Zach Giglio

U.S. Chamber IOM Faculty on AI | Wharton-Certified AI Strategist | TEDx Speaker | CEO of GCM

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Zach Giglio

U.S. Chamber IOM Faculty on AI | Wharton-Certified AI Strategist | TEDx Speaker | CEO of GCM

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Why Book

Zach helps shape AI education nationally. Zach serves as faculty and on the AI curriculum committee for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management, helping shape how AI is taught to chamber and association leaders across the country.
His expertise comes directly from the work. As CEO of award-winning GCM, Zach leads AI strategy, training, and implementation engagements inside real organizations. His presentations draw on current case studies, tested workflows, and firsthand experience guiding teams through adoption.
He has a proven national track record. Zach has delivered more than 70 AI keynotes, workshops, and trainings, reaching thousands of professionals across more than 33 states.

Biography

Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM, an award-winning AI strategy, training, and implementation firm that helps organizations improve how they work, build stronger internal capabilities, and drive meaningful business results.

He is Wharton-certified in AI Strategy for Business and serves as faculty and as a member of the AI curriculum committee for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. A TEDx speaker and Charleston Forty Under 40 honoree, Zach has delivered more than 70 AI keynotes, workshops, and trainings and reached thousands of professionals across more than 33 states.

Zach’s ideas come from leading real AI implementation work with construction companies, associations, chambers of commerce, and other organizations. He shows leaders how to create the clarity, confidence, and culture needed for employees to recognize opportunities, improve workflows, and turn AI into practical business value.

Zach lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and three children.

Programs

A Culture of Innovation: Building Employee-Led AI Adoption

AI adoption becomes meaningful when people begin recognizing opportunities, testing ideas, and improving workflows themselves. Drawing on his work implementing AI inside operating organizations, Zach shares what moves teams from curiosity and isolated experimentation to practical, employee-led adoption. He gives leaders the Culture of Innovation Framework: the four conditions that determine whether AI adoption takes root or stalls.

The four conditions:

Innovation Readiness: identifying the workflows and teams where adoption has the best chance of succeeding first
Leadership Conditions: what leaders put in place for useful experimentation, and where human review, judgment, and accountability belong
Shared Ownership: why lasting adoption depends on employees owning the improvements rather than receiving them
Lasting Momentum: moving from isolated wins to a culture where innovation is expected, shared, and tied to business value

Best for: Executive audiences, leadership conferences, industry associations, workforce events, innovation summits, and teams preparing for broader AI adoption.

MOVING FROM AI CURIOSITY TO AI ADOPTION

Many organizations are interested in AI, but struggle to turn that interest into consistent use. This keynote gives leaders a practical framework for building confidence, choosing meaningful use cases, and creating momentum across a team.

Start With Real Work:
Identify where AI can support tasks your team is already doing.
Simple, Useful Use Cases:
Choose first applications that are meaningful, manageable, and easy to repeat.
Team Confidence:
Build shared comfort with AI through practice, examples, and regular use.
Adoption Mindset:
Understand why successful AI adoption is a people challenge, not just a technology challenge.

THE HUMAN + AI PARTNERSHIP

The future of work is about helping people use AI to reduce friction, improve communication, make better decisions, and create more capacity for the work that matters most.

Human Judgment:
Understand where people add context, ethics, strategy, and decision-making.
AI Support:
See how AI can reduce repetitive work and strengthen everyday workflows.
Better Collaboration:
Learn how teams can use AI as a working partner, not a replacement.
Sustainable Adoption:
Build AI habits that support people while improving how work gets done.

AI THAT WORKS FOR CONSTRUCTION

Construction leaders know AI matters, but need to see how it applies to the real work happening across estimating, project management, safety, compliance, financial decision-making, and operations.

Grounded in Zach’s work with construction professionals across the country, this keynote shows how teams are using off-the-shelf AI tools today to reduce friction, improve clarity, and support better business outcomes.

