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Dave Ungrady

Foster effective decision-making skills and life mastery in young adults with Dave Ungrady, speaker, veteran journalist, and founder of the Born Ready Project.
Dave Ungrady | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Effective Leadership
Decision Making
Storytelling
Dave Ungrady
Foster effective decision-making skills and life mastery in young adults with Dave Ungrady, speaker, veteran journalist, and founder of the Born Ready Project.
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About Dave Ungrady

Award-winning career journalist with work in major publications
Author of "Born Ready" and three other sports books
Founder of the Born Ready Project and the 34+1 campaign
Dave Ungrady is an inspirational school teacher who worked for more than 30 years as a career journalist. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times and USA Today, and on ESPN, CNN, NBC and Voice of America.
He is the author of four books on sports, including Born Ready: The Mixed Legacy of Len Bias. Dave is the founder of the Born Ready Project, which teaches life skills to teenagers and young adults, the 34+1 campaign, which promotes effective decision-making skills for young adults, and the production of a documentary on Len Bias's legacy.

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Dave Ungrady specialises in talking about journalism, education, sports advocacy and more.

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Dave delivers inspiring and engaging lessons, drawing on his extensive journalism experience. His workshops empower students with essential life skills, fostering critical thinking and effective decision-making. __

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Yes, Dave Ungrady offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

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Dave offers your team or business the unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned journalist and author with deep insights into sports, resilience, and decision-making. His engaging storytelling and life lessons from the Born Ready Project will inspire and equip your group for success in both personal and professional realms.
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