Bart Berkey
Former Ritz-Carlton Global Executive, Viral TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of "Most People Don't"
PEAK LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & SUMMIT
Miami, June 2025
Motivation and Inspiration that is different... and better (Most People Don't).
Bart Berkey, former Ritz-Carlton Global Executive, author, and Top 2% Podcast Host knows how to inspire groups to EXCEED even their own EXPECTATIONS.
His achievements include being named "The Best Luxury Keynote Speaker & Podcast Host" and "Keynote Speaker of the Year."
He was also nominated by Forbes for their "Next 1000" list, celebrating influential entrepreneurs and start-ups across America and he received recognition as one of the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing."
His name also appears as #22 on the TOP 100 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SPEAKERS behind Mel Robbins, James Clear, and Jay Shetty.
He is a graduate of Penn State University, grew up in Pittsburgh, and lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife.
Bart’s presentational style utilizes two unique approaches to enable quicker learning and better retention.
1. He is a storyteller. Individuals remember stories 22x more than data.
2. Mnemonics. Acronyms that are customized and designed specifically for your group’s needs.
Based on your OBJECTIVES, Bart will customize messaging relating to your NEEDS.
He will pull from stories that have defined excellence from his observations and include clips from his TOP 2% PODCAST of the greatest leaders of this generation.
He engages audience like no other. His audience is with him in the journey, and they contribute to the conversation. They are included to make the message even MORE MEANINGFUL.
Thousands of companies endorse him. He will exceed your expectations.
(Clip below from Wynn Las Vegas PEAK PERFORMANCE SUMMIT; February 2025)
TOP 2% PODCAST Appearance
Included in SPEAKER FEE: TOP 2% Podcast Appearance to promote PALIG LEADERSHIP and CULTURE.
Podcast examples here:
https://www.bartaberkey.com/eventinsights
https://www.bartaberkey.com/podcast
What makes Bart the BEST CHOICE for your SPEAKER needs?;
Top Differentiators
- Proprietary and trademarked "Most People Don't" approach and methodology
- Customized for each group to fulfill greatest needs and exceed expectations
- Pre-event online survey for all attendees, compared to a database of over 10K responses for commonality and customization
- PEI (Pre-Event Interviews) conducted with major stakeholders (recorded and summarized)
- Engagement during speaking sessions via the giving of "gratitude stones" and opportunities for book and t-shirt giveaways.
- Customized Event Summary Landing Page with key slides and resources provided via Texting Program during session for participating attendees.
- Ongoing continuance of learning opportunities. Proposing 30, 60, 90-day virtual check in (30 minutes).
- Quantifiable attendee engagement and satisfaction results
- Hundreds of endorsements and substantiating customer examples
Just a few examples of Client Endorsements
Western and Southern Financial Group
“I recently had the pleasure of hearing Bart's "Most People Don't" presentation while attending our FICP conference. I found Bart's topic to be perfect for our industry and I enjoyed his enthusiasm and energy! Bart is a true representation of the hospitality industry and brings a wealth of experience to his clients and colleagues. I will definitely be working with Bart on future meetings and conferences, as I would like my clients to hear his message. Thanks, Bart, for bringing so much joy and excitement to our Boston conference."
-Kathy Roche, Manager, Meeting & Conference Planning
The Hanover Insurance Group
"I’ve heard hundreds of speakers but Bart’s message is probably one that has resonated with me the most. I make every attempt to do what I say I’m going to do and to relish “seizing the moment.” Thank you for that, and thank you for your positive influence. Most people don’t, I hopefully do."
-Michael Burke, Director Conference & Travel Services
Liberty Mutual Insurance
“Bart recently led a program for my team. He partnered with us to really target the content and deliver dynamically - effectively using storytelling to help people make deeper connections to the message. Bart also layers in unexpected elements, which most people don't (pun intended), and his session was rated by the audience as the one that provided the most value out of the entire event. Versatile, above-and-beyond, and impact!"
-Katrina Kent, Vice President, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Wynn Las Vegas - PEAK Leadership Summit
"We invited Bart to join us for our recent event and we all thoroughly enjoyed his presentation! In a short period of time, Bart immersed himself with our team and into our culture. The past few years have been crazy for everyone, and we wanted to start this year with an uplifting and positive message…and Bart really delivered!! He’s engaging and funny, and very passionate about helping people find ways to be better in life, both personally and professionally.”
-Ms. Chris Flatt, EVP- Wynn Las Vegas and Encore











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