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Holly Stiel

Holly Stiel

Keynote Speaker: Leading Customer Service Expert

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Holly Stiel Biography

Holly Stiel, M.A. is a pioneer in the field of customer service. Nearly 25 years ago, she walked into the international convention of Les Clefs d’Or in Vienna as the first American woman admitted to the exclusive international concierges’ association.

Stiel single-handedly started the concierge department at San Francisco’s Grand Hyatt, and was the chief concierge for 16 years. Her leadership served as the model throughout the Hyatt corporation.

Stiel’s hands on experience enriches her powerful presentations. This is what sets her apart from other speakers and trainers in the field. It has made Stiel one of America’s foremost authorities on service and hospitality.

Clients include: Nordstrom, Disneyland, Hewlett Packard, Advanced Micro Devices, Motorola, Pebble Beach, Vail Associates, Canadian Airlines, and Bank of America.

Stiel has also been featured as the keynote speaker at many professional organizations, including the Hotel Sales Marketing Association, Meeting Planners International, The California Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Professional Association of Innkeepers International, The Bank Marketing Association , Society of Human Resource Management, and the Association of Homecare Providers.

Stiel is the author of Ultimate Service, The Complete Handbook to the World of the Concierge, considered to be the definitive work on this topic. Stiel’s book Thank You Very Much- A Book For Anyone Who Has Ever Said, “May I Help You” was published by Ten Speed Press. Her latest book is The Neon Signs of Service.

Her Masters Degree is in education. She has taught at the Hospitality School of The University of Nevada, Las Vegas.and the International Concierge Institute, U.S.A. and Canada. In 1999 Holly was awarded the “Distinguished Visiting Professor” award from Johnson & Wales University, Charleston Campus.

Holly Stiel brings experience, credibility, humor, enthusiasm and consummate professionalism to every speech, training session and consultation she delivers.

    Spirit in Service

    Thank You Very Much – The True Bottom Line

    Bring Your Sense of Humor to Work

    Taking Care of Yourself So You Have What It Takes to Take Care of Others

    Thinking Like A Concierge

    Ultimate Service – The Art of the Concierge

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Holly Stiel Videos

Wet Cement's Fearless Leaders Series: Holly Stiel - YouTube
Holly Stiel Book Launch: The Art and Science of the Hotel Concierge ...

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Speaking fees for Holly Stiel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Holly Stiel are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Holly Stiel, 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 Holly Stiel speak about?

Holly Stiel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Customer Service, Personal Growth and Motivational.

Where does Holly Stiel travel from?

Holly Stiel generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Holly Stiel?

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Holly Stiel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Customer Service and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Holly Stiel for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Holly Stiel generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Doug Lipp, Libby Gill and Cathy Sexton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Holly Stiel for an upcoming event.

Holly Stiel Videos

Wet Cement's Fearless Leaders Series: Holly Stiel - YouTube
Holly Stiel Book Launch: The Art and Science of the Hotel Concierge ...
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