Leveraging Words

& Creating Light Bulb Moments

A Consummate Professional

Dr. Phillip McClure is an experienced speaker who immediately captivates an audience, holds their attention, and teaches actionable truths that challenge and serve them. Speaking professionally since 1986 and impacting all ages while speaking at conferences, corporate events, churches, and retreats, Dr. McClure has spoken to hundreds of groups and tens of thousands of people over three decades.

While the heart of Dr. McClure’s keynotes is developing leaders and relational influence in team settings, custom keynotes can be researched, crafted, and delivered for your conference or organization. Use the ‘schedule a consultation’ button above to discuss your goals! Scroll down to see his current lineup of keynotes.

When Phillip delivers a keynote, you can expect to laugh, learn, and be led to action.

Speaking Topics

Click on any of Dr. McClure’s current keynotes to discover the synopsis and relevant themes.

The People We Need and Need to Be
- In the summer of 2015 a planned service trip to rural Guatemala nearly cost my family their lives. Throughout that journey, people partnered with us and served our family in many ways. My talk will tell that captivating and illustrative story, making applications to the partnerships and relationships of attendees in their communities, as well as challenging each person to examine themselves for personal development and growth in light of those who helped us and the character qualities they embodied.
- Themes: perseverance, service to others, partnership, character development, humility
De-Stress for Success
- We are not safari animals. But life would be easier if we were. Animals stress when urgent danger arises. Humans do too. But humans also create, take on, and seemingly thrive on psychological stress. The bad news is that it can cause serious harm when we do that often or for long periods of time. The good news is there are many techniques for immediate usage and longer-term practice that minimize such damage and restore health to us. This keynote will include science-based teaching on the heart of the matter as well as a variety of real-life, immediate-use takeaways for all.
- Themes: stress, recreation and rest, leadership, self-care
Failing Better
- Mickey Rooney said, ‘Everybody passes failure on the way to success.’ Anyone who is trying something new, seeking to grow, or aspires to be the best will fail. How we feel the failure, what we can learn from it, and deciding to persevere makes all the difference. Featuring an original ‘spoken word piece,’ quotes from famous leaders, and science-backed principles, ‘Failing Better’ will help you do just that.
- Themes: failure, success, growth, accomplishment, legacy
Making a Great Life
- You are capable of incredible things, so don’t waste them only on yourself. Many styles of leadership are touted and taught. Servant leadership has lasting power. While in the midst of pursuing a great life for you and yours, leadership that serves and invests in others will enhance the impact and legacy you may have. This keynote defines, discusses, and challenges everyone to consider how they might excel in their leadership as they help others excel as well.
- Themes: leadership, mentoring, investment in people, service, legacy, influence
Elevating Self vs. Elevating Others
- Our culture screams for building your own platform. Elevating ourselves comes easy to many people. Elevating others is quite a challenge to remember sometimes. This talk utilizes real-life stories and proven principles to demonstrate the dangers of self-exaltation and the worth and results of lifting up others, even as we pursue our goals and dreams.
- Themes: pride, service, partnership, friendship
The Power of One
- People innately know the power of one. Sports franchises pay dearly for the ‘one’ player who might fill seats, dazzle people, and lead the team to championships. Many people can quickly name the one person who most shaped their life or the one teacher that inspired them. So what are you doing to ‘be the one’ in the lives of those around you? How are you invested in the success of others? Attendees will be encouraged to thank and honor those who were ‘the ones’ in their own lives and also to recognize and act as ‘the one’ in the lives of people in their community; especially those in genuine need.
- Themes: leadership, mentoring, empathy, gratitude, service
Balancing Act: work/life balance
- When it comes to work-life balance, everyone wants it and few seem to have a handle on it. This talk comes from a husband of 30 years, father of 7, type A personality who’s had two major endeavors simultaneously since age 10. There may not be ‘balance’ so much as there are healthy patterns and excellent tools to utilize in creating and enjoying a great life!
- Themes: work-life balance, healthy habits, self-management, goals
Professionalism and Growing as a Leader
- Of course most organizations expect their leaders to lead and show professionalism. But what is that? What are the actual expectations? What qualities make up a professional leader? This talk outlines key examples which answer these questions and provides actionable methods for continuing growth and development.
- Themes: leadership, growth, excellence, communication

 All keynote speeches have the option to include a seminar to further your understanding of the topic

Testimonials...

"Dr. McClure has a way of sharing his message that is humorous, yet genuine! The audience felt they were a part of his journey! Connecting with the audience is an important part of effective speaking and Dr. McClure makes it his mission to find connections with the group he is engaging in the moment! Our teachers loved Dr. McClure's stories of adversity and endurance. This related to the daily struggles of the classroom and how reliance on each other is so important!"

Suzi Wilson, Assistant Superintendent,
Greenwood Public Schools, Greenwood, AR

"What makes Phillip such an engaging speaker is his unique ability to craft a presentation that is both practical and relatable for your specific audience. Many speakers use the same topic for every group. Phillip takes the time to understand your particular needs and formulate a captivating delivery that will truly resonate. I have personally attended many of Phillip’s speaking engagements and always leave having learned something new."

Dalton Person, Attorney
Jones Jackson Moll in Ft Smith, AR