Gareth Gallagher

Broschiertes Buch

Eventually Gareth: The Show Had to Go on

Beschreibung

The legendary events provocateur, Gareth Gallagher takes readers behind the scenes of this bewitching-yet-brutal industry.-- bombs, blackmail, and mind-blowing experiences. The show had to go on. Across his multi-decade, multiply decorated career, acts of terrorism, acts of sabotage and acts of God would become par-for-the-course obstacles for global top-tier events executive Gareth. Yet as this high-adrenaline, high-octane lifestyle took its toll on him, as well as those closest to him, the unforgiving industry always made one thing perfectly clear: the show had to go on. This is the story of Gareth Gallagher's journey to the ends of the earth and the ends of himself. It's a story of love and loss and extravagance. It's a story that pushes readers just to the edge of belief, then asks them to take one step further as the show, somehow, carries on far beyond what we expect it to. >For two and a half decades, Gareth cultivated his reputation as an events provocateur into legendary status, and spared no personal expense doing so. Presidents, celebrities, and Fortune 500 execs relied on his expertise to keep their insatiable VIP needs met no matter what-- bombs, natural disasters, and the Russian mafia included. No other career path except the rock stardom he'd dreamt of as a child could have given Gareth this kind of lifestyle: causing a security scare in Heathrow airport as the Concorde made its final flight, getting lost in the streets of New Orleans while looking for a missing event speaker, and taking private helicopters right into the heart of Manhattan's extravagance, all while managing a high functioning level of addiction. When disaster struck an event-- and it always managed to, from bombs exploding nearby to an earthquake and a cyclone rocking venue buildings to attendees were drugged-- it's Gareth you wanted on your team. His larger than life personality and genuine will to deliver made him a star, but one that nearly imploded. The cocaine that fueled an unforgettable first night with the love of his life fed the overdose that ultimately took him-- and his Australian accent, boyish smile, and constant support-- before their life together could begin. The caffeine, alcohol, and an eating disorder that seemed to power endless hours on the job also led to an ultimatum from his doctor a year after Matthew's death. Gareth's story may stand apart in excess, but is not an entirely singular experience. Each moment showcased in this snapshot of an unbelievable career uncovers the depths event planners will reach in order to serve their clients. The biggest expense at the biggest events is an invisible cost paid by the background team running on adrenaline, excess, and no small amount of self-deprecation. Case in point: after a few moments of collapse when Gareth received the news of the overdose, he dried his eyes and carried on with the scheduled series of meetings for the day. The show had to go on-- until it absolutely couldn't anymore. In a deck of Tarot cards, the archetype of the Fool is not one who is deceived or simple, but who is standing at the edge of a cliff, perpetually poised to leap into the unknown and begin his world anew. The fast-paced, entertaining, heart-wrenching narrative of Eventually Gareth is about the monumental amount of Strength, Judgement, and Surrender required to take that leap.

Autor

Join Gareth on a captivating journey through the dark years of event planning while battling addiction. Experience the highs and lows of pulling off dazzling events for some of the world's biggest companies despite facing bombings, blackmail, and heart-wrenching loss. But the party couldn't go on forever. Eventually, Gareth finds the strength to turn his life around. With unwavering honesty and drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Eventually Gareth" is a true showcase of one man's resilience. In his new book, Gareth shares bombshell revelations, tales of blackmail, and mind-blowing experiences. Gareth Gallagher is an accomplished Senior Event and Marketing Executive who is highly sought after by both small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. With 25 years of experience in the events industry, he has worked in 42 countries, lived in 5, and flown around the world over 20 times to run events. Gareth has worked with industry giant business leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, and celebrities, making him an expert in his field. Don't miss this fascinating look into the inner workings of the events industry, straight from the mastermind behind some of the world's most successful events!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Neil Investments Inc
• Seitenzahl: 386
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798218956349
• Artikelnr.: 68581533