SPEAKING

Ideas turned into action.
Stories brought into the room.

I bring stories, tested ideas, and three decades of leading into rooms that need a next step, not another talk.

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Paul Gustavson speaking on stage

STORY-DRIVEN. PRACTICAL. MEMORABLE.

Ideas people can carry with them.

Speaking is the writing, live. A clear idea. An honest story. A next step people can take when they leave.

Ideal for: leadership conferences, company gatherings, associations, retreats, and teams navigating growth or change.

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SPEAKER REEL

See Paul in action.

A quick look at Paul on stage and the question at the center of his work: What becomes possible when we refuse to settle?

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FROM THE ROOM

“Paul, when you speak, you’re very conversational. You bring everybody in with you. You didn’t speak to us—you talked with us. That’s beautiful.”

John C. MaxwellLeadership author and speakerWatch the moment →

“Thank you so much for pouring into our leaders. Your message was inspiring, and I talked to so many people afterward who were impacted by it.”

Jeremy DugginsSenior Pastor, Revive Church

“One of the highlights during Paul’s talk was seeing table after table filled with men hungry for the Lord. Watching fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and sons gathered together was especially encouraging.”

Mark WaltersFellowship of Christian Athletes

STAGES & PLATFORMS

The message changes with the room.
The purpose does not.

I shape each experience around the audience, the moment, and the outcome that matters most.

Paul Gustavson delivering his Imagine message on stage01

LIVE EVENTS

Keynotes and conversations built for the people in the room and the moment they are in.

Paul Gustavson recording in his podcast studio02

VIRTUAL EVENTS & MEDIA

Focused virtual sessions, podcast appearances, and honest conversations about leadership, innovation, resilience, and meaningful growth.

Paul Gustavson at Red Rocks in Colorado03

WORKSHOPS & RETREATS

More time. Room to think, talk, and apply.

SIGNATURE MESSAGES

Five ways leaders move forward.

A handcrafted leadership target featuring Visionary, Adaptive, Decisive, Extraordinary, and Resilient
Leadership requires more than one target.
01

BeingVisionary

See what could be.

Question what we’ve accepted. Turn imagination into a step people can take.

RELATED: Imagine

02

BeingAdaptive

Adjust when conditions change.

Anticipate change, test assumptions, and help people move forward with clarity.

RELATED: Play the Knight (forthcoming)

05

BeingResilient

Keep moving when the path gets difficult.

Face the mountain, strengthen your identity, and refuse to let hardship write the ending.

RELATED: Face the MountainLeaders Press On

SPEAKING TOPICS

Five areas. One message shaped for your audience.

Each topic can stand on its own or become part of a broader message shaped around the people in the room and the leadership challenge in front of them.

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CONTINUING TO LEARN

Serious about the craft of speaking.

I keep working on the craft.

Paul Gustavson at the Maxwell Leadership High Capacity Speakers program
Maxwell Leadership High Capacity Speakers program

WATCH PAUL TEACH

A full teaching session.

A full-length session using The Matrix, John Maxwell’s leadership principles, and lived experience. How leaders challenge assumptions, make courageous choices, and create impact.

THE EXPERIENCE

Grounded.
Engaging.
Useful.

Every talk is shaped around the people in the room and the challenge in front of them.

The goal is a clear idea people remember, a story they repeat, and a next step they can take.

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FREE SPEAKING TOPICS GUIDE

Bring the right message into the room.

Five signature messages, audience outcomes, formats, and speaking background.

VADER

Two pages. Practical. Easy to share with your team.

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Stories. Community.
Next steps that matter.

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