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About
When Walter steps onto the stage, you can’t miss him. It could be because he’s 6’5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the stage is where he feels at home. As a nationally recognized public speaker, he commands the stage. He makes the entire audience, whether it’s a small board room or a large conference venue, feel seen. People walk out of Walter’s talks changed, motivated, and inspired. His principles are simple but powerful, his delivery is smooth, and he combines humor, tough love, and experience in a way that changes people.
Walter’s third and most recently released book Swim!, has picked up speed since its debut in July, and has become a staple for business people and students across the country. His easy-to-read professional development book combines lovable characters, relatable life lessons, and hard truths that help readers understand the power of leadership, mentoring, and next-level success.
Walter travels the country speaking, coaching, teaching, and inspiring companies across a wide range of industries, from financial services to agriculture and franchising to real estate and many more in between. At any given time, you can find Walter leading a mastermind class, offering one on one professional development, hosting book talks, and coaching hungry business leaders and entrepreneurs towards success.
While many know Walter Bond as a former NBA player, more and more people know Walter as a passionate and motivated speaker, author, and business coach with one goal: to help people see their full potential.
Walter graduated from the University of Minnesota and has been married to his wife and business partner Antoinette for nearly 30 years. They have three adult children.
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SHARK MINDSET
Based on Walter’s most recent book SWIM!, this powerful keynote dives into the power of adopting a shark mindset and how it can drastically alter the trajectory of your business. SWIM follows four relatable main characters into a journey out in the deep blue. It introduces your team to The Sacred Six, an intricate breakdown into how to develop a shark mindset. Sharks never stop swimming. They never go backward. They are flexible. Your team will learn these principles, and more, and walk into the keynote as suckerfish and walk out as SHARKS hungry for success. Your team will learn practical steps to implement The Sacred Six into their lives, and with a little humor, a little love, and a lot of passion, Walter will reignite the spark in your team and unlock their inner shark.
ALL BUTS STINK
If it’s important, you’ll find a way; if it’s not, you’ll find an excuse. If your team is drowning in excuses, your business is drowning. Perfect for all groups in all industries. This high-energy keynote focuses on reflection and self-analysis and presents hard truths that may be keeping your audience from being their best. Walter’s keynote, based on his popular book All Buts Stink, dives into time management, accountability, fear and more. Get your team equipped with the tools they need to face it straight on. It will motivate your team to re-focus on their goals and start looking for all the ways they can make it work instead of listening to their excuses. Powerful, honest, and eye-opening, this motivational keynote will put your team back in control of their excuses.
THE OFF-SEASON
Walter’s book The Off Season, was inspired by his decade plus years of collegiate and professional basketball in the NBA and abroad. He learned the secrets to working on your work, intentionally making time to step away from your craft, and the power of self-reflection. Now, he tours the country teaching teams and businesses how to take care of themselves so they can take care of others. The Off-Season is perfect for strategic planning sessions and teaches teams how to eliminate time wasters and activate the Power of 2 in their personal and professional lives. Sometimes, speeding up the growth of your business starts with slowing down. Identify the key signs that mean your business needs a detox and learn how to prioritize an off season to increase productivity. This one-of-a-kind keynote is a must for any team who needs a strategic boost before stepping into their next season of success.
THE BEST TEAM ALWAYS WINS…BUILDING YOUR ITEAM
What are your strategies for team building? What specifics do you employ to get your team moving in one direction in harmony and growth mindedness? Walter has discovered the secrets of building not just winning teams but championship ones. Do you have Innovators on your team? What about Initiators? And that one person that always seems to be stirring the pot? He’s an Instigator, and you need him on your team too! Walter explains the power of Work Expressions, steps to building powerful and focused teams, and ways to customize your communication style to lead each member of your team successfully. Prepare to carefully analyze your current team and learn ways to better understand, connect, and communicate with them. Walter breaks down the importance of teamwork in a brand-new way. Perfect for improving work culture and focus, this keynote will change the way your team works together.
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Testimonials
6 people have recommended this speaker
“You crushed it! So many positive comments on how relevant your message was to our entire 3-day event. Appreciate you giving it 100% and getting to know our company and the unique roles in our sales org.”
“He nailed it!! They loved him.”
“Walter was a sensational speaker for our event. He takes the time to get to know his client and audience, and it shows in his keynote. We highly recommend Walter!”
“Walter did a great job! He scored well with 69% of attendees giving him a 5 out of 5. Walter had a great message and tied it to a great story with emotion. He is a storyteller who can get a message across. We had several employees comment that he is the best speaker they have heard. That is quite a statement considering the top notch speakers we have had over the years!”
“Keynote Speaker Walter Bond brought the house down at the TITLE Boxing Club annual convention by using humor, enthusiasm and whit do deliver an impactful message. His message was on point within the franchise industry as he had once himself been a “bad” franchisee, always thinking his way was the right way. So, Walter’s examples painted a clear message that together we’re stronger in numbers and being a positive franchisee is the first key to success. We loved him!”
“The true testament to a speaker is the response from the audience — our conference attendees continue to rave about Walter. In our post-conference survey, Walter received a perfect “5” from all 80 people responding to the survey.”
“He nailed it!! They loved him.”