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Firefighter to Fortune 500: Life. Lessons. Leadership.
Drew Aversa is a recognized expert in leadership, resilience, and business growth - a trusted speaker for CEOs, industry associations, and leadership events across the U.S. and internationally.
Sharing his inspirational and motivational experiences from firefighter to Fortune 500 - his keynote talk equips leaders with actionable strategies to lead better, think bigger, and achieve what's possible.
Ready to make your next event or leadership conference a success? Contact Drew to develop your custom keynote talk and book him for your next event.
Drew Aversa delivers powerful, transformative keynotes that inspire leaders, executives, and organizations to drive innovation and lead with purpose. With a compelling journey from firefighter/paramedic to Fortune 500 business development, Drew adds value delivering real-world leadership lessons through engaging presentations with actionable insights that leave audiences empowered to take action.
After a career-ending injury in the fire service, Drew rebuilt his life—earning an Executive MBA and leading business growth, sales, marketing, operations, and strategic planning across high-growth companies, trade associations, and government agencies. His expertise spans high performance leadership, business transformation, workforce development, and employee wellness making him a sought-after speaker for CEOs, boards, industry associations, and executive teams.
Drew has delivered keynote talks across the U.S. and internationally, earning recognition in Forbes, ABC News, Fire-Rescue Magazine, and more. With 1M+ social media views, 12K+ LinkedIn followers, and a best-selling book (Grow It Now!), he is also a podcast host and executive business coach.
Why Book Drew Aversa?
✅ Unmatched Storytelling – A gripping journey from frontline first responder to business leader.
✅ Proven Strategies – Actionable insights on leadership, resilience, and business growth.
✅ Global Reach – Featured at corporate summits, trade associations, and executive retreats.
✅ Engaging & Impactful – High-energy keynotes that motivate and inspire real change.
Sample of Speaking Engagements:
- Arizona Builders Alliance Leadership Conference
- Chief Marketing Officer Summit, San Francisco
- Vietnam Food Forum, Ho Chi Minh City
- Fire Districts Association of California Leadership Conference
- Associated General Contractors of California Annual Safety Awards
- California Professional Firefighters Inaugural Behavioral Health Conference
Book Drew For Your Next Event
As a leading keynote speaker, Drew will work with you to understand your audience, goals, event theme, and agenda to create a memorable keynote talk to set the tone for your event. For a sample list of speaking engagements visit the Speaking Info tab and schedule your 1:1 meeting with Drew to plan your keynote.
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