Rick Poling

Rick Poling

Keynote Speaker: Small Business Growth Expert & Workshop Facilitator; Managing Partner of Lighthouse Hospitality Group

Rick Poling Biography

Rick Poling is a Certified Club Executive (CCE), Unreasonable Hospitality Coach, and Managing Partner of Lighthouse Hospitality Group. With over 25 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality and private club management, Poling helps organizations elevate service, strengthen leadership pipelines, and align culture with purpose. He is best known for facilitating transformative workshops on Unreasonable Hospitality, 10-Year Life Planning, High-Performance Goal Execution, and Crucial Conversations.

Poling is the creator of the Private Club Flight Plan, a proprietary diagnostic and coaching tool designed to assess and improve club performance through a strategic leadership lens. He holds multiple certifications, including Full Focus Goal Achievement Coach, MBTI Practitioner, and Crucial Conversations Trainer. Poling has coached and trained leaders across the U.S., working with GMs, boards, and department heads to deliver unforgettable member and employee experiences. Poling brings energy, authenticity, and actionable insight to every event he leads.

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Rick Poling Speaking Topics

Unreasonable Hospitality: Transforming Everyday Moments into Extraordinary Member Experiences

Inspired by the system that made Eleven Madison Park the #1 restaurant in the world, this powerful session helps leaders in clubs and hospitality operations rethink what service really means. Through storytelling, case studies, and hands-on application, attendees learn how to build their own Member Experience Journey Map, identify emotional touchpoints, and implement systems that create memorable, loyalty-driving moments for members and guests. This workshop is ideal for teams ready to elevate their culture, empower frontline staff, and craft a service experience that’s unforgettable—and unreasonably good.

Crucial Conversations: How to Communicate When It Matters Most

Whether it’s navigating conflict, giving feedback, or aligning teams around expectations, leaders are only as effective as their ability to communicate. This highly interactive session teaches the proven Crucial Conversations framework, equipping participants with tools to stay composed under pressure, speak with clarity and candor, and foster accountability while strengthening trust. Attendees walk away with strategies they can apply immediately to lead better, resolve tension, and create cultures of open dialogue.

Your Best Year Ever: High-Performance Habits to Gain Focus, Execute Goals & Build Momentum

This energizing session is for high-achieving professionals ready to close the gap between intention and action. Based on the Full Focus and Best Year Ever frameworks, this presentation helps participants define meaningful goals, structure their time around priorities, and build systems that lead to measurable results. Through practical tools and mindset shifts, attendees learn how to boost productivity, eliminate distractions, and design a rhythm that supports both their professional success and personal wellbeing.

Freedom Compass: Take Back 10–15 Hours a Week and Focus on What Matters Most

Leaders often feel pulled in every direction—this workshop is the antidote. Using the Freedom Compass tool, attendees learn how to clarify their true calling, identify energy-draining tasks, and design a work life aligned with their unique strengths. The session offers tactical guidance to delegate with confidence, automate with intention, and reclaim their time for the highest-impact work. Ideal for busy executives and department heads who want to lead with greater purpose and margin.

LifeFocus 10-Year Life Planning: Align Your Career with the Bigger Picture

Most professionals plan their next 10 months—but not their next 10 years. This reflective and motivational session helps leaders craft a bold, clear vision for their life across nine key domains, including relationships, health, finances, and purpose. Participants walk through the LifeFocus framework to identify long-term aspirations and reverse-engineer actionable strategies to bring them to life. This is not just about setting goals—it’s about creating alignment between who you are, what you value, and the path you’re on.

How do I book Rick Poling to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling, 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 Rick Poling or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Rick Poling for a speaking engagement?

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

Rick Poling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, Communication, Professional Development, Business Coaching and Business Growth.

Where does Rick Poling travel from?

Rick Poling generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Rick Poling?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling 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.


Rick Poling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality, Strategic Leadership and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rick Poling for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rick Poling generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dennis Snow, Patrick Lencioni and Frankie Russo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rick Poling for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/06/2025.

Rick Poling Speaking Topics

  • Unreasonable Hospitality: Transforming Everyday Moments into Extraordinary Member Experiences

    Inspired by the system that made Eleven Madison Park the #1 restaurant in the world, this powerful session helps leaders in clubs and hospitality operations rethink what service really means. Through storytelling, case studies, and hands-on application, attendees learn how to build their own Member Experience Journey Map, identify emotional touchpoints, and implement systems that create memorable, loyalty-driving moments for members and guests. This workshop is ideal for teams ready to elevate their culture, empower frontline staff, and craft a service experience that’s unforgettable—and unreasonably good.

  • Crucial Conversations: How to Communicate When It Matters Most

    Whether it’s navigating conflict, giving feedback, or aligning teams around expectations, leaders are only as effective as their ability to communicate. This highly interactive session teaches the proven Crucial Conversations framework, equipping participants with tools to stay composed under pressure, speak with clarity and candor, and foster accountability while strengthening trust. Attendees walk away with strategies they can apply immediately to lead better, resolve tension, and create cultures of open dialogue.

  • Your Best Year Ever: High-Performance Habits to Gain Focus, Execute Goals & Build Momentum

    This energizing session is for high-achieving professionals ready to close the gap between intention and action. Based on the Full Focus and Best Year Ever frameworks, this presentation helps participants define meaningful goals, structure their time around priorities, and build systems that lead to measurable results. Through practical tools and mindset shifts, attendees learn how to boost productivity, eliminate distractions, and design a rhythm that supports both their professional success and personal wellbeing.

  • Freedom Compass: Take Back 10–15 Hours a Week and Focus on What Matters Most

    Leaders often feel pulled in every direction—this workshop is the antidote. Using the Freedom Compass tool, attendees learn how to clarify their true calling, identify energy-draining tasks, and design a work life aligned with their unique strengths. The session offers tactical guidance to delegate with confidence, automate with intention, and reclaim their time for the highest-impact work. Ideal for busy executives and department heads who want to lead with greater purpose and margin.

  • LifeFocus 10-Year Life Planning: Align Your Career with the Bigger Picture

    Most professionals plan their next 10 months—but not their next 10 years. This reflective and motivational session helps leaders craft a bold, clear vision for their life across nine key domains, including relationships, health, finances, and purpose. Participants walk through the LifeFocus framework to identify long-term aspirations and reverse-engineer actionable strategies to bring them to life. This is not just about setting goals—it’s about creating alignment between who you are, what you value, and the path you’re on.

  • How do I book Rick Poling to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling, 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 Rick Poling or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rick Poling for a speaking engagement?

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

    Rick Poling is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality, Strategic Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Corporate Strategy, Communication, Professional Development, Business Coaching and Business Growth.
  • Where does Rick Poling travel from?

    Rick Poling generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rick Poling?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling 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 Rick Poling 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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