Dr. Gary Bradt

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Dr. Gary Bradt is a preeminent expert on change and leadership. Dr. Bradt is a clinical psychologist, business owner and for the last twenty years, a leadership consultant to senior executives running everything from small family enterprises to large corporations. Gary Bradt also is a dynamic and popular public speaker.  Spencer Johnson endorsed him as the leading speaker worldwide on Johnson's phenomenal business bestseller Who Moved My Cheese?  Gary Bradt has given keynotes on change and leadership for clients including:  IBM, Kodak, General Motors, FedEx, NASA, American Express and eBay, among scores of others. Gary Bradt's speaking engagements have taken him around the world, including Europe, Asia and extensive travel across North America. 

 Dr. Bradt's first book, The Ring in the Rubble: Dig Through Change and Find Your Next Golden Opportunity represents the culmination of a lifetime of experience in helping individuals and organizations learn how to win whenever things change. Through Bradt Leadership Inc, a consulting firm co-founded with his wife, Dr. Peggy Bradt, he has designed and delivered dozens of customized leadership programs for senior executives and individually coached several hundred more. Consulting clients have encompassed a wide spectrum of industries and include DuPont, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young LLP and Accenture. Prior to founding Bradt Leadership, Gary Bradt was a vice president with Farr Associates, a leadership development firm, where he was responsible for client management and program delivery.

 Dr. Bradt’s first book, The Ring in the Rubble: Dig Through Change and Find Your Next Golden Opportunity is described by Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager and Leading at a Higher Level as “Beautifully written and full of wisdom, The Ring in the Rubble is a gem.” 

 Currently, Gary Bradt presents on this book for numerous corporations and trade associations.  His message contains hope, humor and inspiration for all seeking to find the 'ring of opportunity' that lies within the 'rubble' change sometimes brings about. 

Gary Bradt holds BA and doctoral degrees in psychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist in North Carolina, where he lives with his wife and two children. Dr. Gary Bradt has also received the Widener Graduate Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology from his graduate alma mater, only the second time the award has been granted. 

Clients Comments

“Your comments were right on the mark….It must be very rewarding to have that much of a positive impact on so many lives, in just one hour. Truly inspiring.”- Harland Clarke

"The guest speaker was sensational. He helped colleagues and me really analyze the chairs we carry every day. He also helped us to identify the rubble in our lives and the importance of team work." Bristol-Myers Squibb

"It was my desire that at the end of this meeting our team members would look at change differently and come to accept its presence... your open, transparent, relational presentation reduced the resistance to change of our team..." Unilever

"Gary was one of the best speakers I've heard or contracted in my 18 years with NCL. He was outstanding and resonated fully with the audience. We would absolutely like to utilize Gary's talent at other upcoming meetings." Norwegian Cruise Lines

“Very special ‘thanks' for your speech. As always, you bring such great insights on managing and leading through change. The team seemed renewed and encouraged about the future. Your guidance was a winning approach for us." Ernst & Young LLP

"Dr. Bradt is a persuasive communicator who speaks with clarity, passion and sincerity. I heartily recommend him to any group seeking a powerful and moving presentation..." — Spencer Johnson, MD Author of Who Moved My Cheese?

“In all the years we have been doing this we have yet to have a speaker who has had such a great effect on our audience. Everyone was overwhelmed by your speech. We certainly look forward to using you again." First American Title Insurance Company