What Itzik Talks About

When You (and Your Audience) Demand the Best

Do you want your audience to be engaged, inspired and hungry for more? Do you want your members walking out with actionable strategies that will immediately improve their practice? Do want your event to be world-class? If you said yes, then Itzik is your guy. He is a world-renowned bestselling author and speaker, and the authority on Business Networking and Personal Branding.

What Itzik Talks About

When You (and Your Audience) Demand the Best

Do you want your audience to be engaged, inspired and hungry for more? Do you want your members walking out with actionable strategies that will immediately improve their practice? Do want your event to be world-class? If you said yes, then Itzik is your guy. He is a world-renowned bestselling author and speaker, and the authority on Business Networking and Personal Branding.

Thanks for your interest and for stopping by. Thanks also for considering me. I am honored.

Speaker selection is one of the most important elements in a successful event or conference. Finding the right speaker can be a daunting task. Based on my vast experience as an international speaker in hundreds of global events, from internal corporate training sessions to very large multi-day conferences, I will be delighted to help to make your event a success and even to surprise you!

I made this specific page for you. My hope is that this page will make it easy for you to get the information you need to make the best decision possible and to let me have the joyful opportunity to help you make your event a successful and memorable one. I promise to surprise you!

An Overview of this Page

This page provides an overview of what I have to offer, along with a small ‘taste’ of what you can expect. Feel free click on the links below to take you directly to the relevant sections.

If you want to check my availability for your event, or if you have some questions before proceeding further, please click here and me or a member of my team will contact you as soon as possible.

What You Can Expect

Here’s what you can expect from me and my team:

  1. A professionally prepared, dynamically delivered presentation focused on achieving the outcomes you want with your audience (and I promise to surprise you!).
  2. A custom other resources, exclusively created for your attendees. It will include the link to my presentation and other resources I believe will be helpful.
  3. Prompt, professional replies to your phone calls and email messages.
  4. A personal phone consultation with me or with a member of my team prior to your event, so we can better understand how I can best serve you and your audience.
  5. An announcement about your event on my blog and social media channels. (This assumes that your event is open to the public and you want additional visibility for it.)
  6. A quick follow-up communication after the event with me or with someone on my team, to make sure I met your expectations. (I also will be happy to learn how you think I can improve.)

About Me – In short

I have been speaking publicly for more than 20 years and have keynoted in few hundreds conference and events in 65 countries. I have shared the stage with world’s premier thought-leaders including Dali Lama, sir Richard Branson, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Nick Vujicic, Chris Gardner, Tom Hopkins, Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Geldof etc.

I also been featured on the International Business TV Channels, The Marketing Tribune, Connect India Magazine, Radio Channels in South Africa, Europe, Far East and the Caribbean, CFO magazine, CRM publications, IBA Bulletin and in dozens of other professionals publications.

I have extensive professional experience, for over two decades, gained as an international tax and M&A lawyer and throughout senior executive international business development roles in the trust and financial world.

I now devote my time to international speaking, training, mentoring, writing, consulting, and forming strategic alliances. I founded the Power Networking Academy™ – the #1 provider of Business Networking and Relations Capital services to individuals, companies, organizations, professionals and leading academic institutions, used by many people internationally more than any other. I am also the founder & CEO of THE SWITCH® and THE SWITCH® HUB – the leading international global expansion hub and community for professionals.

I am also the author of the best selling book, ‘The Attention Switch’ (Filamont, 2014). The book is considered a leading networking book and deep-dive instruction manual every person needs to leverage the power of authentic connection.

My Speaking Reel

I participate as a keynote speaker, seminar leader and in workshops at business events & conferences globally and I have delivered over few hundreds keynote presentations and executive briefings in more than 48 countries worldwide. Here is my speaking demo reel.

My Most Requested Topics

I speak and train on topics related to human-centered skills e.g. personal branding, building relationships (externally-with clients and internally), relationships marketing, business networking, business development, key account management, referrals, and rainmaking (turn connections to clients) etc.

I will customize my presentation to meet your organization’s specific needs. My goal is to deliver and facilitate the outcome you want to create in the most practical and inspiring manner.

