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Stan Phelps
Stan Phelps is the Founder of PurpleGoldfish.com, a think tank of customer experience and employee engagement experts based at the Frontier in Research Triangle Park. He is a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor and IBM Futurist that inspires leaders to think differently about their most important stakeholders.
Stan’s keynotes and workshops focus on the value of customer experience as a competitive differentiator and the importance of employee engagement in building a strong corporate culture. He has spoken at over 250 events in 15 countries (US, Canada, UK, Spain, Ecuador, Peru, The Netherlands, Russia, France, Germany, Australia, Bahrain, Malaysia, Israel and Sweden) for Fortune 500 brands such as IBM, Target, ESPN, UPS, and Citi.
Prior to focusing on speaking, Stan held leadership positions at IMG, adidas, and the PGA of America. He also spent seven years as Chief Solutions Officer at Synergy, an award winning experiential marketing agency. At Synergy, he helped create…
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(Focus: Customer Experience) Creating Wow Through Customer-Focused Micro-Moments
Today’s customer experience is shaped by the small yet impactful moments that add value and reduce friction. This keynote introduces the Purple Goldfish concept, offering 10 innovative strategies for transforming customer interactions into memorable experiences. Learn how small gestures can drive customer loyalty, enhance retention, and boost word-of-mouth advocacy. Participants will explore practical ways to implement the I.D.E.A. process to create value through empathy and intentional customer-focused actions.
(Focus: Marketing) Unleash Your Brand’s Uniqueness to Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness
How do you stand out in the marketplace? This program provides an unconventional eight-part F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. framework for achieving competitive separation.
In a crowded marketplace, blending in means losing out. This keynote introduces the F.L.A.W.S.O.M.E. framework, an eight-part approach that embraces authenticity and turns perceived flaws into competitive strengths. By amplifying your brand’s unique “weirdness” and embracing authenticity, this program guides you in crafting a memorable brand identity that truly stands out. Learn actionable ways to discover, amplify, and leverage the distinctive elements within your brand DNA for lasting differentiation.
(Focus: Leadership & Sales) Excel Under Pressure and Thrive in the Game of Business
In a fast-paced world, thriving under pressure is key to client success. This keynote unveils the Kerage Styles framework, helping leaders manage stress, boost sales, and build lasting client relationships.
In today’s fast-paced business world, excelling under pressure is essential for building lasting client relationships and driving sales success. This keynote introduces the Kerage Styles framework, guiding leaders through techniques for managing their own behavior under pressure while deepening connections with clients. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for enhancing client acquisition, improving sales conversions, and creating meaningful, long-term relationships.
(Focus: Leadership) Leading Across Generations: Bridging the Gaps for a Unified Workforce
Leading five generations requires understanding each group’s values. This keynote equips leaders with strategies to recruit, train, and inspire a multigenerational team, boosting cohesion, productivity, and innovation.
(Focus: Employees) Beyond Compensation: Driving Engagement Through Meaningful Employee Experiences
Employee engagement is more than salary. In this keynote, discover 15 “little extras” to boost loyalty, productivity, and culture using the I.D.E.A. process. Create a workplace that values, grows, and inspires.
(Focus: Purpose) Purpose-Driven Success: Winning Hearts, Minds, and Profits with Purpose
Purpose has changed the way we work and how customers buy. This program reveals how businesses can embrace their purpose to drive engagement, fuel profits, and make an impact on society.




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