Gilan Gork

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Mentalist and Guest Speaker Gilan Gork and his team at The Influence Institute, believe that everyone has ideas, products or services that deserve attention.

Gilan’s talks and masterclasses help leaders leverage the Significant Influence Model so their businesses can gain significance, to grow. Your business ultimately grows by holding significance in the lives of the people it employs, the markets it serves, and the causes it supports. Without gaining and retaining significance, companies are eventually disrupted, replaced, or simply cease to matter over time.
The unique learning experiences that Gilan delivers will develop your and your team’s influence, so you can grow in a changing world.

The SIM illustrates how significance is created through three particular areas of influence.

1. Influence with a cause bigger than oneself (purpose, accountability, motivation)

2. Self-influence (mindfulness, mindset, self-motivation)

3. Influence with others (leadership, sales, negotiation)

“We want to empower people with the ability to get the buy-in, agreement or support they need from others, so they can reach their highest success”, says Gilan.

Gilan creates unique learning experiences that help people unleash their influence. He teaches how to apply a working knowledge of influence and persuasion to real-life practical situations, to be able to lead, sell, negotiate, market and inspire on a new level.

Presentations by Gilan Gork

Redefining Significance in Our W.I.S.E. World

This talk is designed for leaders who want to stay relevant and grow in an increasingly complex world. As industries evolve, businesses often don’t fail suddenly—they simply lose significance over time.

Gilan unpacks the WISE framework (Widening, Intertwining, Surprising, Escalating) and the challenges these trends present. He introduces the Significant Influence Model™ to help leaders maintain relevance and secure future growth.

“Well communicated and highly relevant to what we see daily.”

Heather Lowe, First National Bank

The Rapid Influence Formula

Ideal for leaders and sales professionals, this keynote shares a powerful 3-part formula for building influence quickly and authentically. Originally presented to NATO, it equips audiences with practical tools to drive engagement, trust, and loyalty.

“A conference highlight… demonstrating remarkable influence and trust-building.”

NATO StratCom COE

From Reactive to Responsive Leadership

This session helps leaders identify unconscious reactive patterns that limit performance. Gilan guides audiences toward greater self-awareness and responsiveness, improving decision-making and leadership effectiveness.

“Brilliant program… helping me become a more positive leader.”

Chantal Swartz

Other Topics Include

Winfluence: The Art of Influential Negotiation
Influence in Difficult Conversations
The Influence of Purpose
The Business of Body Language
Rapid Influence Sales Method

The Mentalist Experience

An interactive, high-impact performance combining humour, psychology, and mind-reading. Gilan demonstrates influence, persuasion, and thought-decoding in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Designed for corporate audiences, the show delivers strong “wow factor” with minimal technical setup and broad audience appeal.

In a Nutshell

Engaging, interactive entertainment with memorable moments
Insight into the psychology behind influence
Suitable for all audiences
High production value with simple setup

Master of Ceremonies

Gilan brings energy and professionalism as an MC, using mentalism to engage audiences and maintain momentum throughout your event.

Persuasion Games

Gilan’s book explores the psychology of influence and persuasion in everyday life. It offers practical tools to enhance personal and professional interactions while protecting against manipulation.

Body Language Cards

A practical toolkit featuring 50 lessons to help interpret and influence non-verbal communication. Ideal for developing intuitive people skills and leadership presence.

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HAYLEY GETHING

Having dealt with Guest Speaker on a few occasions, your service is professional and outstanding. Your staff are friendly and very efficient. I would highly recommend Guest Speaker to anyone in need of this service. Regards.

Hayley Gething - Yokohama Southern Africa

LAWRENCE REITER

Guest Speaker - your service, advise, professional and friendly manner together with the exceptional presentations are superb. We will continue to always use and recommend you for speakers. Thanks so much!

Lawrence Reiter – SACRA

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