Brian P. Connors
Keynote Speaker: Hospitality Strategist Focused on Service Culture, Guest Experience & Workforce Development
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Brian P. Connors Biography
Brian P. Connors is a hospitality keynote speaker, educator and industry advisor known for connecting leadership theory to real-world execution across restaurants, hotels, beverage programs and destination-driven hospitality. With a career spanning operations, consulting and higher education, Connors helps leaders strengthen service culture, elevate the guest experience and make better decisions under real operating pressure. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, service design, workforce development and business performance.
As founder of Connors Davis Hospitality and Accelerating Leaders, Connors has advised independent operators, global hospitality brands, trade associations and academic institutions across the United States and internationally. He has designed and led leadership programs, hospitality labs and executive workshops for industry professionals, while also serving as a professor and curriculum designer in hospitality and business programs. He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, leadership summits and association events, recognized for practical insight, high engagement and a no-nonsense approach that resonates with operators, educators and emerging leaders alike.
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Brian P. Connors Speaking Topics
Too many organizations are held back by leaders who take. They take credit, take ideas, take control, and eventually take the energy and joy out of the work itself. Leaders Don’t Take confronts these ego-driven behaviors head-on and shows how they quietly erode trust, disengage high performers, and stall long-term growth. This session replaces outdated, me-first leadership with a modern, people-centered blueprint built on trust, humility, accountability, and shared success.
Grounded in a true story of leadership gone wrong, this talk cuts through buzzwords and exposes what really happens when leaders operate in an ego-system rather than an ecosystem. It is candid, practical, and highly relatable, offering a clear lens into how everyday leadership behaviors either elevate people or slowly push them out the door. Participants examine the real cost of taking credit instead of recognizing contributions, taking ideas instead of creating space for innovation, and taking the fun out of work through control and fear.
Key Takeaways:
Recognize how taking credit and control silently damages trust, morale, and retention
Replace ego-driven habits with leadership behaviors that unlock ownership and innovation
Apply a clear ecosystem framework that drives performance through shared success
This talk is bold, honest, and designed for leaders in business, higher education, hospitality, and any environment where people, culture, and results matter.
The Future of Hospitality
A provocative, data-rich exploration of generational leadership, talent retention, and culture creation in a post-pandemic hospitality world. Learn how AI, values-driven management, and cohort learning models are reshaping how we lead—and how Gen Z is reshaping what leadership means.
Key Takeaways:
- Generational alignment and communication frameworks
- Talent development for the modern workforce
- The power of purpose-driven leadership
Trendspotting in Food, Beverage & Experience
An insider’s dive into emerging trends in culinary innovation, premium beverage culture, and non-alcoholic elevation. Explore tools, tech, and training strategies that help teams anticipate change, build standout guest experiences, and increase topline sales.
Key Takeaways:
- The rise of premium non-alcoholic programs
- Micro-trend identification and forecasting
- Turning F&B into a competitive advantage
An award-winning wine and beverage educator, Brian P. Connors offers engaging, accessible wine education tailored for corporate events, retreats, and incentive programming. Known for making wine entertaining, educational, and inclusive, his sessions cover everything from global wine styles to blind tasting competitions.
Popular Sessions:
- The 60-Minute Somm
- Around the World in Six Sips
- Gen Z Sips Differently: The Future of Beverage
All sessions are interactive, customized, and can include branding integration or pairing menus.
Designing Drink Experiences that Capture the Next Generation
Takeaways:
- Understand Gen Z’s taste motivations and brand expectations
- Apply 3 new beverage concepts that resonate with digital-native consumers
- Prototype a beverage experience aligned with post-pandemic hospitality norms
How do I book Brian P. Connors to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian P. Connors for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian P. Connors, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian P. Connors or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Brian P. Connors for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Brian P. Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian P. Connors are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian P. Connors, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Brian P. Connors speak about?
Brian P. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Business Consulting, Generational Issues, Leadership, Executive Leadership, Celebrity Chef, Customer Experience and TED.
