Andrea Driessen

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ANDREA DRIESSEN is the founder of the global Gracenotes movement, a two-time, viral TEDx speaker (two million+ views), and a three-time award-winning business-book author and award-winning entrepreneur.

A longtime hospice volunteer, Andrea was featured in a short film about Gracenotes, produced by Reflections of Life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, and speaks worldwide about the transformative power of mattering.

Andrea's speaking clients include Amazon, The Boeing Company, Seattle Convention Center, and the National Hospice & Palliative Care Org.

Her first book, The Nonobvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People, is in its second printing, and has been recognized as:

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"I’ve been caring for someone very dear to me, and read Messages of Mattering for some guidance. It really helped me in a detailed way. The chapters on Gracenotes for Tough Situations and on Facing Death with More Peace and Less Regret in particular h" Read more of this review »
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"There are several books on the topic of "mattering," but Andrea Driessen’s newly published book stands out as truly exceptional. She skillfully blends practical insights, personal stories, and heartfelt encouragement, inspiring readers to express to " Read more of this review »
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"Since meeting Andrea, I have been touched and inspired by her TEDx talks and her “Gracenotes.” I learned about Gracenotes shortly after my best friend of 40+ years died suddenly from pancreatic cancer. Marc had always been like a brother to me, a ste" Read more of this review »
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“If your events don’t smell like anything other than a meal, then you’re missing a huge opportunity to create positive, memorable experiences for your guests.”
Andrea Driessen, The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People

“My acronym for full-on engagement: ROAR, Return on Attendee Relevance”
Andrea Driessen, The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People

“The element of surprise is proven to intensify emotional experiences and boost the recall of these experiences.”
Andrea Driessen, The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People

“We shouldn’t have to be dead to have our eulogies read!”
Andrea Driessen, Messages of Mattering: The Gracenotes Method for Cultivating Meaning, Connection, and Impact

“An antidote to anxiety is helping one another find meaning.”
Andrea Driessen, Messages of Mattering: The Gracenotes Method for Cultivating Meaning, Connection, and Impact

“My acronym for full-on engagement: ROAR, Return on Attendee Relevance”
Andrea Driessen, The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People

“The element of surprise is proven to intensify emotional experiences and boost the recall of these experiences.”
Andrea Driessen, The Non-Obvious Guide to Event Planning: For Kick-Ass Gatherings that Inspire People

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