Ed Squire has spent decades helping Fortune 500 companies thrive — all while privately surviving deep trauma and PTSD and a lifetime of personal transformation.

Today, he speaks with heart and power about what it means to heal, lead, and live with motivation and kindness.

From keynote stages to intimate support groups, his story inspires audiences to live with courage, compassion, and clarity.

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Inspiring. Grounded. Real. Helping audiences heal, lead, and live with kindness.
Kindness isn’t weakness. It’s power.
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Ed's Signature Talks:

  • The Kindness Manifesto: A Revolutionary Guide to Living with Love and Strength

  • From Silence to Strength: My Journey Through Trauma and Recovery

  • Kindness in Leadership: Building Cultures of Motivated Compassion

  • Visible Kindness in the Workplace, Church, or School

Audiences I Serve:

  • Mental health conferences

  • Churches & faith communities

  • Corporate wellness and motivation programs

  • Educational events

  • Recovery & trauma support organizations

Where Ed Has Spoken:

  • Kingdom Builders Yearly Convention - Nashville, TN

  • Kingdom Builders Quartlery Convention - New York, NY

  • New Media Summit - San Diego, CA / Clearwater, FL

  • Males and Violence - Dept. of Criminal Justice Svcs. – Richmond, VA

  • IGNITE. Darkness to Light - National Convention - Memphis, TN

  • Mental Health and Wellness Conferences - Canada & U.S.

  • Men’s Healing Groups and Retreats - Denver, Co & virtual

  • Trauma Recovery Events for Faith Communities - Denver, Co & virtual

Real Story. Real Experience.

From Tuxedo to Truth

In 1993, after speaking at numeous small events, he delivered his first keynote in front of 6,000 people wearing a tuxedo in Nashville TN, at the Opryland Hotel..

Today, he speaks with heart and power about what it means to heal, lead, and live with motivation and kindness.

Today, his message is deeper — rooted in kindness, healing, and real transformation.

“From suits to suits — every season marked and made whole by God.”

“Ed’s talk was raw, powerful, and deeply moving…”
~ Ruby Frenz, Event Speaker 2022

What People Are Saying

“He connected with every person in the room. We’ll be inviting him"
~ Steve Oshler, Event Host 2023

“Ed’s is raising awareness to specifically help trauma survivors in a powerful way."

~ Adrienne Costas, Survivor/Activist

“We're extremely grateful to have Ed on our show reaching millions across the country."
– Gary Antenci, Colorado News Television

As Seen on Television

"He connected with every person in the room. We’ll be inviting him back.”

~ Workshop Attendee – Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Richmond, VA

“I’m a survivor and the father of a survivor. What you’ve shared has changed my life.”

~ Attendee, Darkness to Light National Prevention Conference. Memphis, TN

Steve Olsher

  • New York Times best selling author

  • Creator of The New Media Summit

  • Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Podcast
    Magazine

  • Host of the #1 rated podcasts, Reinvention
    Radio and Beyond 8 Figures.

Michael Matucci

  • Filmmaker and Transformational guide.

Art Costello

  • Author

  • Speaker

  • Visionary Mindset Expert

  • Coach

  • Host at Shower Epiphanies Podcast

Heather Parady

  • Social Media Entrepreneur

  • Podcaster

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  • Actor featured in Forbes Magazine, POPSUGAR, and LEADERS IN HEELS

Testimonials

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