"• “This was phenomenal!” • “Presentation was energetic, very relatable, and everyone was engaged.” • “Received a TON of great feedback!” • “Relevant and impactful for all.” • “Brought out so many good points on what we can change and develop.” • “It was really inspiring!”"
-AXA Equitable Life"Thanks for joining us last week. You were a great addition to our meeting! Your energy, passion and message about “Leading and Managing Change” in all types of situations really resonated with our attendees. It was just what we needed!"
-IBM"Eric – first off, thank you so much for joining us at our national sales meeting! It was truly the highlight of the week to hear you speak – in fact “everyone” mentioned how inspirational it was to have you speak to the group! I am definitely going to recommend you as a key note speaker to my counterparts on the consumer side of the business. Again, thank you for joining us (especially on Valentine’s Day – hopefully your wife was understanding)."
-LG Electronics USA"I wanted tell you how much our team enjoyed having you join us as the keynote speaker at our HCA Far West Division Leadership Development Institute on October 13, 2017. Your passion and energy during your presentation,Moving to Great, permeated the entire room and left a powerful impact on the team! I have received countless e mails from many of the attendee's describing the impact you had on them. One attendee stated,"Eric gave me the shot in the arm I needed to get me back on track and reengage as a leader!" Your dynamic presentation has positively improved how our leaders approach their very important role as healthcare providers!" In addition, the attendees appreciated the book signing you offered following your presentation. The book,Moving to Great is highly engaging and powerful! I have passed on your information to other HCA divisions for their Leadership Development Institutes. Thank you again for coming to speak with our leaders!"
-HCA Far West Division"Eric Boles recently spoke at our annual e-Builder user conference in Ft Lauderdale – to a group of over 400 capital construction owners who manage billion-dollar budgets; all facing the same challenge, change. As soon as Eric walked on stage he created an energy that was electric and at the same time created a connection with the crowd, sharing his personal story of facing change and challenges in his professional and personal life; leaving himself vulnerable at times. His analogy of “acorns and oak trees” left people wanting to strive to be better leaders and communicators; change agents. He exceeded our expectations and we are still receiving calls and emails from clients, and our internal staff, on how he impacted them!"
-e-Builder"For anyone else considering Eric, if you want a speaker who is authentic, engaging and humble, and who can motivate your audience to positive action, Eric is your guy. Having spent time with him, I can honestly say that he is genuine and thought provoking. I’m proud to say that I can highly recommend Eric!"
-Aviva Canada"You Are Fantastic!!! Your Message Was “Perfect” For Our Leaders! I Truly Appreciate How You Tailor Your Inspiring And Challenging Message To Align With Our Business Needs And Meeting Themes. Your Content And Curriculum Combined With Your Persona Continues To Resonate With All Starbucks Partners That Have Experienced Your Workshops. Any Organization That Truly Values Their People And Wants To Grow Their Business Would Benefit From Your Services. You Get Results!!!"
-Starbucks"On behalf of Signal, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for coming to speak to our Sales and Marketing teams. Your humble style of delivery was the perfect vehicle to drive home the message that "everyone is human" and that "we all have fears" (one way or another). Your real-world example of how fear crippled your NFL career was a loud and convincing message that no matter who you are and no matter what your business or sport fear can overtake one's life. Knowing what I know now about you, I can honestly say that you are the most genuine example of who a motivational speaker should be. It was a pleasure getting to know you during our conversations prior to and post your presentation. To this point, please feel free to use myself and or Signal as a reference at any time. I look forward to having you back in the near future to present to our entire company."
-Signal"Our many thanks to Eric Boles for his “fabulous” presentation at our closing session for our annual Elite event honoring the most successful representatives of our sales channels. The feedback has been tremendous!!! – from the moment Eric addressed our audience, the attendees were captivated. The lengthy “standing” ovation and the long line of audience members eager to meet him only underscored how well he was received! Eric has our gratitude for his role in making our annual Elite event a great success and we offer the highest recommendation possible from our organization."
