English is the official language of the 2025 MDRT Top of the Table Annual Meeting.
Stacey Hanke inspires individuals to persuade, sell, influence and communicate clear messages face to face by eliminating the static that plagues effective delivery. With more than 20 years of experience studying influence across cultures and industries, Hanke’s implementable strategies help leaders communicate with confidence and credibility, build trust and deliver messages that drive action. The CEO of a highly sought-after consulting and training company, Hanke has been a frequent contributor to media outlets such as The New York Times, Forbes and The Economist, and some of her clients include FedEx, American Express and Google.
Influence isn’t about what you do some of the time — it’s about how you show up all the time. Hanke uncovers the hidden barriers that weaken your ability to connect, earn trust and drive action while also providing actionable strategies to project confidence, gain credibility and communicate a compelling message that keeps your listeners engaged.
Building on "Influence elevated," this deeper dive focuses on the nonverbal and delivery skills that shape executive presence. Hanke breaks down the 10 key delivery skills that either enhance or weaken your ability to connect, build trust and drive action, with a focus on the top four that hold most leaders back.
Thomas Chan, BSc, currently serves as business development manager at Novella Wealth. With 11 years of experience in the financial services profession, Chan specializes in retirement and business planning, is a bestselling author and has won the Top Producer Award at this company.
Even as Top of the Table achievers, many advisors still spend 80% of their time prospecting, leaving little room to serve clients effectively. Chan shares how to reverse this ratio by boosting visibility on Google, crafting impactful videos and utilizing paid social media ads to attract ideal clients effortlessly.
Tim Daniel Clairmont, MSFS, LACP, founded Clear Financial Partners to guide pre-retirees and the recently retired toward financial clarity and confidence. Creator of the ClearFP Clock, Clairmont is a bestselling author and sought-after speaker who is passionate about helping others master their financial journeys. With a vision to teach 1 billion people something smart about money, Clairmont empowers clients and advisors to achieve their unique vision of happiness.
From misunderstanding his audience’s needs in the development of his international franchise program to venturing into AI technology too early, Clairmont shares priceless lessons he’s learned from some of his biggest professional missteps as well as hard-earned wisdom gained from these experiences. Discover practical takeaways on strategic planning and learn how to avoid costly mistakes.
