Signature Workshops

Gallagher Consulting Group Inc. offers a variety of on-site and teleclass workshops and keynotes for corporations, associations and other community groups. The sessions are interactive, and designed to increase performance and help participants achieve real results. Our workshops employ a variety of tactics to teach participants such as assessment tools, role-plays, real-world examples, live demonstrations and group exercises.

We also encourage post-workshop coaching to maximize training efforts.

Gain the Competitive Edge by Boosting Your Executive Presence

Have you ever known a leader or top executive who has got "it?" Well "it" is executive presence, and having "it" is the difference between moving up the ladder to leadership and being stuck on the middle rung. So have you got "it?" Come find out in this session for association and management professionals. During this workshop with Ann Gallagher, you will learn:

  • The definition and value of executive presence
  • How top leaders gain the competitive edge
  • The five essentials of developing your executive presence
  • How to use your executive presence to advance your career

Nice is Not a Vice: How kindness breeds success

Nice guys do not always finish last.  Come find out how leaders use the Golden Rule to achieve golden results...and how you can do the same.  In this interactive session, Ann Gallagher will give you the inside scoop on how being "nice" can help you attain your goals.

In this session, you will learn:

  • Why nice matters in every industry, every day
  • The definition and value of the likeability factor
  • How CEOs and other leaders use principals of kindness to increase the power of your influence and effectiveness
  • The fundamental elements of what constitutes being nice
  • How you can use these elements to increase your power of influence and effectiveness
  • How you rank on the nice scale
  • Why nice is the only four letter word not used enough in the workplace

Personal Branding for "Smarties"

No room for dummies in this highly-interactive session that focuses on your favorite subject – YOU! In this highly-interactive workshop, you will discover how a dynamic personal brand can propel you and your professional efforts to the next level. GCG president Ann Gallagher will lead you through an overview of how to create your personal brand. You will also learn:

  • The five vital characteristics of a strong brand
  • How to apply branding concepts of prosperous companies like Volvo™ and Coca-Cola™ to raise your personal stock
  • The ins and outs of achieving your personal and organizational goals by leveraging your brand.

Session prerequisite: Bring your personality.

Emotional Intelligence = EQ Workshop

In this workshop participants learn the importance of emotional intelligence, or as is often referred to, Emotional Quotient or "EQ." While competence is certainly important, it is people skills that make a great manager in today's diverse workplace. During the session managers will recognize how emotions affect work behavior and performance. Attendees will also discover how to develop and use their emotional intelligence for success in the workplace. This session includes interactive exercises and a quiz to measure one's EQ.

Intuition: The Key to Smart Decision Making

Have you ever been closing what seems to be a perfect deal on paper, but your gut tells you not to sign on the dotted line? Or have you been interviewing a candidate who has an outstanding resume and presentation, but you just know you cannot hire her? That is your intuition in action.

Great leaders know that ninety percent of the critical decisions we make are based on intuition. We all have intuition, but few know how to harness its power for success. In this session GCG President Ann Gallagher, will teach you the essential "I's" of intuitive decision making including:

  • Where we get our instincts
  • The role of intellect in intuitive decision making
  • The impact of using or ignoring your intuition when making choices
  • How to use your hunches to spark initiative
  • How to credibly communicate your intuitive findings to inspire action in others

DISC Assessment & Workshop

The DISC profile system has been used for more than twenty years to help unlock the door to productive communication and working relationships. The DISC assessment will provide neutral, third-party information about behavioral styles. It also identifies skills and weaknesses in areas such as communication, management, motivation and leadership styles. GCG will administer individual DISC assessments before the actual workshop. Participants will receive a personalized, 30+ page report including details about their communications styles on the day of the seminar. During the session, GCG will teach attendees how to use the data to make great improvements in their overall management, teamwork, leadership and communication efforts.

The Trend Alert: Is Your Organization Being Left Behind?

The world is changing at a phenomenal rate, leaving many organizations in the dust. This makes staying relevant to clients and consumers a continual struggle. In this dynamic and interactive session, the President of Gallagher Consulting Group, Ann T. Gallagher will teach you how to provide real value to your customers by transforming your mindset from being a "trend watcher" to becoming a "trend setter." You will learn about the seven most significant population, geographic, and economic trends in the market which will determine the future viability of organizations. You will also learn how to spot trends among your key markets. Most importantly, attendees will receive tips and tactics about how to use trend information to position your group for success.

