Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney is a communication strategist, CEO, and founder of Futureforth. He’s known as a motivational leadership 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, home, and during special events. His 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.

Dave’s background in improv comedy, marketing communications, and content creation adds depth and energy to his presentations. He trained with Second City in Toronto and has performed improv comedy across the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. His experience spans marketing, podcasting, and leading workshops from storytelling and humor in communication to crisis management.