Richard Leider

Executive Coach, Founder of Inventure, Bestselling Author

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Richard Leider Biography

Richard Leider is an executive coach and keynote speaker renowned as a pioneer of the global purpose movement. He has written twelve books, including "The Inventurers," "Life Skills," "Repacking Your Bags," "Whistle While You Work," and his international bestsellers "The Power of Purpose," "Life Reimagined," and "Repacking Your Bags," which have sold over one million copies and been translated into 20 languages. His PBS Special – "The Power of Purpose" – has significantly impacted viewers across the U.S., and the book's fourth edition is considered a classic in the personal growth field.

Leider is the founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, dedicated to guiding individuals to live, work, and lead with purpose. He has also held the role of a contributing columnist to Fast Company's website and featured as a speaker at their RealTime Live events. A Certified Master Career Counselor, he completed a master's degree in counseling at the University of Northern Colorado and holds certifications as a National Certified Counselor and a National Certified Master Career Counselor. His educational and professional accomplishments have earned him recognition from Forbes as one of the "Top 5" respected coaches and numerous awards like the Bush Fellowship and the Jules Kerlan Outstanding Achievement Award from the Minnesota Career Development Association.

Aside from his professional endeavors, Leider is a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, and an Education Fellow with the Retirement Income Institute. An enthusiastic advocate for lifelong learning and growth, he has led over 30 years of Inventure Expedition walking safaris in East Africa and serves as a board member of the Dorobo Fund for Tanzania, promoting village conservation and youth leadership. His deep connection with purpose not only defines his career but also his contributions to community and wellness, serving as a Purpose Ambassador for Blue Zones and Blue Spirit Costa Rica.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Richard Leider Speaking Topics

  • The Purpose Checkup

    What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? These days the answer to that question seems more difficult than ever to answer. Based on Richard’s perennial bestselling book, The Power of Purpose: Find Meaning. Live Longer, Better, this presentation helps audiences unlock their purpose. . .a clear answer to the question. As a result of this presentation, people will be able to:

    • Unlock their purpose
    • Work and live in ways that align with their purpose
    • Optional takeaways: The Power of Purpose book and Purpose Reminder Cards

  • Living on Purpose

    Many people are feeling overwhelmed—weighed down by too much to do and constant busyness. Based on Richard’s classic international bestselling book in 21 languages, Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Good Life, this presentation shows audiences how to “lighten their loads” to find new balance and focus. As a result of this presentation, people will be able to:

    • Define their vision of the “good life”
    • Discover practices for “unpacking” – lightening their loads
    • Optional takeaways: Repacking Your Bags book and Repacking Journal

  • Working on Purpose/Leading on Purpose

    Based on Richard’s newest bestselling book, Work Reimagined, this is a presentation that helps people[spans all levels from the individual leader to the team and the larger organization] uncover their “calling.” Through story and practices, this presentation helps people discover how to bring their authentic “gifts, passions, and values” to work every day. As a result of this presentation, people will be able to:

    • Clarify how to unlock the power of purpose at work
    • Work in ways that are consistent with their natural gifts, passions, and values
    • Optional takeaways: Work Reimagined book and Calling Cards tool

Richard Leider Videos

  • How to unlock the power of purpose | Richard Leider | TEDxEdina ...
  • BIF 6: Richard Leider - The Power Of Purpose - YouTube
  • What Makes Aging a Purposeful Experience?

Richard Leider Books

  • Work Reimagined: Uncover Your Calling
    Work Reimagined: Uncover Your Calling
  • Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities
    Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities
  • Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Good Life
    Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Good Life
  • Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life
    Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life
  • Claiming Your Place at the Fire: Living the Second Half of Your Life on Purpose
    Claiming Your Place at the Fire: Living the Second Half of Your Life on Purpose
  • Whistle While You Work: Heeding Your Life's Calling
    Whistle While You Work: Heeding Your Life's Calling

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Richard Leider is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Purpose Checkup, Living on Purpose and Working on Purpose/Leading on Purpose. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Leider for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Leider generally travels from MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Carroll, Jeremy Rifkin, Linda Ellerbee, Jack Canfield and Dan Buettner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Leider for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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