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Are you ready to learn the secrets behind creating a million-dollar story that can skyrocket your success? Join us for "The Making of a Million Dollar Story" presented by Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE. Tim's unique and hilarious story, "Save Me the Middle Seat," instantly made him a sensation on the main stage at the NSA event in 2003 and sparked speaking invitations from bureaus and associations all over the world including the Million Dollar Round Table. 

In this storytelling masterclass, Tim will recreate The Big Sweaty Guy in the Middle Seat” story and take you on a journey through his signature story criteria, breaking down his #1 storytelling rule: "If it doesn't add to, it distracts from." You'll learn how to distinguish between a feature film and a documentary story and discover that there are no limits to the length of a good story. Tim's approach to storytelling is not just about making people laugh, it's about creating a narrative that connects with your audience and inspires them to take action. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to laugh out .

Tim is a humorous keynote speaker, corporate entertainer and an internationally recognized authority on stress reduction and conflict resolution. His easy-to-implement techniques provide ways to diffuse, deal with, and even avoid intensely stressful encounters.

About Our Speaker
For over 25 years, Tim Gard has helped audiences turn stress into strength using his signature approach, "Comic Vision" finding the humor in everyday challenges to build resilience, boost team culture, and spark positive change. A member of the elite NSA Speaker Hall of Fame and a Certified Speaking Professional, Tim doesn't just deliver a laugh-out-loud keynote he will also share hard-won insights on the business of professional speaking.

Parking: The closest garages are the Mellon Square Garage and the Smithfield-Liberty Garage. Both are a block away from the Koppers Building and have a Saturday all-day rate of $8.

Date and Time

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Koppers Building
https://rrpittsburgh.com/properties/koppers-building/
436 Seventh Ave #9
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
USA
4122272900

Contact(s)

Brad Killmeyer


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Category

Monthly Speaker

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4607 Library Road
Suite 220 #513
Bethel Park, PA 15102-6909

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