Gayle Cotton

Gayle Cotton is a National Emmy Award Winner and the author of the bestselling book, "Say Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication." She is the President of Circles Of Excellence Inc., a distinguished keynote speaker, and an executive coach. She offers powerful, insightful, and inspirational presentations for conventions, conferences, and corporate events around the world.

Cotton educates, entertains, and inspires her audience with a fresh and unique approach, emphasizing the practical aspects of cross-cultural communication. She has a notable interactive speaking style that engages audience participation, consistently receiving positive feedback for her ability to educate and motivate. With a focus on topics like Time Mastery, Stress Management, and Cultural Intelligence, Cotton’s presentations are tailored to provide significant value to her audiences, drawing from her extensive experience working with diverse cultures.

Her clientele includes prestigious organizations like the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the U.S. government, and more than 50 Fortune 500 companies globally. Cotton has been prominently featured in major media outlets such as BBC News, NBC News, PBS, Good Morning America, PM Magazine, and Pacific Report. She holds the honor of being the first American accepted into the 'European Association of Marketing and Sales Experts' and is a Certified Expert in the 'Executive Foundation for International Communication'. Additionally, Cotton is a highly valued Faculty Resource for Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), contributing valuable insights and strategies for effective leadership and communication.

Cotton's breadth of expertise and her ability to connect with and captivate an international audience make her a sought-after speaker for events focused on enhancing communication and leadership skills across different cultures.