From keynote speaking for Coca-Cola in Buenos Aires to inspiring teenagers at a non-profit summer camp, Greg Hawks is a master at conquering stages of all sizes.
Greg wears a number of different hats, from corporate culture specialist to keynote speaker to virtual conference producer, but the common threads that run throughout his work are his infectious enthusiasm, his creativity, and his love of costumes.
Press play to hear his insightful and often hilarious stories about shifting from non-profit to for-profit, experimenting with message mash-ups on the fly, pursuing a career in music with zero musical talent, and launching his own innovative culture specialist agency.
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Guest bio: As a Corporate Culture Specialist, Greg Hawks shapes environments where everyone gets to contribute their best daily. For two decades he has mentored leaders, developed teams, crafted culture, and empowered employees. As a Keynote Speaker, he is an enthusiastic character. As a Virtual Conference Producer, he fashions turn-key experiences that produce virtual conferences that rival in-person gatherings.
Timestamps:
02:02 Intro
02:48 Meet Greg Hawks
04:07 Working with a coach
07:34 Non-profit to for-profit
11:42 Greg’s shift to the stage
14:42 My shift to the stage
16:37 Taking risks on the Coca-Cola stage
22:13 Current aspirations
25:23 Third-grade energy
26:39 Ohio to Oklahoma & Hawks Agency
31:18 Building the team
41:19 Giving back
47:12 What’s next
Links
Greg Hawks
https://linkedin.com/in/ghawks
Twitter: @greg_hawks
Instagram: @greghawks
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