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Inside the Ultimate WOW Experience
What turns an event into a true WOW experience? Gail Davis shares her experience being onsite at an unforgettable event in Amarillo, TX, where powerful performances, meaningful community impact, and unexpected moments came together in a way attendees will never forget.
GDA Industry Insights
The Secret to Long-Term Client Relationships
The strongest client relationships aren't built when everything goes perfectly. They're built through trust, honest conversations, and how you work together when things don't go according to plan. Gail Davis shares lessons from decades of client partnerships and why trust is one of the most valuable things a business can earn.
GDA Industry Insights
How We Stack Up in the Age of AI
Gail Davis shares how GDA Speakers is embracing AI while staying true to what has always set us apart: relationships, experience, and personalized service that helps event planners make confident decisions.
GDA Technology
Your GDA Advantage: Our Client Portal & Polling Feature
At GDA Speakers, we believe event planning should be empowering—not exhausting. Over the years, we've embraced technology not just to keep up with change, but to stay ahead of your needs. Gail Davis dives into how our exclusive GDA Client Portal and polling feature were built to support you with transparency, efficiency, and heart.
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GDA History
Celebrating 20 Years - Part 1
Have you noticed that GDA Speakers has a new logo? If you guessed that the “20” that's incorporated means that we're celebrating a 20th anniversary, you guessed correctly. Right now we're finalizing plans to commemorate this exciting milestone at a celebration we'll host later this year. In the meanwhile, as we lead up to the big day, I thought it would be fun to reflect on the last 20 years through a series of blogs and photos that offer insight into who we are and our journey through the last two decades.
GDA History
18th Anniversary Celebration - Founder's Talk
Eighteen years ago I walked away from a very rewarding career at EDS. I learned so much about business, problem solving and customer service from the Dallas-based IT company. As I started my company it was a bit of a hobby. I had one speaker, Nando Parrado, and an office in my home.
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GDA Podcast Recap | Nando Parrado Episode 7
I will never tire of telling the story of how I met Nando Parrado. And my favorite way to recap the story is to tell it with Nando. I invite you to listen to this episode of GDA podcast with Nando.
Trending Speakers
GDA Podcast Recap | Richard Resnick Episode 6
Richard Resnick began his career working on the Human Genome Project as a software engineer under Eric Lander. Since then, he has gone on to bridge the research and commercial worlds as a serial entrepreneur.
Trending Speakers
GDA Podcast Recap | Dr. Michael "Misha" Auslin Episode 5
War. Economic Security. Elections. All the things you need to know about in our rapidly changing world is what Dr. Michael “Misha” Auslin deals with every day. Misha has been very popular with our groups that want content for business leaders regarding how the world events will impact the future. His content is constantly changing.
Trending Speakers
GDA Podcast Recap | Herb Meyer Episode 4
Herb Meyer served in Ronald Reagan's Administration as Special Assistant to the Director of Central Intelligence and Vice Chairman of the CIA's National Intelligence Council. There is no wonder why Herb is a sought after speaker for audiences that want to engage discussions on world events.
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