From Trauma to TEDx —how Dave built a Brand from a Miracle By Lea Woodford, Publisher of Speaker Life Magazine
He’s lost nearly 50 pounds. He radiates vitality. He carries himself with a sharper purpose. And more importantly, he’s reaching a whole new generation of leaders and visionaries with a message that’s never been more needed.
Introduction Transformation isn’t just a talking point—it’s a lifestyle. When it comes to actual, visible transformation, few people embody it quite like Dave Sanderson. You might recognize him as the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549—the “Miracle on the Hudson.” But what’s even more miraculous than surviving a plane crash is what Dave did with that second chance at life. He didn’t just survive. He evolved. And I’ve seen that evolution firsthand. As the publisher of Speaker Life Magazine and the host of the Speaker Life Summit, I’ve had the honor of featuring Dave on my stage multiple times over the years. And let me tell you something—not only has his message deepened, but his presence has transformed.
He walks his talk—and it shows .
“You Can’t Talk About Transformation If You Don’t Embrace Change.” That’s one of Dave’s core truths, and it’s more than a soundbite— it’s a philosophy he lives by. On January 15, 2009, Dave boarded Flight 1549, expecting a typical business trip. What
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