Dave Sanderson - Speaker

For over thirty years, Dave Sanderson excelled as a top producer in major sales organizations. On January 15, 2009, he was among the last passengers to exit the plane that famously crashed into the Hudson River, known as The Miracle on the Hudson. Following this life-altering event, Dave began receiving inquiries about his resilience and has since dedicated his life to speaking, teaching, and consulting on overcoming adversity. Attendees will learn how to develop a vision for a new future, avoid stagnation, understand the impact of meaning on emotions, become indispensable, and align their life situation with their worldview.

In "100 Days To Triumph," Dave shares his proven strategy for achieving significant goals in a hundred days. Drawing from his own experience surviving the Miracle on the Hudson, he went from not swimming for over forty years to crossing the Hudson River with Navy SEALs. Attendees will learn to simplify, clarify, and progress toward their most important objectives. Dave condenses decades of learning into actionable techniques, applicable to weight loss, fitness, career, relationships, and overall fulfillment. Discover how to view change as growth, and master the art of achieving any goal within a hundred days.

In his highly acclaimed keynote, Dave guides C-Suite, management teams and conferences attendees through his nine personal leadership lessons to help them discover their DISTINCT ADVANTAGE. Using his signature pittche program, that Point in Time That Changes Everything, Leaders and attendees will learn key information and inspiration for: Employing personal leadership to give certainty and confidence to those who may have uncertainty Illustrating the key lessons top executives and founders use to manage their state Increasing their productivity, and demonstrating global leadership

In his compelling presentation, Dave Sanderson shares the invaluable lessons and strategies that shaped his decisions after the US Airways Flight 1549 crash, known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Drawing from his experience, Dave highlights key moments that prepared him for this life-altering event. Attendees will gain practical strategies on resiliency, leadership, and state management, empowering them to navigate their own challenges and emerge stronger.

Dave Sanderson, a survivor of US Airways Flight 1549, shares insights on overcoming trauma and fostering personal growth. He emphasizes that everyone faces traumatic events, whether accidents, job losses, or personal losses. While such experiences can be debilitating, they can also lead to significant growth through a mindset known as Post Traumatic Growth Syndrome. In this session, attendees will learn three effective strategies to transform adversity into opportunities for personal development.

Emerging from the wreckage fo Flight 1549, Dave Sanderson's mission became clear: to inspire others to act with compassion and courage. Through his captivating presentation, Dave shares the harrowing tale, highlighting the resilience and teamwork that enabled their miraculous survival. Drawing on lessons of leadership and state management, he demonstrates how overcoming obstacles is possible with the right mindset and collective effort.