Leadership Development Consultant & Future of Work Expert; Founder of The Edge of Work; Author of "MBA Insider"
Al Dea Biography
Al Dea is a leadership development consultant, keynote speaker, executive coach, and facilitator specializing in the future of work and organizational leadership. Dea is the founder of The Edge of Work, a leadership development consulting firm that partners with organizations to address people and leadership challenges. He operates at the intersection of leadership, talent management, and workplace transformation, helping leaders navigate organizational change and uncertainty.
Dea is guided by the belief that a leader's primary responsibility is to develop their people. His work equips organizations with the tools and mindset necessary to succeed in an evolving professional landscape.
Prior to founding The Edge of Work, Dea gained experience at Salesforce and Deloitte Consulting LLP, advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation and talent strategy. This background provides him with insight into the challenges leaders face at scale, informing his consulting and speaking engagements. Dea collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, higher education institutions, and organizations to design talent strategies that attract and retain diverse talent, and to build leadership programs that develop essential human skills for the changing world of work.
Dea is the author of "MBA Insider," which offers an inside look at MBA programs and strategies for maximizing the MBA experience, drawing from his own background and interviews with students and alumni. He hosts "The Edge of Work" podcast, focusing on the future of work and leadership, and has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in the Future of Work and Leadership. On the podcast, Dea interviews leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore new approaches to talent development, leadership, and workplace culture.
Dea researches, writes, and speaks to executives and leaders across corporate, higher education, and association sectors on leadership development, workplace trends, and company culture. His insights have been published in Fast Company, Business Insider, The World Economic Forum, Inc., and Time Magazine. Dea advocates for a human-centric approach to leadership, emphasizing the development of people and the building of social capital within organizations. His experience as a consultant, keynote speaker, and podcast host enables him to provide practical strategies for talent development and leadership in a rapidly changing workplace.
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Al Dea Videos
Unpacking Talent Development Trends and the Future of Work with Al Dea
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast! In this episode, host Andy Storch welcomes back Al Dea—talent and...
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Al Dea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Al Dea for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Al Dea generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, R "Ray" Wang, Tony Martignetti, Jaime Taets and Scott Galloway. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Al Dea for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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