My most requested topics include the following. Keep in mind that I can present these as a keynote or a workshop (offline and/or online). Also, I have a half-day, and in some cases, full-day seminar version.

To find more information and relevant details on each topic, please click on the “More” link at the end of each topic description.

* I will be happy to tailor-made my content to your specific audience. Contact me by email to discuss this in more detail.

'The Art of Attentional Networking™: Win Businesses and Influence People':

In today’s hyper-noisy world, people forgot how to connect by giving genuine attention to others. You need to be authentic and care to build a strong connections to expand your business instantly and fast. In this presentation, I share how to use ‘Attentional Networking™’ to attract new clients, increase your impact and deeply connect with your relationships &build your personal brand. I reveal winning ways to create and maintain real connections inside & outside your company. This program is based on my global best seller, ‘The Attention Switch’. More

Stand Out & Become the Authority

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'Brand You: The Power of Relationship Capital™':

In a crowded marketplace, how can you differentiate yourself from others? How can you build and sustain your own personal brand by using the power of your relationships capital? In this presentation, I share the secrets to building your brand by Identifying the people critical to your success and developing strategies to connect with them through genuine attention and generosity. More

Client Engagement & Experience

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Internal Networking

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Relationship Marketing

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Relationship Intelligence

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Emotional Intelligence

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'Attentional Leadership™: Become a Trusted Advisor':

Nowadays to become a leader you need to develop your ‘Attentional Leadership’ skills. This is the ability to manage yourgiving attention skills with authenticity, sense those in yourpersonnel and connect with them at that level.In this presentation, I explain how to master the ‘Attentional Leadership™’ with your talent and your customers to develop a more empathetic culture, leading to a customer-centric approach to selling and delivering. It is easier than you think! More

'Powerful Communication: Verbal and Non-Verbal':

Too often, communication gets reduced to mere verbal communication.While this is important, there is much more that happens at a subconscious level that impacts our ability to connect with others and be truly understood. In this exciting and humorous presentation, I share the five characteristics of powerful communication. You’ll also learn how to project yourself with greater confidence, and influence people with more precision than ever before. More

'Powerful Connections: For Women':

You know that achieving confidence, credibility, composure and is tough for women in today’s environment, especially in any organization where most of those at the top are men. In this presentation I will arm you with powerful connections skills to persuade, communicate, connect, present, impact and understand both men and women. More

'The Power of Connections: Expand & Grow':

Few people have a structured networking plan for connecting with others for business and life. In this presentation, I explain Immediate ways to implement the right mind set and skill set to build internal and external business relationships plan. I will share how to increase customer loyalty, shorten sales cycles, increase effectiveness in building customer relationships, and a more robust referral pipeline strategies. More

What Others Are Saying

Here is what a few other event sponsors and participants said after I spoke at their events. These are just quick excerpts. [pleasse use the <> to view more testimonilas]. The full text is on the Testimonials Page

“…high-energy presentation was a true departure for our organization…an emotional & practical journey that challenges everyone…definitely raised the bar for our future programs!”

Tim Shannon
Director of Marketing and Communications, TerraLex

“… his presentation was engaging, entertaining, and packed a lot of helpful, useful and memorable advice on networking…I found myself enthralled with Itzik’s presentations. Quite simply, I learned a great deal in a short time. I can highly recommend Itzik for business development training and coaching.
And, he’s warm and funny.”

William K. Hill 
Shareholder, Gunster
American Bar Association – International Law Section

“…Itzik has a unique way of presenting a topic. He definitely is not the usual lecturer…practical, lively, sharp and inspiring…very successful in delivering the message and helping your practice grow!”

Rachel Levitan
Senior Partner, Levitan& Co.
Chair Senior Lawyers Committee, IBA

“…really excellent presentation…practical hints was truly energizing…the best business trainer we ever had!…a true asset for any company’s event and training…”

Aku Sorainen
Senior Partner and Chairman, Sorainen
Co-chair of IBA Law Firm Management Committee

Itzik makes the difference when a consistent Business Development discussion is needed. He goes straight to the point and makes you see things from a different perspective, which has represented a shift in our Business Development Culture. More than recommended!”

