Fresh Content from GDA Favorites

As you plan your upcoming events, staying ahead with fresh and relevant content is key to engaging your audience. That’s why we’ve gathered the latest from our top speakers including new keynotes, recently released books, and powerful video content - all designed to deliver timely messages that resonate.

Erica Dhawan

Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation; WSJ Best-Selling Author; Named “Oprah of Management Thinkers”; Ranked #1 of Top Women Keynote Speakers

Recently named to the Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speakers for the third year in a row, Erica Dhawan equips leaders and teams to thrive in fast-changing environments, emphasizing connectional intelligence, digital body language, and inclusive innovation. Her brand new speaker reel showcases the high-energy delivery and forward-thinking insights that have made her a favorite on global stages. Whether speaking on the future of teamwork or how AI is reshaping leadership, she brings clarity, relevance, and actionable takeaways.

Ryan Leak

Inspiring Workplace Cultures Rooted in Values, Passion and Risk-Taking

Ryan Leak brings humor, heart, and real-world leadership insights to every stage. His latest book, How to Work With Complicated People, just hit the New York Times Best Seller list and is already sparking keynote requests. Ryan’s message is clear: every workplace has complicated people—and you can thrive with them. With practical, relatable advice and a dynamic delivery style, Ryan equips leaders to improve collaboration, boost emotional intelligence, and navigate workplace challenges with confidence, empathy, and impact.

Jay Baer

Business Growth and Customer Experience Expert

Customer loyalty is being rewritten—and Jay Baer is leading the conversation. Backed by original research and delivered with his trademark wit, Jay's newest keynote, "The New Loyalty Landscape: Customer Experience in the Age of AI," reveals how AI is reshaping consumer expectations—and what businesses must do to keep up. From response times to human connection, he shares actionable strategies to win trust and loyalty in an AI-driven world. Energetic, insightful, and deeply relevant, Jay’s new talk is already creating buzz.

Dr. Rebecca Heiss, PhD

Stress Physiologist; Peak Performance Specialist; Author

Dr. Rebecca Heiss is flipping the script on stress. Her new book, Springboard: Transform Stress to Work For You, launches this September and offers a bold message: stress isn’t something to manage—it’s something to master. With humor, relatable stories, and a refreshingly practical approach, Rebecca helps audiences turn high-pressure moments into powerful springboards for growth. Her keynotes challenge old assumptions and leave leaders, teams, and changemakers with tools to embrace stress as fuel for performance, purpose, and momentum.

Jason Harris

Best-Selling Author; Combat-Proven Pilot; Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Empowering Leaders and Teams Through a Culture of Commitment, Accountability, High Performance, and Trust

Jason Harris introduces two commanding new keynotes designed for today’s most challenging business environments. "Leading Through Turbulence: Cultivating Trust and Confidence in Uncertain Times" equips leaders to foster trust and lead decisively through uncertainty, while "Managing Risk: The Flight Plan for Safety and Performance" offers a proven framework for building a culture of safety and performance. With 2,000+ combat hours and deep leadership experience as a U.S. Air Force pilot, Jason’s insights are anything but theoretical—they’re tested under pressure and tailored to help leaders soar when stakes are highest.

John O'Leary

Bestselling Author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life; Inspiration for Film "Soul On Fire"

John O’Leary’s inspiring life story is coming to theaters this fall! SOUL ON FIRE, a new film from Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films and Radically Inspired Films, premieres nationwide on October 10, 2025. Starring William H. Macy, John Corbett, Joel Courtney, and many more notable names, the movie brings John’s miraculous journey to life. It celebrates resilience, community, and purpose—echoing the same themes John brings to every keynote—and reminds us that when we embrace who we are, extraordinary things happen.

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