Gerard Braud

Gerard Braud

Keynote Speaker: International Crisis Communications Expert, Coach, Trainer, Author & Professional Speaker

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Gerard Braud Biography

Gerard Braud, CSP, Fellow IEC (Institute of Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication), is an international crisis communications expert, coach, trainer, author and professional speaker who has worked with organizations on five continents. Braud is recognized for his expertise in crisis communications and media relations.

Braud has been active in the communications field since 1979. For 15 years, he worked in print, radio and television as a frontline journalist, covering a wide range of disasters. His affiliate reports have appeared globally on NBC, CBS, CNN and BBC.

Since 1994, Braud has specialized in helping organizations improve their communication strategies through media training, crisis communications planning and employee-manager training. He is known for developing crisis communication plans, conducting crisis drills and delivering media training programs for clients in industries such as energy, healthcare, education, finance and government.

Braud was commissioned to write the crisis communication plan for the Internal Revenue Service and its 800 offices across the United States. His plans are also used by the Library of Congress, the U.S. Army Missile Defense Command, various city, state and county governments, international corporations, national retailers, global nonprofits, hospitals and educational institutions. Braud frequently serves as a keynote speaker and breakout session leader at conferences focused on business continuity, emergency management and public relations.

Braud has addressed crisis preparedness through case studies, including his award-winning reports, “When the Big One Hits,” which predicted catastrophic destruction in New Orleans years before Hurricane Katrina. He also warned about insufficient crisis communications plans at universities prior to the Virginia Tech shootings. These examples are used in his presentations to help leaders communicate effectively during critical incidents.

Braud holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Louisiana Tech University. He has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association and is a Fellow of Environmental Communications from the Institute of Environmental Communications at Loyola University New Orleans, where he serves as adjunct faculty. In addition to consulting and training, Braud writes and comments on crisis communication best practices and is regularly engaged by organizations seeking to enhance their crisis readiness and reputation management.

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Gerard Braud Videos

Hurricane Season Crisis Communication Lessons
Prepare and Thrive Financially During Difficult Times with Gerard Braud
Gerard Braud When It Hits The Fan

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

Gerard Braud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Human Resources, Marketing, Resilience, Leadership and Crisis Management.

Where does Gerard Braud travel from?

Gerard Braud generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gerard Braud?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gerard Braud 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 Gerard Braud for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Gerard Braud 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?

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Gerard Braud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Human Resources and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gerard Braud for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Gerard Braud generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christopher Voss, Dr. Michael Time and Dr. Christian Conte. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gerard Braud for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2025.

Gerard Braud Videos

Hurricane Season Crisis Communication Lessons
Prepare and Thrive Financially During Difficult Times with Gerard Braud
Gerard Braud When It Hits The Fan
  • How do I book Gerard Braud to speak at my event?

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

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

    Gerard Braud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Human Resources, Marketing, Resilience, Leadership and Crisis Management.
  • Where does Gerard Braud travel from?

    Gerard Braud generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gerard Braud?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gerard Braud 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 Gerard Braud 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 Gerard Braud 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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