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Gregg Ward - Leadership Development & Organizational Culture Expert; Award-Winning & Bestselling Author of "The Respectful Leader" and Founder & Executive Director of The Center for Respectful Leadership

Gregg Ward

Profile updated July 8, 2025
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Stop Holding Yourself Back - From Inner Critic to Inner Champion: The Journey to Self-Respect

We all have regrets. Some are small—like that extra donut we shouldn’t have eaten. Others, however, can haunt us for a lifetime.

Gregg Ward knows this better than most. In this deeply personal and electrifying talk—an extension of his moving TEDx talk—Gregg shares his journey of overcoming immense regret and self-loathing after causing the accidental death of his high school sweetheart when he was just 18.

Drawing on the powerful lessons learned from his own healing process, Gregg shows audiences how to move beyond their regrets—not by ignoring them, but by embracing and learning from them. He shares how regaining self-respect can unlock extraordinary potential in all areas of life.

Through candid storytelling, gentle healing humor, and hard-won wisdom, Gregg inspires others to reclaim their confidence, heal from their emotional burdens, and embrace the freedom to move forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Overcome the Weight of Regret: Learn how to own your past without letting it hold you back or define your future.
  • Transform Guilt into Growth: Discover how to use your regrets as a source of strength to create positive change in your life.
  • Rebuild Self-Respect: Learn how to regain trust and confidence—not just with yourself, but with those around you.
  • Shift from Self-Loathing to Self-Respect: Develop the mindset to move forward with clarity, courage, and empathy.
  • Embrace Personal Transformation: Experience firsthand how shifting your mindset can lead to profound personal growth.

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Books by Gregg Ward

Restoring Respect - Book by Gregg Ward

Restoring Respect” (2023)

Restoring Respect

The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation - Book by Gregg Ward

The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation” (2018)

The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation

Bad Behavior, People Problems and Sticky Situations: A Toolbook for Managers and Team Leaders - Book by Gregg Ward

Bad Behavior, People Problems and Sticky Situations: A Toolbook for Managers and Team Leaders” (2014)

Bad Behavior, People Problems and Sticky Situations: A Toolbook for Managers and Team Leaders

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