John "Gucci" Foley Introduction
Today we are excited to have someone with us who knows first-hand what it means to take high performance and excellence to an extreme level. As a former Lead Solo with the Blue Angels, John Foley is going to show us the parallels between an elite team like the Blue Angels and what we do every day.
His message is something that I really want you to hear. It reinforces what we are already doing, and I believe it will help us accelerate to an even higher level. He has worked closely with us to learn first-hand what our business, our people, and our opportunities are all about. I believe he is going to help us see our challenges and our potential in a whole new light.
Best of all, we’re going to leave this meeting today with some powerful ideas that we can immediately begin to use to raise our performance as individuals and as a company to an entirely new level.
Let’s start by joining John in the cockpit of his Blue Angel jet!
John "Gucci" Foley Technical Requirements - Live Events
GENERAL INFORMATION
- John Foley's presentation consists of a spoken message, a set of digital slides, and eight video clips.
- The videos and slides he uses are in Apple Keynote. The storyboard and Keynote file with the embedded videos and slides can be sent ahead so you are able to test, review, and run cues/sound prior to his arrival. The file will need to be downloaded to a Mac that is running Apple Keynote.
- The presentation will be run directly from his laptop. John does not use PowerPoint.
- The Presentation is presented in 16x9 aspect ratio.
- John will bring with him a back-up of the presentation on his laptop with VGA adapter.
- John does not use a remote and requests that someone on the AV team run the cues for his presentation.
IMPORTANT CUES
- John will provide a Storyboard indicating each point during the presentation that the video clips are to be started.
- For all video cues, lighting should be dimmed as appropriate during playback for optimal results.
- On all video cues, please start the video THEN immediately dim the lights.
- Immediately at the end of each video, lighting is turned on and the microphone is hot. John will be at the center of the stage when the video ends and he begins speaking right away.
TWO AV PEOPLE ARE NEEDED - ONLY IF PRODUCER TABLE IS NOT NEAR LIGHTS
- Person A will start the video clips on John's laptop, at his visual and spoken cues, by pressing the ENTER key on his laptop.
- Person B will dim and raise lights for the video segments.
AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- LCD projector - a projector with a minimum rating of 4500 lumens. A typical PowerPoint portable projector is not adequate. Please work with CenterPoint and you're AV technician to select a projector with the correct lumens rating for your venue and screen size. The presentation is presented in 16x9 aspect ratio.
- Screen or Multiple Screens - as large as possible, to be seen by the entire audience. Preferably two screens where appropriate for the venue.
- Sound system - A high-quality sound system is needed to accommodate dramatic music and sound from the video. Free-standing external speakers to augment ceiling speakers are recommended when appropriate for the venue.
- Lavaliere cordless microphone for John
- Additional microphone for person introducing John
- VGA cable - to connect the projector to a computer, Audio cable to connect the sound system to the computer. John will bring adapters for the computer.
- Switcher - to transition from other computers to John's laptop if there are other computers being used during the meeting.
STAGE SETUP
John does not use a podium. John requires a small table to place his helmet on. It's best if the small table is off to the side, or closer to the rear of the stage to keep the stage as clear as possible for him to move around.
When John exits the stage, someone needs to gather up his helmet and backup laptop with an adapter (if used).
John "Gucci" Foley Technical Requirements - Virtual Events
For all of John Foley’s Zoom Presentations, we have our own internal AV team that runs the presentation from start to finish.
Our AV team requires the following:
One (1) AV briefing call with your AV team (ten) 10 days before the event
One (1) test run with your AV team three (3) to five (5) days before the event
One (1) sound check thirty (30) minutes before the start time of the event
We will work with your internal or external AV team to ensure a seamless presentation.
John "Gucci" Foley is a former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels, "Top Ten Carrier Pilot," a best-selling author and an expert on high-performance teams. And we are proud to announce that he is also the newest member of the cmi family!
John is an expert at accelerating performance in turbulent times.
Connecting, aligning, and unifying virtual teams can be a daunting task. John’s message of trust and high-performance teamwork speaks directly to virtual teams. His unique keynote experience leaves audiences feeling inspired, energized, and “Glad to Be Here®”
As a keynote speaker, John has inspired over 1,000 organizations to increase trust, elevate execution and build a culture of excellence. He's delivered his Glad To Be Here message at over 1,000 events, to over 1 million people worldwide.
No other speaker in the world shares John's life experiences.
He has continually reinvented himself, working as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, leadership expert, keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Fearless Success.
John Foley's message goes above and beyond expectations. With engaging stories and electrifying videos of Blue Angel aerobatics, his presentations will give your organization a renewed spirit, purpose and energy. John’s events inspire, motivate and align teams to improve performance, strengthen teamwork, and thrive with a Glad to Be Here Mindset.
As the founder and CEO of CenterPoint Companies—which provides business performance training to companies worldwide—John knows first-hand how the best of the best excel and continually improve. By thoroughly studying the current climate within your workplace and reflecting on his past experiences, John Foley delivers personalized programs aligned with company culture and event goals. This detail-oriented customization will give your people the experience of a lifetime.
Inspiring Top Performing Organizations - Why Should You Hire John Foley?
- John's process for building a culture of excellence aligns with any company striving for the top.
- He knows how to align teams with your vision to fly in formation.
- John's debriefing process creates a safe space for teams to trust, communicate and execute.
- His approach inspires a disciplined dedication to teamwork.
- John has delivered his extraordinary message at over 1 thousand events to over 1 million people.
- He is a natural motivator with a proven record of inspiring greatness.
- John holds 3 Masters degrees, an honorary Ph.D., and was a pilot in the movie Top Gun!
Welcome to the cmi family John!
