In the economic climate we live in today, the probability of increased pressure for unethical practices and internal fraud is increasing. Unraveling fraud schemes can sometimes feel like trying to figure out a magician's tricks. The North Carolina Association of CPA's is sponsoring the 2008 Fraud Conference entitled: "Don't Be Fooled."

Chuck Gallagher, Business Ethics Speaker, is the keynote speaker for the 2008 Fraud Conference speaking on: CHOICES: Negative Consequences - Positive Results. This award winning presentation has received rave reviews nationwide. Gallagher, former CPA and convicted felon, brings home the consequences of the unethical decisions he made in his attempts to build the great American dream.

Have you ever been caught up in the vicious cycle of wanting more, believing success is measured by what you have? If you have ever thought what you have is not good enough, this presentation will stop you in your tracks and could change you life forever. Learn how the three components of most any white collar crime fraud; how it could have been prevented; and the consequences that followed.

Chuck Gallagher is a successful business ethics and white collar crime speaker who has been a sales executive in a public company. Raised in humble beginnings, Gallagher was reared by a single parent in "the projects." He has led a $40+ million sales region with 125 representatives and started his own training business with projects in 30 states. Every choice has a consequence! "Through my own choices I learned this lesson the hard way. Today I help corporate employees and association members realize the ramifications of their ethical choices."

For information about this presentation or how your organization can reap the benefits of Gallagher's presentation: CHOICES: Negative Consequences - Positive results, contact me at chuck@ chuckgallagher.com or call me at 828.244.1400.

Texas motivational speaker, Chuck Gallagher, a Dallas area resident, has been selected to be the keynote speaker for the 2007 Leadership Conference & Convention -- 100th Anniversary Kick Off for Sigma Alpha Mu – a nearly 100 year old fraternity founded in New York.  His presentation to this group of young men and their leaders from around the country is “Texas Hold ‘em? Winning With the Life Cards You’re Dealt!”

The mission of Sigma Alpha Mu is to guide each undergraduate member toward a more meaningful life, to prepare members for responsible fraternity and community involvement, and to create social and service opportunities for its alumni. Gallagher’s presentation will focus on the steps needed to live a successful life. In fact, a premise of this unique presentation actually comes from the game itself – “It’s not so much the cards you’re dealt, but how you play your hand, that determines those that win at the game of life.”

Focusing attention on the seven keys to success, Gallagher will set the stage to help those in attendance understand how they can have a profound effect on the lives of those they touch. Beyond this Leadership Conference, Sigma Alpha Mu will have several other major events leading up to their 100th Anniversary function.

Chuck Gallagher is a Motivational Keynote Speaker focusing attention on Successful Change through Ethical Choices. He speaks to businesses, sales organizations and associations. Likewise, Gallagher is the founder of the Choices Foundation, a non-profit organization, dedicated to sharing the message of Choices and Consequences to young people at the high school and college levels. “Every choice has a consequence,” states Gallagher. “I know as have lived through both the negative consequences and positive results that come from the choices I made. From Prison to Vice-President of Sales, we all are a result of the choice we make daily.”

For information on booking Chuck Gallagher for your next event, please contact Chuck at www.chuckgallagher.com or call 828.244.1400.

The North Dakota Society of CPA’s selects, Texas Keynote Speaker Chuck Gallagher, as a featured speaker at their 2007 Executive Leadership Summit. Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, financial professional or business manager, this new conference is designed for today’s business leaders.

Presenting along with other featured speakers such as Rich Karlgaard – Publisher of Forbes Magazine - Chuck Gallagher will discuss his ethics related presentation – Choices: Negative Consequences – Positive Results.

Have you ever made a choice you have regretted? This workshop examines the outcomes of choices we make on a daily basis - in both our personal and professional lives - and explores the ethics climate of your organization. The headlines are filled with companies that have had employees make poor decisions, resulting in ethical questions, financial restatements, fraud, and more. This workshop will make you think twice about your decisions and actions at work or at home.

Having captured the attention of audiences from coast to coast, Chuck Gallagher is an inspirational motivational speaker with a dynamic ethics message. As a business ethics speaker and sales motivational speaker, Chuck’s business and personal experiences over 30 years provides a powerful framework for presentations, workshops and consulting. Understanding the business and ethical challenges facing organizations today, whether corporate, government or association, Chuck, as a motivational keynote speaker, delivers a message that focuses on the pressing issues tailored to the client’s need.

Gallagher is also the founder of the Choices Foundation, a non-profit organization. The Choices Foundation  supports providing ethical educational presentations, workshops, and keynotes to universities, colleges, high schools and religious organizations. Chuck, and other speakers, talks to young people about ethics, honesty, integrity, the choices they make and the consequences that follow.

As a professional motivational keynote speaker – someone who understands the challenges of business from both a growth and ethics perspective, Chuck can deliver a message to your audience or organization that can empower them to achieve success beyond illusion while doing so with ethical integrity. For information about booking Chuck Gallagher for your next employee meeting or association event, contact Chuck Gallagher at www.chuckgallagher.com or call 828.244.1400.

Every Choice Has A Consequence!

The question is - as a student, regardless of your age, do you truly believe that the consequences you face in life are a direct result of your choices? When I was in college - even graduate school, I think I knew it in my head, but didn't believe it in my heart. It took years of making the wrong choices and a lot of pain that followed for me to finally get the concept: Every Choice Has A Consequence!

The former CEO of Stewart Enterprises, Bill Rowe, (the company I serve as Senior Sales Executive for) said, in a presentation he gave to a group of employees, that when his son went to college he gave him one - and only one - piece of advice. His advice was short and sweet - but profound!

"Do what must be done, when it must be done, everyday!"

I've sence thought about those words time after time. In his explanation, Bill said to his son, "If you have a test tomorrow, you should pass on the party and study tonight." Do what must be done, when it must be done, Everyday! "If there's a party Friday night and you don't have class till next Tuesday, by all means have a great time at the party. Go for it boy!" Do what must be done, when it must be done, Everyday! The key to Bill's advice to his son goes back to choices and consequences. Every choice has a consequence.

As I said in the presentation, I am not proud of my past. But, the learning experience was extraordinary. So here's the truth about consequences. You control them. Let me repeat...you control them!

If you do what must be done, when it must be done, everyday...you empower yourself to achieve greatness in whatever you choose. Likewise, if you make choices that do not support you - you will receive negative consequences. That's a fact.

As this is a blog...and I'm not a preacher...perhaps you'd like to comment.

What do you think of Bill's advice?

What, if anything, was a take away for you from my presentation at LIU today?

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Oh...and go Blackbirds!