Keynote Speaking

Garrett Gravesen has visited all 197 countries, was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young People in the World, and authored the bestseller “10 Seconds of Insane Courage.” He first learned to ski in North Korea, ran with the Bulls in Spain, and studied folklore from Elf School in Iceland and finance at Harvard Business School.

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Bold Possibilities

Garrett delivers a true tri-fecta—sharing leadership insights across all 197 countries, best practices from co-founding a leadership consulting firm named “Best Place to Work”, and lessons from 10 years building and scaling Chick-fil-A Leader Academy.

He has received standing ovations across all 7 continents, and from notable organizations including Chick-fil-A, Harvard Business School, and the New York Yankees. He co-founded three companies that he grew to seven figures each and shares the Courageous Leadership roadmap that drives remarkable success.

His dynamic storytelling and fresh perspective infuse possibility at every step and moves audiences from inspiration to action with 10 Seconds of Insane Courage.

See Garrett Speak

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Leadership guru, adventurer, and Southern gentleman with a touch of Jay Gatsby-Garrett Gravesen is Carpe Diem in the flesh.

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Katherine Pietrantonio
Harvard

From our escapades together in Atlanta, New York, and Thailand over the last 10 years, I’ve Garrett inspire
audiences to face challenges and make a difference.

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Natalie Glebova
Author, Speaker, Miss Universe

Garrett’s colorful personality and
adventures in storytelling are an instant hit with all audiences. Whether in his James Bond Jay Gatsby attire, he is 
sure to put on a show.

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Derreck Kayango
Former CEO, Center for Civil & Human Rights

I’ve Known Garrett for 15 and
traveled with him to South Africa, Greece, and Cuba. His entertaining lessons are a guide to living life to the 
fullest.

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Vince Dooley
Hall of Frame Coach, Univ. of Georgia

Keynote Speeches

10 SECONDS OF INSANE COURAGE

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Unlock Courage and Unleash Potential with Bold Goals

COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP

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Drive Organizational Success Through the 5 Zones of Courage

Courage in the Age of AI

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Embrace The Courage Formula to Thrive with AI

The 197 Customer Xperience

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Global Insights to Wow Customers and Drive Growth

Keynote Speeches

10 SECONDS OF INSANE COURAGE

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Unlock Courage and Unleash Potential with Bold Goals

COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP

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Drive Organizational Success Through the 5 Zones of Courage

COURAGEOUS WELL-BEING

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Develop the Courageous Scorecard for Grit, Growth, and Grace

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Largest Crowd

1,200,000

Seconds of Courage Inspired

30,000

Leaders Addressed Annually
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10 Seconds of Insane Courage

In this motivational Keynote, Garrett Shares the incredible journey of visiting all 197 countries in the world, and the power of bold possibilities in our lives and organizations when we choose courage over comfort.

His unique insights and message of “10 Seconds of Insane Courage” help create a culture that fosters ambitious goal setting while promoting a sense of unity and shared purpose.

Garrett reminds us to ask, “What would the Bold version of you do?” and provides an actionable framework for courageous leadership.

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Leaving this program, your audience will

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Discover a new approach to achieving Bold Goals and breaking limits with “10 Seconds of Insane Courage.”

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Identify the “5 Fear Factors” holding you back.

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Design a roadmap to achieve new feats and remove old fears.

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Learn Garrett’s DASH Project for action and accountability.

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Feel insanely motivated and inspired with 10 Seconds of Insane Courage.

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Courageous Leadership

Courageous Leadership is bold, wholistic, and deeply human. To ignite the extraordinary potential within our teams, leaders must courageously connect. In today’s blurred reality, where personal and professional pursuits are intertwined, leaders must be courageous enough to nurture the whole person.

This happens through the “5 Zones of Courage.”

Foster a culture of grit, growth, and grace through courageous connections. When team members are met with empathy and understanding through each Zone of Courage it unlocks collaboration, helps attract and retain top talent, and drives organizational growth.

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Leaving this program, your audience will

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Learn to lead through the “5 Zones of Courage.”

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Discover the B.O.L.D. Goals of Courageous Leadership.

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Participate in the “DASH Project” to courageously connect with your team member’s personal and professional goals.

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Discover the #1 lesson from Running with the Bulls and how it can ignite employee engagement.

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Foster a culture of grit, growth, and grace through courageous connections.

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Courage in the Age of AI

The biggest challenge in the age of AI isn’t technical—it’s human.

Demanding certainty often hold teams back from embracing opportunity. While technical speakers can teach what AI does, my keynote inspires audiences to embrace why they must lead with courage.

This happens with the Courage Formula.

In a world driven by constant evolution, growth doesn’t wait for certainty—it demands courage. I show your audience how to see uncertainty as opportunity, manage fear with confidence, and spark innovation through courageous leadership.

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Leaving this program, your audience will

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Set the tone for transformation: Understand why courage – not more technical insights – is the key to embracing AI.

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Activate the “Courage Formula”: the bold balance between certainty, ability, and courageous action.

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Reframe uncertainty as opportunity: Shift from fear to confidence when navigating AI-driven change.

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Inspire teams to innovate by pushing further, thinking bigger, and acting faster.

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Harness Courageous leadership to unlock potential, ignite creativity, and deliver lasting results.

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The 197 Customer Xperience

What can an Underwater Post Office in the Pacific, a bar in Barcelona where prices fluctuate like the stock market, or a hotel with Paraglide check-ins teach us about unforgettable customer experiences? Everything.

This happens with the Cha Cha Cha Matrix: a model for Xtreme customer obsession.

Go on a whirlwind journey through all 197 countries where we touch down together to uncover bold insights and innovative strategies that transform how brands WOW their customers, create memorable moments, and inspire lasting loyalty.

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PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

Leaving this program, your audience will

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Global Insights, Local Transformation: Leverage insights from 197 countries to fuel growth and reimagine customer experiences.

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Master the Cha-Cha-Cha Matrix: Empower teams to take bold, unforgettable steps to Wow and win customers.

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Delight through the 5 Senses: Redefine experiences by creating multi-sensory surprises that captivate and inspire loyalty.

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Discover Growth Far Beyond: Spot unexpected customer insights from other industries to spark innovation and drive results.

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Leverage the “Peak End Rule: Craft unforgettable moments that customers remember, share and rave about forever.

@Copyright Garrett Gravesen 2024. All Rights received

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