Actually, it's a judo outfit. And we normally call it a uniform or gi (soft "g" as in gift and rhymes with glee).

And yes, I often do wear it as part of my presentation. It serves as my visual aid. I don't normally use PowerPoint so if me wearing a judo gi helps you remember to be a 'Black Belt' in your industry, that's what I'm after. 

Yes, sometimes I incorporate a board-breaking demonstration as we talk about "breaking through" challenges or obstacles.

I also get an audience member to perform a self-defense throw on me. This demonstration helps make the point that we can accomplish things we've never done before with a small change in mindset.

I hope so! Sometimes that term has a negative connotation, but I do want to motivate, persuade, inspire, teach, or convince people to perform up to their capabilities and not just go through the motions.

There are lots of experts on time management, sales, diversity, and a dozen other topics, but it all starts with motivated employees. If they're not motivated to be there in the first place, your time management seminar isn't going to help much.

First of all, don't call it a Plenary Session! Your audience thinks 'plenary' means 'skip it and go play golf.'

Second, don't rely on your brother-in-law or the Marketing VP's college buddy as your keynote speaker just because you can get them cheap. Spend the time and money to find a professional who will set the right tone for your conference, engage people, and move them to take the action you want.

As mentioned, I often wear a judo uniform. That, plus the demonstrations involving your audience members immediately get people's attention. Plus, I inject a lot of humor. It's not stand-up comedy or a bunch of jokes off the Internet, but rather humorous stories and perspective about top performance.

And of course laughter helps people retain the message!