Introduction to Public Speaking

This half day seminar is designed for professionals who want to learn the basics of communication and public speaking skills. The seminar will include several interactive exercises for participants, so they can apply new talents immediately. Seminar group size is limited to 40.

The seminar will focus on the fundamentals of public speaking such as:

  • General introduction to public speaking
  • Overcoming speaking anxiety
  • Identifying and relating with audiences
  • Developing themes and messages
  • The importance of body language and voice projection
  • Personal appearance and style
  • Handling Q & A

Custom Workshops

GCG also customizes workshops for its clients. Additional illustrative seminar topics include:

  • Board development and facilitation
  • Communication skills
  • Community involvement
  • Coaching for managers
  • Goal setting and attainment
  • How to think strategically
  • Leadership styles and effectiveness
  • Professional image
  • Promotion (business and self)
  • Beginning and advanced public speaking
  • Team Building
  • Time management & organization

Post-Workshop Executive Coaching

A uniquely powerful feature we offer as part of our programs is post workshop coaching for individuals. We will deliver one-on-one and/or group coaching sessions to help participants apply the teachings of the workshop on the job.

  • The executive coaching experience with Gallagher Consulting Group gave me the support I needed to handle professional dilemmas, redesign my approach to problems and entertain alternative solutions/responses. It helped me identify and navigate barriers that could potentially derail continued career success. It helped me simplify and prioritize to achieve better work-life balance.

  • I am pleased to endorse Gallagher Consulting Group, Inc, specifically Ann Gallagher and Mary Ann Pilotte. I worked with Ann to design, develop and implement an internal peer- coaching program within the finance organization at American Electric Power (AEP). She was professional, thorough, considerate, innovative and meticulous during this process. I could always count on Ann and Mary Ann for well-designed presentations, thought-provoking questions and thoughtful answers. It was a pleasure to work with them.

  • Annie far exceeded my expectations with her customized and very strategic firm Rollout & Branding Plan. She clearly has a gift of listening carefully to her client's goals and aspirations and then crafting a plan of action to get them to where they want to go. My firm and I are looking forward to working with Annie on our next businesses initiates!

  • Ann's presentation on Executive Presence provides new insights into the topic as well as validating current assumptions. It was informative as well as entertaining.

  • Ann provided excellent leadership to the members of the Ohio Contractors Association in the development of a multi-year strategic plan.

  • Ann provided our participants with a fresh, energetic and engaging workshop targeted specifically at leadership advocacy. Her professionalism and expertise were inspirational to all involved and we received extremely positive feedback concerning the event. We won't hesitate to call on Gallagher Consulting Group again.

  • Gallagher Consulting Group helped Nationwide Children's Hospital develop an integrated strategy regarding our organizational structure. The result was a clearer, more effective entity as well as a significant savings of funds. We were very pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend Gallagher Consulting and Ann Gallagher to any business or non-profit.

  • Gallagher Consulting Group provided the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption the catalyst to move to the next level of organizational excellence through an intensive and creative strategic planning process. By expertly involving all key stakeholders, providing dynamic executive counsel and quickly understanding all the levels and nuances of the organization's activity, Ann Gallagher gracefully, but aggressively, managed a critical planning process for the Foundation. I highly recommend the Gallagher Consulting Group.

  • As a professional woman, I value my time and the ways that I spend it. I looked to Ann Gallagher and Gallagher Consulting Group to explore ways to use my strengths and talents to become a more effective, balanced and skillful leader. Ann provided me with the specialized resources to accomplish these goals. Her innovative thinking and hands-on style are both motivating and inspiring. I would certainly look to Ann again for personal or professional executive consulting needs.

  • Gallagher Consulting Group was a tremendous asset in helping me find my focus and perspective and worked with me to align both my personal and professional goals. Their executive coaching program established practical, workable solutions that were custom to my situation and priorities. Overall, I was especially impressed by the wealth of information and helpful tools provided to me.

  • Ann got me to believe in the benefits and results executive coaching and leadership training and seminars can have on a business. Gallagher Consulting has assisted us in getting to the bottom of tricky issues that no one really wants to talk about. As an off-site facilitator, she helps the team work it out – she's in the trenches with everyone and you can't help but be fueled by her desire and determination to sort things out and get things done. I continue to use her services and encourage others to make themselves, and their businesses, more effective and efficient by calling Ann.

