Appearances

Where Gary has spoken.

Conferences, corporate events, workshops, schools, community events, award ceremonies, television and radio. A selection of the places Gary has shared his story over the years.

Corporate workshops and training

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Gary is a motivational speaker and workshop facilitator for corporate and NGO clients. He brings the discipline of a champion athlete, 15 years of leading young people in the classroom, and the business sense of a certified NBA player agent to your team.

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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.

Media

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Timeline

Selected appearances

2024
Guest, Versuz TV 24
Season finale interview on the 1999 dunk title, Jamaica and Toronto
Media
2022
Feature, CityNews Toronto
From teacher to NBA player agent
Media
2021
Guest, CFRC Radio at Queen's University
Advice for student athletes
Media
2019
Black History Month feature, FAU Athletics
Florida Atlantic University
Recognition
2016
Profile, The Globe and Mail
Toronto's new generation of basketball agents
Media
2015
Award recipient, York Regional Police
Black History Month celebration, Aurora, Ontario
Recognition
2014 to 2015
Panelist, NBA TV Canada
The Hangout, Toronto
Media
2013
Game Changer profile
Coaching Association of Canada
Recognition
2011
Host, 3rd annual Slam Dunk Career and Mentorship Fair
Milliken Mills High School, Markham, Ontario
Schools
2009
Host, Slam Dunk Career and Mentorship Fair
With the York Region District School Board, Milliken Mills High School, Markham
Schools
2006
Host, Stay in School and Keep the Peace
With Toronto Police, Toronto
Community
1999
Champion, NCAA Slam Dunk Championship
Final Four week, Tampa, Florida, live on ESPN
Basketball

Gallery

On stage and in the room

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