Eric Boles

Authority on Leadership, Managing Change, Cultural Transformation and Peak Performance

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Eric Boles

Authority on Leadership, Managing Change, Cultural Transformation and Peak Performance

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Why Book

He is a believer in employee and organizational development and equips your organization with the tools to create and maintain winning attitudes.
Through strategic advisory, leadership development, and culture transformation work, Eric Boles helps organizations accelerate alignment, strengthen execution, and close the gap between potential and performance.
He is a former NFL player and an expert in teamwork, leadership and personal development, dedicated to maximizing your human assets.

Biography

Eric Boles is the President of The Game Changers, Inc. and an Executive Performance Strategist who helps leaders and organizations close the gap between potential and performance.

For more than two decades, Eric has partnered with executive teams, enterprise organizations, and high-performing cultures to strengthen alignment, elevate accountability, and accelerate execution. His work centers on one core belief: sustainable performance is not built through motivation alone — it is built through disciplined leadership behaviors, cultural alignment, and consistent execution.

Through strategic advisory, leadership development, consulting, and culture transformation work, Eric Boles helps organizations identify what is limiting performance and build the leadership discipline required to sustain growth in rapidly changing environments.

Eric’s expertise in leadership, culture transformation, team dynamics, and organizational performance has impacted leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, retail, technology, aerospace, and government sectors. His clients include organizations such as Lululemon, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol Myers Squibb, Mayo Clinic, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arch Capital Group, Meta, Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, USAA, FedEx, and the United States Air Force.

Known for his practical, direct, and transformational approach, Eric challenges leaders to move beyond inspiration and into intentional execution — helping organizations create cultures where clarity drives action, accountability strengthens trust, and performance becomes sustainable.

Before founding The Game Changers, Inc., Eric played in the National Football League, where he developed many of the principles around discipline, teamwork, accountability, and performance that still shape his work today. He and his wife of more than 30 years, Cindy, have two adult daughters, Taylor and Madison.

Programs

Fearless Leadership

We need “Fearless Leaders” now more than ever who can lead courageously. With all the challenges and uncertainty in the world today it easy to let fear influence you. Perhaps the greatest challenge that many of us will ever face in life is the conquest of fear and the development of the habit of courage. Fear has always been the greatest enemy of mankind. Letting fear get its grip on you can cripple you both personally and professionally.

Leading Change in the New Reality

Leading has never been easy. But it’s never been more challenging than it is today in this “New Normal” or “New Reality”. The customer has never been more demanding, the competition never stiffer, employees less engaged, and change and technology advances only getting faster. Plus, despite all these demands, many leaders are being asked to accomplish more with less. “Leading in the New Reality” by Eric Boles will focus on key strategies to allow you to lead and influence more effectively.

Moving to Great

How do you get to the next level? You may be in a “rut” or you may be doing incredible. But the pressure from all around you demands that you “up” your game. You can’t rest on your past successes and the good ole’ days are gone forever. You don’t want to be left behind. Where do you get the energy and the strategies to move to the next level with the competition and the stress increasing? Some of the limitations you identify may even be mental and self-imposed. How do I get out of my own way and move forward? “Moving to Great” by Eric Boles will help you unleash your potential and be at your best more of the time.

Lead with Purpose

“Lead With Purpose” will help you become intentional in how you positively influence others. The goal being that your influence grows alongside your commitment to creating great relationships. You will enjoy the practical and personal application of principles for inspiring, motivating, and developing others.

More than Winning

The goal of every team is to win; no matter the venue or arena of competition, sports or business, the objective is to come out on top. What if there was a better approach that does not involve winning or losing, winning was simply the by-product? The pursuit of excellence is not about winning – it is “More than Winning.” It is giving your very best in pursuit of a goal or worthwhile endeavor bigger than yourself. It is bigger than any one individual and demands your very best.

Books

Moving to Great

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Eric Boles Reviews

“He is an amazing speaker. Very passionate and motivating!”

— Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

“Your presentation on “Moving to Great” was just what our organization needed! You did an “AMAZING” job!!!! The halls were buzzing and you were spot on with your entire message!”

— HASBRO

“Your speech today was exactly what we were looking for! Your message was a perfect mix of business information combined with inspiration, encouragement and humor!”

— MAQUET Medical Systems

“Eric Boles delivered on every front! Eric spent the time to learn about our company and brand. The energy he brought was compelling and a huge hit with our group.”

— Domino’s Franchisee AssociationHe delivered on every front. Eric spent the time to learn about our company and brand. The energy he brought was compelling and a huge hit with our group.

“Book him. High energy, captivating speaker.”

— Turner Construction Company

“Eric’s ability to listen to our company’s priorities and challenges and incorporate those into his message was awesome! Definitely unmatched by other speakers we’ve recently worked with.”

— Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Eric Boles?

Eric Boles is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, author, and former professional football player who helps organizations develop stronger leaders, build high-performing teams, and create winning cultures. He is the President and CEO of The Game Changer, a leadership development organization focused on helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential. Eric spent time in the National Football League with teams including the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos before transitioning into leadership development. He is the author of Moving to Greatness: Unlocking the Power of Your Leadership Potential and uses lessons from sports, business, and personal growth to inspire audiences to achieve greater results.

2. What does Eric Boles speak about?

Eric Boles speaks about leadership, teamwork, organizational culture, accountability, resilience, peak performance, and achieving excellence. His presentations focus on helping leaders and teams understand the importance of mindset, communication, trust, and collaboration in reaching their goals. Drawing from his experiences as a professional athlete and leadership consultant, Eric provides practical strategies for creating high-performing cultures and helping individuals maximize their potential.

3. What audiences is Eric Boles best suited for?

Eric Boles is best suited for executives, corporate leaders, sales teams, athletic organizations, universities, professional associations, and teams focused on leadership development and performance improvement. His presentations are especially valuable for organizations seeking to strengthen teamwork, improve communication, build accountability, and create a culture of success. Eric’s background in professional sports allows him to connect with audiences interested in applying championship-level principles to business and organizational challenges.

4. What makes Eric Boles different from other personal development speakers?

Eric Boles stands out because he combines firsthand experience as a professional athlete with decades of leadership development expertise. He uses lessons from the world of competitive sports to demonstrate how preparation, discipline, teamwork, and accountability translate into organizational success. Rather than focusing only on motivation, Eric provides actionable frameworks that help leaders and teams improve performance, overcome challenges, and build cultures where people can thrive.

5. How do I book Eric Boles for an event?

To check Eric Boles’ availability or request a quote, call 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or visit Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau and complete the booking inquiry form on his speaker profile page.

6. What are Eric Boles’ speaking fees?

Eric Boles’ speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, audience size, and specific program requirements. To receive an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling 973-313-9800, emailing info@eaglestalent.com, or submitting a check availability request through his speaker profile page.

7. Can Eric Boles customize the keynote for my audience?

Yes. Eric Boles customizes his keynote presentations to align with an organization’s goals, audience, and current challenges. He can tailor his content around leadership development, teamwork, culture transformation, accountability, performance, and achieving organizational excellence. Eric works with organizations to connect principles from sports and leadership to their specific environment, ensuring audiences receive relevant and applicable strategies.

8. What do audiences say about Eric Boles’s presentations?

Audiences describe Eric Boles’s presentations as energetic, inspiring, practical, and impactful. Attendees appreciate his ability to combine compelling stories from sports and business with actionable leadership lessons. Organizations value his engaging delivery, authenticity, and ability to motivate individuals and teams to improve collaboration, embrace accountability, and pursue excellence.