Executive Leadership Expert & Authentic Leadership Speaker

Denver, CO, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Al Gardner Biography

Al Gardner is a dynamic executive leader and speaker with a proven track record in guiding organizations through transformational growth across the public and private sectors. Gardner currently serves as Deputy Mayor and Executive Director of General Services for the City and County of Denver, where he leads strategic initiatives that drive innovation, operational excellence, and service impact across more than 40 city agencies.

Previously, Gardner served as Head of IT and Vice President at Salud Family Health, where he led operational expansion for one of Colorado's largest community health networks, and as a technology executive at Inspirato, directing global technology operations through the company's successful IPO (NASDAQ: ISPO) in 2022.

An award-winning leader, Gardner brings a rare blend of operational rigor, technology expertise, healthcare leadership, and public sector innovation to every stage. His areas of expertise include leadership development, organizational transformation, operational scaling, public-private partnerships, and mission-driven innovation.

Gardner is a frequent speaker for civic, healthcare, and technology audiences, inspiring organizations to drive meaningful, scalable change while staying anchored in authenticity, empathy, and vision.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/18/2025.

Al Gardner Speaking Topics

  • Leading Through Growth and Transformation: Lessons from the Private and Public Sectors

    Whether taking a company through a successful IPO or leading transformative public sector operations, true leadership is tested during times of rapid change. In this dynamic talk, audiences learn actionable strategies for leading complex organizations through growth, uncertainty, and evolution without losing focus on culture and mission. Drawing from experiences scaling a $400M public company and modernizing one of the largest municipal operations in Denver, attendees will walk away inspired to lead with resilience, clarity, and strategic foresight.

    Attendee Results:

    • Learn how to manage growth while preserving operational excellence.
    • Understand how leadership differs in private vs. public sectors—and how to adapt.
    • Gain a blueprint for transformational leadership under pressure.

  • Authenticity Over Optics: Building True Leadership Without Code-Switching

    Many professionals are taught to "code-switch" to fit into leadership norms, often sacrificing authenticity. This bold keynote challenges that norm, offering a new model: leading with unapologetic authenticity as a source of strength, credibility, and transformation. Drawing on personal experiences and leadership success across industries, this talk inspires leaders to build trust, inspire loyalty, and achieve breakthrough results by embracing who they truly are.

    Attendee Results:

    • Discover why authenticity outperforms conformity in leadership outcomes.
    • Understand how to cultivate an environment of trust and diversity of thought.
    • Leave with actionable steps to lead authentically in any environment.

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Al Gardner Videos

Al Gardner - P A Productions

Al Gardner - P A Productions

Al Gardner for Denver Mayor 2023

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    Al Gardner is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Growth, Business Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Healthcare, Innovation, Leadership, Success, TED
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Al Gardner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading Through Growth and Transformation: Lessons from the Private and Public Sectors, Authenticity Over Optics: Building True Leadership Without Code-Switching, From Startup to IPO: Building Scalable Operations that Withstand the Test of Growth, Healthcare Innovation: Leading Change in Complex, Regulated Industries and Resilience Redefined: Turning Setbacks into Setups for Leadership Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Al Gardner for your event is available upon request. Al Gardner generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Elise Cambournac, Doug Lipp and Stephanie M. Kirkland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Al Gardner for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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