Resources for Meeting Planners

In addition to energizing your audience, my goal is to make the planning process as seamless and enjoyable as possible for meeting planners.

To assist you, I've compiled a comprehensive resource hub containing all the information and materials you might need.

If there's anything else I can help answer, please don't hesitate to reach out at nolan@amilliondreams.info

Bio

Nolan Nichols is a Fortune 500 keynote speaker, master storyteller, and founder of A Million Dreams. Based in Washington, D.C., Nolan brings a dynamic blend of storytelling, strategy and research-backed insight to the stage, empowering teams to thrive in today’s fast-moving world.

With a master’s degree in education and a background in video production collaborating with top global brands, Nolan understands how to craft messages that resonate. His keynotes are the perfect mix of inspiration & tangible takeaways, designed to spark action, elevate well-being, and strengthen workplace culture. Whether he’s addressing a room of new hires or executive leaders, Nolan equips audiences with practical tools & takeaways they can apply to their lives immediately.

His work has been featured in Skift Meetings, MPI, Smart Meetings, Prevue Magazine and Meetings Today, and his mission is clear: help leaders and teams continue to thrive in a world of disruption.

When he’s not on stage, you’ll find Nolan reading 50 books a year, always searching for fresh insights to deliver to his audiences. Through keynotes, workshops, and team-building experiences, Nolan helps organizations unlock their greatest asset: their people.

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A/V and Stage Preferences

Equipment Nolan Brings:

MacBook: Nolan brings his own MacBook that is preloaded with all necessary visuals, videos, and specialized plug-ins tailored for his keynotes. If the A/V team would prefer to run the presentation off their computer, Nolan asks that the A/V team confirm that all visuals, videos, and plug-ins operate correctly.
Wireless Clicker: Nolan can bring his own if not already available from the A/V team.
HDMI Output: Nolan's Macbook contains a built-in output for A/V hookup, if using Nolan's laptop for the presentation. An external headphone jack is also available for A/V sound needs.

Microphone Preferences:

Nolan is flexible and can accommodate any microphone preference specified by the A/V team. His preferred choice is a lavalier (clip-on) microphone, but he is adaptable to other options as needed, such as a handheld mic.
During his keynotes, Nolan often moves throughout the audience area at given times and requires a microphone that ensures clear audio capture without interference from speakers.
Nolan will use a TASCAM audio recorder equipped with an XLR input to capture stage audio. No action is required from the A/V team other than connecting into the sound mixer. Nolan will handle the setup and operation independently. He will connect his recorder in advance, ensuring it remains operational throughout the event.

Stage Setup Preferences:

Visual Display and Speakers: The A/V team to provide a visual display and audio speakers that ensure all attendees, regardless of seating location, can clearly see and hear the presentation.
Time or Countdown Clock (Not Required): A visible clock, either at the front of the stage or visible from the back of the room, to help Nolan manage his presentation time effectively. Nolan places a high priority on keeping with the proper timing of events to ensure the smooth & on-time flow of the conference for meeting planners.
Monitor (Not Required): Position a confidence monitor at the front of the stage, allowing Nolan to view presentation slides and content seamlessly without turning his back to the audience.

Sample Intro

What if small shifts in mindset could transform the way we work and live?

Our next speaker has made it his mission to help leaders and teams do just that.

Nolan Nichols is a Fortune 500 keynote speaker, master storyteller, and founder of A Million Dreams. With a master's degree in education and a track record of working with industry-leading brands, he delivers high-energy, thought-provoking keynotes that leave audiences with practical tools they can apply immediately to the stories of their own lives.

His insights and work have been featured in publications including Skift Meetings, Meetings Professionals International, Smart Meetings, and Meetings Today.

Known for his engaging style, tangible takeaways and ability to inspire action, Nolan helps organizations and individuals bring the best version of themselves to work and thrive in a world of disruption.

Please welcome, Nolan Nichols!

Social Media Promotion

Nolan is happy to support event promotion through social media graphic and video content. He will submit any posts to the event organizers for approval prior to sharing. Similarly, any content from the event organizers will require Nolan's approval before publication.

This collaborative approach ensures that all promotional materials align with the event's objectives and maintain a consistent message.

Filming and Photographry

Nolan reserves the right to engage the services of a personal videographer/photographer for the purpose of recording his keynote and/or capturing photographs while at the event. In exchange for this, all photos & video can be given to the Client at their request, free of charge.

If the client plans to hire a videographer or photographer for the event, Nolan would appreciate access to any resulting photos or videos.

Nolan shall be and is the owner of all rights, title and interest in and to the Presentation, Presentation material, including the copyright. No portion of the keynote recording may be reproduced by any means without written permission from Nolan Nichols.