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Gary Bradt's speaking fee falls within range: $15,000 to $20,000
Clinical psychologist Dr. Gary Bradt is an expert in the field of adapting to, and leading through, change. He was awarded a BA in psychology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. This was followed by a doctorate in clinical psychology from Hahnemann University and Hospital, Philadelphia, where in he became only the second graduate to be honored with that institution’s “Excellence in Professional Psychology” award.
In 2000 Dr. Spencer Johnson, whose book Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, asked Gary to be his leading speaker in communicating the message of his work to audiences. This opportunity introduced Gary’s proven expertise in helping people to overcome their fears, and to adapt when undergoing change, to many thousands of new listeners.
Dr. Johnson chose Gary as the ideal promoter of his message due to his already exemplary reputation as an executive coach and speaker. He began speaking on leadership development in 1987, helping the clients of a respected leadership development consultancy to see change and challenge as opportunities to transform themselves and their performance.
Gary’s mantra is “Adapt and Ignite!” He can help organizations adapt to new technologies and regulations, he spurs innovative thinking and helps employees to adapt to changes within their companies, be they mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations or new products and services.
More than ever before, change and unrelenting disruption are causing employees to feel emotional fatigue, burnout, stress, anxiety and myriad emotions that strip them of creativity, productivity and overall joy. Providing employees with more strategies to adapt to change with a growth mindset and resilient spirit are critical competencies that Dr. Gary Bradt has been teaching C-Suite leaders in Fortune 500s for 25+ years.
Today, he is being called upon by leading corporations to share his practical and actionable tools for change with employees at every level, so they can embrace change and create a positive path forward both professionally and personally.
Dr. Bradt’s unique background and perspective make him a one-of-a-kind speaker on emotional intelligence, change and leadership. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Bradt shares relevant research from neuroscience and positive psychology to help leaders and people at every level approach change with a positive perspective.
As a business owner with 25+ years of experience coaching C-level executives, Dr. Bradt passes on practical strategies and tactics that businesspeople quickly comprehend and apply. As a thought leader on change and leadership, he is a contributing writer to Forbes.com and the author of three books on change.
Most importantly, however, Dr. Bradt is a father, who speaks from the heart about the tragedies, triumphs, and lessons he’s learned from raising a child with a chronic life-threatening heart condition.
It is no wonder, then, that the late Spencer Johnson asked Dr. Bradt to be the leading speaker worldwide for one of the bestselling business books of all time, Johnson’s Who Moved My Cheese? More than 300 keynotes and twenty-years later, Dr. Bradt is as passionate as ever about helping people find the opportunity that change always creates. He will inspire and empower your audience to change and win today.
"Who do we hire? We hire people who look like us." Gary Bradt explains how too many business people are happy with their comfort zone and refuse to embrace the change which is necessary to transform the success of their companies.
Gary Bradt brings his key concept – Adapt, Ignite, Win! – to his specially customized presentations which will address your group’s specific event objectives. Gary uses simple exercises, apposite anecdotes, humor and thoroughly researched dedicated content to demonstrate how his listeners can navigate change successfully.
Gary prides himself upon the depth of his preparation; when he appears before your audience, he knows exactly who they are and the challenges they face. His message will be perfectly tailored to them, which means his work will be of inestimable value to any level of a company.
These specially crafted and targeted presentations will engage your audience both emotionally and intellectually and give them the confidence to move into the future with a new mindset and skill set. This will enable them to turn challenges into opportunities and changes into improvements.
CHANGE AND WIN!
In business, it’s not a question of whether things will change but how fast you can adapt. And whoever adapts first and fast wins. That’s easy to say but hard to do unless you have leaders equipped with the tools to do the job. Those tools, plus the inspiration to apply them immediately, are precisely what this keynote delivers.
As a psychologist and leadership consultant for the Fortune 500, Gary Bradt’s insights are informed by science, shaped by experience, and delivered with heart. He provides practical tools and ideas to improve your business and life.
This keynote empowers audiences to: • Understand the neuroscience behind the resistance to change and how to overcome it • Move beyond legacy ideas and behavior that no longer work to embrace innovative ways of getting things done • Find and exploit the opportunity in every change • Manage themselves better so they can unify and lead others more effectively • And more….
