You’ve got the best products and services out there… you are enthusiastic and you know your stuff, but until you can get inside your prospect’s mind, you’re just spittin’ in the wind. So… how exactly do you open your prospect’s mind and prepare them to really hear your offer? So glad you asked.
In this high-energy, entertaining and interactive Keynote Performance, Sales Master, Merit Kahn will teach you:
Here’s the deal…People gladly follow leaders whom they like and trust. In order to gain trust from their people, emotionally intelligent leaders have learned to remain open and curious. Effective leadership begins with staying open and being willing to admit that sometimes you do not have all the answers.
In this high-energy, entertaining and interactive Keynote Performance, Merit Kahn will share universal leadership lessons through clips from her one-woman comedy show. You will laugh while you learn:
Life Lessons from a One-woman Comedy Show
Ever thought to yourself; My future would be brighter if it weren’t for my past.
What if you could re-write your past so that it better serves your present and your future? What if you could re-frame your life (the good, the bad and the ugly) through the lens of humor? In this very fun and funny Keynote Performance, Merit Kahn will share clips from her one-woman comedy show, Book of Merit, take you through her empowerment journey and leave you inspired by your own. In her unique yet relatable stories, you’ll find the strength, courage and humor to persevere any dips in the roller coaster ride of your own life.
You will learn:
Merit Kahn, CSP, is a globally recognized sales transformation expert, emotional intelligence strategist, and the CEO of SELLect Sales Development. With over two decades of experience helping professionals shift their mindset and elevate their sales conversations, she has become a leading voice in the evolution from outdated selling tactics to human-centered, emotionally intelligent communication.
Merit’s approach blends psychology, practical strategy, and proven sales methodologies. She teaches that mindset—not scripts or pressure—is the most powerful tool in a salesperson’s arsenal. Her engaging style, humour, and instantly applicable frameworks make her a standout speaker for corporate teams, entrepreneurs, and customer-facing professionals seeking measurable performance improvements.
As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a designation earned by fewer than 12 percent of speakers worldwide, Merit brings rigor, polish, and depth to every engagement. She is the author of Myth Shift and Are You Open To…, the latter becoming a foundational resource for sales professionals looking to create pressure-free, opportunity-rich conversations. Her content challenges long-held assumptions and empowers audiences to approach prospects with openness, authenticity, and clarity.
Merit Kahn, CSP, a keynote speaker on sales transformation, bringing over two decades of expertise to stages around the globe. As the CEO of SELLect Sales Development, she has dedicated her career to helping professionals in every industry shift their mindset, master the sales conversation, and SELLect their ideal clients. Known for her engaging delivery and instantly applicable insights, Merit empowers audiences to unlock greater success through the power of openness and intentional communication.
Whether she’s addressing corporate executives, entrepreneurs, or frontline sales teams, Merit’s message is both timeless and timely: your mindset is your greatest sales tool. Her keynote presentations, workshops, and coaching programs have helped countless individuals and organizations transcend outdated strategies and embrace a fresh, human-centered approach to sales. With her signature blend of humor, real-world experience, and actionable content, Merit Kahn is a sought-after speaker who inspires change that sticks.
Merit Kahn is not only a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)—a distinction held by less than 12% of professional speakers worldwide—but also a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the realm of sales performance and personal growth. With an extensive background in sales training, business development, and emotional intelligence, she offers audiences a holistic approach to success that blends strategy with self-awareness. Her work is grounded in psychology and human behavior, enabling her to connect deeply with audiences and provoke powerful shifts in perspective.
She is the author of two influential books: Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success and her latest, Are You Open To… Four Words That Transform Sales and Just About Everything Else (2023), which has become a cornerstone for sales professionals seeking to engage prospects without pressure. Merit Kahn bestselling content explores how openness—not just in communication, but in mindset—can be the differentiator between stagnation and breakthrough performance.
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A two minute five second highlight reel showcasing Merit Kahn’s dynamic delivery, mindset-driven sales philosophy, and practical emotional intelligence insights for modern professionals.
This two minute five second speaker reel captures the essence of Merit Kahn’s approach to sales transformation and emotional intelligence. Through rapid-cut keynote moments, audience reactions, and voiceover segments, the video highlights her signature message: success in sales starts with mindset and openness.
The reel opens with Merit introducing her philosophy that traditional selling is outdated and that SELLect-ing ideal clients begins with understanding human behavior. Clips show her humor, directness, and engaging storytelling style as she demonstrates how emotional intelligence reshapes communication, reduces pressure, and builds trust.
Key moments spotlight her “Are You Open To…” framework, emphasizing the power of curiosity-based conversations in unlocking opportunities. The video also shows Merit interacting with audiences, illustrating her ability to connect quickly and deliver insights that professionals can apply immediately.
Throughout the reel, she reinforces that sales performance is not driven by scripts but by the internal shifts that enable confidence, clarity, and authentic engagement. Visuals of her books, programs, and speaking engagements round out the footage, positioning her as a leading expert in modern, human-centered sales.
00:00–00:25 Opening clips introducing Merit’s philosophy on mindset and sales transformation.
00:25–00:55 Highlights of her emotional intelligence frameworks and audience engagement moments.
00:55–01:25 Key insights from her “Are You Open To…” methodology and pressure-free selling.
A fifteen minute seven second virtual keynote where Merit Kahn demonstrates how mindset, openness, and emotional intelligence transform communication, sales performance, and professional outcomes.
This fifteen minute seven second virtual presentation showcases Merit Kahn delivering a concise but high-impact session designed specifically for digital audiences. She opens by addressing the evolving nature of work and communication, emphasizing how virtual environments amplify the need for emotional intelligence, intentional language, and mindset mastery.
Merit explains her core belief that sales and influence begin not with strategy, but with openness. She introduces her foundational framework built around the question “Are You Open To…,” illustrating how these four words shift conversations from pressure-driven to opportunity-driven. This mindset shift enables professionals to connect more authentically, especially in virtual interactions where nonverbal cues and natural rapport are limited.
Throughout the session, Merit provides examples of how emotional triggers, blind spots, and outdated sales habits can derail productivity. She uses humour and relatable scenarios to highlight how simple adjustments in phrasing can reduce resistance and increase engagement. Her guidance includes recognizing internal narratives, understanding client behavior, and applying empathy to enhance conversations.
02:20–05:10 Introduction to the “Are You Open To…” framework and how it transforms sales conversations.
05:10–08:35 Practical examples of language shifts that reduce resistance and improve engagement online.
08:35–11:40 Emotional intelligence tools for navigating digital communication and client behavior.
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