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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
39 episodes
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Owning & Accelerating Transformation with Peter Sheahan
Gail Davis is joined by Peter Sheahan who shares the importance of taking ownership of change to accelerate transformation on teams.Show NotesPeter 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...
Everyday Innovation with Josh Linkner
On the latest Backstage Pass episode, Gail Davis is joined by Josh Linkner who shares insights on the transformative power of everyday innovation, turning disruption into op...
Farm-Grown Wisdom for a Future-Ready Workplace with Seth Mattison
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Seth Mattison shares his insights on self trust, the future of work, the importance of perspective, and the crossover between business an...
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...
The Universal Message of the Virtuoso Mindset with Felipe Gomez
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Felipe Gomez to explore how adopting the virtuoso mindset is the key to achieving breakthrough success ...
Living ALL IN: A Lifestyle of Purpose & Impact with Gian Paul Gonzalez
On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Gian Paul Gonzalez—the man behind the New York Giants’ iconic “All In” rally cry—for a powerful conversati...
Finding Blessings in Life's Boulders with Aron Ralston
On the latest episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Aron Ralston for a powerful conversation about resilience, mindset, and finding meaning in the face ...
The Art & Impact of Self Expressionism with Judi Holler
On the latest episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis and Judi Holler have a high energy conversation about the significance of creativity in the future of work, embracing a br...
