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Roger Fisk
Campaign strategist for Barack Obama
Popular talks
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- How to Become a President
- Authenticity & the Politics of Good Leadership
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Popular talks by Roger Fisk
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Sustainability
Within days of President Biden’s election in 2020, over $50 billion moved into sustainability focused funds. Months after teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, Hertz Rental Car bought 100,000 Tesla Electric Cars. The market is sending clear signals about the growing value of sustainability, and a new generation of investors…
Within days of President Biden’s election in 2020, over $50 billion moved into sustainability focused funds. Months after teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, Hertz Rental Car bought 100,000 Tesla Electric Cars. The market is sending clear signals about the growing value of sustainability, and a new generation of investors are leading the way. 2023 and 2024 will be critical years for this market migration, and Roger Fisk can share deep, timely insights about where these trends are going and what investors can expect from the Biden Administration. Veteran of the Obama-Biden administrations and campaigns, Roger shares his analysis and insights with SKY TV, FOX Business, Bloomberg, and clients around the world such as MIT, Spotify, AWS and Ernst and Young. Subjects can include the US updating investment disclosure requirements, harmonizing its reporting laws with the EU, and focusing massive pension funds on ESG investments, and others.
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Leadership
As an early architect of the Obama voice and brand, Roger now helps executives find their leadership voice and leverage it to increase organizational performance, meet institutional goals, and grow market share. That same authentic voice can be invaluable as the leader and organization navigate change, embark on new products…
As an early architect of the Obama voice and brand, Roger now helps executives find their leadership voice and leverage it to increase organizational performance, meet institutional goals, and grow market share. That same authentic voice can be invaluable as the leader and organization navigate change, embark on new products or regions, and build long-term relationships with clients and customers. Roger provides proven advice and counsel to Presidents, CEOs and international heads of state as they build a public voice that shares their vision of success, growth and the future.
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How to Become a President
Yes, we’re talking about becoming the president of a country, and not just a company! What groundwork and support systems are needed for a U.S. presidential campaign? What should be prioritised when you’re trying to gain the confidence of a large crowd? Roger Fisk, Director of Special Events for the…
Yes, we’re talking about becoming the president of a country, and not just a company! What groundwork and support systems are needed for a U.S. presidential campaign? What should be prioritised when you’re trying to gain the confidence of a large crowd? Roger Fisk, Director of Special Events for the Obama Campaigns of 2008 and 2012, shows you what it takes to ace the job interview of a lifetime.
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Authenticity & the Politics of Good Leadership
“Authenticity” – it’s a buzzword you will have heard many times now, but what exactly does it take to be an authentic leader? In the first podcast in his highly anticipated Trail on leadership with Tigerhall, Roger Fisk, answers this question by revealing how top leaders like President Obama and…
“Authenticity” – it’s a buzzword you will have heard many times now, but what exactly does it take to be an authentic leader? In the first podcast in his highly anticipated Trail on leadership with Tigerhall, Roger Fisk, answers this question by revealing how top leaders like President Obama and Steve Jobs practice authenticity for success.
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Next Level Leadership
This keynote is a duo session deliverred by both John Thompson and Roger Fisk. The 20th century was defined by executive certainty, in which a set of values and strategies could sustain growth over decades. But now decades are compacted into days, and leadership must be fluent in change and…
This keynote is a duo session deliverred by both John Thompson and Roger Fisk.
The 20th century was defined by executive certainty, in which a set of values and strategies could sustain growth over decades. But now decades are compacted into days, and leadership must be fluent in change and remain constantly curious. Certainty costs money because it cuts leadership off from new insights, new trends, and new technologies —and in this century, that is fatal for brands. Over decades of providing counsel to presidents, CEOs, and global brands, John and Roger have learned that the key to achieving Next Level Leadership is the leader’s willingness to transform. It sounds simple, but we tend to believe that people’s perceptions are driven by what we say, when in fact they are much more determined by what we do. In that sense, a leader should exhibit the qualities they want to see in their organizational culture.
A helpful strategy is to start with the person, not the product. Teams gather in conference rooms and focus on elaborate strategy for how to communicate, when, in fact, starting with questions, and learning from the customer base, especially with the massive data-scraping capacities of AI, is far more valuable. Where are they living their online lives? What is informing their decisions, aspirations, and goals? Understanding that, and working backwards from that to the product itself, reveals a much more impactful path forward for communicating and building that customer base. These two points combine to construct a curious culture, modeled on the executive who is constantly looking for new insights, and dialing the entire public-facing culture into the customer or client rather than the product. In that way, as changes come into the customer’s lives, the product, the team, and the leadership can adapt to those changes and not only maintain but grow market share.
