Gary Ware
Keynote Speaker: Strategic Play Consultant & Facilitator; Founder of Breakthrough Play
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Gary Ware Biography
A corporate facilitator, certified coach and keynote speaker with over 20 years in the business arena, Gary Ware employs improvisation and playful methodologies to enhance team creativity, confidence, and collaboration. He is the author of the book “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play.”
Ware spent over a decade in the corporate world and originally pursued improv to master public speaking. He quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieve various business challenges. He became obsessed with learning how to use play as a transformational tool and as a result, happily transitioned from marketing to pursue facilitation full time.
Ware was featured as one of the Top 100 HR influencers of 2021 by the Engagedly HR software platform and was celebrated as one of the Top 25 Emerging Culture Creators by Culture Amp in the category The Future of Work.
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Gary Ware Speaking Topics
Explore the critical role of play in the workplace. This session reveals how play can transform the usual corporate routine into an exciting landscape for innovation and high performance. Learn from Gary’s extensive expertise in improv thinking how small, playful tweaks in daily interactions can massively boost morale and efficiency. He will provide practical activities and insider tips that you can implement right away to transform your organizational culture. Discover the untapped potential of play to accelerate collaboration, communication, and creativity among team members. This session promises not just insights but a roadmap to driving success and peak performance in your organization. Get ready to change how you think about work and leadership in this engaging exploration of play’s power.
We are busier than ever before and forced to do more with less. How can professionals and teams continue to be agile while meeting the high demands of their day-to-day jobs? The answer…Improvisation! Think about it; professional improvisers perform in small teams, and they create never-been-told stories from a single suggestion. They must adapt quickly to changing environments, all while remaining calm under pressure. The same techniques that professional improvisers use to train apply directly to the needs of the modern leader.
According to a CareerBuilder survey on stress, 61% of employees are burned out on the job. The solution to this massive problem is more than just vowing to take vacation time. It requires changing the way we work all together in order to incorporate more rest, levity, play and renewal into our day. In this session you'll get a clearer understanding of the impact of incorporating play into your workday and its ability to reduce burnout. In addition you’ll learn activities that will help you elevate your team’s mood, enhance creativity, and increase their capacity for connection.
Are you ready to transform your presentations and captivate your audience like never before? In a world of short attention spans, say goodbye to boring slideshows that put your listeners to sleep and hello to an electrifying presentation experience that will leave a lasting impact! This workshop is a perfect opportunity for professionals to acquire the skills they need to become dynamic presenters and engage their audiences. Based on the science of improvisational thinking, you'll gain skills to think on your feet, communicate clearly, build confidence, and create engaging presentations that resonate with your listeners.
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How much does it cost to book Gary Ware for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gary Ware, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Ware, click the Check Schedule 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 Gary Ware speak about?
Gary Ware is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Consulting, Strategic Leadership, Personal Growth, Business Coaching, Creativity, Happiness, Psychology, TED and Communication.
Where does Gary Ware travel from?
Gary Ware generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Gary Ware?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Ware 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 Schedule 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 Gary Ware 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 Gary Ware 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 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.
Gary Ware is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Ware for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gary Ware generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Libby Gill and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Ware for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Gary Ware Speaking Topics
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Building a Winning Culture with Playful Dynamics
Explore the critical role of play in the workplace. This session reveals how play can transform the usual corporate routine into an exciting landscape for innovation and high performance. Learn from Gary’s extensive expertise in improv thinking how small, playful tweaks in daily interactions can massively boost morale and efficiency. He will provide practical activities and insider tips that you can implement right away to transform your organizational culture. Discover the untapped potential of play to accelerate collaboration, communication, and creativity among team members. This session promises not just insights but a roadmap to driving success and peak performance in your organization. Get ready to change how you think about work and leadership in this engaging exploration of play’s power.
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Cultivating Resilience Through Adaptive Leadership
We are busier than ever before and forced to do more with less. How can professionals and teams continue to be agile while meeting the high demands of their day-to-day jobs? The answer…Improvisation! Think about it; professional improvisers perform in small teams, and they create never-been-told stories from a single suggestion. They must adapt quickly to changing environments, all while remaining calm under pressure. The same techniques that professional improvisers use to train apply directly to the needs of the modern leader.
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Reducing Burnout and Increasing Productivity Through Purposeful Play
According to a CareerBuilder survey on stress, 61% of employees are burned out on the job. The solution to this massive problem is more than just vowing to take vacation time. It requires changing the way we work all together in order to incorporate more rest, levity, play and renewal into our day. In this session you'll get a clearer understanding of the impact of incorporating play into your workday and its ability to reduce burnout. In addition you’ll learn activities that will help you elevate your team’s mood, enhance creativity, and increase their capacity for connection.
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Turbocharge Your Presentations with Applied Improvisation
Are you ready to transform your presentations and captivate your audience like never before? In a world of short attention spans, say goodbye to boring slideshows that put your listeners to sleep and hello to an electrifying presentation experience that will leave a lasting impact! This workshop is a perfect opportunity for professionals to acquire the skills they need to become dynamic presenters and engage their audiences. Based on the science of improvisational thinking, you'll gain skills to think on your feet, communicate clearly, build confidence, and create engaging presentations that resonate with your listeners.
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How do I book Gary Ware to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gary Ware for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gary Ware, 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 Gary Ware or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Gary Ware for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gary Ware, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Ware, click the Check Schedule 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 Gary Ware speak about?
Gary Ware is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Consulting, Strategic Leadership, Personal Growth, Business Coaching, Creativity, Happiness, Psychology, TED and Communication. -
Where does Gary Ware travel from?
Gary Ware generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gary Ware?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Ware 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 Schedule 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 Gary Ware 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 Gary Ware 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 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.
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