Dave is an excellent presenter – very personable to both organizer and audience. It was truly a pleasure to meet him.”
Dave Sanderson
Extraordinary Hero from "The Miracle on the Hudson"
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Dave Sanderson
Biography
Global leaders are now facing more adversity than ever. Sometimes it just takes hearing from someone who didn't have a choice when facing a harrowing situation. Dave Sanderson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker and inspirational survivor of what is known as "The Miracle on the Hudson." As the last passenger off Flight 1549 which ditched into the river, he is taking the lessons he learned from that profound experience and is now on a mission to encourage others to do the right thing and share coping skills to address any adversity they may face.
Dave is convinced that everyone has their own defining moment, whether it be
personal or professional but knows that most people don't know how to take that first step to find the opportunities out of their own uncertainty, the subject of his fourth book, The Limitless Life.
Named one of Inc.com's Top 100 speakers, Dave has traveled the world to share his inspiration, while raising over
$14.8 million dollars for the American Red Cross. Since so many people don't have their own personal "board of directors," he offers quarterly editions of his digital Moments Matter Magazine which highlights the successes and advice of leaders and entrepreneurs at no cost.
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Change Your Narrative
Scale to Success
Life is defined not by what happens to us, but by how we respond — and the story we choose to tell ourselves. In this powerful talk, Dave Sanderson, a survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson, shares how a single moment can reshape your perspective, reframe your narrative, and propel you toward extraordinary success.
Drawing from his near-death experience, Dave reveals how resilience, mindset, and decisive action can turn even the most challenging circumstances into opportunities for growth, leadership, and transformation. His journey from survival to success demonstrates how anyone — regardless of their past or current obstacles — can take control of their story and create a future of purpose, impact, and fulfillment.
Key Takeaways
100-day strategy to get your outcome
The key to building a consistent high-performance team
High-velocity decision making (speed is a competitive advantage)
Problem solve via anticipation (the power of pattern recognition)
“Plural pronouns” to foster collaboration, unity, and shared purpose
Authenticity + AI
The New Sales Equation
In today’s fast-paced sales environment, AI is transforming how teams engage customers, analyze data, and drive revenue. But while AI improves efficiency, it can’t replace trust, relationships, or the human connection that ultimately closes deals.
In this engaging keynote, Dave introduces The Real AI Approach: Access to Influence — a strategy that blends AI-driven insights with the irreplaceable impact of authentic personal connection.
Attendees learn how to:
Use AI as a tool (not a replacement) to enhance authentic engagement
Master “Access to Influence” to build trust, credibility, and sales success
Balance data-driven insights with emotional intelligence and intuition
Create a high-performance sales strategy without losing the human touch
Embrace Uncertainty to Ignite Opportunity
In this presentation, Dave shares lessons and strategies that guided his decisions after the crash of US Airways Flight 1549 — “The Miracle on the Hudson.” He unpacks the mindset and leadership habits that help individuals and teams navigate disruption, stay grounded under pressure, and turn uncertainty into forward motion.
Key Takeaways
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate
Confidence, Competency, Creativity
Creating conditions around you for success
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Featured Books
The Limitless Life: Strategies For Creating Opportunity Out of Uncertainty From The Miracle On The Hudson
by Dave Sanderson
On January 15, 2009, on a routine air flight, Dave Sanderson suddenly found himself in a life-or-death struggle - the plane crash, known as the Miracle on the Hudson. What he learned during the crash and afterwards has helped him to live a limitless life and now you can too.
We live in uncertain times. In this book The Limitless Life, Dave shares with you 15 lessons that will help you take the uncertainty you feel and turn it into opportunities to live the life you want. Each strategy stands alone, yet when you add them all together you get a blueprint for conquering anything that life throws at you.
From Turmoil To Triumph
by Dave Sanderson
How Would Your Life Change If You Knew The Pathway From Turmoil To Triumph?
On January 15, 2009, on a routine air flight, Dave Sanderson suddenly found himself in a life or death struggle - the plane crash known as Miracle on the Hudson. For the next 24 minutes he summoned everything he had learned from his mentors to turn the turmoil of that experience into triumph. Dave Sanderson shares the 13 lessons he laerned that created the pathway to success.
You face turmoil in your life, are you prepared?
By the end of From Turmoil to Triumph, you will understand how to create your own flight path towards the happiness and fulfillment you desire and deserve. It will be the point in time that will change everything in your life.
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Featured Articles & Resources
Dave Sanderson: Declassified- Restoration
You don't need a literal plane crash to be restored. You will have your own "personal plane crash" in your life. There are many ways to restoration in your life, growing and...
Dave Sanderson: Declassified - Entrepreneurial Leap
Learn how I moved from corporate to entrepreneur
Dave Sanderson: Declassified - Unlock Your Energy
Learn how the top 1% unlock their energy.
Dave Sanderson: Declassified - Giving Leads to Happiness
It is important to practice giving as it leads to happiness.
Dave Sanderson: Declassified - Are You a River Person?
Learn what rivers have in common with goal setting.
Dave Sanderson: Declassified - How Much Risk Do You Want to Take?
Do you want to be a big boat or a small boat? Listen to learn more about how to answer this question.
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