This Keynote will give attendees real-world tools to boost all levels of their organization’s messaging capacity, from the CEO on through c-suite, as well as optimize the impact of legacy, digital and new media outreach done their communications and marketing teams.
More talks
- Election Analysis
- ESG Investing
- Evolving Role of Corporate Leadership
- Data and Analytics in Social Media
- Legacy Comms
- Executive Voice
- The Obama Presidential Elections
- Modern Electioneering
- Public Engagement
- Technology and Social Media
- America in the Age of Trump
- Winning the Attention Economy
Biography
About Roger Fisk
Roger Fisk is a global communications and marketing strategist who played a key behind-the-scenes role in the back-to-back electoral victories of President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Since 2012, Fisk has been applying those tools and lessons to private sector clients all over the world, from insurance companies in Asia, to European cities bidding to host global sporting events, and Fortune 100 companies looking to rejuvenate their messaging culture.
Fisk has a deep understanding of 21st century presidential politics, political campaigning and the unprecedented power of information, relationships and marketing. He helps clients engage millions of people in sustained marketing and promotional strategies, using the internet and social media networks to great effect along with older tools like radio, TV and newspapers.
During Obama’s campaigns, Roger Fisk initially served as Director of Special Events, where he was directly responsible for coordinating and managing the media’s coverage of over 150 events across the country. He was also in charge of many key Obama media appearances including: 60 Minutes, The Daily Show, Good Morning America, Saturday Night Live, and the historic Race Speech in Philadelphia in 2008.
Following President Obama’s first campaign he served as Cabinet Liaison for the 2009 inauguration then became a political appointee in the Obama Administration where he helped lead trade and Diplomatic missions all over the world. In 2012 Fisk joined President Obama’s re-election team, leading teams as a White House Lead Advance in critical states like Virginia, Iowa and Ohio, all of which the President won. Prior to working on the Obama campaigns, Roger Fisk was Senior Aide to Senator John Kerry.
With clients ranging from MIT to Ernst and Young and Microsoft, Roger Fisk shares a surgical set of tools that help brands get the right message to the right customer at the right time so they get the right result. His Master Classes in marketing give clients the competitive edge in the global marketplace where competition for every click and view is intense, and already in 2019 he has shared these lessons with clients in Singapore, the UAE, India and Malaysia.
Fisk adds to this portfolio by moving in front of the camera himself, providing global analysis to SKY TV, FOX NEWS, BBC, Israel’s i24 and Dubai’s Gulf News and more. In addition, his articles on FOX NEWS and other outlets generated more than a million impressions in 2019.
Combined, these experiences give Roger Fisk a 360 degree view of how to engage millions of people, and he can share those insights with you and all of your public facing teams.
Testimonials
What clients say about Roger Fisk
“From enhancing single day giving challenges, leveraging the engagement capacities of MIT Sloan clubs around the world, to launching new academic initiatives and generating engaging content for our annual fund campaign, Roger added value to them all, which is why he ended up helping us on dozens of projects over seven years.”
“Roger was fantastic as a mentor – we had 3 wonderful sessions and he was able to very quickly define my unique value in a way I hadn’t ever seen before. He invested significant additional time and energy in working with me, going beyond the remit of our program. I was in a time of change and he was able to help me focus. The experience has been invaluable and I am already seeing the benefits of our sessions as I take the next steps in my career."
How to book Roger Fisk
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Roger Fisk for a keynote speech?
You can book Roger Fisk through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Roger's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Roger Fisk's speaking fees?
Roger Fisk's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Roger tailored to your event.
What topics does Roger Fisk speak about?
Roger Fisk speaks on America, Leadership, Organisation, Sustainability, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Roger to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Roger Fisk available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Roger Fisk for events worldwide, subject to Roger's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Roger Fisk deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Roger Fisk is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Roger Fisk?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Roger can accommodate.
Can Roger Fisk tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Roger Fisk on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Roger can offer.
What languages does Roger Fisk present in?
Roger Fisk delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Roger Fisk a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Roger Fisk's areas of expertise include America, Leadership, Organisation, Sustainability, Technology. To get a clear sense of Roger's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Roger Fisk speak at?
Roger Fisk can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in America, Leadership, Organisation, Sustainability, Technology is relevant. Details of Roger's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Roger Fisk offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Roger Fisk is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Roger Fisk?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Roger Fisk, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Roger's current availability for your dates.
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