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

$10,000–$20,000

Travels from

NC, US

Dave Sanderson is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, bestselling author, and resilience expert best known as the last passenger out of US Airways Flight 1549, the Miracle on the Hudson. Drawing from that defining experience, his career as a top Oracle sales executive, and years as Tony Robbins’ Security Director, Dave equips entrepreneurs and executive leaders to make better decisions under pressure, build resilient teams, and lead with confidence through change. He has spoken to more than 1,700 audiences worldwide, sharing practical strategies that help leaders and organizations turn their disruption into their competitive advantage in an increasingly complex business environment.

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

Dave Sanderson Midwest Speakers Bureau Team Building SpeakerDave Sanderson is a professional keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on topics including team building, motivation, and leadership. Based in North Carolina, Dave Sanderson is available for conferences, corporate events, leadership meetings, and keynote presentations throughout the United States and the Midwest, including Missouri, Nebraska, and North DakotaThe fee range for Dave Sanderson $7,000–$10,000. Similar team building speakers at Midwest Speakers Bureau include Derek Daly, Rik Roberts, Matt Havens

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