BIOGRAPHY & KEYNOTE TOPICS FOR GAYLE COTTON 

A National Emmy Award Winner, Gayle Cotton is the Founder and President of CIRCLES OF EXCELLENCE For Corporate Education. A distinguished and highly sought after speaker, she has made Keynote Presentations for over 50 Fortune 500 companies, and been a TV guest on Good Morning America, PM Magazine, PM Northwest and Pacific Report. Gayle was the first American to be accepted as a member of the ‘European Marketing and Sales Experts’, and is a Certified Expert in the ‘Executive Foundation for International Communication’. She has been a Global Resource for Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Chief Executives’ Organizations (CEO), and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) since 1991. She has presented for Universities, Area Conferences, Chapters and Member Companies. An internationally recognized authority on Cross-Cultural Communications, Gayle is author of, “The 5 Keys To Successful Cross-Cultural Business Communications”, available in Book, Audio, Video, CD and DVD.  Operating from business bases in Dallas, Texas and Geneva, Switzerland, Gayle travels worldwide educating, entertaining and inspiring others with her fresh and unique approach. Giving new meaning to the concept of creativity and productivity, she is considered to be on the leading edge of Business Communications. She offers customized Keynote Presentations and Training or Coaching on the topics of Cross-Cultural Communications, Customer Service, Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Management & Leadership, Negotiations, Presentation Skills, Sales & Negotiations, Stress Management, Team Building, and Time Management. 

TOPIC EXAMPLES        

The ‘Art' Of Successful Presentation Skills·        

Public Speaking: Whether You Believe You Can Or Can’t …You’re Right! ·        

Way Beyond Words: Rapport Secrets For Multi-Cultural Relationships·        

Global Business Etiquette: ‘Cultural Clues’, ‘Do’s & Taboos’·        

‘5 Keys’ To Successful Cross-Cultural Business Communications·        

Is What You Say What You Mean? Improving Your Communication·        

Teambuilding To The Top! Together Everyone Achieves More…·        

Time Mastery: 1440 Minutes - Use It Or Lose It!        

Stress Management: ‘Let The Lemon-aid You’ ·        

Three Strikes! How Global Business Women Beat The Odds… 

Customized ‘Conference Theme Topics’ available upon request 

For additional Information visit: www.circlesofexcellence.com and click on Speakers & Keynotes, or call  972-370-1300 

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GAYLE

 “The participants were overwhelmed! More important was the effect of your seminar on the participants, a fact which I personally confirmed.” J. Arbela Fitzpatrick, President, MALTA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, Valletta, Malta 

“You have been a ‘highlight’ for our whole meeting. Your Interpersonal Communication Skills seminar received an ‘excellent’ rating!” Jorg Frese, Education Chairman, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), Frankfurt, Germany 

“I was impressed at your ability to capture the attention of such a demanding audience. Both the Interpersonal Communications and the Stress Management provided valuable insight.” Gabriel Olivera, Education Chairman, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), San Juan, Puerto Rico  

"Both your presentation on 'The Art & Science of Public Speaking', and the one-on-one coaching sessions you did for our members were extremely well received." Aman Merchant, Education Chairman, ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION (EO), Dubai, UAE 

“This seminar was an enriching and empowering experience for me. I feel that many of the techniques demonstrated will help me to change and improve my communications both within my personal and professional life.” Patricia Brice, Health Consultant, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, Geneva, Switzerland  

“Our 250 students, faculty, and special guests were fortunate to have spent their morning with you. Your energy, presence, knowledge, charm, and sense of humor are exceptional!” Beverly Campbell, Director of Campus Arts, NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, Cedar Hill TX 

“In this Public Speaking Seminar you succeeded in addressing the individual needs, while providing the techniques and confidence to prepare for public speaking in the future.” Finola Marras, Personnel Manager, ICA - INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATIVE ALLIANCE, Geneva, Switzerland 

“Thank you for your excellent training session, ‘Creativity and the Arts in the Classroom’, for elementary school teachers. Convincing teachers to consider the way they approach each and every child will make for better classrooms throughout the Dallas school system.” Beverly Campbell, Director of Campus Arts, NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY, Cedar Hill TX 

“Gayle received high ratings from those who attended ‘The Art Of Presentation Skills’.  Her upbeat attitude and ability to customize was a plus to her presentation material and skills.” T. Michael Riggs, Education Chairman, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), Joplin MI 

“I had the opportunity to be part of the Florence University this month. I wanted to let you know that Jackie and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you speak.” Timothy Danis, Member, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), Chicago Illinois 

“The El Salvador YPO Chapter felt privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from your Public Speaking seminar, and have mentioned how useful it will be for their development.” Eduardo Freund, Education Chairman, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), San Salvador, El Salvador  

“The Management Training for our YPO staff was a resounding success! They also agreed that the course was a great learning experience.” Susy Thurer, Managing Director, YOUNG PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION (YPO), Europe / Middle East / Africa

“All expectations were exceeded! Gayle Cotton received very positive feedback as an instructor both from the material represented & her own personal performance.” Glen Goudeau, General Director, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Matamoros, Mexico 

