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Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers
Presented by GDA Speakers, a premier global speakers bureau, Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers hosted by Gail Davis invites you into the exciting world of keynote speaking and event planning expertise. Each episode pulls back the curtain with exclusive interviews from top keynote speakers, industry insiders, and event professionals. Join us as we explore expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you create unforgettable events.
Episodes
91 episodes
Next-Level Performance Secrets from the "Female Jerry Maguire" with Molly Fletcher
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Molly Fletcher, one of the first female sports agents and known in the industry as the “female Jerry Maguire...
Your Playbook for Success in Today’s Workplace with Carla Harris
In this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, to unpack the prac...
The Combat-Proven Formula for Stronger Teams with Jason Harris
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, professional pilot, and keynote speaker Jason Harris...
Why The Future Belongs To The Curious with Jamie Metzl
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technology strategist Jamie Metzl for a conversation about one of the biggest chall...
The Strength Every Team Has (But Might Not Know It) with Kyle Scheele
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with keynote speaker and creativity expert Kyle Scheele to explore one of the biggest myths holding organizations b...
The Blind Spot Between Ambition & Prison with Rashmi Airan
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author and now "recovering attorney and investment banker" Rashmi Airan to explore how good...
The Cyber Threat Wake-Up Call from a Former NSA Exec with Rachel Wilson
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with cybersecurity expert, former NSA senior executive, and current Morgan Stanley Managing Director Rachel Wilson...
The Power of Beliefs Is Bigger Than You Think with Shawn Achor
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with New York Times bestselling author and positive psychology expert Shawn Achor to discuss his newest bestseller, The P...
Why Some Teams Click & Others Crumble with David Burkus
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert David Burkus to explore what separates high-performing teams from tea...
How 460 Days in Captivity Built Relatable Resilience with Amanda Lindhout
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Amanda Lindhout — New York Times bestselling author of A House in the Sky and internationally recognized vo...
Stop Managing Time & Start Managing Energy with Alison Canavan
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Alison Canavan — global wellness expert, mindfulness facilitator, and transformational speaker — to explore how leade...
The Everyday Heroes Behind World-Class Teams with Kevin Brown
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Kevin Brown — bestselling author, leadership speaker, and one of GDA’s most rebooked experts — to explore what it really...
Leveraging Stress to Your Advantage with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss — stress expert and researcher whose work has been recognized as “transformative” by the Nationa...
The Secret to Influence from a Las Vegas Headliner with Jeff Civillico
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Jeff Civillico — Las Vegas headliner, Hall of Fame speaker, and one of GDA’s most rebooked talents — to explore what ...
The Quiet Edge Leaders Are Missing with Jesse Israel
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Jesse Israel, founder of The Big Quiet, to explore how quiet can become a competitive advantage in a noisy, high-pressu...
Why the Five Love Languages Matter at Work with Dr. Gary Chapman
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of The Five Love Languages and one of the most trusted voices on relationships, to...
The Wellness Myth That’s Burning Teams Out with Todd Whitthorne
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Todd Whitthorne, Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and former senior executive at the Cooper Aerobic Center, to explore...
Finding Hope In Your Hard with James Lawrence
On this episode of Backstage Pass Gail visits with, James Lawrence, better known as The Iron Cowboy, who built his name on extreme endurance feats. But the real impact of ...
Belonging Starts When You Stop Fitting In with Sun Ah Brock
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis talks with Sun Ah Brock about her journey of abandonment, adoption, and the search for belonging. Sun Ah shares what it was l...
The Soul On Fire Mindset For Purpose That Lasts with John O'Leary
On this episode of Backstage Pass, John O'Leary shares his inspiring journey from a tragic childhood accident to becoming a motivational speaker and author. He discusses the r...
The Ethics Trap Every Leader Faces with Andy Fastow
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis is joined by Andy Fastow, the former CFO of Enron, to discuss about ethics, leadership, and decision-making in business. Andy sh...
War-Time Interrogator’s Secret to Trust with Eric Maddox
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Eric Maddox discusses the importance of empathy-based listening in building trust and effective communication in both personal and professional se...
Jeremy Poincenot on The Hidden Strength Every Successful Team Shares
In this episode of Backstage Pass, host Gail Davis talks with world champion blind golfer Jeremy Poincenot. Jeremy shares his inspiring journey of losing his sight at 19...
Jay Baer Spills the Te(quil)a on What AI Will Never Replace
In this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Jay Baer - business growth and customer experience expert and 2nd most popular tequila influencer in the world! Jay ...
What Nonprofit Pros REALLY Do Differently with Jan Langbein & Karen White
Gail Davis is joined by Jan Langbein (CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter) and Karen White (President & CEO of Texas Women’s Foundation) share powerful stories and hard-earned lessons from years of leading mission-driven organizati...