Practical Construction Use Cases:
See how AI can support estimating, project management, safety, compliance, and operations.
Measurable Workflow Gains:
Understand which AI-supported workflows are helping teams save time and reduce friction.
Adoption in the Field:
Learn what separates effective AI adoption from stalled experimentation inside construction teams.
Framework for Action:
Leave with a practical approach your team can adapt to its own workflows, tools, and projects.

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Zach Giglio Reviews

“Zach delivered a presentation that was strategic in its vision, rich in practical application, and precisely attuned to the aspirations and challenges of our region’s leaders. I wholeheartedly endorse Zach Giglio as a keynote speaker.”

— President & CEO, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

“Zach’s presentation was fantastic. He showed our members how AI could support real work, from estimating and safety analysis to navigating regulations and permitting. Attendees left with practical tools, clear insights, and new ideas they were ready to bring into their own operations.”

— Owner & President, Interlaken, Inc.; President, Northwest Utility Contractors Association

“Zach’s session at the ABC Convention was engaging, insightful, and exactly what our audience needed. The energy in the room was fantastic. People were engaged and walking away with real takeaways.”

— VP of Construction Technology & Innovation, Associated Builders and Contractors

“I could’ve listened to him all day. Zach made AI feel practical and accessible, and our members left with clear ideas they could take back to their teams right away.”

— CEO, Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter

“Zach Giglio’s presentation was nothing short of remarkable. I am continually on the lookout for speakers who both captivate our audience and provide substantial, actionable insights. Zach exceeded these expectations.”

— President & CEO, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Zach Giglio?

Zach Giglio is a leadership expert, keynote speaker, executive coach, and organizational development consultant who helps individuals and teams improve performance, communication, and workplace culture. He is known for his work in leadership development, emotional intelligence, and helping organizations create environments where people can thrive. Through his coaching and speaking, Zach provides leaders with practical tools to strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and build more effective teams.

2. What does Zach Giglio speak about?

Zach Giglio speaks about leadership, emotional intelligence, communication, team development, workplace culture, personal growth, and building high-performing organizations. His presentations focus on helping leaders better understand themselves and others, improve collaboration, and create stronger connections within their teams. Zach’s approach emphasizes practical strategies that allow individuals and organizations to navigate challenges, strengthen trust, and achieve better results.

3. What audiences is Zach Giglio best suited for?

Zach Giglio is best suited for corporate leaders, executives, managers, professional associations, sales teams, universities, and organizations focused on leadership development and team performance. His presentations are especially valuable for groups seeking to improve communication, strengthen relationships, develop emerging leaders, and create more engaged workplace cultures. Zach’s practical and relatable approach makes him a strong fit for organizations looking to create meaningful improvements in how teams work together.

4. What makes Zach Giglio different from other AI speakers?

Zach Giglio stands out because he focuses on the human side of leadership and performance. Rather than relying only on inspiration, Zach provides practical frameworks that help leaders improve self-awareness, communication, and relationships. His emphasis on emotional intelligence and authentic connection allows audiences to better understand how their behaviors influence team dynamics and organizational success. Zach’s engaging style helps audiences turn leadership concepts into everyday actions.

5. How do I book Zach Giglio for an event?

To check Zach Giglio’s 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 Zach Giglio’s speaking fees?

Zach Giglio’s 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 Zach Giglio customize the keynote for my audience?

Yes. Zach Giglio customizes his keynote presentations to align with an organization’s goals, audience, and specific challenges. He can tailor his content around leadership development, communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, culture, and personal effectiveness. Zach works with organizations to ensure his message connects directly to their needs and provides practical tools that leaders and teams can immediately apply.

8. What do audiences say about Zach Giglio’s presentations?

Audiences describe Zach Giglio’s presentations as engaging, insightful, authentic, and actionable. Attendees appreciate his ability to make leadership concepts relatable while providing strategies that can be applied immediately. Organizations value his approachable style, ability to connect with diverse audiences, and focus on helping individuals and teams improve communication, collaboration, and overall performance.