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speaker > author > executive coach

Meet gregg ward

Gregg Ward knows firsthand the crushing weight of regret—and how to move beyond it. His profoundly moving TEDx talk has reached audiences worldwide, sparking conversations about resilience, responsibility, compassion, and leadership.

He is the author of the award-winning, bestselling business fable The Respectful Leader and has spent more than 25 years working with Fortune 500 companies including Bristol Myers Squibb, Ford, and Qualcomm; global healthcare systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Siemens; major non-profit associations like SHRM and ATD; and government agencies from the US Navy to NASA.

Gregg’s mix of raw, true-to-life storytelling and practical, time-tested tools makes him one of today’s most powerful voices on personal and professional growth through adversity.

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Gregg Ward speaking gray suit
speaker > author > executive coach

Meet gregg ward

Gregg Ward knows firsthand the crushing weight of regret—and how to move beyond it. His profoundly moving TEDx talk has reached audiences worldwide, sparking conversations about resilience, responsibility, compassion, and leadership.

He is the author of the award-winning, bestselling business fable The Respectful Leader and has spent more than 25 years working with Fortune 500 companies including Bristol Myers Squibb, Ford, and Qualcomm; global healthcare systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Siemens; major non-profit associations like SHRM and ATD; and government agencies from the US Navy to NASA.

Gregg’s mix of raw, true-to-life storytelling and practical, time-tested tools makes him one of today’s most powerful voices on personal and professional growth through adversity.

Book Gregg Now
View TEDx Talk
speaker > author > executive coach

Meet gregg ward

Gregg Ward knows firsthand the crushing weight of regret—and how to move beyond it. His profoundly moving TEDx talk has reached audiences worldwide, sparking conversations about resilience, responsibility, compassion, and leadership.

He is the author of the award-winning, bestselling business fable The Respectful Leader and has spent more than 25 years working with Fortune 500 companies including Bristol Myers Squibb, Ford, and Qualcomm; global healthcare systems such as Kaiser Permanente and Siemens; major non-profit associations like SHRM and ATD; and government agencies from the US Navy to NASA.

Gregg’s mix of raw, true-to-life storytelling and practical, time-tested tools makes him one of today’s most powerful voices on personal and professional growth through adversity.

Book Gregg Now
View TEDx Talk
Gregg Ward speaking gray suit

Praise for Gregg

testimonials

"Gregg really woke everyone up! Exactly the kind of energy we needed!"

HR West Conference Exec. Producer

“Gregg has terrific energy and confidence onstage.”

Dir., Aviation Engineering

"So there are very few people in this world that I have instant respect for, Gregg is definitely one of them."

President, Women in Healthcare

“Gregg was excellent, a master storyteller.”

CEO, CA Tech Group

"Gregg was a really dynamic speaker."

Dean of Programs, SDCCD

"Gregg's insights on respectful leadership is setting a new standard."

Jeffrey Johnson, BAH
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Recent Awards & Recongnition

01

HR West 2025, Oakland CA

Conference Emcee

02

Real Leaders Magazine

Top Executive Coach
03

Amazon Editors

Best Book of the Month
04

San Diego Business Journal

Finalist, CEO of the Year
05

Int. Assoc. of Top Professionals

Top Executive Director of the Year

06

CultureCon West, Las Vegas

Distinguished "Top 5" Speaker Award

07

Axiom Business Book Awards

Gold Medal - Best Business Fable
08

The San Diego Awards

Outstanding Learning and Dev. Provider

Recent Awards & Recongnition

01

HR West 2025, Oakland CA

Conference Emcee

02

Real Leaders Magazine

Top Executive Coach
03

Amazon Editors

Best Book of the Month
04

San Diego Business Journal

Finalist, CEO of the Year
05

Int. Assoc. of Top Professionals

Top Executive Director of the Year

06

CultureCon West, Las Vegas

Distinguished "Top 5" Speaker Award

07

Axiom Business Book Awards

Gold Medal - Best Business Fable
08

The San Diego Awards

Outstanding Learning and Dev. Provider

Recent Awards & Recongnition

01

HR West 2025, Oakland CA

Conference Emcee

02

Real Leaders Magazine

Top Executive Coach
03

Amazon Editors

Best Book of the Month
04

San Diego Business Journal

Finalist, CEO of the Year
05

Int. Assoc. of Top Professionals

Top Executive Director of the Year

06

CultureCon West, Las Vegas

Distinguished "Top 5" Speaker Award

07

Axiom Business Book Awards

Gold Medal - Best Business Fable
08

The San Diego Awards

Outstanding Learning and Dev. Provider

Connect with Gregg

Interested in exploring having Gregg speak at your next event, conference or corporate retreat? Get in touch for a free informational session to explore how Gregg can customize his talks to suit your organization’s unique theme, challenges, and goals.
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