Dave Sanderson
Dave Sanderson, leadership speaker and 'Miracle on the Hudson' survivor, empowers teams to navigate adversity with strength and purpose.
Why you should book Dave Sanderson for your next event
- Booking Dave Sanderson equips your team with actionable strategies to navigate adversity with confidence and resilience, transforming challenges into growth opportunities.
- Dave’s experience and lessons inspire teams to collaborate more effectively, making sound decisions under pressure, and cultivating a resilient workplace culture.
- As the last passenger off Flight 1549, Dave Sanderson offers unique leadership lessons from surviving one of the most extraordinary crises, inspiring transformative change.
Dave Sanderson, a top 100 leadership speaker and 'Miracle on the Hudson' survivor, delivers powerful, actionable insights on resilience and leadership. As the last passenger off Flight 1549, his compelling story and proven strategies inspire teams to lead with courage and decisiveness in any adversity. Having raised over $14.8M for the American Red Cross through his talks, Dave’s mission is to empower organizations to thrive, no matter the challenge. Transform your event with his experience and leadership expertise.
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Dave Sanderson: Embrace Uncertainty to Ignite Opportunity
In this stirring presentation, Dave Sanderson reveals the lessons and strategies that helped guide his decisions following the crash of US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Dave not only survived the “crash” but realized that there were critical moments in his life that prepared him for how he came through the events of that day. In this 50-minute presentation, Dave shares practical and implementable strategies on resiliency, leadership, and mindset anyone can use to survive their “personal plane crash” moment, grow, and create opportunity out of uncertainty.
Takeaways
The REAL AI- Access to Influence
Aviate, Navigate and Communicate
Confidence, Competency, and Creativity
Creating conditions around you for success
Takeaways
The REAL AI- Access to Influence
Aviate, Navigate and Communicate
Confidence, Competency, and Creativity
Creating conditions around you for success
Keynote by speaker Dave Sanderson: Compress Decades into Days
Dave Sanderson is a seasoned executive who has been a top producer in every organization he has been with, even the year he survived the iconic plane crash known as Miracle on the Hudson. Dave is on a continual mission to share his insight while inspiring audiences to pivot adversity into opportunity. He provides thought-provoking commentary on redefining your goals with a fresh perspective can make all the difference when turning personal turmoil into triumph.
Dave uses the lessons he learned that day while submerged in the frigid water of the Hudson River as a springboard to discuss the essential facets of communication, teamwork, and leadership and, more importantly, how to foster a "bounce back" attitude no matter the challenges life throws at you. His wisdom resonates now more than ever, as people are eager to hear firsthand experiences after learning to exist in such a virtual-based world. Whether used to overcome personal adversity at home or in the boardroom, Dave's tools can help foster a new type of resilience and a fresh attitude.
Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com, Dave is also an accomplished author, inspirational TEDx speaker, and philanthropist who spends much of his time giving back in honor of those first responders who came to his aid that day. He also regularly provides global media commentary on the aftereffects of the crash.
Takeaways
How to Accelerate Your Influence
The Power of meaning
Divorce Limitation, Marry Unlimited Capacity
The fuel is Gratitude
Dave uses the lessons he learned that day while submerged in the frigid water of the Hudson River as a springboard to discuss the essential facets of communication, teamwork, and leadership and, more importantly, how to foster a "bounce back" attitude no matter the challenges life throws at you. His wisdom resonates now more than ever, as people are eager to hear firsthand experiences after learning to exist in such a virtual-based world. Whether used to overcome personal adversity at home or in the boardroom, Dave's tools can help foster a new type of resilience and a fresh attitude.
Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com, Dave is also an accomplished author, inspirational TEDx speaker, and philanthropist who spends much of his time giving back in honor of those first responders who came to his aid that day. He also regularly provides global media commentary on the aftereffects of the crash.
