FOR MEETING PROFESSIONALS

Your Event Deserves More than A Speaker

From the first conversation to the final session, Austin shows up ready — customized, reliable, and genuinely invested in making your event a success. Here is everything you need to make it happen.

THE PARTNERSHIP PROMISE

Before, During, and After —
You have a partner.

Good events do not happen by accident. The prep work matters. The communication matters. And what happens after the event matters too. Here is how Austin approaches every engagement.

BEFORE THE EVENT

Discovery & Alignment

Every engagement starts with a questionnaire, but more importantly a Austin wants to understand your audience, your goals, and what is already on the table before he writes a single slide.

  • Dedicated pre-event discovery call

  • Tailored content built around your event theme

  • Coordinated logistics and advance communication

  • Response within 24 hours on all planning questions

DURING THE EVENT

Energy, Substance, and Adaptability

Austin reads the room and adjusts. He brings high energy and a genuine connection with audiences, but never at the expense of the substance your people need.

  • Warm, engaging delivery grounded in real experience

  • Interactive, not just inspirational

  • Customized content — not a generic talk with your logo on it

  • Every session ends with a clear plan of action

AFTER THE EVENT

Follow-through That Sticks

Inspiration fades. Application sticks. For workshop and retreat engagements, Austin offers follow-up resources so your team can keep the momentum going after the room empties.

  • Post-workshop follow-up resources available

  • Workshop add-ons to extend learning over time

  • Consulting and fractional services for continued growth

  • Genuine interest in how things go — not a one-and-done

What Event Planners are Saying

These are the people who coordinated the logistics, managed the event, and worked directly with Austin on the planning side.

"Austin is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He was very intentional about customizing his keynote for maximum impact with our leaders. I would have no hesitations about inviting him back."

Indiana State University

"He was amazing to work with because he customized his keynote to include specific relevant issues to our community. His presentation style was natural, engaging, and entertaining."

Baldwin Wallace University

“Austin was a beacon of light for our leaders.”

Alpha Rho Chi National Fraternity

“Austin’s organization, communication, and presentation skills made his time with us one of the most talked about events our company participated in during our time together over those few days.”

PARTech & Data Central

WHY AUSTIN

What Makes an Austin Arias Engagement Different

These are the things planners and clients mention most after working together.

  • Every program is customized around your audience, your event theme, and the specific challenges your people are actually dealing with.

  • Responsive, organized, and communicative throughout the planning process. You should not have to chase your speaker — and with Austin, you will not.

  • Inspiration without action is just a good feeling. Every program is designed to leave participants with something concrete — a plan, a framework, or a first step they can take right away.

  • Austin's "golden retriever energy" is not a performance — it is how he shows up. Audiences feel the warmth, and planners feel the care. Both matter.

PLANNING RESOURCES

Everything You Need in One Place

Download what you need to make a decision, pitch internally, or get the logistics moving. Two versions are available for most documents — one tailored to higher education audiences, one for all others.

Official Bios

Full bios, by audience, formatted to be adjusted as needed for event programs, speaker listings, and promotional materials.

Higher Education

Corporate, Nonprofits & Associations

Stage Ready Intros

Ready-to-read scripts for your emcee or host. Choose the version that fits your audience, and feel free to adjust to your script.

Higher Education

Corporate, Nonprofits & Associations

A/V and Tech Requirements

Everything your A/V partners needs to set up the room. Microphone preferences, screen requirements, audio setup, and staging notes.

Higher Education

Corporate, Nonprofits & Associations

Headshots

Click any photo to download the high-resolution version. Additional photos available by request.

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Let's Make Your Event One They Will Still Be Talking About

Whether you are in early planning or ready to confirm a date, Austin would love to learn about your event and see if it is a good fit. Reach out and let's figure it out together.