Garrison Wynn

Garrison Wynn, CSP, is a professional speaker, former Fortune 500 executive, and stand-up comedian known for combining business expertise with humor. Wynn began his career in his teens by helping debut the world's first video console gaming system, Odyssey, and later spent six years as a professional stand-up comedian, touring comedy clubs nationwide. He became the youngest department head in a Fortune 500 company's history, where he researched and designed processes for 38 company locations and developed products marketed in 30 countries.

Wynn's background includes surviving a chemical plant explosion and working in industrial instrumentation, which brings authenticity to his presentations. His experience spans roles in sales, marketing, safety, manufacturing, and entertainment, allowing him to connect with diverse audiences across industries. With television and film credits, Wynn engages audiences with keynotes that blend meaningful content and memorable delivery.

As an author, Wynn wrote "The Real Truth About Success: What the Top 1% Do Differently, Why They Won't Tell You, and How You Can Do It Anyway!" and co-authored "The Cowbell Principle," a career guide focused on unique competitive advantages. He contributed a biweekly column, On Success, to Washington Post and has been featured in Forbes, Selling Power Magazine, and The Houston Business Journal.

Wynn's presentations are grounded in research, including a Gallup Institute study of 80,000 managers and one million employees, as well as a ten-year study by Wynn Solutions involving 5,000 leaders in 323 organizations and 21 industries. He has presented on five continents to clients such as Amazon, Walmart, Berkshire Hathaway, McDonald's, the NFL, and NASA at corporate and association events.

Central to Wynn's message is the idea that success is not just about skill but about being consistently chosen, as people often select what they are most comfortable with. Wynn delivers relevant messages to audiences at all organizational levels, addressing topics such as leadership, workplace culture, change management, and sales. His combination of expertise, original research, and humor positions him as a leading keynote speaker in the business and professional development industry.