Steve Spangler was an exceptional speaker! He was motivating, engaging, and left us with a message we will never forget. A great presenter makes you feel a range of emotions—and that’s exactly what Steve did. I laughed, cried, and left feeling inspired to create meaningful experiences that help students truly learn.
President-Elect 2026 - South Carolina Association of Title I Administrators
Steve Spangler hit it out of the park once again at our annual Splash conference. Truly a “Best Day Ever” experience for all of our attendees. Absolutely the opposite of your ordinary keynote speaker.
Chief Executive Office, FrogStreet
The strongest brands don’t just sell products—they create experiences that connect, inspire, and build trust. That’s what we saw when Excelligence acquired Steve Spangler Science. Steve’s work has always gone beyond science, products and speaking; it’s about sparking curiosity and cultivating engagement. The Engagement Effect distills that mission into a powerful playbook for leaders and educators who want to elevate every interaction into something meaningful, memorable, and transformative.
Chief Executive Officer, Excelligence Learning Corporation
At the American Payroll Association’s Annual Congress, we’ve always believed in creating experiences that educate, connect, and inspire. Steve Spangler brought that vision to life—most memorably when he connected nearly 3,000 attendees in a single, electrifying STEM demonstration. The Engagement Effect captures the heart of that moment and the strategy behind it. This book is a valuable guide for anyone committed to elevating how people learn and lead.
Executive Director, PayrollOrg (formerly APA)
For more than 25 years, Steve Spangler has brought science to life on 9NEWS through over 1,800 unforgettable segments—each one designed to spark wonder, ignite curiosity, and inspire joy. In The Engagement Effect, he reveals the proven strategies behind those moments of magic. They’ve captivated television audiences for decades—and they’ll work for you, too.
Senior Vice President, TEGNA; President & General Manager, 9NEWS (KUSA/KTVD)
Steve Spangler’s presentation at our annual conference was fantastic. As promised, this was not a “sit and watch” presentation but an experience filled with great audience engagement. Thanks for reminding us about the value of creating “best day ever” experiences for our customers and each other.
Steve Spangler is part teacher, part carnival barker, and part master magician… and he’s amazing at all three! When it comes to getting people to fall in love with science, no one does it better.
Your presentation was a fantastic way to kick off our annual meeting. Your message about purpose-driven engagement hit a home run!
POWERFUL! Steve’s message was exactly what our members needed to hear as we begin to imagine new possibilities for students in Alabama. We’re committed to creating Best Day Ever experiences for every child.
Engaging, fun and filled with ideas that our participants could really use. Never knew virtual events could be this good.
Your keynote at GYTO literally blew us away. Your “Best Day Ever” message resonated so well with our conference attendees – they loved you! Honestly, your keynote presentation was more than we could have ever expected. On a personal note, your humility and humble spirit is something that we both admire so much. Welcome to the GYTO family.
Our adult learners had the “best day ever” when Steve spoke to them about “Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers”. By weaving personal anecdotes and professional experiences into his story, he demonstrated the true secret sauce to engaging young people in our lives around science. Our students came away with some fun, easy and relatable activities, and a focus on creating memorable experiences to help inspire the next generation.
I’ve worked with many speakers, artists, and entertainers over the years, and no one has been as easy to work with and professional as the Spangler Team. Every detail is well thought out and the team ensures nothing is missed or left to chance. Steve, Carly, and Higgins make up an incredible team!
Your Best Day Ever message was so relevant to the experience you created that the phrase “best day ever” echoed throughout our entire convention days after your presentation. You changed the way our participants think, and that’s exactly what we wanted.
Steve Spangler absolutely knocked it out of the park at our annual conference. I can honestly say that our members didn’t know what hit them. They laughed, learned and engaged with your message of how to create amazing experiences in every aspect of our lives. How do we follow that?
AMAZING! Your message helped our font line workers re-imagine their ability to connect, engage and to create those “best day ever” moments. Highest ratings of any of our speakers!
What an amazing way to kick off our conference! Your keynote presentation hit the mark with everyone… especially my boss… who wrote, “Steve was fabulous – engaging at the highest level to inspire break though growth with Best Day Ever experiences.”
Beyond our expectations! Steve Spangler’s presentations were amazing for everyone in the Ingram Micro family. He inspired us to explore the wonderful world of science, and our hopes and expectations were exceeded across the board. The amazing feedback we’ve received means that Steve will be back.
Your program and your team has helped bring our staff together like no other activity at our institution. We saw incredible cross-departmental communication, planning, camaraderie, and a sense of great pride that spread throughout the museum. The experience we created together was incredibly valuable to our institution, and we treasure the partnership we share.
Your presentation was the perfect way to wrap up our National Sales Conference in Denver. The energy from stage was explosive… literally! Your ability to weave examples from business and education was exceptional. You’re right… Best Day Ever!
Take it from a room full of scientists and engineers, you are inspiring the next generation of STEM rockstars! Your presentation resonated with multiple generations of employees at JM. Your message is exactly what we needed to hear.
Engagement, education and laughter. Your keynote presentation is exactly what we needed. We really appreciate the time you took to learn about our business and our partnership with our clients. Now we’re all talking about creating “Best Day Ever” experiences.
Steve Spangler’s keynote was the perfect way to kick-off our Rocky Mountain Safety Conference. His unique blend of education and humor was exactly what our attendees needed to hear… and you received rave reviews on our conference evaluation.
