Eric Boles
Leadership Consultant, "The Game Changer," Ex-NFL Player

Eric Boles is a teamwork and leadership authority, former NFL player, executive coach, and founder of The Game Changers, Inc. His unique blend of elite sport experience and corporate insight gives him credibility and gravitas on topics of leadership, culture, performance, and change.
Before entering the world of speaking and consulting, Boles played in the National Football League with the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers, where he learned first-hand the principles of teamwork, high performance, and leadership under pressure. He played alongside legendary athletes and coaches, gaining lessons in resilience, leadership, and adaptability.
Today, Boles leads The Game Changers, a training and consulting firm whose leadership, culture transformation, and performance tools are used by major corporations around the world. He has worked with clients including IBM, Bank of Montreal, Bank of America, Bridgestone Tires, Medtronic, and the National Automobile Dealers Association.
As a speaker, Boles delivers high-energy, storytelling-driven keynotes and workshops that help leaders and teams unlock potential, navigate change, and perform at their best—even in uncertainty.
His published work includes Moving to Great… Unleashing Your Best in Life and Work.
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Speaking Topics
Moving to Great
How do you move from good to great? In this presentation, Boles helps leaders and teams break through mental and structural barriers to new performance levels. He challenges audiences to stop playing prevent mode, confront fear, overcome complacency, and reclaim passion and purpose.
Leading and Managing Change
Change is constant—and leading through it is harder than ever. Boles offers strategies for navigating uncertainty, building momentum, giving and receiving feedback, and inspiring teams to act. He emphasizes the importance of clarity, courage, and resilience.
Leading in the New Reality
In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable environment, leaders must move beyond business as usual. Boles explores how leading with vulnerability, agility, and hope can guide organizations through disruption and toward innovation.
Fearless Leadership
Fear often limits potential more than lack of ability. This topic focuses on how leaders can overcome personal and organizational fears, drive courageous decisions, and become “chief courage officers,” modelling the behaviour they want to see.
Additional Themes
- Attracting and retaining talent
- Increasing human effectiveness
- Transforming legacy teams
- Leading with purpose
- Overcoming complacency
Q&A for Eric Boles
How can I check Eric Boles’s availability or request a quote?
To check Eric Boles’s availability or request a customized quote, please contact his booking team or ProSpeakers. They will review his schedule, discuss your event goals, and propose pricing based on audience size, location, and presentation format.
Where does Eric Boles usually travel from?
Eric Boles travels throughout North America and internationally to serve clients. His base is not specified in the public profile.
Which subjects does Eric Boles typically speak on at events?
Eric speaks on leadership, culture transformation, change management, performance, teamwork, and resilience. He combines lessons from his NFL experience with corporate leadership frameworks to deliver powerful, actionable messages.
How much does it cost to book Eric Boles for a keynote?
Please request a quote for an accurate figure. His fees depend on presentation length, format (keynote, workshop, panel), travel requirements, and customization.
What factors influence Eric Boles’s speaking fee?
Factors include the type of presentation, audience size and profile, travel and logistics, degree of customization, and demands of the event.
Are travel expenses included in Eric Boles’s fee?
No. Travel expenses (airfare, accommodations, ground transportation, meals) are typically quoted separately from his speaking fee.
What does a standard keynote presentation from Eric Boles look like?
A typical keynote runs 45–60 minutes, often followed by Q&A. It features high-energy delivery, storytelling from Boles’s professional and athletic experiences, and practical tools that participants can apply immediately.
Is Eric Boles available for workshops or panel discussions?
Yes. He offers workshops, breakouts, fireside chats, and interactive sessions that allow deeper exploration of leadership, change, and performance strategies.
Can Eric Boles customize his presentation for our audience?
Absolutely. Eric works closely with event organizers to tailor his content to your organization, industry, and objectives, ensuring relevance and maximum impact.
What are some of Eric Boles’s notable past clients or engagements?
His client portfolio includes large organizations such as IBM, Bank of Montreal, Bank of America, Bridgestone Tires, Medtronic, and the National Automobile Dealers Association. He has delivered leadership and performance training on multiple continents.
How far in advance should we book Eric Boles?
We recommend booking at least 3 to 6 months in advance to secure a preferred date and allow for travel and preparation time.
How do we book Eric Boles for our event?
To book Eric Boles, please contact Heather at ProSpeakers.com:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-420-4525
"WOW!!! Thank you so very much for your fantastic keynote message at our 2010 Profitability & Growth Conference in New Orleans. Your presentation was just perfect for our audience of corporate employees. The nearly 1000 attendees were still buzzing about your powerful message the next day. Your challenging insights on becoming a Dream Team blending around Leadership, Focus, Peak Performance and Managing Change were perfectly tailored to our meeting them and business issues." - Dunkin Donuts
"You did an AMAZING job!!! The halls were buzzing and you were spot on with your entire message. Your presentation on “Moving to Great” was just what our organization needed." - Hasbro Toys
"Nearly half of our attendees had the opportunity to hear your presentation, The Best Always Want to Get Better, and their response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic! You contribution was the highlight! Many thanks on behalf of our Leadership Conference team!" - Knowledge Learning Corp
"Your message on Leading in the New Reality for our leaders was just FABULOUS!!! I had high expectations but you truly exceeded those in every way! The standing ovation you received afterwards indicates how our people truly felt about your presentation. You quickly connected with them with relevant tools and insights and they were engaged to your last words." - CCLC West



