Gilan Gork

Professional mentalist and marketing expert Gilan Gork translates the principles of persuasion, behavioural economics, and non-verbal communication into practical business strategies for leadership, sales, and negotiation. Author of Persuasion Games and a participant in NATO's DIANA 2026 programme, Gilan brings credibility through real-world application across defence innovation and corporate performance.

Leaders struggle to influence decisions, sales teams fail to connect with clients, and organisations miss opportunities because they do not understand the psychological triggers that drive human behaviour. Gilan Gork is a professional mentalist, marketing expert, and keynote speaker who translates the principles of persuasive psychology and behavioural economics into practical tools for corporate audiences. Combining mentalism with real-world business applications, he reveals the subtle methods used to trigger specific thoughts, feelings, and responses in leadership, sales, and negotiation contexts.

Gilan is the author of Persuasion Games, in which he demonstrates how mental shortcuts in messaging can maximise campaign impact and encourage customers to engage more deeply with brands. His expertise extends beyond marketing into leadership development and sales training, where he shows how body language and non-verbal cues can be harnessed to create more effective communication and influence. As a participant and leader in the NATO DIANA 2026 Programme, Gilan has worked closely with cutting-edge technology teams addressing security, resilience, and dual-use challenges, contributing to solutions that shape a safer future. His work in this arena culminated in Finland's NATO DIANA Accelerator Local Demo Day, where he supported cohort companies presenting innovations to military, defence, and investment communities. Gilan has also demonstrated his skills through The Mentalist Experience, appeared across national and international media, and performed mind-reading feats live on radio. His television appearances include a memorable blindfolded drive around a racetrack in an Aston Martin on South Africa's Carte Blanche, showcasing the power of psychological focus under pressure.

Gilan delivers highly interactive keynote presentations that engage audiences through participation and live demonstrations directly tied to his content. Delegates learn techniques they can immediately apply to improve personal performance, motivate teams, and refine their approach to influence and persuasion. Whether addressing persuasive leadership, the business of body language, or the art of selling through influence, Gilan provides audiences with actionable insights grounded in psychology and proven through practice. His sessions leave teams better equipped to read situations, communicate with impact, and drive measurable results in their organisations.