Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers
by GDA Speakers
Finding Breakthroughs Where Others See Dead Ends with Founder of…
About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 92 episodes
- Finding Breakthroughs Where Others See Dead Ends with Founder of Shazam, Chris Barton · 31 min · Episode 49On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Chris Barton, creator of Shazam, inventor, and former Google and Dropbox executive, to explore what it takes to turn…
- Next-Level Performance Secrets from the "Female Jerry Maguire" with Molly Fletcher · 23 min · Episode 48On 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,” to…
- Your Playbook for Success in Today’s Workplace with Carla Harris · 21 min · Episode 47In 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 practical…
- The Combat-Proven Formula for Stronger Teams with Jason Harris · 27 min · Episode 46On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, professional pilot, and keynote speaker Jason Harris to…
- Why The Future Belongs To The Curious with Jamie Metzl · 33 min · Episode 45On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis welcomes futurist, bestselling author, and technology strategist Jamie Metzl for a conversation about one of the biggest challenges…
- The Strength Every Team Has (But Might Not Know It) with Kyle Scheele · 33 min · Episode 44On 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 back…
- The Blind Spot Between Ambition & Prison with Rashmi Airan · 22 min · Episode 43On 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 people can…
- The Cyber Threat Wake-Up Call from a Former NSA Exec with Rachel Wilson · 24 min · Episode 42On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with cybersecurity expert, former NSA senior executive, and current Morgan Stanley Managing Director Rachel Wilson to…
- The Power of Beliefs Is Bigger Than You Think with Shawn Achor · 22 min · Episode 41On 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…
- Why Some Teams Click & Others Crumble with David Burkus · 23 min · Episode 40On 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 teams that…
- How 460 Days in Captivity Built Relatable Resilience with Amanda Lindhout · 31 min · Episode 39On 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 voice on…
- Stop Managing Time & Start Managing Energy with Alison Canavan · 22 min · Episode 38On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with Alison Canavan — global wellness expert, mindfulness facilitator, and transformational speaker — to explore how…
- The Everyday Heroes Behind World-Class Teams with Kevin Brown · 21 min · Episode 37On 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…
- Leveraging Stress to Your Advantage with Dr. Rebecca Heiss · 24 min · Episode 36On 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 National…
- The Secret to Influence from a Las Vegas Headliner with Jeff Civillico · 28 min · Episode 35On 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 · 28 min · Episode 34On 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…
- Why the Five Love Languages Matter at Work with Dr. Gary Chapman · 20 min · Episode 33On 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…
- The Wellness Myth That’s Burning Teams Out with Todd Whitthorne · 22 min · Episode 32On 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 · 43 min · Episode 31On 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 his…
- Belonging Starts When You Stop Fitting In with Sun Ah Brock · 33 min · Episode 30On 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 like to…







