Gary Wilbers-Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author, & Entrepreneur
Overview
My message is all about the empowerment of people. Imparting practical skills that have a profound effect on the areas of life that create success and freedom.
It is with great honor that through these opportunities I have been able to encourage, and inspire thousands of individuals within the business, sales, finance, insurance, faith, healthcare, & education fields. These various industries continue to this day to receive the benefit of the presented material.
Please allow me to be your partner in success at your next event by scheduling today.
Reviews
10 reviews
Randall G.
May 12, 2026Gary Wilbers- More Than Delivers!
Gary Wilbers’ message was spot on for our group. He was amazing to work with and brought a very personable, engaging style while delivering a powerful message that felt truly tailored to our attendees.
Gary was professional from start to finish and took the time to interact with members both before and after the event. His class, knowledge, and charisma made a lasting impression.
I would absolutely book Mr. Wilbers for another event. Thank you, Gary, for helping make our event a very special one!
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Health & Fitness Expert, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Nick B.
October 17, 2023Gary exceeded our expectations
Gary's passion in what he speaks about was evident to everyone in attendance. He livened up the crowd and had them interacting with one another. Most of the presentations at our events can bore the group, as they are hearing presenters simply talk about similar topics all day. Gary's presentation was like nothing they had ever experienced before. Everyone was talking about it all day long, through dinner, and into the next day. Gary turned out to be one of the best aspects of our event and we would book him again.
Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker
Gary Wilbers-Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author, & Entrepreneur
It was a pleasure speaking to ICFHA. By creating great group interaction with attendees we were able to create a memorable experience for attendees. This is the same method I share with audiences to create a "Positive Culture that Wins" in business and life. Thanks for your business Nick!
Erin
December 21, 2021Great Job
Gary was great. Left us with lots of positive energy, good vibes, and takeaways to help us be more successful. Very well prepared and executed! Thanks Gary!
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Gary Wilbers-Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author, & Entrepreneur
Erin & NIck,
It was a pleasure speaking to your team. I know your company is going to continue the great work it does each day for it's clients. Thanks for the pleasure of sharing with your team!
Make it a GREAT day!
Gary Wilbers
Julie J.
October 15, 2021Gary was wonderful!
Gary was a great speaker and very accommodating to our needs. I would highly recommend him.
Hired as: Motivational Speaker
Gary Wilbers-Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author, & Entrepreneur
Julie,
Thanks to you and your team. I truly enjoyed sharing my message of Positive Culture Wins to your group. Thank you to each of you for what you do for your clients.
Melissa F.
September 2, 2021Motivational and Inspiring
Gary, thank you for delivering such an inspirational message. Our attendees were very pleased and engaged. We will definitely recommend you to others and invite you back for a future event.
Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker
Booking information
Price range: $500 to $2500
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes
What to expect
My message as a Speaker is to empower individuals and businesses to create a positive culture in their business and life. Our fast paced society of today's world demands we have a formula of success. My formula is Energy +Connections + Influence + Integrations = Great Results/Purpose of Life. I will show how businesses and individuals with a culture of engagement with it's team wins every time.
I deliver a message so that individuals and organizations can Ascend to their peak so they can achieve their dreams, goals, and ambitions by creating a High Achiever's Mindset. I share how living and sharing my purpose in life is to be a servant leader it allows me to show my appreciation and love in my relationships so that I might help others give of themselves freely, love openly and make a difference in the world. I have been able to teach and train thousands of individuals to implement personal and professional growth strategies that have led them to greater levels of clarity and purpose in life!
About
As founder and CEO of Ascend Business Strategies, Gary Wilbers is applying his passion for helping others with inspirational keynote speeches, business coaching and leadership training. Gary has been an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses in Missouri since 1990. His strong belief that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it established his life’s foundation.
The first business he built, Mid-America Wireless, started as a small two-man company culminating with ten regional storefronts and over 150 employees. Using his success as the foundation he created High Achievers Mindset. He specializes in public speaking and training and is a certified trainer for High Performance Coaching. Gary received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Lincoln University.
Gary is also involved in his community giving his time and resources to several organizations. His passion, lies in his work with Special Olympics Missouri. He currently serves on the statewide board and is currently serving as the Capital Campaign Chair for their Training for Life Campus. Their goal is to raise (link hidden) million dollars, in order to build a state of the art training facility for Missouri athletes. One of his greatest joys is playing unified golf with Keith Lueckenhoff, a SOMO athlete. Gary and his wife, Dana, have three children: Chris, Adam, and Elle.
Additional booking notes
Willing to work with the venue coordinator depending on the size of the audience but below are typical requirements. If speaker needs to supply items please let him know.
1. LCD projector for PowerPoint Presentation
2. Screen and/or Large, White Blank Wall
3. Power source and/or Extension Cord
4. Lavaliere Microphone
5. Water: We would appreciate it if there could be a bottle water available to the speaker on the podium/stage.
The speaker will bring the presentation on his personal laptop and/or on a flash drive.
The speaker has a MAC laptop. The presentation will be in PowerPoint format, 16:9 ratio.
Past booked events
May 2026
08
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Springfield, MO
December 2024
20
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Springfield, MO
October 2023
12
Thursday
Convention/Trade Show
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Peoria, IL
December 2021
15
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
O'Fallon, MO
October 2021
05
Tuesday
Virtual Event
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Springfield, MO
August 2019
02
Friday
Nonprofit Event
8:30am - 9:00am
•
Fulton, MO
May 2019
08
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Springfield, MO
02
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Springfield, MO
December 2018
06
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Columbia, MO
Setup requirements
See Notes/Technical Information Section