Motivational Speaking

Speaking Topics

The Little Things that Make
the Biggest Difference

  • Directed at an audience of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences

  • Through various stories and experiences, Mitch will share the importance of building relationships and taking the time to know the stories of the people we encounter.

  • Mitch will help to identify the 5 most influential people in our lives and challenge people to reach out to those people and thank them

  • Mitch identifies the true definition of power and how we can use that to change people’s lives

Know Your Why

  • Directed at an adult audience that may be looking for more purpose in their work or personal life.

  • Mitch talks about the meaning of why and that when we find it, our purpose and passion are ignited.

  • We develop a plan for our why and develop action steps to achieve them.

SWOT Analysis and Goal Setting

  • Talk about how to set goals as individuals and organizations to push forward together.

Watch Mitch Speak

Watch motivational speaker Mitch Reed as he shares from his book, Cardboard Confessionals at the SD Annual Boys State event.

What People Are Saying

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“The message that Mitch brings is something that all people need to hear in today's world.  It will inspire you to think about how you personally not only can be better, but more importantly how you can help others to be the best they can be as well.  If you are a business, school, or any organization I would highly recommend Mitch to come speak to your constituents.  His message will impact all in an amazing way!!”

— Allen Bertram, Director of Sacred Hoops Basketball

 

“Mitch Reed spoke recently at Precision Soil Management’s winter conference. Over one hundred producers listened to Mitch’s talk entitled “We are all dealt a hand in life, how are you going to play your cards?” Mitch talked about the importance of  setting priorities, and how our perspectives influence our ability to handle adversities. With his rural South Dakota upbringing, he was able to relate his message to those in attendance. For those looking for a motivational talk, I would strongly encourage listening to Mitch’s message.”

— Jim Millar, Precision Soil Management

“Mitch’s message resonated with our Build Dakota students and Industry partners.  It was full of take-aways! One ah-ha moment for me was when Mitch talked about needing to know your ‘why’ – that idea is one of those gold nuggets that can change people’s lives.”

— Mike Cartney, President of Lake Area Technical College

 

“Mitch Reed’s motivation and inspiration was exactly what we needed!  By combining humor and real-life stories, Mr. Reed provides actionable ways to appreciate and acknowledge those around us in little ways, with huge impact.  Participant surveys were strongly positive and comments included, ‘This was so renewing, thank you from the bottom of my heart’ and ‘Mitch had an outstanding message’.  Mr. Reed was an engaging speaker and left the audience inspired at the conclusion of his presentation.”

— Michella Sybesma, Director of Education,
South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)

You’re in good company.

Health Care Clients

  • South Dakota Nurse Association

  • USD Health Science class

  • USD Nurses Ceremony

  • South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations

  • Sanford Health

  • Plus many more

Financial Clients

  • Northwestern Mutual - Northeast South Dakota

  • Northwestern Mutual - Midwest 

  • Northwestern Mutual: Omaha Great Plains

Other Business Clients

  • National Guard

  • Watertown Homebuilders Association

  • Soil Precision Management

  • CHS Northern Plains

  • Midwest Seeds

  • Brentford Legion Club

  • Lake Region Golf Course

  • DDR Books

  • Edgewood Senior Living

  • Brookings Municipal

  • Plus many more

Community Organizations

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • Watertown Arts Council

  • Brookings Arts Council

  • SD Social Workers Organization

  • Workmen’s Compensation Conference

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, SD

  • New Helgan Lutheran Church in Florence, SD

  • SD Republican Women of Watertown, SD

  • Lions Club International

  • Sacred Hoops

  • Plus many more

Schools / Organizations

  • Deubrook School

  • Deuel School

  • Summit School

  • Wilmot School

  • Langford School

  • Henry School

  • Kimball School

  • Clark School

  • Northwestern School

  • Watertown School

  • Viborg School

  • Avon School

  • Howard School Irene School

  • Cheyenne Eagle Butte School

  • Rosseau School, MN

  • University of South Dakota

  • Lake Area Technical College

  • Northern State University

  • Dakota Wesleyan University

  • Chamberlain

  • Fairmont ND

  • Ashley ND

  • Dakota State University

Conferences / Events

  • South Dakota Boys State

  • Western Minnesota Collaborative Teacher In-service

  • Future Business Leaders of America

  • Technology in Education Conference

  • Ortonville Public Library

  • Inter-lakes Head Start

  • South Dakota Principal’s Convention

  • Title I Convention

  • Associated School Boards Conference

  • South Dakota Superintendents Conference

  • Systems Change Conference

  • Wild West Leadership Conference

  • Impact Education Conference, Minneapolis MN

  • World Future Forum

  • Wisconsin Special Education Convention- Wisconsin Dells

  • Innovative Summit- Las Vegas

  • North Dakota Principal Conference

  • North Dakota Superintendent Conference

  • Educators Rising Conference

  • Plus many more

Contact Mitch for more information or to book your next event.

cardboardconfessionals@gmail.com
(605) 228-5336