“I want to say a very special thank you for your assistance in improving my public speaking skills. You have taken one of my greatest weaknesses and raised it to an above average level.” Don Finkell, President, ANDERSON FLOORS, Clinton SC  

“Our International Market Representatives were very enthusiastic and most complimentary about the material covered, and the delivery of the information.” Chuck Earhart, HR Quality Manager, JC PENNEY HEADQUARTERS, Plano TX 

“I would like to express my appreciation for the high quality workshops you provided my expatriate families through your Cross-Cultural Seminars.” Dana Walden, International HR Consultant, TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Dallas TX  

“Thank you for the terrific job you have done with our Technical Competence Instructional Staff.  Over the last three years, you have delivered a much needed service, and maintained your high level of quality and commitment to excellence.” John Aguilar, Technical Training Manager, ERICSSON, Richardson TX 

“This Marketing / Management workshop was extremely well received due to the excellent facilitation, as well as the realistic and practical approach of Gayle Cotton.” Erika Manser, Training Manager, DOW CHEMICAL, Horgen, Switzerland  

“I was thrilled with the surveys done at the end of this Teambuilding workshop! The managers who had said, ‘they were too busy for the seminar’, all had very positive feedback, and said they were interested in attending an advanced training!” Michelle Fontaninni, Quality Assurance Team Lead, METASOLV, Plano TX 

“I was delighted to attend your Management and Presentation Skills seminars. It was a real pleasure for me to share your powerful know-how with other colleagues of Hilton Intl. This application of communication is indeed fascinating!” Anna Scwarzhapple, Training Manager, HILTON INTERNATIONAL, Geneva, Switzerland 

“Our ‘Top Producers’ at the “Best Of Vest Fest” were both entertained and enlightened. Your excellent program led to improved communication and increased production.” LouAnn Colosmo, Educational Specialist, HD VEST FINANCIAL, Irving TX 

“I would highly recommend your workshop to any prospective client. The Stress Management techniques you demonstrated for us have been very helpful.” Barbara Lang, Operations Manager, ABB, Irving TX  

“Your presentation ‘Understanding Your Customer’ was absolutely outstanding! We all enjoyed your original approach to communications.” R. Von Buren, Managing Director, IFF - INTERNATIONAL FRAGRANCE AND FLAVORS, Geneva, Switzerland 

“Your presentation on Stress Management was highly praised by all the attendees. The lessons learned should significantly impact any organization’s productivity and efficiency.” Jim McNair, Quality and Industrial Engineering Manager, FUJITSU NETWORK SYSTEMS, Plano TX

“Unusual - Unorthodox! An experience of techniques I’ve never known before. One of the best workshops I’ve attended.” Loc Nguyen, SVP Securities Sales, CITICORP BANK, Zurich, Switzerland 

“Your professional, thorough and proven expertise has brought about a significant and noticeable improvement in the management skills and leadership abilities of the senior managers you were asked to work with.” Timothy Heup, SVP Human Resources, FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS, Irving TX 

“This Cross-Cultural Communication Workshop was exceptionally well received, and definitely moved our Asia / U.S. team forward in our ability to better communicate.” Chuck Harm, Director Asia/Pacific Operations, LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Hong Kong, China 

“This Team Building Workshop was definitely a very fruitful and pleasant experience. I want to thank you for your inspired and knowledgeable approach.” Marcel Claes, VP & Country Manager, BANK of AMERICA, Zurich, Switzerland 

“Your workshops were well prepared, informative, and customized to our requirements which added tremendously to the value. They have increased our effectiveness to communicate and sell overseas.” John Buaas, Global Sales Manager, EDS, Plano TX  

“The Customer Care and Presentation Skills Workshops provided by Gayle really fit the bill for our training needs! The ratings attest to your skillful facilitative techniques in meeting our expectations.” Michael Chopp, Market Introduction Manager, ERICSSON, Richardson TX  

“The workshop you presented on Japan was timely, informative and extremely useful.” Patrick Coffee, Vice President Global Trust, JP MORGAN CHASE, Houston TX 

“The implementation of Gayle’s presentations have pleasantly exceeded our expectations. The best Management Skills presented in my 22 years of corporate training. She shows the ‘excellence’ in Circles of Excellence.” Glenn Willmot, Technical Service Training Coordinator, MARCONI, Irving TX  

“We acknowledge your considerable personal skill in presenting such an important subject to our completely international sales force.” Otto Hoffman, Country Director, MCI / WORLDCOM, Geneva, Switzerland 

“Thanks again for your energetic spirit, putting everyone at ease, and teaching new scientific methods of Stress Management.” Jaye Largent, Training Coordinator, FUJITSU, Dallas TX

“Wow! What an excellent program you presented. You created an awareness to communicate effectively and confidently.” Jill Smith, Manager, Employee Development, MARY KAY, Dallas TX 

“Gayle was flexible enough to handle the various and unique needs of our organization. Her workshops were very professional, and she was experienced in handling difficult situations.” Michelle Larson, HR Business Partner, SYNGENTA SEEDS INC, Minneapolis MN