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Greg Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, College, Marketing, Sales

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Greg Smith Biography

On March 14, 2012, more than three million people read Greg Smith’s bombshell Op-Ed in The New York Times entitled “Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs.” The column immediately went viral, became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter, and drew passionate responses from politicians, business leaders and commentators. Mostly, though, it hit a nerve among the general public who question the role of Wall Street in society — and the callous “take-the-money-and-run” mentality that brought the world economy to its knees a few short years ago.

A loyal and passionate employee, Smith began his career with Goldman Sachs as an intern in the summer of 2000, immersing himself in the firm’s Business Principle #1: “Our clients’ interests always come first.” This remained his mantra as he rose from intern to analyst to sales trader, with clients controlling assets of more than a trillion dollars. He was a proud ambassador for the brand and for more than a decade Smith recruited and mentored candidates, appeared in the Goldman Sachs recruiting video, and managed the summer intern program in sales and trading in New York. During this time, he was also involved in various professional roles outside Goldman Sachs, including serving on the Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which is presented by the President of the United States, recognizing excellence in organizational performance.

However, later on into his tenure, Smith started noticing that the firm would put profit before principle, focusing on making enough money for the firm, rather than on the best interest of their clients. His work environment became what he referred to as a “toxic and destructive culture” as his colleagues blatantly mocked their clients and derisively referred to them as “muppets.” Smith felt the firm had veered so far from the place he joined out of college, that he could no longer in good conscience identify with what it stood for. After leaving Goldman Sachs, Smith founded and became the President of Chart Your Course International, focusing on transforming businesses into high-performance organizations that attract, retain, and motivate employees to their full potential. His expertise in talent management and organizational transformation is recognized globally, and his contributions have consistently helped companies become coveted workplaces.

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How do I book Greg Smith to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Greg Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Greg Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Greg Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Greg Smith

Speaking fees for Greg Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Greg Smith are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Greg Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Greg Smith speak about?

Greg Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, College, Marketing, Sales.
Where does Greg Smith travel from?

Greg Smith generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Greg Smith’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Greg Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Greg Smith for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Greg Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Greg Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Greg Smith for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Greg Smith generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeff Taylor, Michael Pantalon, Ph.D., Seth Mattison, Lee Silber and Robert Kriegel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Greg Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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