Dave Delaney is a motivational speaker, communication skills expert, and host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels podcast. He is also the published author of New Business Networking, a comprehensive guide to building and nurturing professional relationships. Known for his engaging blend of humor, storytelling, and actionable insights, Dave inspires audiences to unlock their potential, embrace their unique strengths, and build meaningful connections at work and home.
As the creator of The Root Down, Daveโs signature keynote presentation, he empowers audiences to better know, respect, and connect with themselves and others. Using his own late ADHD diagnosis as a lens, he delivers transformative lessons on self-discovery, resilience, and embracing neurodiversity. Daveโs work with globally recognized clients like Google, LinkedIn, UPS, and FedEx demonstrates his ability to inspire change in organizations across industries.
Daveโs expertise and insights have been featured in prominent media outlets, including USA Today, CBC, BBC, Entrepreneur, Inc., Forbes, and Billboard Magazine. He has been recognized as a Power Leader of Technology by the Nashville Business Journal and received the Digital Media Champion AIM Award from the American Marketing Association in Nashville. Additionally, Dave has been featured in acclaimed books like Content Rules by Ann Handley and C.C. Chapman, Branding Yourself by Erik Deckers, and The Successful Speaker by Grant Baldwin and Jeff Goins.
Key Takeaways from The Root Down:
Know Yourself: Discover and leverage your unique strengths.
Respect Yourself: Cultivate self-compassion and overcome self-doubt.
Connect Yourself: Build authentic relationships that drive personal and professional growth.
In addition to The Root Down, Dave delivers presentations on topics such as communication, networking, and employee retention, including The Master Communicator's Secret Weapon, Networking for Nice People, and Radical Retention.
Daveโs background in improv comedy, marketing communications, and content creation adds depth and energy to his presentations. He trained with Second City in Toronto and has performed improv comedy across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. His experience spans marketing, podcasting, and leading workshops on storytelling and humor in communication.
Audiences and clients praise Dave for his ability to captivate and motivate:
"Dave blew me away (as well as the audience)... an amazing speaker." โ LinkedIn, Inc.
"Daveโs honesty, vulnerability, and storytelling are unique drivers that make his presentations memorable." โ Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
"He left our audience of 6,000+ with key takeaways for how to be a Master Communicatorโฆ and he's hilarious!" โ PBWC Conference.
Daveโs speaking style can be summed up as Enlighten, Empower, and Entertain:
Enlighten: Sharing tools, tips, and techniques that resonate.
Empower: Helping audiences apply what theyโve learned to improve their lives.
Entertain: Delivering stories and humor with an energetic stage presence.
Whether youโre seeking a keynote speaker or workshop facilitator, Dave Delaney brings the expertise, inspiration, and energy to help your audience grow and connect. Discover the power of The Root Down and take the first step toward transformation.
Short Bio.
Dave Delaney is a motivational speaker, published author of New Business Networking, and host of the ADHD Wise Squirrels podcast. Known for his engaging blend of humor, storytelling, and actionable insights, Dave empowers audiences to unlock their potential, embrace their unique strengths, and build meaningful connections. His signature keynote, The Root Down, offers transformative lessons on self-discovery, resilience, and embracing neurodiversity, inspired by his own ADHD journey.
Dave has worked with globally recognized clients like Google, LinkedIn, UPS, and FedEx, and his expertise has been featured in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc., Forbes, and Billboard Magazine. A trained improviser with Second City, Dave delivers presentations that enlighten, empower, and entertain, leaving audiences inspired to grow personally and professionally.
