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Ashley Bright

Keynote Speaker & Communications Coach
The Message Fixer
Country or state 
United States (Arizona)
Available to 
Global
City 
Tucson
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Phoenix

Personal Details

Bio

Ashley Bright is The Message Fixer.

Clients hire him to bring clarity, boldness, and impact to their communication.

As a former Creative Director, presenting to companies like Apple, Target, and AT&T he knows how to leverage storytelling and empathy to break through listener resistance and status-quo thinking to get buy-in for life-changing ideas.

United Way, Kimberley-Clark, and the University of Arizona are among the many clients who rely on Ashley’s IMPACT Speaking Method to teach their people how to present with confidence, increase their influence, and build meaningful relationships to ensure they get results.

Current position (2)

Keynote Speaker & Communications Coach

The Message Fixer

Founder, Creative Director

Project A

Degrees (1)
Advertising, Marketing and Communications
Art Center College of Design
1994 to 1997

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Speak to Inspire Action – Simple, yet powerful solutions for presentations big and small.

In this engaging presentation, Ashley Bright will unpack three core challenges many speakers face, and provide actionable solutions that you can use right away.

In this presentation, you’ll learn how to:
1 - Bridge the Gap – Using stories to connect, build trust, and influence decision-making.
2 - Turn Resistance into Yes! – Using contrast and rhythm to get powerful results.
3 - Go from Fear to Exhilaration – Overcoming stage fright for the win.

What’s the result?
Whether you’re presenting 1:1 or 1 to many, pitching for investment, or simply to get buy-in you’ll be able to speak with confidence, build trust, and most importantly, inspire action!

Turning Resistance Into Yes! How to Influence Decision Making.

Eureka! We've all had those moments of insight. When we know in our hearts this idea will solve the problem. But we quickly go from exhilaration to frustration when we hit the wall of resistance! Resistance from peers, investors, or clients.

In this presentation, you’ll:
1 - Gain a better understanding of the biology and psychology of why people who resist great ideas
2 - Learn "resistance mapping" to identify resistance and plan talking points to overcome it.
3 - Learn to use contrast and rhythm in your communication to overcome resistance naturally, non-confrontational.
4 - Learn to use guided choices, questions, and additional techniques to help overcome people's natural "anti-persuasion radar."

What’s the result?
You'll be able to walk into any situation with the ability to build trust with your listener, overcome any resistance, and influence their decisions so you can get the results you want.

To heck with your deck! The 3 Secrets to Trigger Investor Interest

It’s the moment of truth for your idea. All the time, energy, and work you’ve poured into it is on the line. But why would a potential investor pick you over the dozens of opportunities they will see this week? It’s certainly not because of your deck or even your idea. The reality is they’re investing in you! They need to believe you, trust you, and want to work with you. But how?

What you’ll learn:
1 - How to use irresistible messaging to connect with investors
2 - How to establish trust and credibility so you stand out from the crowd
3 - How to deliver a powerful performance to ensure you get the money you need to succeed

What’s the result?
You’ll be able to connect with investors, stand out from the crowd, and ensure you get the money you need to take your idea to the next stage.

Getting to YES! How to sell your design work.

As design thinking takes hold in all corners of our world designers can have an impact like never before. An intelligent design solution could bring about tremendous change for thousands of people. But what if nobody ever gets to see it? The reality is no matter how good the design is if you can't get buy-in your design is dead.

In this presentation, you’ll learn:
1 - How to present the rationale and thinking behind your designs
2 - How to respond to client feedback and keep the conversation focused on business goals
3 - How to demonstrate your expertise, knowledge, and value as a subject matter expert

What’s the result?
You'll be able to present the rationale and benefits of your designs so you build trust with your client and make your ideas a reality.

Mastering the Art of Conversations

Whether at networking, social, or investor events you know the inevitable question is coming, that’s right, “What do you do?” But how do you answer in a unique, personal, and authentic way so people remember you, and most importantly, want to follow up?

In this presentation, you’ll learn:
1 - How to kick off a great conversation with anyone
2 - How to use personal stories to create meaningful connections
3 - How to overcome anxiety so you can achieve your goals

What’s the result?
You’ll be able to confidently start a conversation, establish rapport, and stand out from the crowd at your next business or social event.

Past talks (12)
Turning Resistance Into Yes! How to Influence Decision Making.
American Advertising Federation - Fargo
Fargo, North Dakota
May 17, 2023
The Story of Your Business
Zoholics Canada
Toronto, Canada
September 12, 2023
Turning Resistance Into Yes! How to Influence Decision Making.
Kimberly-Clark Global Leadership Summit
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 4, 2022
Speak to Inspire Action – Simple, yet powerful solutions for presentations big and small.
American Advertising Federation - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
This is your chance to change the world. Don't screw it up!
Berkadia Design Summit
Scottsdale, Arizona
August 16, 2022
Speak to Inspire Action – Simple, yet powerful solutions for presentations big and small.
American Advertising Federation - Black Hills
Black Hills, South Dakota
March 4, 2022
Turning Resistance Into Yes! How to Influence Decision Making.
2021 Engage Conference - Arizona Non Profit Alliance
Phoenix, Arizona
March 4, 2021
Speak to Inspire Action – Simple, yet powerful solutions for presentations big and small.
2020 Engage Conference - Arizona Non Profit Alliance
Phoenix, Arizona (Virtual)
August 11, 2020
Pitch to INFORM. Pitch to ENGAGE. Pitch to WIN.
Phoenix Startup Week
Phoenix, AZ
February 19, 2018
Pitch Your Ideas So They Inspire Action
Arizona State University Polytech
Mesa, AZ.
February 28, 2018
Pitch Your Ideas So They Inspire Action
AIGA Phoenix Design Week
Phoenix, AZ
October 20, 2017
Don't Just Pitch. Tell Your Story.
TEN West Festival
Tucson, AZ.
October 20, 2016
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Books & Articles (5)