This upbeat and interactive keynote stimulates the mind and stirs uplifting emotions. It inspires audiences to discover strengths they did not recognize they had. Bradt’s stories, examples, and personal anecdotes bring his points home in a way that audiences can understand and relate to.
Discover what previous clients like IBM, Coca-Cola, American Express, FedEx, and scores of others have before: It’s not the change in life but how you choose to respond that determines whether you win or lose. Let Gary help your audience find and embrace the opportunities that await them.
THE SCIENCE AND HEART OF HAPPINESS
How can you harness positivity and happiness to create more success within yourself and others? It’s a balance between science and heart. As we continue to navigate the disruption of a global pandemic, social unrest, and political and economic uncertainty, it is easy to feel that these circumstances are hijacking your potential for happiness. But, there are ways you can train yourself to create more joy in your life.
Psychologist, C-Suite Executive Consultant, and respected Author on Change Dr. Gary Bradt shares real stories and research-based strategies for how you can take control and create more well-being and contentment even in these trying times. He’ll debunk popular myths of what you think will make you happy and replace those concepts with data-driven strategies to achieve more consistent and sustainable happiness and a sense of well-being.
Key Takeaways: • Understand the science of happiness. Learn why our brains are hardwired to see what is wrong with any situation, and how you can also learn new techniques to help your brain see the positive. • Learn techniques for connecting in more meaningful ways to your colleagues and those closest to you to build more trust and collaboration, especially during times of challenge. • Discover simple daily practices to bring more joy, optimism and positive energy to your life, and to be a beacon for the same for those you touch. • Highlight the positives in life and be more resilient when change and challenge disrupt your day.
“Gary Bradt is an inspiring speaker that keeps you on the on the edge of your seat. Be prepared to laugh, cry, dream and embrace change as Gary shows you its golden opportunity. Gary provides you with practical tools that you continue to use professionally and personally. I never imagined that a 1 hour seminar would change my entire life perspective in such a positive way.” – Debbie Tucker, Human Resources Business Partner, Bayer
“We recevied nothing but positive feedback about Roger Dawson. Excellent presentation and message – was clear and the audience was completely engaged!“ – Jamieson Laboratories Ltd
“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
“This year’s NA LIM was the highlight of my PMI career to date, and it was due in very large part to your professional, inspiring and thought-provoking keynotes – our leaders responded exactly as we had hoped would be the case. You were without doubt the finest keynote speaker I have ever had the privilege to work with, and I hope very much that we have future opportunities to work together.“ – Project Management Institute
“Excellent. Way beyond my expectations. I wish you could have heard the feedback I was getting. Life change took place today.“ – Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware
“Dr. Bradt is an excellent presenter, and his metaphor of the ring in the rubble opened my eyes to situations, present and past. I have used it almost daily with life situations and it has provided me a greater understanding of why things happen as they do, and the purpose behind them. His book is fabulous too.“ – Alberta Canada Provincial Government
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The Ring in the Rubble: Dig Through Change and Find Your Next Golden Opportunity Change always creates hidden opportunities. A leader′s job is unearthing them. In The Ring in the Rubble, change authority Gary Bradt reveals the secrets to moving beyond the rubble of disruption, fear, and uncertainty that change often creates, to finding the golden ring of opportunity that always lies beneath.
Each chapter of this breakthrough book delivers a powerful principle for leading change, supported by engaging real-life experiences of the author and other well-known business executives that illustrate how to put principles into action. Bradt asks penetrating questions that help you dig deeper and pinpoint the best ways for applying these principles to your specific change effort.
You will discover how Richard Schulze weathered a devastating event that threatened to destroy everything he′d worked so hard to build-and became the founder of Best Buy in the process. You′ll see how a 65-year-old man, nearly broke after having suffered a string of disastrous setbacks, dug through the rubble to emerge as Colonel Harland Sanders, who remains the face of Kentucky Fried Chicken to this day. Change itself doesn′t dictate the eventual outcome of your situation; how you think about and handle change is what makes all the difference. You′ll never find the ring if you don′t start digging! Order Here
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