Leadership Development Expert & Executive Coach; Author of "Leadership at the Speed of Life"

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Ed Doherty Biography

Ed Doherty is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, executive coach, and certified facilitator of Situational Leadership® programs with more than five decades of experience developing people and organizations. His career includes serving as Regional Vice President overseeing 135 restaurants, Chief Human Resources Officer for an 11,000-employee organization, President of a $22 million company, and nonprofit Executive Director.

Doherty is the author of "Observations at the Speed of Life: Lessons in Every Moment" and "Leadership at the Speed of Life." His signature keynote, "Brave at the Speed of Life," uses his Observe • Act • Stay With It framework to deliver memorable stories and practical lessons in leadership, accountability, and resilience. His accomplishments include leading a McDonald's restaurant to National Store of the Year recognition, completing the Boston Marathon at age 70, and publishing his first book at 72.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/02/2026.

Ed Doherty Speaking Topics

  • Brave at the Speed of Life

    Leadership isn't defined by a title. It's revealed in the moments when we notice something others miss, take action when others hesitate, and demonstrate the determination to see things through.

    Through compelling personal stories, unexpected humor, and more than five decades of leadership experience, Ed Doherty introduces his signature Observe • Act • Stay With It framework. From transforming an underperforming McDonald's restaurant into a National Store of the Year to completing the Boston Marathon at age 70, Doherty demonstrates how everyday decisions can produce extraordinary results.

    Attendee Results:

    • Recognize opportunities that others overlook.
    • Develop the courage to act despite uncertainty.
    • Understand how persistence turns ordinary efforts into exceptional outcomes.
    • Apply three practical principles to professional and personal challenges.

  • Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: Identify, Develop, Empower

    Great organizations don't simply hire leaders. They develop them.

    Drawing on his extensive experience as a senior executive, human resources leader, and leadership consultant, Ed Doherty explores how organizations identify leadership potential, develop capabilities, and empower people to succeed. His approach challenges the assumption that the best individual performers automatically make the best leaders.

    This presentation provides a practical framework for building leadership capacity at every organizational level while creating an environment where people can take responsibility, make decisions, and grow.

    Attendee Results:

    • Identify leadership potential beyond job titles and current performance.
    • Understand how coaching, feedback, and experience develop future leaders.
    • Learn how to delegate authority while maintaining accountability.
    • Build a culture where developing others becomes a leadership responsibility.

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    Ed Doherty is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Leadership, Human Resources, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Professional Development, Resilience, Teamwork & Teambuilding
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Ed Doherty is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Brave at the Speed of Life, Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: Identify, Develop, Empower, What Are You Missing? The Extraordinary Power of Observation, From Individual Strengths to Extraordinary Teams and Lessons in the Loss: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ed Doherty for your event is available upon request. Ed Doherty generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emma Henderson MBE, Sherhara Burrell, Jessica Chen, Ryan Tillman and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ed Doherty for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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