Deirdre Van Nest

Deirdre Van Nest is a top-rated international speaker, speech and story strategist, and the founder of Crazy Good Talks®, a company devoted to giving financial professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders the tools and strategies needed to effortlessly make emotional connections with their ideal clients. She delivers high-energy keynotes that give audiences the practical tools they need to accelerate trust, bring in business faster, and impact more lives. Audiences love her from-the-trenches stories and actionable strategies they can immediately implement.

As an entrepreneur, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, and member of the National Speakers Association, Van Nest brings over 16 years of real-world speaking experience to groups like LPL, RBC, Allianz, Lincoln Financial Group, The American College, FPA, and many more. More specifically, she focuses on presentation and storytelling techniques, one-on-one selling and prospecting strategies, and the development of emotionally intelligent communication skills. Her insights help financial and sales professionals strengthen relationships and improve their business interactions.

Van Nest is also the author of "Fire Your Fear: How to Grow Your Business by Changing the Way You Think" and a contributing author to the Amazon bestseller, “World Class Speaking in Action.” She also hosts the Crazy Good Talks® podcast.