Ken Futch, CSP
Experience and Contributions:
Ken
Futch is president of Ken Futch
and Associates, an Atlanta-based training company that teaches
organizations and individuals how to turn opportunity into success.
Before founding his company in 1986, he was in
sales and management with AT&T, where he was recognized for being the
top revenue producer
in a group of 6,000 salespeople. Ken's success led to his
selection as a top trainer
at AT&T's prestigious National Sales School.
He is a native of the "Tar Heel" state and is a graduate of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was commissioned as a
lieutenant and served three years in the U.S. Army, including a tour
in Vietnam as a combat
platoon leader.
A past
president of the Georgia Speakers Association and a
former Toastmasters International humor champion, he delivers more
than 100 high-impact programs annually. He has now
trained over 100,000 people
in seminars presented throughout North America and Europe.
He is the author of the book
Take Your Best Shot, which is filled with
priceless insights and stories about recognizing and achieving
opportunities in
life.
A passionate believer in lifelong learning, he has
continued his own development by earning the designation of
Certified Speaking Professional
(CSP) from the National Speakers Association—a five-year educational
and experiential process.
Most Requested Programs:
•
Motivation “Take
Your Best Shot!”
A moment can change a life. Ken’s astonishing
true story of how he accidentally shot himself in the head – and how
it opened his mind! Hilarious, inspiring and motivating, you will get
a (w)hole new perspective on how to turn situations into
opportunities.
• Leadership “Give
Your Rifle Away”
Gain the single greatest motivation tool available for
creating passion. An entertaining and provocative program that
provides practical principles and techniques for achieving results
while.
• Managing Change “Grabbing
on or holding on?”
How do you react to
change? Do you hold on to the old or grab on to the new? Managing
change isn’t just recognizing the need to change, but knowing how to change. During this
humorous and high-energy program, you will acquire the insights and
tools to reframe change and to embrace the potential that change
offers.
• Customer Service “Providing
Lagniappe”
Move beyond the basics and learn the two necessary
requirements to create memorable customer service experiences.
Discover how to turn that disgruntled customer into a sales
opportunity. An upbeat message designed for organizations seeking to
increase client retention.
• Team Building “Bushy Eyebrows and Other
Misperceptions”
Learn what teams value most while avoiding the common pitfalls that
can destroy employee morale. This fast-paced program emphasizes the
importance of respecting individuality while enhancing group identity.
Take home valuable tools for improving communication and building
trust.
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