Keynotes, Sales Kickoffs, and Events

Your Next Event Can Transform Your Team – Or Waste Their Time

Most keynotes pump people up for an hour. Colin & Garrett rewire how they think for good.

Teams leave knowing exactly why their best people show up differently – and how to replicate it across the whole org.

As Wall Street Journal bestselling authors and USC mindset professors, they've spent a decade studying what makes top performers different – and they deliver those insights in high-energy presentations that stick long after your event ends.

Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Adobe bring them back because the frameworks work.

Everyone reads the same business books, goes to the same professional development courses, and listens to the same success story podcasts. So why is only a small percentage in any organization consistently achieving incredible results, growing personally and professionally, and genuinely fulfilled by what they do?

Through deep experience and extensive research on mindset, leadership, communication, selling, and influence, Colin and Garrett have the answer. And the fix.

They specialize in sales kickoff events, leadership conferences, and corporate gatherings where audiences need to learn to sell themselves, their ideas, and their products authentically – especially in the Age of AI. In their entertaining, unpredictable, and actionable keynotes, they share lessons learned through countless hours of research and interviews with successful people from all walks of life.

One part psychology, one part sociology, all parts authenticity. Your audience will walk away with a clearer sense of who they actually are, why it's their biggest competitive advantage, and exactly how to use it – in sales, in leadership, and in every conversation that matters.

Most keynote speakers give you one perspective. Colin & Garrett give you two – and that's by design.

One is expressive, the other reflective. One leads with bold energy, the other with quiet depth. One speaks to the head, the other to the heart. Together, they model the very thing they're teaching: that there's no single right way to lead, sell, or connect – and that the most powerful teams are built on complementary strengths, not carbon copies.

They're best friends who teach together, write together, and yes, argue together. Their differences don't divide them – they reveal each other. What starts as two perspectives always lands at the same place, creating chemistry audiences feel immediately and see themselves somewhere in between.

Your audience will see their partnership isn't just how they work – it's proof that the best results come from people who show up as themselves, together.

  • "The session was nothing short of electrifying! Our team of non-salespeople left the session inspired and ready to transform our approach to selling. Thank you, Colin and Garrett, for an unforgettable experience! 🙌"

    Microsoft

  • Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown's Sales Mindset keynote somehow made challenging sales norms feel both hilarious and slightly life-changing. These guys hit another gear - engaging, humorous, and surprisingly vulnerable in a way that made the room lean in. It was the perfect finale to a day packed with insight and inspiration.

    C3 Insurance

  • "The session was fantastic! Colin and Garrett did a great job and connected with our teams through their energy, messaging, and general approach to the subject matter. It was one of the best keynotes I have been a part of!"

    Neilsen Media Research

  • "Colin and Garrett were on fire with their keynote about sales mindset. I'm not even in sales and I was hanging on their every word!"

    Echogravity

  • "Colin and Garrett were fantastic! They presented a fresh perspective on selling and building relationships that challenges conventional wisdom. I wanted more time with them!"

    Nanosonics

  • "Colin and Garrett were amazing. Their presentation was entertaining, relevant, and inspiring. They shared so many stories and insights my team will be talking about for a long time, and the Q&A session was also fantastic. I highly recommend them to any audience."

    Binary Defense

What your team will walk away with:

Click the options below for the transformations clients typically request

    • The Unsold Mindset: How top sellers think differently about conversations, objections, and relationships—and how to adopt their approach immediately

    • Authentic Selling for Anyone: Why scripts kill deals and how to have real conversations that move people

    • Selling in Uncertainty: Leading with confidence when you don't have all the answers

    • Rethinking Leadership: Be a teammate, not just a coach—how to lead in ways that inspire, not just direct

    • Change Management for Realists: How to guide teams through transformation without toxic positivity

    • Building High-Performing Teams: Attracting and keeping the most magnetic people in the room

    • Influence Without Authority: How engineers, marketers, and ops people get buy-in when they're not the boss

    • Speaking So People Listen: The art of asking impactful questions and telling stories that land

    • Mindset in the Age of AI: Why human skills matter more than ever—and which ones to develop

    • The Compound Effect: Small mindset shifts that create exponential results

    • Finding Your Edge: Why copying "best practices" makes you average

    • Transform, Don't Transact: Getting better by making others better

Not seeing what you need? Every keynote is customized. Contact Colin and Garrett to discuss your event.

Common Questions

  • Investment varies based on event format, customization, and logistics. We work with organizations of all sizes and are happy to discuss options that fit your goals and budget. Contact us for a specific proposal.

  • Yes. We've perfected both in-person and virtual delivery.

  • Every keynote is built around your goals. We interview your leaders, incorporate your examples, and align with your event theme.

  • We offer half-day and full-day workshops for deeper engagement. See workshop options →

  • You can view a short example of one of our keynotes here.

How it works…

1. Discovery Call (20 minutes)
Colin & Garrett discuss your goals, audience challenges, and event format. No sales pitch—just understanding what success looks like.

2. Custom Proposal
They create a presentation tailored to your specific objectives, including key themes and frameworks.

3. Pre-Event Call
Colin & Garrett talk with your leaders to understand team dynamics and incorporate real examples from your organization.

4. Your Team Shows Up Different
The frameworks stick. The conversations change. The results follow.

Timeline: Colin & Garrett’s calendar typically fills 3-6 months in advance. Planning an event? Let's talk now.

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