Ira Koretsky

Ira Koretsky turns your business stories into results. With over 23 years of experience, he redefines the art and science of business relationship building. Your answer to "What do you do?" (Mission Statement or Elevator Speech), presentations, brochures, website and everything in between are examples of business stories. Ira is a sought-after international motivational speaker who has delighted audiences with keynote presentations, training, and workshops. He has a well-earned reputation for engaging audiences with insightful ideas and fresh perspectives gained from working with small to Fortune 500 firms. He is an active University of Maryland alum, a community volunteer, and has been performing improvisational humor professionally since 1994. Ira is a columnist for ThinkBusiness Magazine, 2008 columnist for the Washington Business Journal and an Adjunct Professor in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Ira's book, "Tell Your Story in 30 Seconds or Less: 101 Best Elevator Speeches," will be published jointly by McGraw-Hill and Selling Power.

Koretsky has told the business stories of Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and educational institutions such as Charles Schwab, Warner Bros., Urban Land Institute, Robert H. Smith School of Business, Americans All®, American Diabetes Association, IntelliDyne, Yum! Brands, Selling Power Magazine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Selected past speaking engagements include: Closing keynote for American Hospital Association’s Society for Health Care Risk Management, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Great Ideas, National Women’s Business Conference, Harvard Business School Alumni Chapter, International Coaches Federation, Association of Language Companies, Florida Festival and Events Association, SmartBusiness Radio, Society for Competitive Intelligence Professionals, and the Urban Land Institute.

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