Florida
Louie Gravance is a globally recognized expert on customer service, employee engagement, and corporate culture transformation. For over 25 years at the Walt Disney Company, Louie played a key role in designing live entertainment experiences and customer service training programs, including the world-renowned “Disney’s Approach to Quality Service” curriculum at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida. His work has helped countless organizations translate the legendary "Disney Difference" into actionable strategies that elevate employee performance, strengthen workplace culture, and create unforgettable customer experiences.
After his tenure at Disney, Louie distinguished himself as the premiere expert for exporting the same training principles in multiple business sectors. He then expanded his expertise as a consultant, keynote speaker, and trainer, helping organizations like ING Financial, Choice Hotels, Nikon, and Microbac Technologies revolutionize their approach to service and culture. Money Magazine credited him with “literally changing the consciousness of business in America” through his groundbreaking service campaigns, including the Bank of America “Spirit” initiative—the most successful customer service training program in the company’s history.
The success of Louie's involvement in high-profile projects, such as the Harry Potter's Diagon Alley expansion and Ollivanders Wand Experience at Universal Orlando, speaks volumes about his ability to create immersive, customer-centric experiences that drive magical memories AND business results.
Louie’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that employee engagement and exceptional service are the foundations of business success. His signature presentations, including “Service is a Superpower!” and the “7 Secrets for Consistently Creating WOW Service,” empower leaders and teams to foster cultures of accountability, creativity, and exceptional customer care. He combines his Disney-honed insights with actionable strategies to help organizations create environments where employees thrive and customers are delighted.
Through his company, Louie Gravance Creative Content, Louie develops customized training programs that inspire organizations to redefine their approach to culture and service. His acclaimed book, SERVICE is a SUPERPOWER! (Lessons Learned in a Magic Kingdom).
With humor, heart, and a wealth of experience, Louie Gravance delivers high-impact keynotes and training sessions that leave audiences inspired, informed, and equipped to build workplaces that shine from the inside out. Whether transforming company culture or delivering unforgettable customer experiences, Louie is the go-to expert for organizations striving to achieve exceptional results.
For more information on Louie Gravance, please contact Executive Speakers Bureau at 901.754.9404.
STICKS or WANDS? – Service Tips from Potter World
What makes the difference between a transaction and a transformation? Between selling a stick… and bestowing a wand?
Louie Gravance, celebrated Disney Institute architect of service culture and author of Service is a Superpower, brings audiences inside one of the most ambitious guest experiences ever created: the wand shop at Universal’s World of Harry Potter. Informed by his experience launching this attraction, he reveals some of the strategies, artistry, and deliberate choices that transformed a simple retail moment into a lifelong memory for millions of guests.
With signature humor, storytelling, and real-world insight, Louie shows how every service professional—whether in hospitality, healthcare, retail, or finance—can turn ordinary exchanges into extraordinary experiences. Drawing on lessons from both Disney and Universal, he connects the dots between entertainment, empathy, and discipline to unlock the “wand work” hidden in every service interaction.
Audiences will learn:
• The psychology of story-driven service—how to script interactions that feel magical but never forced.
• Why you don’t have to like them to delight them—tools for handling even the most difficult customers.
• How to empower employees to create WOW moments without scripts or checklists.
• The secret of doing something you don’t have to do—and why that builds loyalty faster than discounts or perks.
• How “show business rules” (like never letting them see the wires) apply directly to your business.
This keynote isn’t just about wands—it’s about the power we hold in our hands every day to create connection, loyalty, and delight. For organizations looking to re-ignite their service culture, Louie Gravance offers not just a presentation, but a master class in making the ordinary unforgettable.
Discovering Service as Your Superpower: Delivering WOW Moments that Transform Careers
When employees ask, "What's in it for me?" the answer is clear: EVERYTHING. Exceptional service doesn’t just benefit customers—it enriches the lives and careers of those delivering it. Louie Gravance, renowned for inspiring Walt Disney World cast members, reveals how delivering WOW moments can transform service interactions into powerful personal and professional growth opportunities.
This dynamic keynote dives deep into the art and science of creating WOW moments, exploring how they not only delight customers but also energize and inspire employees, driving overall business success. Louie draws from his pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering Disney Institute's groundbreaking programs, as well as decades of experience reigniting service cultures across diverse industries—from healthcare to hospitality, retail, and beyond.
Through practical insights, actionable strategies, and unforgettable stories, your team will learn:
1. The transformative power of viewing service as a personal superpower
2. How to identify and create WOW moments in any customer interaction
3. Techniques for turning routine transactions into memorable experiences
4. Strategies for fostering a culture of service excellence that benefits employees, customers, and the bottom line
5. The direct link between exceptional service and career advancement
Tools of Engagement: Inspiring Employees to Deliver WOW Moments with Purpose
It is not what our employees are willing to DO, rather, it’s about what you need them to BE. Engaged teams create extraordinary customer experiences. Inspired and informed from his years motivating tens of thousands of Disney cast members, Louie Gravance shares how to align employee aspirations with your organization’s purpose to foster a culture of engagement and WOW service delivery.
Louie introduces his revolutionary P.L.A.N. for engagement—Purpose, Language, Actions, and shared Narrative—empowering leaders to transform their workplace into an energized, cohesive team working toward a common goal. This keynote equips your organization with actionable strategies to inspire employees to view their roles as integral parts of a larger, meaningful story.
When employees feel recognized, valued, and aligned with your mission, WOW service moments become the norm, not the exception.
7 Secrets for Crafting WOW Service Experiences: A Story Worth Telling
Every customer interaction is a sensory experience—a story waiting to be told. Drawing from his extraordinary role in launching the iconic "wand experience" at Universal's Harry Potter Lands, Louie reveals how to transform ordinary service moments into unforgettable stories that captivate and delight. In this inspiring keynote, Louie Gravance demonstrates how every team member contributes to crafting a powerful narrative that defines your brand. From sight to sound, touch, and beyond, Louie reveals the hidden power of intentional storytelling in shaping customer perceptions and driving loyalty. Louie shares 7 secrets for doing this:
1. There’s No Business BUT Show business
2. Never Let Them See the Wires
3. You HAVE to Do Something that You Don’t HAVE to Do
4. You Don’t Have to LIKE Them to DELIGHT Them
5. Embrace Your Ignorance for Listening
6. Creating the Illusion of Spontaneity
7. (This one is kept a secret until the finale of the keynote)
With insights gleaned from his unusual, varied and vast experiences in multiple industries Louie illustrates how to create and sustain a culture that prioritizes WOW service moments. This humorous and engaging talk will inspire your team to own their role in shaping the ultimate customer experience—every day, with every interaction
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Our team at Region 10 LOVED Louie! We received such wonderful feedback on his practical approach to customer service through his experiences at Disney.
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