Keynote Speaker

Keynote speeches can be helpful speeches that are funny or funny speeches that are helpful. Gary does both. His delivery will keep the audience occupied if they are waiting for dinner and awake if they are finished. Either way, his message will be both exciting and relevant to the event that you are holding.

Here are sample topics...

Growing a powerful core network: colonizing your future with successful contacts

How do you make assessments of your current network's power and whether it will be sufficient for your ambition? Come hear Gary Davis, author of Networking in the South, explain where many waste their resources in bussiness networking.

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Seven Essential Practices to Effective Networking in the South

So you are doing business in the south. Trying to get connected, having coffee and lunch, going to networking meetings, all the while wondering if you are "doing it right"

Come learn...
-How cultural and historical influences have shaped the mood and attitude of native southerners
-What landmines to avoid in conversations
-How to see you as we see you
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What's your story? 4 keys to creating a powerful personal brand

Many people identify with their job, their house, their car, etc. But the story of you is more than a job or a ride, it is how others perceive you. Come hear Gary Davis, speaker and author of Networking in the South, as he reveals the keys to creating a powerful perception.

His talks are especially important for events where people are meeting to build relationships. His keynotes on networking for associations help attendees to be focused on getting together during their breaks, lunches and after hours to continue to build on what they have begun while sitting together in the audience. As a humorous speaker, he brings humor to the conversation about how to interact effectively while giving the audience ideas on how to avoid being a badger.

His book, available after a keynote address or humorous speech, focuses on how things are done in the south, but the ideas for how to connect are just as relevant in NY as in Lizard Lick.

Author Gary Davis hails from Fuquay Varina, NC. Gary has had the opportunity to work with CIO’s and business owners to create vision in a networked world. A UNC graduate, he got his start as a high school English teacher, where he first discovered the power of words.

More recently, Toastmasters International named Gary NC Speaker of the Year for 1998 and 1999. Now, Gary is committed to helping others create more interesting lives. His work on the topic of networking makes him a sought after speaker for corporate retreats, association meetings and other events where personal interaction and meaningful actionable topics are addressed. He is available to bring some levity to your next meeting, spice up that dinner hour speech, or serve as an awesome eye-opener for your event.

Gary Davis is a great keynote speaker

Gary's Latest

July 24 2008: Gary is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. He will be discussing “Trends in Networking at Chamber Events” and “How to Change the Culture in a Chamber of Commerce through Selfish Atruism.”

First Citizens Bank has invited Gary to speak on Growing YourCoreNetwork on Thursday September the 18th at their Triangle Sales Conference. Their focus for this meeting is getting the word out about their "We can do it" brand.

Strike for Survival was pleased to have Gary Davis as emcee for its two Raleigh eevents on September 12th and 13th. His Elvis theme was extrememly entertaining for all.

Gary Davis spoke at the most recent AM networks for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on September 4th. His topic, "The Four Keys to Personal Brand" was a big hit.

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