Gregg Vanourek, Keynote Speaker

I help people and organizations redesign life and work with intention, navigate uncertainty, and live and lead with greater clarity, courage, and purpose.

Through keynotes and workshops, I combine storytelling, practical tools, research, and real-world insights to create experiences that are both inspiring and actionable.

I’ve spoken to organizations and conferences around the world on topics including life design, leadership, purpose, excellence, the good life, and avoiding common life and career traps.

Watch Gregg delivering a keynote presentation, “A Quest and a Call,” for the Barrett Values Centre in Stockholm, Sweden:

Speaking Topics

Leadership speakers, Bob Vanourek and Gregg Vanourek speak on Triple Crown Leadership.

Triple Crown Leadership: Excellent, Ethical, Enduring. What kind of leadership can build an organization that achieves exceptional results and operates with integrity–and does both over time? Learn five advanced leadership practices for achieving sustainable high performance with an exceptional culture. Based on Gregg’s book, Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations, co-written with his father, Bob Vanourek, based on research and interviews with leaders in 61 organizations in 11 countries. Raise your leadership sights.

Leadership Derailers: What’s Taking Your Leadership Off Track? What are your leadership derailers, the things that take you off track and inhibit your leadership effectiveness? Too often, we focus on what to do as leaders, and we neglect the things we need to stop doing, the things that get us into trouble. Here Gregg walks you through some of the most common leadership derailers—including an interactive session in which you can discover your own and then get to work on addressing them. Take Gregg’s Leadership Derailers Assessment.

Crafting Your Life & Work. Wondering what’s next? Not sure about the path you’re on? Lacking clarity or direction? Feeling stuck? Hungry for more? Start here: craft your life and work with purpose and passion. Don’t sit around waiting. Don’t follow the crowd. Blaze your own trail. Start. Take your life back. Based on Gregg’s signature online course, “Crafting Your Life and Work.” Discover how to find happiness, success, and fulfillment being who you are and doing what you love.

The Common Traps of Living. What are the traps that are inhibiting your happiness and quality of life, leading to frustration, disengagement, burnout, or dissatisfaction? Here I help you identify your traps and find the way out of them, based on extensive research and work with professionals, leaders, seekers, and changemakers worldwide. What are your top traps and how to escape them? (This talk is based on a new book I’ve got in the works.)


More Speaking Topics

  • Lead Yourself First
  • Steel & Velvet–The Leadership Flex that Changes Everything
  • Leadership People Can Believe In
  • LIFE Entrepreneurs: Living with Purpose and Passion
  • A Quest for the Good Life
  • Taking Stock of Your Life: Are You Living the Life You Actually Want?

Speaking Testimonials

“Gregg opened our conference with his moving, thoughtful, and evocative presentation titled ‘A Quest and a Call.’ It was a joy to collaborate with him on creating the topic for his presentation since he made it very clear from the beginning that he wanted to be highly relevant, valuable, and engaging to the attendees. Gregg is a gifted speaker and has a strong, clear, and also caring presence. He delivered above and beyond our expectations and set the entire tone of our conference from then on to be deeply meaningful.” –Jessica Brown, Barrett Values Centre

“I had the pleasure of hearing Gregg speak on the importance of self-leadership, and his message truly resonated with me. Gregg has a powerful ability to weave meaningful stories with practical insights, making the concept of leading yourself both relatable and actionable. His talk prompted genuine reflection and challenged me to think more intentionally about how I lead myself on a daily basis—my mindset, my choices, and my standards. More than just inspiring, Gregg’s message was grounding and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression. I thoroughly enjoyed Gregg’s presentation and highly recommend him as a leader and speaker. If you’re looking for someone who can challenge, inspire, and equip others to lead themselves well, Gregg delivers with clarity and authenticity.” –Darren Mann, pastor, author, & speaker

“Gregg is an outstanding speaker who delivered a program that was thought-provoking and informative while at the same time entertaining and interactive…. Gregg checked all the boxes! People were engaged, left the event motivated with significant takeaways, and excited to apply the principles and concepts he presented to their life. He took the time to understand our audience and network so he could tailor his presentation to best fit their needs. I highly recommend him!” –Anne Behlouli, The Alliance Center

“There are a few people who truly affect your life. Gregg is one of them. With the passion of Richard Branson and public speaking skills like Steve Jobs, Gregg practices what he preaches and gives you a energy boost that lasts long after. If you get the chance to work with Gregg, take it.” –Nick Dahl, Spotify

