Gian Paul Gonzalez
Keynote Speaker: Motivational Leadership Expert & Educator; Founder of Hope + Future; Inspired New York Giants' 2012 Super Bowl Win
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Gian Paul Gonzalez Biography
Gian Paul Gonzalez is a motivational speaker known for his message of total commitment, which has reached audiences in NFL locker rooms and Fortune 500 boardrooms. A former NCAA First Team All-American forward from Montclair State University, Gonzalez scored nearly 1,400 points during his three-year college basketball career, played in the NBA Summer League, and received professional basketball contract offers, which he declined to continue his work with at-risk youth. He was a First-Team All-NJAC selection, named Player of the Year for the NJAC, ECAC, and D3Hoops.com Atlantic Region, selected to All-American Teams by D3Hoops and the NABC, and was a finalist for the Jostens Trophy, awarded to the Division III Player of the Year. Gonzalez was also named NJAC Male Athlete of the Year.
Gonzalez gained national attention when he spoke at a chapel service for the New York Giants. At the time, he was a high school teacher in Union City, New Jersey. During the service, he distributed poker chips to players, asking them to write their number on one side and their commitment on the other, illustrating the concept of being "All In." Giants defensive end Justin Tuck later credited Gonzalez's message as a key factor in the team's victory that day. The Giants went on to win every game through Super Bowl XLVI, defeating the New England Patriots.
Gonzalez's connection to the Giants came through George McGovern, then chaplain for the team, who learned of Gonzalez's work with justice-involved youth at New Jersey juvenile facilities. When a scheduled speaker canceled, McGovern invited Gonzalez, which led to his speaking career. Gonzalez has been featured on ESPN on Super Bowl Sunday and has appeared on Fox News, ABC, and CNN. He has spoken to the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, the Army Cadets at West Point, the United States Air Force, and various corporate, athletic, government, and educational organizations.
Gonzalez is the founder of Hope + Future, an organization that uses athletics and physical fitness to promote hope and excellence in inner-city public schools and juvenile jails. The Hope + Future Foundation offers programs and events that provide health and wellness education, aiming to empower youth and strengthen families. Gonzalez addresses themes such as achievement, Hispanic perspectives, overcoming adversity, and teamwork in his speaking engagements. His work has been featured on ESPN, Fox News, and CNN. Gonzalez's mantra, "ALL IN is not a slogan, it's a LIFEstyle," reflects his commitment to fostering positive impact, and the phrase has become a guiding principle for organizations worldwide.
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What topics does Gian Paul Gonzalez speak about?
Gian Paul Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Youth, Education, Personal Growth, Non-Profit, Empowerment, Educational Motivational, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding.
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Gian Paul Gonzalez generally travels from Union City, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Gian Paul Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Inspirational and Sports Motivation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gian Paul Gonzalez for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Gian Paul Gonzalez generally travels from Union City, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Harper, Rocky Bleier and Jim Morris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gian Paul Gonzalez for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Gian Paul Gonzalez to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gian Paul Gonzalez 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 Gian Paul Gonzalez, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gian Paul Gonzalez or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Gian Paul Gonzalez for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gian Paul Gonzalez, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gian Paul Gonzalez are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gian Paul Gonzalez, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Gian Paul Gonzalez speak about?
Gian Paul Gonzalez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Youth, Education, Personal Growth, Non-Profit, Empowerment, Educational Motivational, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. -
Where does Gian Paul Gonzalez travel from?
Gian Paul Gonzalez generally travels from Union City, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gian Paul Gonzalez?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gian Paul Gonzalez 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gian Paul Gonzalez 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 Gian Paul Gonzalez 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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