Gayle Cotton

Gayle Cotton

Keynote Speaker: Executive Coach, Cross-Cultural Expert & President, Circles of Excellence Inc.; Bestselling Author, "Say Anything to Anyone"

Gayle Cotton Biography

Gayle Cotton is a National Emmy Award Winner and the author of the bestselling book, "Say Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication." She is the President of Circles Of Excellence Inc., a distinguished keynote speaker, and an executive coach. She offers powerful, insightful, and inspirational presentations for conventions, conferences, and corporate events around the world.

Cotton educates, entertains, and inspires her audience with a fresh and unique approach, emphasizing the practical aspects of cross-cultural communication. She has a notable interactive speaking style that engages audience participation, consistently receiving positive feedback for her ability to educate and motivate. With a focus on topics like Time Mastery, Stress Management, and Cultural Intelligence, Cotton’s presentations are tailored to provide significant value to her audiences, drawing from her extensive experience working with diverse cultures.

Her clientele includes prestigious organizations like the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the U.S. government, and more than 50 Fortune 500 companies globally. Cotton has been prominently featured in major media outlets such as BBC News, NBC News, PBS, Good Morning America, PM Magazine, and Pacific Report. She holds the honor of being the first American accepted into the 'European Association of Marketing and Sales Experts' and is a Certified Expert in the 'Executive Foundation for International Communication'. Additionally, Cotton is a highly valued Faculty Resource for Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), contributing valuable insights and strategies for effective leadership and communication.

Cotton's breadth of expertise and her ability to connect with and captivate an international audience make her a sought-after speaker for events focused on enhancing communication and leadership skills across different cultures.

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Gayle Cotton Speaking Topics

SAY Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication

Top rated keynote speaker topic on cross cultural communication, international business, body language, and cultural sensitivity for effective communication!

This lively and interactive topic is based on Gayle Cotton’s Bestselling Book, ‘SAY Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication’. Differences are the spice of life! But cultural differences can also be the source of embarrassing blunders and miscommunication in the workplace, and for business or social travelers alike. We must manage preexisting cultural expectations, understand cultural sensitivities, avoid conflict, and sidestep offending someone due to cultural differences — albeit unintentional. The strength of any multicultural relationship depends entirely on the ability to effectively communicate, and to build trust and rapport in person, on the phone, or by email. To do this, we need to understand how words, tonality, and body language vary with every culture. This presentation will increase your self-awareness, help you adapt your style, and enable you to be proactive in multi-cultural relationships. Its Gayle’s most requested topic, and has lots of humor and take-home value!

Global Business Etiquette: Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboos!

Top rated keynote speaker topic on business etiquette, international business, body language, cross cultural communication, and effective communication globally!

Explore the ‘Cultural Clues’ for developing successful relationships in today’s global business and social environment. Avoid those all too embarrassing ‘Faux Pas’, and learn to bridge the cultural gap in any culture. Understand the ‘Do’s &Taboos’ for Europe, Asia/ Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. This is a lively, interactive presentation that will take you on a brief journey around the world to learn what everyone needs to know about ‘Global Business Etiquette’. Gayle highlights examples and blunders that often border on hilarity. The topic has tremendous take-home value, so have fun and enjoy the trip!

Interpersonal Communications: Is What You Say What You Mean?

Top rated keynote speaker topic on interpersonal communications, effective communication, cross cultural communication. Best international business speaker!

Take a look at the comical challenges we all have with the words we use in our interpersonal communications. Add a little tonality and body language, and it’s no wonder we have communication mishaps! “The meaning of your communication is evident by the response you get.” Learn the necessary people-reading skills to become pro-active rather than reactive in the communication process. Maximize effective communication and minimize miscommunication. This lively, interactive topic creates the open channels necessary to improve communication in person, on the phone, and by email. Learn the rapport secrets to enable you to establish more comfortable and productive business or personal relationships. Gayle’s insightful and energetic approach will help you improve your communication in all facets of your life.

The Art of Successful Presentation Skills: It’s Beyond Words…

Top rated keynote speaker topic on presentation skills. body language, public speaking. Gayle Cotton is among the best of motivational public speakers on international business speaking!

Could you use a little polish in your presentation or a little finesse in your style? Whether you make presentations for meetings, small groups, or from a podium for multitudes, this interactive topic is designed for you. Making successful presentations is an art, and one that’s not easily achieved! Excellent presentations are 90% preparation and 10% presentation. Learn to create the most effective type of presentation for your audience. Incorporate some high-level tips to enhance your audience rapport, including with multi-cultural audiences. Prepare effective openings, transitions, and closings. Develop the necessary skills for delivery with visuals. Last, but not least, enhance your physical presentation style with your voice dynamics and body language. This topic has lots of interaction for great take-home value!

Time Mastery & Stress Management: 1440 Minutes... Use It or Lose It!

Top rated keynote speaker topic on time management and stress management for international business, and executive leadership coaching. The best of motivational public speakers!

Time is like a bank, but who manages the ‘Time Bank’? Is it you, or is it time? Everyone gets the same 60 seconds a minute, 60 minutes an hour, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Every morning we are credited with 480 minutes in an 8-hour work day, and 1,440 minutes every 24 hours. Each night what we don’t invest in good purpose is written off as a loss! How can we hope to gain effectiveness in managing ourselves and our precious credit of daily minutes? Time Mastery & Stress Management will help you better understand your habits of self-management, and develop strategies to maximize time and minimize stress. This lively, interactive topic can make the difference between being in the red or the black of the time bank… and your health. Are you ‘in time’, ‘on time,’ or ‘out of time’?

