As we gear up for our next meeting, I am thrilled to announce that we have the privilege of hosting Gilan Gork and Gail Sturgess. Gilan's expertise in mentalism and influence is sure to provide valuable insights, especially in enhancing trust, credibility, and influence in sales and negotiations and Gail will let us gain a deeper understanding of their overall business model, identify areas for improvement, and develop new growth strategies.

Gilan Gork Title: Mentalist Influence

Gilan's presentation will likely offer transformative strategies that could significantly impact your and your team's approach to negotiations, sales, and leadership. His presentations are renowned for their captivating blend of mentalism, psychology, and practical influence techniques. He skillfully engages his audience through interactive demonstrations that illustrate the power of persuasion and non-verbal communication. His talks often focus on how to read and influence people's thoughts, enhance credibility, and build trust which are crucial skills in both personal and professional interactions.

Gilan tailors his content to resonate with a wide range of audiences, from corporate leaders and sales teams to government and military officials. His ability to distill complex concepts into actionable strategies makes his presentations both entertaining and educational, leaving a lasting impact on his audience. Gilan is a best-selling author and a global authority on the topic of 'influence.' His expertise in mentalism and influence is sure to provide valuable insights, especially in enhancing trust, credibility, and influence in sales and negotiations. His experience working with leaders in over forty countries for Fortune 500 companies, governments, military organizations, and even NATO speaks volumes about the caliber of his knowledge and skills.

Gail Sturgess Title: The Business Model Canvas

The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management tool that enables businesses to visualize and analyze their business models effectively. It helps executives gain a deeper understanding of their overall business model, identify areas for improvement, and develop new growth strategies. By aligning the business model with strategic objectives and the overall value proposition, it provides a comprehensive "helicopter" view of the organization. Gail, a Business Growth Facilitator, Coach, and Consultant, leverages her extensive experience in marketing, sales, and organization development to help SMB owners and executives improve revenue generation and achieve business growth. Originally an IT professional with roles as a Developer, Key Account Manager, and Product Manager, Gail has spent the last 16 years as a consultant in large corporations, specializing in organization development, competency profiling, human capital strategy, performance management, and workforce planning.

Recently, she has focused on assisting small and medium businesses by applying her knowledge to establish foundations for growth and implementing processes, procedures, and metrics to enhance marketing, sales, and revenue growth. Gail has also presented and conducted workshops at prominent conferences, including Gartner, PECS, IITPSA, and DisruptHR, and was part of the South African delegation to two G7 conferences.