Your speaker selection just got a whole lot smarter

Judy Benjamin doesn’t just book speakers. She is a curator that partners impactful experts with the perfect occasion. She cares deeply about the goals of the clients she is serving and works to help them build an experience their audience won’t soon forget. As an in-demand speaker who cares about having genuine opportunities to influence outcomes, when Judy calls I can say yes without concern because I know she has put tremendous thought into matching me with the moment. Anyone who works with her can count on attention to detail and having access to a stunning array of talent and expertise that are highly committed to delivering a powerful experience.

I have worked for Judy at four different Simmons Leadership conferences, including an international symposium in Ireland. First, she knows exactly how to analyze the audience and help me, as a keynoter, craft a message that resonates. Her attention detail and follow-up is superb. She pulls around her a team of folks who work as a well-oiled machine. Lastly, she has a vast understanding of the non-profit world, higher education, and just what it takes to deliver seamlessly. I highly recommend her.

For 10 years, I've had the great pleasure of working on media relations for the Simmons Leadership Conference, with Judy Benjamin at the helm. Judy is, in a nutshell, one of the most phenomenal leaders I've ever worked for. So few people can drive strategy and master logistics. Judy does both. She selects the speakers for the conference and coaches them on their topics. The result: superb evaluations for her programs. Attendees always rave about what empowering and inspirational events she creates. While that skill is impressive, the details involved in managing an array of speakers, a large venue, and the tiny things that make the events go smoothly are mind-boggling. With speakers of the caliber of Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, the stress levels and logistics are off the charts. Yet Judy manages everything with humor, grace, and unparalleled professionalism. Her team would walk through walls for her.

Judy Benjamin has been a client of mine for 15 years. She is an absolute pleasure to work with! She is driven, dedicated, passionate and truly an inspiration. Each year the leadership conference is a huge success because of the diligent work she puts into it. I am honored to have had the experience over the years to call her not only my client but friend.

Judy Benjamin is excellent in so many regards. The Simmons Leadership Conference is a testament to her ability to drive a smooth process and deliver superb results. I appreciate Judy’s ability to lead a team in a manner that encourages them to do their best work. Her vision is another key strength that she brings to bear. This vision is exemplified in the themes for the conference, the roster of preeminent speakers and the expansion of the conference to a global stage. Any goal that Judy has is going to be met ... and then exceeded.

I have worked with Judy for 17 years on the Simmons Leadership Conferences. Her leadership, dedication and the high bar she sets for herself and others around her have made the conferences very successful. Judy manages the intricacies and dynamics of demanding speakers, site requirements while delivering a fulfilling agenda for the 3000+ attendees. Judy is terrific under pressure. She always delivers. I will continue to work with Judy in her future endeavors.