Gayle Cotton Videos

Gayle Cotton, Introduction “5 Keys to Cross-Cultural Communication”
Speaker Preview: 5 Keys to Cross-Cultural Communication

How do I book Gayle Cotton to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton, 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 Gayle Cotton or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Gayle Cotton for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Gayle Cotton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gayle Cotton are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gayle Cotton, 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 Gayle Cotton speak about?

Gayle Cotton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Communication, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Inspirational, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Education, Motivational, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, Customer Experience, Stress Management and Mental Health.

Where does Gayle Cotton travel from?

Gayle Cotton generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gayle Cotton?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton 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.


Gayle Cotton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Sales and Communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gayle Cotton for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Gayle Cotton generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Amanda Gore and Jones Loflin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gayle Cotton for an upcoming event.

Gayle Cotton Speaking Topics

  • SAY Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication

    Top rated keynote speaker topic on cross cultural communication, international business, body language, and cultural sensitivity for effective communication!

    This lively and interactive topic is based on Gayle Cotton’s Bestselling Book, ‘SAY Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication’. Differences are the spice of life! But cultural differences can also be the source of embarrassing blunders and miscommunication in the workplace, and for business or social travelers alike. We must manage preexisting cultural expectations, understand cultural sensitivities, avoid conflict, and sidestep offending someone due to cultural differences — albeit unintentional. The strength of any multicultural relationship depends entirely on the ability to effectively communicate, and to build trust and rapport in person, on the phone, or by email. To do this, we need to understand how words, tonality, and body language vary with every culture. This presentation will increase your self-awareness, help you adapt your style, and enable you to be proactive in multi-cultural relationships. Its Gayle’s most requested topic, and has lots of humor and take-home value!

  • Global Business Etiquette: Cultural Clues, Do's & Taboos!

    Top rated keynote speaker topic on business etiquette, international business, body language, cross cultural communication, and effective communication globally!

    Explore the ‘Cultural Clues’ for developing successful relationships in today’s global business and social environment. Avoid those all too embarrassing ‘Faux Pas’, and learn to bridge the cultural gap in any culture. Understand the ‘Do’s &Taboos’ for Europe, Asia/ Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. This is a lively, interactive presentation that will take you on a brief journey around the world to learn what everyone needs to know about ‘Global Business Etiquette’. Gayle highlights examples and blunders that often border on hilarity. The topic has tremendous take-home value, so have fun and enjoy the trip!

  • Interpersonal Communications: Is What You Say What You Mean?

    Top rated keynote speaker topic on interpersonal communications, effective communication, cross cultural communication. Best international business speaker!

    Take a look at the comical challenges we all have with the words we use in our interpersonal communications. Add a little tonality and body language, and it’s no wonder we have communication mishaps! “The meaning of your communication is evident by the response you get.” Learn the necessary people-reading skills to become pro-active rather than reactive in the communication process. Maximize effective communication and minimize miscommunication. This lively, interactive topic creates the open channels necessary to improve communication in person, on the phone, and by email. Learn the rapport secrets to enable you to establish more comfortable and productive business or personal relationships. Gayle’s insightful and energetic approach will help you improve your communication in all facets of your life.

  • The Art of Successful Presentation Skills: It’s Beyond Words…

    Top rated keynote speaker topic on presentation skills. body language, public speaking. Gayle Cotton is among the best of motivational public speakers on international business speaking!

    Could you use a little polish in your presentation or a little finesse in your style? Whether you make presentations for meetings, small groups, or from a podium for multitudes, this interactive topic is designed for you. Making successful presentations is an art, and one that’s not easily achieved! Excellent presentations are 90% preparation and 10% presentation. Learn to create the most effective type of presentation for your audience. Incorporate some high-level tips to enhance your audience rapport, including with multi-cultural audiences. Prepare effective openings, transitions, and closings. Develop the necessary skills for delivery with visuals. Last, but not least, enhance your physical presentation style with your voice dynamics and body language. This topic has lots of interaction for great take-home value!

  • Time Mastery & Stress Management: 1440 Minutes... Use It or Lose It!

    Top rated keynote speaker topic on time management and stress management for international business, and executive leadership coaching. The best of motivational public speakers!

    Time is like a bank, but who manages the ‘Time Bank’? Is it you, or is it time? Everyone gets the same 60 seconds a minute, 60 minutes an hour, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Every morning we are credited with 480 minutes in an 8-hour work day, and 1,440 minutes every 24 hours. Each night what we don’t invest in good purpose is written off as a loss! How can we hope to gain effectiveness in managing ourselves and our precious credit of daily minutes? Time Mastery & Stress Management will help you better understand your habits of self-management, and develop strategies to maximize time and minimize stress. This lively, interactive topic can make the difference between being in the red or the black of the time bank… and your health. Are you ‘in time’, ‘on time,’ or ‘out of time’?

Gayle Cotton Videos

Gayle Cotton, Introduction “5 Keys to Cross-Cultural Communication”
Speaker Preview: 5 Keys to Cross-Cultural Communication
  • How do I book Gayle Cotton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton, 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 Gayle Cotton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gayle Cotton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gayle Cotton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gayle Cotton are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gayle Cotton, 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 Gayle Cotton speak about?

  • Where does Gayle Cotton travel from?

    Gayle Cotton generally travels from Texas, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gayle Cotton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton 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 Gayle Cotton 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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