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Drew Dudley

Internationally Acclaimed Leadership Speaker | Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Drew Dudley Headshot Nov 2023
The Roadmap to Impact
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The Leadership Test
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Self Respect: The Foundation of Leadership
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Courage: Leadership Impact in Action
Growth Empowerment Drew Dudley
Growth, Empowerment, and Leading Beyond an Economy of Scarcity
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Elevate Don't Escalate: Living with Class & Leading with Impact
TEDxToronto: Everyday Leadership
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Leadership Test Thumb
Self Respect Thumb Drew Dudley
Courage in Action Drew Dudley Thumb
Growth Empowerment Drew Dudley
Impact and Class Thumb Drew Dudley
Drew Dudley Headshot Nov 2023
The Roadmap to Impact
Leadership Test Thumb
The Leadership Test
Self Respect Thumb Drew Dudley
Self Respect: The Foundation of Leadership
Courage in Action Drew Dudley Thumb
Courage: Leadership Impact in Action
Growth Empowerment Drew Dudley
Growth, Empowerment, and Leading Beyond an Economy of Scarcity
Impact and Class Thumb Drew Dudley
Elevate Don't Escalate: Living with Class & Leading with Impact
TEDxToronto: Everyday Leadership

Called one of the most inspirational TED speakers in the world, Drew Dudley is on a mission to redefine leadership. With more than five million views, his TED talk “Everyday Leadership (The Lollipop Moment)” proved that leadership is not a characteristic of an elite few, but one that lives within us all. Through his high-energy talks, Dudley shares practical and actionable insights on creating cultures of leadership that lead to higher levels of pride, productivity, happiness, and retention. He empowers audiences and equips them with the tools needed to make a difference, at home and work.

Dudley is the founder and Chief Catalyst of Day One Leadership, where he has helped organizations around the world increase their leadership capacity. His clients have included such dynamic companies as McDonald’s, JP Morgan Chase, the United Way, and more than 75 colleges and universities.

Prior to founding Day One, Dudley spent eight years as the director of one of Canada’s largest leadership development programs at the University of Toronto, and served as a national chair of one of Canada’s largest youth charities, which mobilized 35,000 volunteers to raise $1 million dollars annually in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Dudley’s passion for personal leadership has inspired millions of people worldwide to embrace the belief that leadership is something that we all can and should aspire to. He has been featured in The Huffington Post, Radio America, Forbes.com, and TED.com, where his talk was voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time”. TIMEBusiness Insider, and Inc. magazines have all named his talk one of their “10 speeches that will make you a better leader”.

A bestselling author, Dudley’s book This is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters debuted at #6 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller List and has gone on to become an international bestseller.

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • I’ve been in the events business for 15 years and Drew is one of my all-time favourite guest speakers. If you like seeing head-nods, laughter, tears, and the inevitable standing ovation from your group, then Drew is your guy! No speaker has been easier to work with or cares more about the audience. A master storyteller, his content is powerful and super easy to implement into your personal and professional life.

  • When Drew was selected to be our keynote speaker…I never expected to receive life-changing words, but I did — we all did…Drew is engaging, thought-provoking and will change your life, too.

  • Every once in a while, a speaker comes along that challenges your mind and touches your heart. Someone who you are better off having seen. Drew is that speaker.

  • I don’t normally do this, but we have never had a keynote speaker that everyone ranked so high in our evaluations! [Drew] ranked 5.30 out of 5.00 on the evaluations!

  • Drew blew us away… There was not a dry eye in the place. When he sat down the audience stood up and would probably still be applauding if he hadn’t said it was getting embarrassing.

  • Most great speakers have a schtick, but Drew has soul. His talk brought many folks here to tears and uplifted us all. A year later, his message seems to have become an enduring part of our culture.

  • He was just so REAL. He did not present like a lecturer with all the answers talking down to his audience. He was on everyone’s level, speaking like a friend who was sharing his experiences, his knowledge and ways that he has found to be a successful person; to be a real leader…Lots of take-aways, lots of thought-provoking stories, lots of ways to make a difference in people’s lives — every Day One we take the chance.

  • Drew Dudley was one of our best speakers to date. His talk, his speaking style, and his engagement level was outstanding.  Each person in our audience was drawn in from the moment he started. Drew was a perfect fit for our group and his content was relevant for all business leaders.

    Further to his engaging and enlightening talk, Drew was very approachable, helpful, and professional. He has left a very positive and lasting impression on our association.  We will definitely book him again in the future and I would highly recommend him to other groups looking to book someone who is inspiring, engaging, and a joy to work with!

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