Award Winning
Speaker
Gayle Cotton
Award Winning Speaker
Gayle Cotton is a National Emmy Award Winner, Bestselling Author, and a distinguished Keynote Speaker. An internationally recognized authority on cross-cultural communication, she travels worldwide educating, entertaining, and inspiring audiences with her fresh and unique approach to effective communication. She has the distinction of being the first American accepted in the ‘European Association of Marketing and Sales Experts’ and is a Certified Expert in the ‘Executive Foundation for International Communication’.
One of the most requested Motivational Speakers
One of the most requested motivational speakers, she’s in high demand among public speakers for events and conferences. She has presented to the United Nations, Government Leaders, and more than 50 Fortune 500 companies. She’s a top-rated speaker for Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and she also offers executive public speaking and leadership coaching for their events. Her vast experience living and working abroad has made her a ‘first choice’ request for any audience!


Most Requested Topics


5 Keys to Successful
Cross-Cultural Communication!


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


Interpersonal Communications: Is What You Say What You Mean?


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


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


Gayle’s Story: 3 Strikes! Awareness
Is the Very First Step...
Gayle offers virtual or hybrid presentations, workshops, and leadership coaching for any of her programs! Her office setting is very professional, and she has high-quality equipment to broadcast .
Contact Gayle if you need a Keynote Speaker
Contact Gayle
Feel free to contract her to discuss the virtual options for her listed programs. With advance notice, she’ll be happy to customize a presentation specifically for your company, conference, or meeting venue! She offers live, virtual, and hybrid topics.
Gayle is President of Circles Of Excellence for Corporate Education and author of the bestselling book ‘SAY Anything to Anyone, Anywhere! 5 Keys to Successful Cross-Cultural Communication’. She has been featured on BBC News, NBC News, Good Morning America, PM Magazine, Pacific Report, and PBS More.
She has business bases in Dallas, Texas and Switzerland. Giving new meaning to the concept of creativity and productivity, she is on the leading edge of international business communication. Contact Gayle to speak at your event or conference!

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