  • I can't say enough about the outstanding work Gallagher Consulting Group has done for our company. Ann Gallagher's ability to support the evolution of management professionals into strategic, forward thinking “players” is quite extraordinary. Grange has also used Gallagher to conduct critical, targeted market research, results of which have helped us grow and continue to provide quality service to our agents and policyholders.

  • Ann facilitated a strategic planning retreat for members of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. It was a gathering of some of the brightest and most influential leaders in our community. With an effective and efficient focus, Ann guided us through a session of discussing some difficult topics that generated heated debate. Her passion and skill for mediating were driving forces behind the ground we covered. We left the retreat with a clear plan of action thanks in large part to Ann. She's a brilliant facilitator and produces real results.

  • We were delighted to have Ann speak to our women's economic club in Detroit. The subject was effective communications and how we each are responsible for communicating on behalf of ourselves and the companies we work for. It was one of our highest rated presentations ever. Ann's practical knowledge and the plan she helped us develop individually was priceless.

  • Ann has a fantastic ability to connect with and inspire individuals. She recently facilitated a three-day retreat at Longwood Gardens that focused on stakeholder research. It was extremely well received, and the results will help grow and positively position our organization. I would highly recommend utilizing her talents.

  • Making decisions in the business world is a given. Making smart ones is a different story. Ann's session on intuition and smart decision making was outstanding. It took “leadership training” to a different level and really focused on identifying and using personal tools to become a better decision-maker. As a presenter Ann was engaging and smart. I look forward to attending another session of hers in the future.

  • Ann has been instrumental in helping us develop and implement a PR plan that works for us. She took a great deal of time to walk us through ideas and possibilities and really made me feel like I was her most important client. She is genuine and easy to work with, but asked tough questions and didn't let down. That's what makes her so special.

  • Our members think Ann Gallagher is a terrific speaker and presenter. Ann presents relevant, informational, practical material that motivates individuals to want to do better – for themselves and their company. She is high energy, genuine and creates an enthusiastic energy that spreads throughout the room. I look forward to utilizing her talents again.

  • Ann Gallagher embodies our higher levels of leadership themes. She goes beyond the probable to create the possible, views uncertainties as opportunities, and thinks conceptually - building on the why, when others focus on the what. Ann personifies what it means to be committed to her clients. Those she serves greatly benefit from her unique ability to turn complex issues into simple statements that can lead to success.

  • Gallagher Consulting Group has helped us to reshape not only our leadership team but our organization’s brand and image. I rely on their advice on a daily basis and rarely make a PR decision without consulting them first. I would highly recommend their suite of services to any organization looking to expand their presence and awareness within the community.

  • Lisa Groff
    Managing Director, Credit-Risk
    American Electric Power

  • Rhoderick C. Griffin
    Manager, Regulated Accounting
    American Electric Power

  • Michelle Cramer
    President
    Cramer + Associates

  • Celia D. Crossley
    CEO & President
    Celia D. Crossley & Associates, Ltd.

  • Christopher L. Runyan, P.E.
    President
    Ohio Contractors Association

  • Linda Mascherti
    Director, Division of State Government
    & International Affairs
    American Osteopathic Association

  • Morna Smith, PhD.
    Nationwide Children's Hospital

  • Rita Soronen
    Executive Director
    Dave Thomas Foundation

  • Rita Wolfe
    Sr. VP Community Affairs
    Dispatch Printing Company

  • Bev Peaso
    General/Engineering Development
    Integration Services
    General Dynamics

  • Bob Mulcahy
    Former Sector President
    General Dynamics

  • Phil Urban
    President and CEO
    Grange Insurance Companies

  • Ty Marsh
    President and CEO
     Greater Columbus Chamber
    of Commerce

  • Renee Walker
    Director of Corporate Public Relations
    Kelly Services

  • Paul Redman
    Executive Director
    Longwood Gardens
    (Formerly of Franklin Park Conservatory)

  • Chris Merritt
    Executive Director
    Ohio Association of Broadcasters

  • Kelly McGivern
    Chief Executive Officer
    Ohio Association of Health Plans

  • Mary Anne Knapke
    Former Executive Director
    OSAE

  • Paul Otte, Ph.D.
    Executive DirectorFranklin University Leadership Center
    Franklin University Leadership Center
    President Emeritus, Franklin University

  • Michelle T. Abreu
    Chairman & President
    Oxford Consulting Group, Inc.