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's MacBook is preloaded with all necessary visuals, videos, and specialized plugins tailored for his keynotes. He prefers to use his own MacBook to ensure compatibility with his presentation materials and plugins. In the event of equipment failure, Nolan is happy to provide backup slides in-advance to the A/V team to maintain the continuity of the presentation.
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. An external headphone jack is also available for A/V 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.
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. 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:

Podium or Table: Provide a side-stage podium/table for Nolan to place his props and materials, ensuring it's positioned away from the center to allow Nolan to freely move throughout the stage. This setup accommodates his dynamic speaking style.
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: 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 for the smooth flow of the conference for meeting planners.
Monitor: Position a confidence monitor at the front of the stage or ensure it's visible from the back of the room, allowing Nolan to view presentation slides and content seamlessly without turning his back to the audience.

Sample Intro

What if small shifts in perspective 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 the founder of A Million Dreams. With a master's degree in education and a track record of working with industry-leading brands to help tell their own story, he delivers high-energy, thought-provoking keynotes that leave audiences with practical tools they can apply immediately into the stories of their own lives.

His insights and work has been featured in publications such as 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.