Bill de la Cruz

When leaders and teams feel stuck in conflict, disconnected by differences, or overwhelmed by workplace tension, Bill de la Cruz steps in—not as the hero, but as the guide. For over two decades, Bill has helped thousands of people and organizations transform the emotional energy of conflict into opportunities for trust, collaboration, and culture change.

As the founder of DeLaCruz Leadership Solutions, Bill has partnered with K-12 schools, universities, healthcare systems, police departments, and corporations. His role is simple and powerful: to support people in identifying the root causes of tension and bias, and to equip them with the tools to lead with intention, empathy, and clarity.

At the heart of Bill’s work is his signature keynote: Thriving Through Conflict. This dynamic, story-driven experience walks participants through three essential steps:

1. Finding the Origination Point – uncovering the source of internal and external conflict

2. Developing Skills and Strategies – building practical tools for communication and emotional regulation

3. Creating Sustainable Support – embedding long-term practices for personal and cultural transformation

Audiences walk away with a renewed ability to face conflict without fear—and with the skills to use it as a catalyst for growth and connection.

Bill is the author of Finding the Origination Point and Flipping Failure: A Blueprint for Self-Growth and Transformation. He also hosts The Origination Point podcast, guiding listeners to uncover the hidden roots of judgment, bias, and fear.

Bill helps your people:

· Transform conflict into trust and momentum

· Identify and shift limiting narratives

· Develop resilient, growth-oriented mindsets

· Create inclusive, emotionally intelligent work environments

If your organization is ready to stop avoiding conflict and start thriving through it, Bill de la Cruz is the guide to help you get there.