Sergio Sabino
Head of Business Development
TozziniFreire Advogados

“…energized our group with his passion, practical advice, and inspiring stories…His zest for life comes through and had me laughing and crying within hour…refreshing thoughts and strategies…”

Adam Severson
Chief Marketing Officer, Baker-Donelson
President, LMA

“…WOW! Powerful!…has the ability to make the participants feel at ease…authentic…feeling ‘pumped up’…immediate results…Highly highly recommended!”

Reynold Pereira
Business Development Director, Colin Ng & Partners LLP

“…amazing speaker…his multimedia presentation was so engaging that I lost all track of time…insightful, very practical and made us think!…we already got results to the firm.”

Maulik Doshi
Partner, Sudit K. Parekh & Co, Nexia International

“Itzik is the type of mentor whom – even if you are a master at business development and building meaningful relationships – will refine your skills. So much so that hearing the same presentation twice is worthwhile; highly recommended! Besides being inspirational and having such great energy – he hits the nail on the head.”

Stephen Barak Rosen
Partner and Head of International Relationships
Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co.

“…unique top speakerhighlight of every conference”

Agustin Mayer West
Partner, Ferre Advogados
Young Lawyers Committee, International Bar Association

“He captured and engaged the audience from 5 continents…significant contribution…superb speaker”

Robert U. Sattin
President, The Appleton Group
President, TAG & TIAG

“…well founded international reputation…top ratedhighly recommended

Andre de Almeida
Founder, Almeida Advogados
Partner of IABA – Inter American Bar Association

“…amazing energies…simply unforgettable…super-highly recommended”

Heather Irvine
Partner, Norton Rose SA
Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, International Bar Association

“…extensive skillset…enthusiasm…garnered top positive feedback…”

Dr. Rouven F. Bodenheimer
Partner, Lungerish, Lenz, Schuhmatcher
Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, International Bar Association

“…I admire him…sharp and funny…engaging talk…I truly recommend him…”

Rene van Zelst
Partner, Cox & Partners

“…left us in WOW &…excitement…rare ability to engage & enlighten…”

Fernando Vaisman
Partner, Almeida Advogados

“…inspire credibility and respect…really make the difference…surely someone to watch”

Juan Guillermo Ruiz
Senior Partner, Posse-Herrera & Ruiz Advogados
President, International Fiscal Association, Colombia

“…wow delivery…engaging…inspiring…practical and significant insights”

Stephen Hemlet
Executive Director, BKR International

“…one of the most important speakers…exceeded the highest expectations…captured the entire audience’s attention…a real magic in the room…deserved the standing ovation that everyone gave him…”

Verginder Kaur
Dun & Bradstreet

“…amazing…greatly exceeded the highest expectations of the audience”

Alessandro Righetti
Partner, Studio Carnelutti

“…vast international experience and orientation made his speech on intercultural differences an instant hit…no one wanted to leave the room…”

Ayolt Zoer
Partner, VMW Taxand
Head of Business Development, Globalaw

“…an excellent speaker…our knowledge partner…one of the most reputable professionals in the industry….top connected!”

Denis Kalyapin
Head of Events and Conferences, C5

My Upcoming Engagements

I only publish my public speaking engagements. Please note: These dates are subject to change without notice. Please check soon the events page. In the meantime check this Page for more details.

My Commitment to You

Select me as a speaker, and I will give you my best efforts to make your event a very special and memorable one. I will help you achieve the goals you’ve set for your event and be ready to act as a connector and as a catalyst. When you win, I win. It’s as simple as that.

What Others are Saying

“Itzik’s greatest strength is his skill in personal diplomacy. He has a knack on his lectures for crossing cultural boundaries...he has a well-founded reputation as a speaker in the international arena... highly recommended.”

– ANDRÉ DE ALMEIDA
Founder of Almeida Advogados
and President of the IABA – Inter-American Bar Association

“...left me and the rest of the audience in WOW, and filled us with excitement…rare ability to engage with the audience and enlighten the...contagious innate charisma...Itzik truly gives a master class in how public speaking should be done.”

FERNANDO VAISMAN
Partner of Almeida Advogados

“...definitely knows how to capture the attention and interest of his audience...greatly exceeded the highest expectations of the audience.”