Tips to Reduce Speaker Anxiety
Tips to Prevent Overwhelming Your Audience
The Importance of Visual Slides
5 Tips - How to Ditch the Sales Pitch in Your Keynote
How to Change the Dynamic of Any Room

Expertise (23)

Leadership
Media & Marketing
PR & Communications
Design
Education
Storytelling for Business brand storytelling Public Speaking Authentic Communication Overcoming Speaking Anxiety Pitching Ideas Giving Powerful Presentations Organizational storytelling Persuasive Presentations Elevator pitch Business Pitching pitch deck Advanced Presentation Skills effective networking business networking Art of Communication Influence and Persuasion overcoming stage fright

Clients

Kimberly-Clark
American Advertising Federation
Zoho
Public Relations Society of America
American Institute of Graphic Artists
University of Arizona
TED Ideas Worth Spreading
WeWork
Arizona State University
United Way
Honor Health

Reviews

Testimonials (7)
  • Ashley was the perfect expert for assisting our Social Venture Partners Ed Pitch participants with their five minute pitch presentation. He is masterful at breaking down how best to prioritize a powerful message along with a visual presentation that will resonate with the audience. Ashley is energetic, fun and engaging. We all learned some great techniques while having alot of fun, too!
    Terri Wogan Calderon
    Verified
  • I attended a Fast Pitch event where several nonprofits presented their organizations in a way that blew my socks off! Through my philanthropic work over the past thirty years, I had heard hundreds of presentations from organizations requesting funding, but I had never seen anything of this high caliber. I knew immediately that I needed the help of whomever was behind these great pitches. After some investigative work, I finally found Ashley Bright. I immediately hired Ashley for individual coaching on presentation training. He helped me develop and deliver a presentation for Angel Charity for Children, Inc. He worked with me to make Angel Charity’s mission understandable and compelling. Ashley made sure that I had the communication skills to deliver my presentation with impact and helped me get it on video so I can use it over and over. I had fun working with Ashley because he is personable, friendly and bright (pun intended.) I also took a workshop from Ashley. In it, I developed an elevator pitch that I use all the time. The elevator pitch is not only a short preview of my organization, but is also easy to use in casual conversation. His teaching style is very upbeat and left all the attendees excited about their projects. After the workshop was over, no one wanted to leave the room! I would recommend Ashley Bright to anyone that wants to learn how to present their organization with clarity and strength. You will be amazed how good he can make you look! Margaret Larsen Guardian Angel and Past Chairman Angel Charity for Children, Inc.
    Margaret Larsen
    Verified
  • Ashley led an excellent session with our Board of Directors on how to communicate with donors and the public at large. Ashley brought a dynamic and personal touch, helping our board not only craft their story about why our organization is important to the community but why it is important to them personally. Ashley is engaging, humorous, and has the perfect energy so that everyone stayed focused throughout the interactive workshop.
    Liz Baker
    Verified
  • I attended "Mastering the Art of Conversations" presentation during Phoenix Startup Week and found the content Ashley shared immediately useful. Ashley is encouraging, positive and empowering. He breaks down the anatomy of a conversation in an extremely applicable way to ultimately allow you to push through conversational small talk/networking fear and give you the tools you'll feel confident to put into action. I would 100% attend another event where Ashley shares his insight.
    Denise Malkoon
    Verified
  • Ashley's session on Mastering the Art of Conversations was one of the top speaker sessions I attended at PHX Startup Week in 2019. He paved a path for the session attendees to better understand the steps they could take - starting right then and there - toward becoming more effective in conversations. I have found that in the weeks following the session that I am listening more actively to the people I am meeting with, I am fostering a more sincere level of connection, and am more consciously asking better questions. If you have the opportunity to attend one of Ashley's sessions or have him speak for your group, don't pass up the opportunity!
    Steven Miller
    Decisive Leap
    Mastering the Art of Conversations
    05/03/2019
    Verified
  • Met Ashley at one of his presentations on how to make networking 'work'. He gave a straight forward presentation with some GREAT nuggets to leave with. And, he showed a few cool tricks (one of them a LinkedIn networking tool I never knew existed). I don't know him very well, however, I was impressed with his delivery and felt as though it was a friend who was teaching/presenting as he tried to help me vs. sell me. Would highly recommend and will personally consider in the future for assistance in creating a presentation or having him facilitate training for colleagues.
    Jeff Boone
    Verified
  • Ashley gave a great talk by allowing the content to connect with us. He engaged all of us and I'm going to use some of his techniques in my next public speaking engagements.
    RICHARD E SCHLOSS
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