Where does Brian P. Connors travel from?
Brian P. Connors generally travels from Stonington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Brian P. Connors?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian P. Connors for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian P. Connors for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian P. Connors or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Brian P. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality, Strategic Leadership and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian P. Connors for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Brian P. Connors generally travels from Stonington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Peter Sheahan and Grace McCarrick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian P. Connors for an upcoming event.
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Brian P. Connors Speaking Topics
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Leaders Don’t Take a Wake-Up Call for Today’s Workplaces
Too many organizations are held back by leaders who take. They take credit, take ideas, take control, and eventually take the energy and joy out of the work itself. Leaders Don’t Take confronts these ego-driven behaviors head-on and shows how they quietly erode trust, disengage high performers, and stall long-term growth. This session replaces outdated, me-first leadership with a modern, people-centered blueprint built on trust, humility, accountability, and shared success.
Grounded in a true story of leadership gone wrong, this talk cuts through buzzwords and exposes what really happens when leaders operate in an ego-system rather than an ecosystem. It is candid, practical, and highly relatable, offering a clear lens into how everyday leadership behaviors either elevate people or slowly push them out the door. Participants examine the real cost of taking credit instead of recognizing contributions, taking ideas instead of creating space for innovation, and taking the fun out of work through control and fear.
Key Takeaways:
Recognize how taking credit and control silently damages trust, morale, and retention
Replace ego-driven habits with leadership behaviors that unlock ownership and innovation
Apply a clear ecosystem framework that drives performance through shared success
This talk is bold, honest, and designed for leaders in business, higher education, hospitality, and any environment where people, culture, and results matter.
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Lead Where They Are: Gen Z, Culture, and the Workforce Shift
The Future of Hospitality
A provocative, data-rich exploration of generational leadership, talent retention, and culture creation in a post-pandemic hospitality world. Learn how AI, values-driven management, and cohort learning models are reshaping how we lead—and how Gen Z is reshaping what leadership means.
Key Takeaways:
- Generational alignment and communication frameworks
- Talent development for the modern workforce
- The power of purpose-driven leadership
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What’s Next? Culinary, Wine, Spirits & Non-Alcoholic Beverages That Matter
Trendspotting in Food, Beverage & Experience
An insider’s dive into emerging trends in culinary innovation, premium beverage culture, and non-alcoholic elevation. Explore tools, tech, and training strategies that help teams anticipate change, build standout guest experiences, and increase topline sales.
Key Takeaways:
- The rise of premium non-alcoholic programs
- Micro-trend identification and forecasting
- Turning F&B into a competitive advantage
-
Corporate Wine Tasting Experiences & Breakout Sessions
An award-winning wine and beverage educator, Brian P. Connors offers engaging, accessible wine education tailored for corporate events, retreats, and incentive programming. Known for making wine entertaining, educational, and inclusive, his sessions cover everything from global wine styles to blind tasting competitions.
Popular Sessions:
- The 60-Minute Somm
- Around the World in Six Sips
- Gen Z Sips Differently: The Future of Beverage
All sessions are interactive, customized, and can include branding integration or pairing menus.
-
Gen Z Beverage Revolution
Designing Drink Experiences that Capture the Next Generation
Takeaways:
- Understand Gen Z’s taste motivations and brand expectations
- Apply 3 new beverage concepts that resonate with digital-native consumers
- Prototype a beverage experience aligned with post-pandemic hospitality norms
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How do I book Brian P. Connors to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian P. Connors for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian P. Connors, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian P. Connors or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Brian P. Connors for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Brian P. Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian P. Connors are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian P. Connors, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Brian P. Connors speak about?
Brian P. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Business Consulting, Generational Issues, Leadership, Executive Leadership, Celebrity Chef, Customer Experience and TED. -
Where does Brian P. Connors travel from?
Brian P. Connors generally travels from Stonington, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Brian P. Connors?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian P. Connors for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian P. Connors for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian P. Connors or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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