-Comcast"Eric was an absolutely fabulous speaker!!! He has the ability to tailor his speech based on our company’s vision and strategy... and he did exactly what we asked… he tied all our themes together and brought it back to the individual… what does that mean for you? He was alternately humorous, approachable, motivational… and quickly pivoted on his opening given our group was having a low energy day due to many flight delays and late check-ins. To have the ability to be fully in command of the material and make shifts in the presentation based on the nuance of the energy in the room is rare to find… he is a total pro at presentation!!! I shared with Larry that our CEO who spoke directly after Eric, referenced Eric’s speech no fewer than half a dozen times. In today’s sessions, our presenters continue to reference the themes that Eric spoke to. This is huge! I really couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Eric was a complete pleasure to work with."
-Broadridge"Eric is a dynamic speaker, who has the rare ability to tailor his material to support the goals and strategy of your company. His experience as an NFL player, husband, father, and business owner offer him a wealth of experience from which to share meaningful stories that are timely, relevant, and resonant. The lessons Eric extracts from these stories are integral to personal and professional growth, and he offers strategies that are immediately actionable. He is personable, motivational, and humorous. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of the keynote, and would highly recommend Eric - he is a pleasure to work with."
-Broadridge"Eric brings a level of passion and conviction to his message that guarantees the engagement of the audience. Both our Michelin employees and our customers have benefitted from and enjoyed his messages. I would strongly endorse Eric to anyone seeking an engaging leadership speaker."
-Michelin"Eric’s session on “Managing and Leading Change” received an incredible response! It made a real impact on our people. He was definitely the best speaker Motorola has had in many years"
-MotorolaMoving to Great
Leading and Managing Change
Attracting and Retaining Talent
Leading in the New Reality
Increasing Human Effectiveness
Fearless Leadership
Leading Legacy Teams
Transforming Your Culture
Leading Courageously
More Than Winning
Leading with Purpose
Overcoming Complacency
Eric Boles meets Scooter's Coffee before franchisee conference
A couple of weeks before keynoting at Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee Franchisee Conference near San Diego, the coffee franchise flew ERIC BOLES to Omaha where he met with Scooter’s leaders, toured their facilities and visited some of their stores. Eric got to see first-hand the company's business, people, customers, and learn on the ground about every issue at every level, allowing him to “customize” his message and speak from a most credible perspective.
With foresight, the company documented Eric's visit and created a short video to help introduce the keynote at the event. You can watch this video here.
Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a leadership training, and development company, headquartered in Lakewood, Washington. Eric is a noted global expert in talent development, change management, and cultural transformation. He is a thought leader in business strategies and provides in-depth coaching and consulting to help organizational leaders maximize their human asset and increase productivity and peak performance.
Eric is a graduate of Central Washington University. His community involvement includes serving on the Governance Board for the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap counties. Teaching Pastor at Life Center of Tacoma.
Recent client’s include State Farm Insurance, Bank of America, Astra Zeneca, Arch Capital, Mayo Clinic, Bridgestone, Planet Fitness, Eli Lilly, Subway, Sotheby’s Real Estate, BASF, Honeywell, Nationwide Insurance, AgReliant, NAPA Auto Parts, Staples, Simplot, Walser Automotive, Bristol Myers’s Squibb, GSK, The Leadership Institute, Express, and many others.
With his vast experience in corporate boardrooms as an executive coach and business consultant, Eric brings razor sharp insights and leadership strategies that have impacted the marketplace. His perspectives on managing and leading change, transforming culture and overcoming complacency are laced with practical tools and principles that can be applied both professionally and personally.
Prior to becoming a sought-after Speaker and Consultant, Eric learned many of his principles of peak performance, team dynamics and leadership from his experience as a Wide Receiver with the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers and New York Jets.
Eric is also an author of a book entitled Moving to Great…Unleashing Your Best in Life and Work.
Eric is a committed husband of over 25 years to his wife, Cindy Boles. He is a father to two adult daughters, Taylor Boles – 2020 Graduate of The University of Washington, and Madison Boles – Student Athlete at Colorado State University.