Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/05/2024.
Sharing frank and personal experiences as a Paralympian and entrepreneur, Gregory stresses the winner’s mindset that challenges the status quo while being deaf to doubts which might dissuade us from pursuing what we know is right. He insists that what defines and distinguishes people is how they leverage and make the most of their limitations and maximize what they do have. Gregory acknowledges both mental and physical well-being are critical and shares his strategies to achieve them. In life, as in business, naming and taming issues while asking for support can be key.
Learn the secrets of Gregory’s success as a Paralympic Gold Medalist and internationally acclaimed contemporary painter. See first-hand how sports and arts are effective grounding tools, that helped him build inner strength and actualize his best self. Discover the creative process behind bespoke artworks created specifically for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Exploring a holistic view of ones activities both personally and professionally, Gregory shares how he manages the trials of keeping his body, mind and spirit in top shape. He challenges us to identify our core rituals, which generate energy in our lives and help each of us deal with the tests we face daily.
Motivational Keynote
Faced with external or internal limitations, we all battle to achieve goals that seem out of reach. Regardless of our level of personal achievement, each new challenge requires a new decision and level of commitment. While testing his limits, Gregory’s story speaks to the winner in all of us. This dynamic presentation, utilizing dramatic slides and video footage, challenges audiences to question their excuses in order to achieve their business and personal objectives.
Key Speaking Points:
Art teaches us about creativity, intuition, exploration and how to deal with uncertainty. After analysing five principles which great artists and leaders share in order to be more creative, Gregory leads participants through a handson art-making workshop, which stimulates the more creative right side of our brain. By taking audiences out of their comfort zones and undertaking exercises that encourage them to think individually and collectively outside of the box, this MasterClass empowers participants to work creatively and more intuitively to find solutions in foreign situations.
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Through this innovative team building MasterClass Gregory helps participants reinforce company culture and values by creating amazing artwork that staff craft in a collaborative effort that is a testament to the team and their objectives. The process of visualizing, humanizing and personalizing company culture creates a strong connection and ownership for participants. Encouraging teamwork and free expression, Gregory’s methodology stimulates participants to reengage with their creativity and colleagues while promoting staff retention and producing a lasting piece of art.
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Gregory Burns is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Going Beyond Limitations, Fueling Passions- Recharging Life, Beyond Limitations, The Creative Leader and Visualizing Company Culture through Art. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregory Burns for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Gregory Burns generally travels from Singapore and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diana Nyad, Hitesh Ramchandani, Anthony McCarley, Damon Davis and Martha Williamson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory Burns for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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