SPEECH TOPICS

Speech Synopsis: The Ring in the Rubble: Dig Through Change and Find Your Next Golden Opportunity. (Based on Dr. Bradt’s book of the same name, published by McGraw-Hill). The ring represents the golden opportunity every change creates. The rubble represents the disruption, fear and uncertainty that change often stirs up. Your job as a leader is to find that ring, and lead others to it. In this speech you’ll learn how. Specifically, you’ll be given ten tools, or strategies and tactics for finding opportunity within every change. You will hear inspiring stories and examples of how other leaders have used these tools to turn change and tough times into amazing opportunities. You’ll learn that leadership is an honor and a responsibility to be assumed by each and every member of an organization.  You will leave this presentation challenged, inspired and armed with practical ideas and actions to better yourself, your organization, and all those you have the opportunity to serve and influence.

Speech Synopsis: Leave a Golden Legacy (This speech can be delivered as a follow on to The Ring in the Rubble or as a stand alone presentation).
Everyone leaves a legacy. The question is what will your legacy be? In this presentation you will get to actively create your answer to this question. You will be provided specific tools for building your legacy one person, one relationship, and one interaction at a time. You will be challenged and inspired to dream big, to take risks and to reach beyond yourself. You will learn that a leader’s greatest joy comes not from personal triumph, but from inspiring others and leaving them better off for having known you, worked with you or worked for you.  A golden legacy is not defined by how many rings of opportunity you find. It’s defined by how many rings you lead others to. In this presentation you’ll learn how.

TESTIMONIALS

Thank you for the absolutely fabulous presentation you did last week. It was more than a home run. I guess the bases were loaded and you hit a home run. They just haven't stopped talking about the quality of the presentation and the impact of the presentation. Our goal of arming the organization with some practical doable things at the end of the presentation was clearly, clearly well met. -Bristol-Myers Squibb

In short, he was great -- perfect for our theme of "Change and Opportunity...” And, for what it's worth, very approachable and someone who seems like a very good guy. I would strongly recommend him. – AstraZeneca Canada

He was an incredible speaker. What I really liked was the actual tools he gave us to use. All too often speakers tell you to do something but not how to do it. It wasn't just an abstract lecture, but a fun, inspirational, how-to event. Really enjoyed it. –Medical Group Management Association

It's rare that you can take home more than one good point from a one day course, with yours there were too numerous to name.  Thank you for a very enjoyable and fulfilling day. –Annie Penn Memorial Hospital

The group LOVED you and your message. Personally, I learned so much from you that I applied immediately in both my professional and personal life. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable program. -Actelion Pharmaceuticals

I would like to personally thank you for taking the time and effort to be a part of our National Sales Meeting last week in Montreal.  The feedback to your presentation on Monday evening has been everything from 'Fantastic', 'Awesome', 'Wow', 'Very thought provoking', etc. – GlaxoSmithKline Canada

I have actually used Gary to work with my teams 3 times….  I have never met anyone that wasn't touched by Gary's message and his approach.  I actually sent his book to everyone in my family…. I really can't imagine a group that deals with real life issues daily, that is under tremendous stress and that wants to do a better job wouldn't love Gary's message and his delivery. - Harland Clarke

Gary was one of the best speakers I've heard or contracted in my 18 years with NCL. He was outstanding and resonated fully with the audience.  We would absolutely like to utilize Gary's talent at other upcoming meetings.  – Norwegian Cruise Lines

A ten on a scale of ten. Gary’s presentation had relevant topics that captured the attention of our audience. Very positive response overall from our attendees, and our CEO was exceptionally pleased with the level of professionalism and forethought placed on the session's contents. - Marine Corps Community Services