ALESSANDRO RIGHETTI
Associate of Studio Carnelutti

“I admire his professionalism, his knowledge, his wide array of interests and the way he brings all of this together in a serious, yet lighthearted approach...I truly recommend him...His engaging talk made the day a real pleasure and very successful!”

RENE VAN ZELST
Partner, Cox & Partners

“Top and superb presentation! Where most presentations cost you a lot of energy, this one gives you a whole lot of new energy...striking examples from real day life that appeal to everyone.”

LOUISE HEMMES
Jonge Balie and Associate Loyens & Loeff

“...Itzik is not only a great speaker, he is a showman. For conveying his meaning he uses words, gestures, body language and technology better than anybody I have ever seen. It's impossible for one of Itzik's presentations to go unnoticed; they are always one of the highlights of every conference. What he is able to convey in his presentations remains forever in his listeners' hearts and minds. He is a unique speaker.”

AGUSTIN MAYER WEST
Ferrere Abogados
& Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee
International Bar Association (IBA)

“...Itzik brings to the table an extensive of communications skillset... his natural flair for public speaking, his enthusiasm for innovation in delivery makes him one of the leading speakers globally. Amazing experience not to be missed!”

DR. ROUVEN F. BODENHEIMER
Partner Lungerich • Lenz • Schuhmacherand
Former Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee
International Bar Association (IBA)

“Itzik is not just an excellent speaker, he is our knowledge and global networking partner...That's why we have been offering him speaking slots again and again for the past five years.”

DENIS KALYAPIN
Head Business Development
C5 Group

“...amazed at how his energetic and informal style draws in his audience, prompts participation, and makes people think about complex concepts in meaningful and simple ways...simply unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an unusual and riveting speaker”

HEATHER IRVINE
Partner
Norton Rose SA

“Itzik is a very encouraging speaker as he inspires credibility and respect in every audience he addresses....someone who can actually make an event positively different and memorized...easily exceed expectations as he very level-headed, creative and inventive. For sure, he is someone to watch”

JUAN GUILLERMO RUIZ
Senior Partner Posse Herrera & Ruiz Abogados
& President of International Fiscal Association (IFA) Colombia

"Itzik has been one of the most important speakers at the CEO/CFO events...he was an inspirational speaker and exceeded the highest expectations of the audience. His words were moving and inspiring to everyone including myself. He truly deserved the standing ovation that everyone gave him...and the result was a real magic in the room."

VERGINDER KAUR
Dun & Bradstreet

“Itzik has a very unique way of presenting a topic. He definitely is not the usual lecturer. His presentations are lively, sharp and inspiring. He is very successful in delivering the message”

RACHEL LEVITAN
Senior Partner, Levitan & Co
and Former Chair Senior Lawyers Committee
International Bar Association (IBA)

“...I loved his passionate and professional presentational style. He touched our hearts and made us think, for sure... He also gave good and practical tips to consider. Highly recommended!”

KRISTIINA HÄRMS
Head of Business Development
Sorainen

“...was truly energizing and kept all of us fully focused all the time. Many people praised his presentation even several weeks afterwards. Itzik is a true asset for any company who wants to make its personnel aware of the importance of these issues and get practical tools”

AKU SORAINEN
Senior Partner and Chairman
Sorainen

“There are messages that last in the minds of people. Yours is one. Transmitted with energy in a language easy to understand and with a clear and deep message that captures attention and leaves people with a smile and with new ideas and useful tools to achieve their goals…non-conventional closing speech that we will never forget”

BENJAMIN CUBIDES
Partner
Norton Rose SAS

“Itzik’s presentation was one of the highlights of the event and many attendees stated, it was' the greatest presentation, they have ever seen'..highly recommend”

TOM WHEELER
Managing Director
International Referral

“...engaged an audience from 5 continents…capture the audience and receive great praise for your content and your presentation skills…he is an amazing speaker…Your contribution to our members satisfaction was significant and we thank you”

ROBERT U. SATTIN
President of TAG Law and TIAG International Networks
& President
The Appleton Group, Inc.

“...your presentation contributed significantly...Your energetic delivery was both engaging and inspiring and you provided some amazing valuable insights ...The feedback from our meeting was extremely positive ...you are a champ!”

STEPHEN HAMLET
Executive Director
BKR International