Ethics is a subject many people in business don't think about until something goes wrong. When that happens, the inevitable media storm can be overwhelming:"What did you know?""When did you know it?""What did you do about it?"The answers you provide to these questions define your organization's culture and commitment to ethical behavior. I learned the hard way what happens when you make poor choices, and as a result I went from successful businessman to losing everything. I decided to learn from that painful lesson, and empower others to make better choices - so they don't have to learn as I did.As a keynote speaker, I bring insights, practical strategies, vulnerability and humour to ethical training. I help connect the dots between behavior, choices and success in business - turning the theoretical into the practical. Concepts into actions, and actions into results.My keynotes are packed full of personal stories and actionable takeaways - and they're fun! The subject of ethics can, to be blunt, often put audiences to sleep, but I capture people's attention by taking ideas out of the textbooks and applying them to real life - the human side of ethics. My presentations are thought-provoking, sometimes humorous and always impactful, and leave audiences wanting to learn more. Benefits for your business:- A positive, memorable and compelling message that will inspire your audience.- A fresh perspective on ethics awareness — reducing the likelihood of fraud and other unethical behaviors that put your business at risk.- Motivation for your staff to make ethical choices that lead to long-term success and profitability.- Valuable insights to help you develop an effective ethics program (or improve an existing one).- Keynote addresses customized to the individual needs of your organization.If you're looking for a speaker that offers something a little different, we really should connect. Contact me at chuck@chuckgallagher.com or call 828-244-1400

Ethics is a subject many people in business don't think about until something goes wrong. When that happens, the inevitable media storm can be overwhelming:"What did you know?""When did you know it?""What did you do about it?"The answers you provide to these questions define your organization's culture and commitment to ethical behavior. I learned the hard way what happens when you make poor choices, and as a result I went from successful businessman to losing everything. I decided to learn from that painful lesson, and empower others to make better choices - so they don't have to learn as I did.As a speaker, I bring insights, practical strategies, vulnerability and humour to ethical training. I help connect the dots between behavior, choices and success in business - turning the theoretical into the practical. Concepts into actions, and actions into results.My presentations are packed full of personal stories and actionable takeaways - and they're fun! The subject of ethics can, to be blunt, often put audiences to sleep, but I capture people's attention by taking ideas out of the textbooks and applying them to real life - the human side of ethics. My presentations are thought-provoking, sometimes humorous and always impactful, and leave audiences wanting to learn more. Benefits for your business:- A positive, memorable and compelling message that will inspire your audience.- A fresh perspective on ethics awareness — reducing the likelihood of fraud and other unethical behaviors that put your business at risk.- Motivation for your staff to make ethical choices that lead to long-term success and profitability.- Valuable insights to help you develop an effective ethics program (or improve an existing one).- Programs are customized to the individual needs of your organization.If you're looking for a speaker that offers something a little different, we really should connect. Contact me at chuck@chuckgallagher.com or call 828-244-1400

We all know that up to date business training in areas such as management, ethics and sales are vital in a competitive environment. However, for many businesses, the logistics of setting up training programs for their employees can be a challenge.Virtual Training Associates was created to offer businesses easy access to knowledgeable industry thought-leaders in an interactive, virtual training platform. Programs are available for your entire team, from employee to top-level management in areas such as:- Making empowered ethical choices.- Diversity and inclusion in the workplace.- Creating distinction and improving customer service.- Sales and negotiation skills.- Leadership and management for performance and prosperity.- Mastering negotiation strategies.Training videos are hosted by:- Chuck Gallagher, International Ethics speaker, author and consultant. - Lenora Billings-Harris, Diversity strategist, researcher and author.- Scott McKain - Consultant, speaker and author.- Don Hutson - Speaker and author.- Mark Sanborn - Speaker and author.- Dr. George Lucas - Speaker and author. - Jim Pancero - Sales strategist and speaker.- Dr. Nika White - Diversity and inclusion speaker, consultant and author.Each video-based program is designed to educate and empower every member of your organization to overcome challenges and support organizational integrity - strategies that translate to greater success for your business, now and in the future.For more information about how VirtualTrainingAssociates.com can help your organization with comprehensive training contact me at chuck@virtualtrainingassociates.com or call 828-244-1400

The death of a loved one is a stressful time, and often this stress is multiplied when the costs of funeral services are taken into account. In today's economy, many families rely on life insurance benefits to pay for these services. Unfortunately, it can often take several weeks or even months for the insurance underwriter to pay the claim to the beneficiary or the funeral home / cemetery when taking an assignment, making debt collection a difficult and time-consuming process.Families are also burdened with not being able to pay for funeral services in a timely manner due to insurance delays, adding stress to what is an already a difficult time. Services we offer funeral homes and cemeteries:- Qualified insurance assignment claim processing.- Fast payment on insurance assigned accounts.- Reduced Time and Effort on your organization's part giving you more time to serve your families.- Decreased overhead from reduced administrative effort.- Effective experience in the collection of death care accounts.- Superior service with ease of web based entry.Services we offer families:- Knowledge that funeral expenses are paid in a timely manner.- Availability of cash from insurance proceeds immediately instead of having to wait for insurance policy settlements.- Ability to fund additional items needed at either the funeral home or cemetery without having a personal cash outlay.- Access to advance of total life insurance proceeds reducing wait time for cash proceeds.Through assignment of life insurance, American Funeral Financial, LLC, assists funeral homes and cemeteries by taking the burden of collection off their shoulders, allowing them to do what they do best - serve families. We increase cash flow, reduce bad debt and reduce administrative burdens and costs.If your funeral home is looking for assistance with Insurance Assignments, we really should connect. Contact me at chuck@AmericanFuneralFinancial.com or call 828-244-1400

Athletes are highly trained to know what to do and how to behave on the field, but what about OFF the field?It seems like every week the media is reporting a new sports ethics scandal. From steroid use and social media blunders to criminal behavior, sports ethics issues are plaguing athletic organizations at every level. In any team, the choices of one person can have effects - both positive and negative - for the entire team, even the entire organization.Ethical mistakes can lead to:- Loss of revenue from endorsements, sponsorships, ad revenue or ticket sales.- Lawsuits or other legal proceedings.- Firings, suspensions and expulsions.- Fines and penalties.- Damage to (or even the loss of) an organization's hard-won reputation and respect.Sports Ethics was created to provide proactive, highly customizable training programs for athletic organizations of all levels to help make better ethical choices. These programs empower athletes, coaches and executives protect both their individual careers and the entire organization. Programs are available for professional and collegiate organizations, as well as sports associations. Virtually every sports scandal, large or small, can be linked back to poor ethical choices off the field. Bad ethics can destroy athletic careers and even lives. Whether an athlete, coach, athletic director, association, trainer or anyone involved in the world of sports, these courses are a vital part of any playbook.If you're looking for a speaker that offers something a little different, we really should connect. Contact me at chuck@sportsethics.com or call 828-244-1400

Chuck Gallagher is a successful sales executive, business entrepreneur, and professional speaker with humble beginnings: he was raised by a single parent in the projects. He has led a $40+ million sales region with 100 sales representatives and started his own training business with projects in 30 states. Gallagher currently helps corporate employees realize the ramifications of their ethical choices. Through his own choices, Chuck learned this lesson the hard way.

Sales for both funeral and cemetery segments of the business. Areas: North Carolina, East Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas.