APB Weekly: A Newsletter Featuring Industry Insights, Speaker Spotlights & More! (April 1)
01 Apr 2026
Here’s what’s shaping conversations this week:
Industry Insights
Current trends, expert insights, and best practices across the speaking industry.
Leading with Curiosity
As change accelerates across every sector, leadership is shifting from having answers to asking the right questions. That same approach applies to speaker selection. The strongest programs start with curiosity, remaining open to new ideas, formats, and voices. This mindset leads to stronger collaboration and more thoughtful outcomes.
Takeaway: Start with curiosity, not certainty. Better questions lead to better decisions.
Want to learn more? APB speaker Kelly Corrigan explores how curiosity fuels collaboration, innovation, and leadership growth.
Speaker Spotlights
Timely highlights, notable achievements, and impactful voices shaping today’s conversations.
David Pogue’s new book Apple: The First 50 Years landed at #6 on the New York Times best-seller list and offers a fascinating look at the company that reshaped modern technology. For audiences wondering what the next wave of innovation might bring, David’s keynotes and conversations are a great fit.
Nora McInerny’s podcast Thanks for Asking was named Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast at the iHeartPodcast Awards beating out the likes of Michelle Obama and Jay Shetty. If you’re looking for a keynote that sparks meaningful change around mental health, resilience, and grief, look no further than Nora McInerny.
+Learn more about Nora McInerny
This Week’s Rave Reviews
Event feedback, audience reactions, and magical moments from the stage.
Julia Landauer spoke with leaders at a real estate technology company, sharing insights on peak performance, data-driven decision-making, and adaptability. Her message felt directly relevant to the audience, and her talk was described as captivating, motivating, and easy to apply.
It’s not every day that a former NASA astronaut visits a college campus, and Jeanette Epps drew a standing-room-only crowd with her keynote on igniting curiosity in STEAM. Organizers shared that her talk was both inspiring and impactful, and the energy carried beyond the room.
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. delivered a powerful keynote for a community-wide audience of more than 250 attendees, sharing insights from his forthcoming book America, U.S.A. With hundreds of events delivered since 2020, he continues to be one of the most sought-after public intellectuals in the world.
Every week we’re inspired by the ideas, voices, and moments that move audiences forward.
At APB Speakers, we’re proud to help organizations bring those moments to life.