Takeaways
How to Accelerate Your Influence
The Power of meaning
Divorce Limitation, Marry Unlimited Capacity
The fuel is Gratitude
Keynote by speaker Dave Sanderson: Changing the Narrative Transforms Your Life
How would your results change if you felt more in control, focused and ready to take on the challenges of an ever-changing sales landscape? Dave Sanderson is a seasoned executive who has been a top producer in every organization he has been with, even the year he survived the iconic plane crash known as Miracle on the Hudson. Dave is on a continual mission to share his insight while providing inspiration and strategies on how each person can identify their distinct advantage and use it to achieve their personal or professional goals.
Dave uses the lessons he learned that day while submerged in the frigid water of the Hudson River as a springboard to discuss the essential facets of communication, teamwork, and leadership that can propel sales and help you achieve the most sought-after and successful outcomes. The sales environment is ever-changing, and Dave shows how to harness your latent, make realistic plans, and act.
Sometimes what is needed is a fresh vision to become re-energized, and Dave's life-changing experience as a passenger on US Airways Flight 1549 gave him clarity on what it would take to do just that. He knows how critical it is to make the right move at the right time and stay focused and passionate about what you do by eliminating the roller coaster effect that salespeople can often experience.
Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com, Dave is also an accomplished author, inspirational TEDx speaker, and philanthropist who spends much of his time giving back in honor of those first responders who came to his aid that day. He also regularly provides global media commentary on the aftereffects of the crash.
Takeaways
Outperform your "numbers" by focusing on your overall mission
100 days to Your Outcome
The Results Formula
The Leadership Quandrant
Dave uses the lessons he learned that day while submerged in the frigid water of the Hudson River as a springboard to discuss the essential facets of communication, teamwork, and leadership that can propel sales and help you achieve the most sought-after and successful outcomes. The sales environment is ever-changing, and Dave shows how to harness your latent, make realistic plans, and act.
Sometimes what is needed is a fresh vision to become re-energized, and Dave's life-changing experience as a passenger on US Airways Flight 1549 gave him clarity on what it would take to do just that. He knows how critical it is to make the right move at the right time and stay focused and passionate about what you do by eliminating the roller coaster effect that salespeople can often experience.
Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com, Dave is also an accomplished author, inspirational TEDx speaker, and philanthropist who spends much of his time giving back in honor of those first responders who came to his aid that day. He also regularly provides global media commentary on the aftereffects of the crash.
Takeaways
Outperform your "numbers" by focusing on your overall mission
100 days to Your Outcome
The Results Formula
The Leadership Quandrant
Dave Sanderson
Survive and Thrive: Leadership Lessons from Adversity
Keynote Speaker Dave Sanderson is renowned for his powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and overcoming adversity, drawn from his life-changing experience as the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549, famously known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” His keynote speeches focus on equipping organizations with the tools to thrive in challenging situations, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth. Dave’s gripping storytelling and actionable strategies inspire teams to lead with courage and decisiveness, making his talks highly relevant for businesses facing fast-paced and unpredictable environments.
As a Dave Sanderson motivational speaker, he has earned a reputation for transforming organizational cultures, fostering resilience, and empowering leadership. His talks have impacted audiences worldwide, providing them with practical skills to navigate adversity and emerge stronger. With over $14.8M raised for the American Red Cross through his speaking engagements, Dave's influence extends beyond the stage, leaving a lasting positive impact on every organization he touches.
When you book Dave Sanderson for your event, you’re not just hiring a speaker—you’re investing in a proven leader who will inspire your team to rise above challenges. Ensure your organization thrives by making a Dave Sanderson booking today.
As a Dave Sanderson motivational speaker, he has earned a reputation for transforming organizational cultures, fostering resilience, and empowering leadership. His talks have impacted audiences worldwide, providing them with practical skills to navigate adversity and emerge stronger. With over $14.8M raised for the American Red Cross through his speaking engagements, Dave's influence extends beyond the stage, leaving a lasting positive impact on every organization he touches.
When you book Dave Sanderson for your event, you’re not just hiring a speaker—you’re investing in a proven leader who will inspire your team to rise above challenges. Ensure your organization thrives by making a Dave Sanderson booking today.
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Bouncing Back: An Experience with Post-Traumatic Growth Syndrome | Dave Sanderson | TEDxQueensU
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