On a scale of 1 to 5 rated a 10 ….. Interesting, well organized, dynamic, involved audience ….. Super !!! ….. Excellent presentation style ….. Useful info for anyone who talks to the public…”
National Park Service East Coast Conference

“…You did an outstanding job weaving local environmental issues and concerns into the presentation to match the audience background…I hope we have the chance to hear you speak or work with you again in the near future."
Murray D. Feldman, Environmental Professionals