Expert on How to Get Along in Spite of Differences; Civic Collaboration Award-Winner

Portland, ME, USA

Craig Freshley Biography

Craig Freshley is not your average speaker. Freshley is a powerhouse facilitator, dynamic speaker, and author with a proven track record of transforming groups into high-performing teams. He founded Good Group Decisions and authored a top 10 bestselling book, "Together We Decide." He has also written a book called "The Wisdom of Group Decisions."

Freshley is a serial founder, having helped launch high-impact organizations like Sustainable Maine, the Maine Downtown Center, and Make Shift Coffee House. In his twenties, he started a first-of-its-kind bike messenger company in Portland, Maine.

Freshley has made a career of studying and teaching groups how to get along. He has facilitated over 3,000 meetings, helping countless groups make smart decisions and achieve efficient results. In 2019, he won the American Civic Collaboration Award for helping Republicans and Democrats understand one another.

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

Craig Freshley Speaking Topics

  • Bridge Divides - How to Get Along Even When We Disagree

    Turn differences into strengths and foster a culture of respect. Equip your team with communication strategies for difficult conversations. Learn to build consensus, find common ground, and achieve shared goals despite differing viewpoints.

  • Supercharge Teams - The Art of High-Impact Decision-Making

    Unleash the collective genius of your teams with proven decision-making strategies. Transform conflict into collaboration and watch productivity soar! Give your attendees the tools to make quick yet lasting decisions that drive results.

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Craig Freshley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Bridge Divides - How to Get Along Even When We Disagree, Supercharge Teams - The Art of High-Impact Decision-Making, Hack Conflict - Turn Tension Into Triumph and Make Space - The Critical Role of Civic Institutions and Their Employees. The estimated speaking fee range to book Craig Freshley for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Craig Freshley generally travels from Portland, ME, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rona Lewis, CPM, CPF, Val Ries, Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton and Marcus Buckingham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Craig Freshley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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