Gary’s Keynotes
Gary’s keynotes are both motivational and enlightening. He works closely with his clients to gain a deep understanding of their needs, and tailors his keynote to drive home the most salient messages.
For industry groups, he dramatically persuades its members both on the need to embrace change and the six key elements essential for successful change in their organization.
For a company’s leadership team, he helps them embrace senior management’s change agenda and explains what they must do to be successful in driving change.
For the broader organization, which is often resistant to change, Gary explains why change is essential, how they benefit by embracing senior management’s change agenda, and the consequences of resistance to change.
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What People Are Saying
“Gary did a fantastic job of using business cases and metaphors that helped our leaders see the real-world impacts and implications of deliberate cultural change. He helped set the tone for our leadership summit and his talking points were referenced throughout the day during our critical thinking sessions. His message was well received and already we are seeing the change in the way our leadership team thinks and talks about organizational and cultural change in the context of the overall vision.”
— HR Director - U.S. Xpress, Inc.
“Gary Garfield was spectacular! He customized his talk to exactly what we were looking for and the audience loved him.”
— United Manufacturing
“Gary Garfield brings a rare blend of lived experience and strategic insight that deeply resonates with leadership teams navigating transformation. His ability to speak to the heart of company culture—illuminating both its challenges and its potential—makes his message not only inspiring but immediately actionable. The story of his leadership journey at Bridgestone is a compelling reminder that with the right mindset, courageous leadership, and a united team, organizations can unlock extraordinary growth. Gary took the time to understand NSF, and the perspective he shared aligned perfectly with our strategic direction. We’d welcome him back to speak to our team anytime.”
— Pedro Sancha, President & CEO, NSF
“We organize 34 events throughout the United States and have worked with hundreds of keynote speakers over the years. Gary Garfield is truly impressive; instead of reiterating sound bites and clichés about leadership, he speaks from a vast breadth of experience that is nearly unparalleled. As the former CEO of a Fortune 500 company, Gary understands that effective communication is crucial, and his speaking style reflects the practical application of it.”
— Regional Director - Executive Functions Management
"Gary spends time upfront understanding the current business situation so he can customize his message to the audience. He is a thoughtful and humble speaker. He captivates participants by sharing the strategies that were implemented and obstacles that were overcome to deliver record breaking profits as the CEO of Bridgestone. During his presentation, he adapts quickly and handles questions brilliantly. At Barge, we are still talking about some of the insights he shared with our Executive Team."
— VP - HR Barge