Dave Sanderson

LIMITLESS! Create Opportunity from Uncertainty! Miracle on the Hudson Survivor I show people how to find opportunity out of uncertainty

Expert on

  • Motivation
  • Personal Development
  • Leadership
  • Vision/Purpose
  • Nonprofit
  • Inspirational

Fee Range

$7,000–$10,000

Travels from

NC, US

Biography

Global leaders are now facing more adversity than ever. Sometimes it just takes hearing from someone who didn’t have a choice when facing a harrowing situation. Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker and inspirational survivor of what is known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” As the last passenger off Flight 1549 which ditched into the river, he is taking the lessons he learned from that profound experience and is now on a mission to encourage others to do the right thing and share coping skills to address any adversity they may face.

Dave is convinced that everyone has their own defining moment, whether it be personal or professional but knows that most people don’t know how to take that first step to find the opportunities out of their own uncertainty, the subject of his fourth book, The Limitless Life.

Named one of Inc.corn’s Top 100 speakers, Dave has traveled the world to share his inspiration, while raising over $14.8 million dollars for the American Red Cross. Since so many people don’t have their own personal “board of directors,” he offers quarterly editions of his digital Moments Matter Magazine which highlights the successes and advice of leaders and entrepreneurs at no cost.

Speaker Videos

Create Opportunity Out of Uncertainty

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 SO-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 Al
  • Aviate, Navigate and Communicate
  • Stopping the Chaos
  • Employing Confidence, Competency, and Creativity
  • Creating conditions around you for success
  • The one thing you can do right now!

Your Pathway to a Limitless Life

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 plan crash known as the 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 how 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

TAKEAWAYS:

  • How to change the narrative for your future
  • Understand how the meaning you attach to something can affect the emotions in your life
  • Learn the tool needed to defy adversity and face your challenges head on
  • Developing a fresh perspective can be the first step in controlling any challenge you face
  • The fuel is gratitude

Identify Your Distinct Advantage: Changing the Narrative for Your Future

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?

The sales environment is ever changing and Dave shows how to harness your latent, make realistic plans and then take action. 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, provided him with the 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 to stay focused and passionate about what you do by first eliminating the roller coaster effect that salespeople can often experience.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Don’t be satisfied to just outperform your “numbers” – instead, focus on your overall
  • The key to attracting and surrounding yourself with the best talent
  • Why efficiency and structured operations and are vital when operating in an ever changing sales landscape
  • Learn tools for timely and critical decision