Speaking
Gary has spoken to children, students, staff, churches, community groups and corporate teams for more than 20 years. Every talk draws on his own path: Jamaica, the NCAA Slam Dunk title, pro basketball, 15 years in the classroom and the business side of the game.
He tailors each talk to the room, and custom topics are always available.
Talks
Signature keynote
From humble beginnings in Jamaica to the 1999 NCAA Slam Dunk title, Gary shows how a setback becomes a starting line, and how to keep raising your own bar.
Best for: Students, teams, staff and conferences
For students
Built on the motto of the youth program he ran for 15 years. For young people and the adults who guide them: grades, choices, scholarships and the habits that last past the final buzzer.
Best for: Students, coaches and parents
For business
The power of authentic networking and relationship building, from a teacher who became a licensed NBA player agent.
Best for: Corporate teams, young professionals and NGOs
Corporate workshops and training
Team building
Team days built on what basketball teaches about trust, roles and playing for each other.
Leadership training
Practical leadership for managers and emerging leaders: set the standard, then raise it.
Effective communication
Speaking so people listen, listening so people speak, and handling hard conversations well.
Breaking down organizational silos
Getting departments to play as one team instead of competing for the ball.
Corporate training
Custom sessions built around your goals, your culture and your people.
Soft skills development
Confidence, empathy, adaptability and the people skills that move careers forward.
Topics
Formats
Keynotes and assemblies
A high-energy talk for a full gym, a conference stage or a staff kickoff.
Workshops and facilitation
Hands-on sessions for teams and leaders, built around your goals.
Panels and guest hosting
Moderator, panelist or host for events, galas and community nights.
In person or virtual
Available across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, or online.
Audiences
Schools. Assemblies, classrooms and staff days.
Youth programs. Camps, leagues and mentorship groups.
Police services. Community outreach and staff events.
Community groups. Cultural, faith and non-profit events.
Business and NGOs. Workshops, team building and corporate training.
Booking
Send a request
Tell Gary about your event, your audience and your date with the booking form.
Talk it through
Gary gets back to you to learn what you want people to walk away with.
A talk built for your room
Every talk is shaped around the people listening, from grade school to the boardroom.
Now booking for speaking engagements, conferences, corporate events, and special occasions.
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