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Biography

250-Word Bio

Ted Whetstone is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and transformation strategist who helps senior leaders and leadership teams unlock new levels of performance, influence, and impact. With a rare blend of strategic acumen, systems thinking, and deep insight into human potential, Ted guides audiences and clients to break free from outdated paradigms and lead with clarity, courage, and innovation.

Drawing from decades of operational and executive leadership experience, Ted’s speaking and workshop sessions are known for being both thought-provoking and deeply practical. He works with organizations of all sizes, from high-growth startups to Fortune 100 firms, equipping leaders to navigate disruption, build cross-functional alignment, and elevate their leadership effectiveness in complex, fast-changing environments.

Ted’s signature approach blends storytelling, strategic insight, and systems-thinking frameworks that reveal not just what’s happening but why – and what to do about it. Whether delivering a 45-minute keynote or a 3-hour immersive workshop, he inspires leaders to rethink their role, reframe their influence, and redesign how leadership shows up across the system.

He holds a B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University and is an Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

Whether guiding an executive team or engaging a conference audience, Ted’s mission is clear: to elevate the way leaders think and act, one mindset shift at a time.

For more information about Ted and his work, visit www.tedwhetstone.com

100-WORD BIO

Ted Whetstone is a keynote speaker and certified executive coach who empowers leaders to rethink how they lead, influence, and create impact. With decades of strategic and operational leadership experience, he brings clarity, systems thinking, and transformational insight to every engagement.

From conference stages to executive offsites, Ted’s talks help leaders navigate complexity, challenge outdated models, and drive innovation across the enterprise.

He has worked with clients ranging from fast-scaling startups to Fortune 100 companies and holds a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University. 

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