“Working with Gregg was an absolute pleasure from initial preparation to execution. His approach was one of co-creation — making sure that he addressed exactly what our team needed, and it made my life so easy knowing I could customize our workshop by tapping into his wealth of knowledge across numerous topics related to entrepreneurship, leadership, and transformation. When the day started, I was immediately impressed with his preparation — he had done research on each of our participants beforehand, so the day felt personalized from the first minute. And during the presentation I appreciated how deftly Gregg presented deep and powerful lessons in a variety of styles — from playful to reflective — to make sure that he reached each participant in different ways so that every single person walked away with new knowledge and inspiration.” –Alex Budak, Reach for Change, Sweden

“Gregg Vanourek is one of the world’s best specialists in life entrepreneurship.” –Bob Aubrey, European Foundation of Management Development

“Gregg inspires us with his deeply insightful questions to go deep within and find our true leader.” –Beth Topolovsky, Stinson Partners, American Chamber of Commerce-Sweden

“Gregg Vanourek gave a keynote presentation at our annual conference and delivered a powerful, memorable, and impactful message. We found his talk to be uplifting and highly relevant both to the students we serve and our staff. His points have resonated long after his time with us.” –Robin Wise, Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain

“When Gregg Vanourek gave a keynote presentation at the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship conference, he skillfully engaged the audience with his message and stories. His blending of visuals, props, and even a soundtrack kept audience attention and energy level high. He worked closely with staff before the event to make sure his talk was tailored and relevant for both major segments of the audience. Gregg’s keynote was powerful and yet playful.” –Jeanne Stolp MacDonald, Dickinson State University

“I had the great opportunity to invite Gregg as our keynote speaker and workshop holder. Gregg’s talk was both innovative and thought-provoking and his workshops did not disappoint. I was very happy that he took the time prior to the retreat to discuss with me the wants and needs of the audience, and he very nicely tailored his talk and workshop to suit.” –Susan Evans Axelsson, Lund University

“When Bob and Gregg Vanourek presented at the ‘Fire Within’ Leadership Conference, they showed us their own inner fire for the subject of leadership. Their passion was palpable, their message compelling, and their presentation style highly interactive. It was great for the students and faculty to see a father-son duo working together and modeling the practices of effective and ethical leadership.” –Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Regis University

“I attended the public launch of Triple Crown Leadership in Vail where Bob and Gregg presented to an overflow audience. Their message was insightful, inspiring, and practical…. They inspired me to tap into deeper values and aspirations, and to envision specific steps for bringing them to life. Their grounded background in building and re-building companies and organizations allows them to walk the talk. They are enthusiastic about sharing what they have learned with others who aspire to be triple crown leaders and stewards. They will have a significant impact on the future of leadership.” –Art Currier, Currier & Associates

Triple Crown Leadership is a great book, the best I have ever read on leadership, and I have read dozens of such books. I attended a joint presentation Bob and Gregg gave and was thrilled with their ability to weave stories and deep leadership insights into their messages…. There is nobility to their message that is so compelling you really want to pursue this quest.” –Dr. Peggy L. Curry, Colorado Mountain College

“Bob and Gregg Vanourek gave a dynamic talk on leadership at the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship. Students, faculty, and alumni were impressed with their interactive and engaging presentation style. Their emphasis on the need to continually develop ourselves as people and leaders—focusing on results, integrity, and sustainability—resonated with our attendees.” –Catherine Kunst, University of Colorado Denver Business School

“Could not have asked for a better person to lead this workshop: great interaction, safe and very relaxed atmosphere. BEST WORKSHOP I have ever attended.” –workshop participant

“You have opened my eyes (and heart)! I will be forever thankful for the ideas you gave us. Those will influence my future opinions, awareness, and decisions. Thank you, thank you!” –attendee in a Zagreb, Croatia leadership conference

“You are one of the most inspirational people I have had the chance to listen to.” –conference attendee

“I think you have just changed my life. Thank you.” –conference attendee

“Gregg’s talk challenged me to rethink how I live and to plan for my future…. It made me feel both inspired and responsible for the life I am creating, and it has motivated me to start thinking more critically about what my personal quest really is and how I can begin pursuing it.” –audience member

“Gregg’s message helped me realize that I need to think more about what I actually want to do and what person I want to become.” –audience member

“What really hit me the most was how Gregg encouraged people to question their routines and think about what kind of life they really want. I realize there are things I do just because they’re expected, not because I really want to or it fulfills my happiness. His talk made me want to spend more time exploring new things, taking risks, and trying to find what really excites me.” –audience member

“Having Gregg as a speaker was very helpful for my current mental health.” –audience member

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