GDA Speakers

GDA Speakers Speakers bureau committed to creating unforgettable experiences. Women owned & operated since 1999.

Founded in 1999, the agency has built a reputation for its customer centric approach and has thrived as a source for delivering powerful keynotes and inspirational messages for institutions and corporations around the globe. From heroes and survivors to celebrities and policy makers, GDA Speakers has become a bridge for experts and life champions who have the ability to impact audiences from all w

alks of life with their motivational stories and experiential journeys. The firm got its start over a decade ago after founder Gail Davis convinced Nando Parrado to share his story --the heroic survivor of the 1972 plane crash in the Andes that took the lives of many rugby players and their families. Since signing its famed Parrado exclusive, GDA Speakers has become a representative for more than 3,500 high demand speakers.

A perfect speaker match to your theme can be a win. But sometimes, the speaker who makes the biggest impact is the one y...
08/27/2026

A perfect speaker match to your theme can be a win. But sometimes, the speaker who makes the biggest impact is the one your audience needs most in that moment. Read this month’s Event Planner Strategies & Secrets: bit.ly/4xWbjfS

08/26/2026

Trust is foundational to the mission - no matter what your job is! Jason O. Harris shares a powerful lesson from the cockpit about what happens when people are truly trained, empowered, and trusted to make the call when it matters most in ep. 46 of Backstage Pass. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4xaYH4Q

After 11 combat deployments, Jason O. Harris knows what it takes to build a team that performs under pressure. In ep. 46...
08/24/2026

After 11 combat deployments, Jason O. Harris knows what it takes to build a team that performs under pressure. In ep. 46 of Backstage Pass, the retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel shares the combat-proven lessons behind his No Fail Trust® methodology and how connection, accountability, and trust can build stronger, high-performing teams. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4xaYH4Q

AI can give you a list of speakers. But can it find the right one? Gail Davis shares how GDA is embracing AI to better s...
08/20/2026

AI can give you a list of speakers. But can it find the right one? Gail Davis shares how GDA is embracing AI to better serve our clients while staying focused on what matters most: experience, relationships, and human connection. Read the blog: bit.ly/4hCMMb3

Better team performance starts at the individual level. From boosting confidence and self-trust to strengthening connect...
08/18/2026

Better team performance starts at the individual level. From boosting confidence and self-trust to strengthening connection, resilience, and energy, meet the speakers helping people bring their best to work and create a ripple effect across the entire team. Learn more: bit.ly/4gc63gX

08/12/2026

AI isn't your biggest advantage - your people are! Jamie Metzl shares how a balanced relationship between your people and your technology will help you operate with confidence in the AI era in ep. 45 of Backstage Pass. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/45NUmbu

Could curiosity be the most underrated competitive advantage? In this episode of Backstage Pass, futurist Jamie Metzl sh...
08/10/2026

Could curiosity be the most underrated competitive advantage? In this episode of Backstage Pass, futurist Jamie Metzl shares how curiosity, adaptability, and our uniquely human strengths can help us navigate a world changing faster than ever. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/45NUmbu

Fall event season doesn't have to mean burnout. After 27 years of partnering alongside event planners, we've learned a t...
07/23/2026

Fall event season doesn't have to mean burnout. After 27 years of partnering alongside event planners, we've learned a thing or two about making busy seasons more manageable. Read this month's Event Planner Strategies & Secrets: bit.ly/4wZLpHO

07/22/2026

The solution to the problem keeping you up at night is likely already inside your team! Kyle Scheele busts the creativity myth that is holding teams back from problem solving and sparking innovation in ep. 44 of Backstage Pass. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4wPMUbu

Think you're not creative? Think again! In this episode of Backstage Pass, Kyle Scheele shares why creativity isn't a gi...
07/20/2026

Think you're not creative? Think again! In this episode of Backstage Pass, Kyle Scheele shares why creativity isn't a gift reserved for a few but a skill every person and team can develop to solve problems, spark innovation, and unlock better ideas. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4wPMUbu

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