Shaping the next generation of leaders

College and university keynote speaker, workshop leader, and orientation speaker

Sam Davidson speaks at colleges, conferences, and conventions about how anyone can make the most of his or her one precious life. His messages focus on leadership, service, and entrepreneurship, and how you can have a better impact through each.

As a social entrepreneur, consultant, father, husband, and author, Sam knows the unique challenges faced by anyone trying to chase down a dream and live a meaningful life. His talks are funny, uplifting, full of energy, and always long on application so attendees can take what he says and use it in their own personal and professional lives. Above all, his messages are always uniquely tailored to the audience and the event so that listeners get a speech that is perfect for who they are and where they are in life, making sure they talk about Sam Davidson, long after he finishes speaking.

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Upcoming events

June 27: Keynote Speaker, 2013 Woodrow Wilson Leadership School (hosted by Phi Kappa Psi) - Indianapolis, IN

July 28: Keynote Speaker and Panel Moderator, Earth 2100 Conference - Washington, DC

August 2: Keynote Speaker, 53rd Grand Chapter Conclave of Sigma Phi Epsilon - Dallas, TX

August 3: Keynote Speaker, 53rd Grand Chapter Conclave of Sigma Phi Epsilon - Dallas, TX

August 18: Keynote Speaker, Pittsburg State University Orientation - Pittsburg, KS

August 23: Featured Speaker, Toastmasters International Convention - Cincinnati, OH

September 12: Keynote Speaker, University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, MO

January 12: Seminar Leader, American Bus Association Marketplace - Nashville, TN

February 23: Keynote Speaker, University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

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Sam's most popular keynote speeches

What My 2nd Grade Girlfriend Taught Me About Leadership

Whether you're a new leader or an experienced veteran, leadership is urgent work. Good leaders are those who make the most of their time at the helm to motivate others to join the cause, replicate themselves in order to grow a large movement, and end up accomplishing great things. In this highly energetic and honest talk about leadership, Sam shares why leaders have a core story they use in order to attract new followers, why the work of leadership often looks like cleaning up, and what legacy means for today's leaders. 

Simplify Your Life

Based on Sam Davidson's popular book, this keynote speech shares practical tips for leaders, entrepreneurs, and managers to reclaim time and energy in order to focus on what's most important at work and at home. Sam shares key lessons about clutter, busts myths about passion, and approaches the concept of work/life balance in a whole new way. Attendees leave this talk with proven steps to take in order to say "Yes!" to opportunities for growth and advancement while steering clear of distractions and disappointment.

Cool People Care: Saving the World with Your Day Job

As a dedicated social entrepreneur, Sam Davidson understands the potential of business to make a measurable difference in the world. Drawing upon his experience as the co-founder and CEO of Cool People Care, Sam shares what sets a social business apart from business-as-usual and why we need more passionate do-gooders wiling to grow companies that stand the test of time. Sam also shares the ups and downs of social enterprise and holds nothing back when it comes to the challenges that and social entrepreneur faces when he or she is ready to plan, launch, and grow a social enterprise.

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession

Using a four-step process that worked for him, Sam Davidson offers a proven plan for anyone looking to leave his or her day job and start chasing down that dream job. Using material from his book 50 Things Your Life Doesn't Need, Sam discusses the ins and outs of passions, shares how to find the right passion you can develop into a job, and then how to make sure you're financially successful when it comes to leveraging your passion as a career. This talk is perfect for anyone looking to change the status quo of their own life in order to find a better, more fulfilling, more relevant career path.

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Sam is available for college events and is exclusively represented by CAMPUSPEAK. Please contact CAMPUSPEAK at 303.745.5545 or e-mail info@campuspeak.com for more information.

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