Gary Bailey is a familiar face as a sports presenter and also well remembered as goalkeeper for Wits, South Africa, Manchester United, England and Kaizer Chiefs. Gary has a BSc and MBA (Henley, Oxford) and was one of South Africa’s amabassadors for the world cup bid.
Gary now addresses management on leadership and is also a suberbly competent Master of Ceremonies, with a warm, engaging down-to-earth manner.
Gary is available to present on the World Cup 2010.
GamePlan 2010 - Preparation for the 2010 World Cup
Is your company prepared for the biggest business event of our lifetime. Beware of the pitfalls and leverage the opportunities to maximum benefit with one of South Africa's World Cup ambassadors: Gary Bailey (MBA Henley, Oxford) in partnership with TomorrowToday.biz.
MAN U – Uniting Moments with Gary Bailey
Learn from Manchester United's incredible success as to how to thrive under constant pressure by creating powerful teams in your own business environment.
Leadership Lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson – Researched and Presented by Gary Bailey
Learn from one of the greatest Leaders of all time and impart these powerful skills to your own leadership team.
Master of Ceremony
Gary Bailey uses his wealth of TV experience, his sporting background, and his sense of humour to ensure that any day flows well, is fun, and is professionally held together.
Team-building Football Session
Gary Bailey (Manchester United and Kaizer Chiefs) uses the football analogy to create a fun event for your employees, ensuring that specific principles such as teamwork, cooperation, communication, etc. are fully emphasised. He arranges football activities that all staff can be involved in to put across these principles and he is often assisted by a former PSL soccer star, who ensures that the message is fully understood in all South African languages.
Make 2010 Work for You
Rave Reviews
John de Canha – Executive Director of Sandton Sun and Towers
“When we saw how humble yet successful Sir Alex Ferguson is, we were inspired to be great leaders. Gary exudes the same humble approach as he shows in a clear and entertaining manner, just what it takes to be a top class leader in this global and competitive world.”
John Renney (May 06) - CBI Industry Division Manager
“Your insight and knowledge of what was needed from industry in this country to make the Soccer World Cup 2010 a success and what opportunities exist for us in industry was enlightening. We will recommend you as a keynote speaker to all in the
Reunert Group of companies.”
Kevin Chaplin (Mar 06) - Provincial Manager FNB Western Cape, Chairman Business Against Crime & Amy Biehl Foundation, Board Member WC Education Foundation, Fairest Cape Association, National Business Initiative, Paediatric HIV Foundation & Ikamva Labantu
“Gary, thank you for a fantastic presentation. You managed to take us all to a new level of thinking, to change our mindset, lift our game and think differently. You gave us such valuable information as well as insight into what needs to happen and what is possible, especially on what we can EACH do towards and during the 2010 World Cup. Your presentation was informative, interesting,enlightening & overall absolutely amazing! Every South African needs to see your presentation & I sincerely hope more people and corporates will be exposed to it. You inspired all of us that were there and re-ignited that dream & passion towards Soccer World Cup 2010. Well done and a big thank you !.”
Louise Schnetler (Nov 05) - Gibs University programme convener
“On behalf of the Gordon Institute of Business Science, I would like to thank you very much for participating in the “Leveraging the 2010 World Cup to benefit your business” conference, both with programme development and as a speaker. Your knowledge and professionalism were extremely beneficial to all present.”
Of Gary Bailey as a speaker, some delegate comments were:
• Lots of information that is relevant, liked the interactive nature of presentation
• Lots of energy in his presentation
• Fresh perspective, good presentation – to be expected considering his background
• Good content, interesting and relaxed presenter
• Expert opinion – well researched. Also captured some innovative thinking
• Good content – cross-section of all affected areas
• Good food for thought, I think the LOC should use him in a more official capacity
• A very passionate and motivational speaker
• Good insight, captivating and enjoyable. Gary's presentation was definitely informative and made me think about what I can do. Thanks!
Michael Fienberg (Oct 05) - CEO Stenham Investments (London)
“As I anticipated, your presentation was ideally suited to the clients we were entertaining at our golf event. There is tremendous interest in English football amongst South African sports fans and no less so amongst businessmen who constitute our client base. Your analysis of the relative managerial strengths of the managers under whom you played, and what it takes to motivate both an individual and a team were most insightful and of great interest to the audience. Putting all of this into a footballing context - specifically Man U - and illustrating it with your extremely well-chosen video clips brought the topic to life and made it highly entertaining as well as being illuminating. I think you could tell from the lively discussion that followed how well your presentation was received. I must also compliment you on its technical excellence."
John de Canha – Executive Director of the Sandton Sun and Towers
"When we saw how humble yet successful Alex Ferguson is, we were inspired to be great leaders. Gary exudes the same humble approach as he shows in a clear and entertaining manner just what it takes to be a top class leader in this global and competitive world."
Neil Brimacombe (Feb 06) - Managing Executive - Tiger Brands
“Just a quick note to thank you most sincerely for your contribution to our "Paint the town Red" relaunch evening. I think I speak for most (even the die hard Liverpool/ Arsenal fans!) in saying that your personal sincerity, warmth, and obvious passion were the most outstanding features of your message. In addition the presentation was refreshingly simple and also highly entertaining. All our team members were struck by your willingness to engage for which we all are truly grateful. Such humility is not only the mark of a great man but also not common amongst sporting icons such as yourself – thank you!
As our business competitiveness grows and more importantly as our team develops, I have no doubt that your "nothing is greater than the team" contribution will be a pivotal feature. Thank you Gary for a most memorable evening.”
Frank Baker (Mar 06) - Group Managing Director - Chemical Services Ltd
“Thought he was excellent, had prepared well for his role as MC and added a fresh dynamic to the day. Will certainly suggest going the MC route again next year."
Ryan Searle (Nov 05) - Marketing and Communications manager Volkswagen
“The content of your presentation and the manner in which it was delivered afforded the Sales Managers the opportunity of understanding and preparing for the new Passat sales challenge. The parallel drawn between your preparation for the World cup in relation to the preparation and planning necessary to succeed in business was a welcome and fresh perspective. Having you as a guest speaker was most definitely a highlight for many and the feedback was testimony to this. Thank you for a relevant and professional presentation.”
