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.

Wherever summer takes you, explore the Backstage Pass episodes the GDA team recommends most and the insights that contin...
06/16/2026

Wherever summer takes you, explore the Backstage Pass episodes the GDA team recommends most and the insights that continue to resonate. Check out our favorites: bit.ly/4ecxYxJ
Which episode will you listen to first? 🎧

A little work, a lot of laughs😄Loved having Joel Zeff stop by the GDA office today! He brought the energy, the fun, and ...
06/15/2026

A little work, a lot of laughs😄Loved having Joel Zeff stop by the GDA office today! He brought the energy, the fun, and a great reminder that play and innovation can go hand in hand.

06/10/2026

What if one belief could increase sales by 37%? Shawn Achor dives into how certain core beliefs are predictive of everything from longevity and burnout to sales and productivity in ep. 41 of Backstage Pass. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4fKdv4D

What if the beliefs you hold today are shaping the success you experience tomorrow? In this episode of Backstage Pass, N...
06/08/2026

What if the beliefs you hold today are shaping the success you experience tomorrow? In this episode of Backstage Pass, New York Times bestselling author Shawn Achor shares insights from his new book, The Power of Beliefs, and explains how our beliefs influence performance, resilience, and what happens next. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/4fKdv4D

06/02/2026

When one of the world's top memory experts joins one of the nation's biggest podcasts, it's worth a listen. Millions know The Shawn Ryan Show - where GDA's own Ron White made a powerful appearance! Ron recites the names of American service members killed in action during the Afghanistan War from memory as part of a Memorial Day special honoring their sacrifice. He also sat down with Shawn to share the memory techniques that made him a 2x USA Memory Champion - how those same methods can improve business, learning, and performance. Watch the videos at link in bio!

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EiEPPZ1WLY
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pWFF9cQFNk

Fall event season will be here before you know it! September & October are consistently the busiest months for speaker b...
05/20/2026

Fall event season will be here before you know it! September & October are consistently the busiest months for speaker bookings - and the planners who start early create the strongest events. Read this month's Event Planner Strategies & Secrets: bit.ly/4u6iXlT

05/20/2026

Team culture is key to turning talent into high performance. Dr. David Burkus shares how culture is paramount in the success and health of high performing teams in ep. 40 of Backstage Pass. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/3P3831N

Rohit Bhargava reminded us that sometimes the best ideas come from shifting your perspective 😎 The Dallas team loved spe...
05/18/2026

Rohit Bhargava reminded us that sometimes the best ideas come from shifting your perspective 😎 The Dallas team loved spending time with Rohit and embracing the spirit of “Non-Obvious Thinking” by looking at the future through a new lens to rethink what's possible!

Most teams don’t fail because of talent - they fail because of culture. In this episode of Backstage Pass, Dr. David Bur...
05/18/2026

Most teams don’t fail because of talent - they fail because of culture. In this episode of Backstage Pass, Dr. David Burkus shares why today’s highest-performing teams operate differently, how “fluid teams” are reshaping the workplace, and the simple shifts that improve trust and collaboration. Listen to the episode: bit.ly/3P3831N

It was such an honor for GDA Speakers to help bring Mariska Hargitay to the Genesis Women's Shelter & Support 33rd Annua...
05/13/2026

It was such an honor for GDA Speakers to help bring Mariska Hargitay to the Genesis Women's Shelter & Support 33rd Annual Luncheon!🩷Supporting a mission that is so meaningful and close to our hearts made this event even more special. Grateful to be part of a day dedicated to hope, healing, and empowering women in our community.

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Dallas, TX
75219

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Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
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