“We had a big second round pitch to raise funding from some Angel investors. Although I felt our presentation looked ok on the surface, I was still not totally confident in it.
Gary was fantastic in both reframing our pitch into a cohesive STORY, but also in coaching our team on how to deliver this to its maximum effect.
I loved the way he used the analogy of a choir to really transform us into a high-performance team. His advice and guidance were invaluable, and we got our funding!”
“I really wanted that promotion, particularly as I had missed out so narrowly last time. I believed that my CV was pretty sharp ,but I knew the actual interview panel session would be tough.
Gary was such a brilliant guide throughout the process. He not only helped me to frame an authentic STORY for the day, but also rehearsed me through an extensive Q&A (Questions and Answers) brief.
I felt so confident on the day of the interview and absolutely enjoyed the process. I got the role…Huge thanks Gary!”
“I already believed I was an accomplished public speaker, but I just had a sense I needed to improve if I was to progress to a pan global role.
Gary has so much experience in all forms of communications, and his ‘Professional Enhancement Learning Experience’ was so extensive, so well-constructed, and so enjoyable.
I would recommend this to anyone…you will definitely be able to PITCH your STORY at the highest level.”
Gary spent over 40 years working in the Television and Advertising industries. He began his career selling TV advertising space for one of the ITV companies, London Weekend Television. He later became Executive Sales Director At Granada TV and then Executive Commercial Content Director at ITV plc.
Although Gary was primarily focused on Commercial Revenue streams, he has always had a passionate belief in the power of creativity, in all areas of life.
During the last 10 years of his corporate life, Gary was charged with helping ITV to bring their three principal business units- Commercial, Production, and Commissioning- into greater harmony. In this role, he was able to spend a great deal of time with...
Gary spent over 40 years working in the Television and Advertising industries. He began his career selling TV advertising space for one of the ITV companies, London Weekend Television. He later became Executive Sales Director At Granada TV and then Executive Commercial Content Director at ITV plc.
Although Gary was primarily focused on Commercial Revenue streams, he has always had a passionate belief in the power of creativity, in all areas of life.During the last 10 years of his corporate life, Gary was charged with helping ITV to bring their three principal business units- Commercial, Production, and Commissioning- into greater harmony. In this role, he was able to spend a great deal of time with the teams that actually created and produced some of our favourite TV shows, including the likes of Coronation Street, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, I am Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Downton Abbey and Love island!
Gary is a massive people person and believes deeply in how powerful communication can help us all live more enjoyable and productive lives.
He spent much of his career on public speaking platforms, client pitches, and senior management review meetings as well as both building and delivering highly creative pitches. He has presented on the X Factor stage, pitched for new jobs on several occasions, and presented new media legislation reviews at both EU and UK parliaments. He also helped launch a version of Coronation Street for the Chinese market, as well managing Granada TV's commercial interests in both Liverpool and Arsenal football clubs.
He holds a life-long zest for ever-learning and recently gained a First Class (distinction) MBA degree from Central St Martin's College in London, where he focused on Creativity and Environmental Sustainability challenges.
Gary launched Flippin'Eck Ltd, a commercial consultancy operation, in 2017, and launched Pitch Me Your Story in 2022.
