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, Dave’s 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. Dave’s work with globally recognized clients like Google, LinkedIn, UPS, and FedEx demonstrates his ability to inspire change in organizations across industries.
Dave’s 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.
