Blair Braverman
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- Dogsledder & Adventurer
- Author of 'Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube' & 'Small Game'
- Fordham University
- Proofpoint Inc.
- Microsoft
- Procter & Gamble
- Konica Minolta
- Computacenter and Dell Technologies
- League of Minnesota Cities
- Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West Attendees
- FDB (First Databank, Inc.)
"Blair was wonderful, so warm and so generous with her time. The format worked very well — Blair did 30 minutes or so on working with the dogs, and then we shifted to conversation with the audience. Then she spent 40 minutes signing books and chatting with audience members. Her personality is so welcoming, that is really key."
-Fordham University"We would like to formally thank Blair for an amazing presentation. We received very positive feedback from attendees on how much they enjoyed listening to her message."
-Paradigm"Blair did another amazing job! She is a pleasure to work with."
-The Channel Company""Awesome!! Emotional!! Motivational!" ... "Very good session. I love how Blair really brought the notion of teams back to basics by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the dogs on her sledding team and how each member can contribute something to the greater whole." ... "I was so emotionally taken by her presentation. It was well-crafted, and I really enjoyed her story." ... "I LOVED this presentation! Her understanding of her team, and how to lead/manage that are definitely something MANY business leaders could learn from!" ... "Amazing speaker. Very natural style." ... "Absolutely an amazing story of bravery, determination and teamwork." ... "You can take her story about her dogs and equate that to diversity, equality, and leadership in the workplace.""
-The Channel Co - Attendee Comments"'She was an amazing speaker. As I was telling my team, like something from the Discovery channel, but interactive!' ... 'Such an incredible gift, thank you for that! Blair was amazing and so many incredible parallels to us humans.'"
-Leadership comments from Proofpoint Inc."Blair (and Pepe!) were phenomenal! Our whole team loved working with them but more importantly our attendees found great value in her session – it was relevant, engaging and just plain fun. She had a ton of people who wanted to connect and buy books after as well."
-League of Minnesota Cities"'Blair was a great way to close! Her dog team stories were easily relatable & very uplifting.' ... 'Loved, loved, loved this presentation – I cried during her discussion – would love to hear her again. She was my hero.' ... 'So inspirational!' ... 'Blair did an awesome job at speaking, engaging with the audience, and making her content relatable to teams. Having some cute pictures of her teammates was the icing on the cake! I am so glad we ended with her.'"
-Crowd Comments at the Women of the Channel Leadership Summit West"Thank You!!! I greatly enjoyed her presentation yesterday, and thought it was very applicable to FDB’s theme of teamwork. It will be hard to top this year’s keynote presentation in the future.' ... 'She was fantastic.' ... 'I really enjoyed her talk yesterday. She had so many terrific leadership lessons to share without banging us over the head with them. And her smile was very engaging. I look forward to reading the book!!' ... 'Yay! She was great!' ... 'Blair was a wonderful guest speaker. From one dog lover to another I really enjoyed her story of her and her pups! The segment spoke to me both personally and professionally. Please pass along my sentiments to Blair.' ... 'Love this!' ... 'WOW!!! TERRIFIC presentation! Well done.' ... 'Fantastic presentation - Thank You!' ... 'Great presentation. Love the dogs!' ... 'That presentation was great...thank you!' ... 'Thank you for the awesome presentation!!' ... Very inspiring presentation!' ... 'Inspiring!! Thank you!!' ... 'Wow!! This story is speaking to me on so many levels!! Great Job Blair!!' ... This is a great presentation. Trust your team and you will succeed!!! Great leaders not only lead but can be led as well when it is needed. Team Success!!' ... 'Perfect presentation, perfect message. Thank you!!!' ... 'Very inspiring! Well done Blair.' ... 'Very inspiring and gets to the core that trust is so important for our teams!' ... 'Very inspiring presentation! Thank You!!' ... 'Thank you, Blair, fantastic insight and presentation!' ... 'Great session, thank you!' ... 'Blair - thank you so much, the presentation was fantastic and resonated.' ... 'Thank you Blair!' ... 'Thanks for a wonderful presentation! I can't wait to read your books!' ... 'Great stories' ... 'Thank you. It was so inspiring.' ... 'Amazing story! Thank you.' ... 'Fantastic presentation! Thanks Blair!' ... 'Thank you Blair! I really enjoyed your presentation.' ... 'She was fantastic."
-Crowd Comments at FDB (First Databank, Inc.)"Blair’s presentation (part keynote and part moderated Q&A) was wonderful! Everyone LOVED it. Her stories are compelling and relevant even beyond the world of dogsledding. It was inspiring, insightful, unique and, she clearly demonstrated a deep love and appreciation for her area of expertise. Her enthusiasm came across quite vividly and she did a fantastic job making connections to many important values and disciplines that relate to work and personal life."
-FDB (First Databank, Inc.)"As director of one of the Midwest’s largest writing conferences for almost a decade, I am always on the lookout for writers who are also dynamic instructors. The combination of brilliant writer and inspirational teacher is rare; however, author Blair Braverman possesses both of these talents. Blair delivered our Saturday morning keynote speech with eloquence and truth. My writers are already requesting her return."
-UW-Madison Writers’ Institute"My team at Microsoft was incredibly impressed with Blair’s passion, her depth of knowledge, and her storytelling. Over a year later, we still quote Blair about how there is always a way to get something done. She inspired the team in ways I had not predicted."
-Microsoft
How to Be Brave
How do you set off into the wilderness, knowing you’ll meet tremendous and unpredictable challenges? In this talk, BLAIR BRAVERMAN uses stories from the trail to demonstrate that courage isn’t a quality, but a practice that combines preparation, problem-solving, and trusting your future self—and she offers practical lessons that anyone can implement in their life and work.
Secrets of High-Performing Teams and Leaders
A team's success depends on how well its members collaborate in high-pressure situations—and no one knows this better than mushers, whose lives depend on trust and teamwork with their dogs. But true leadership is far quieter than many people assume.
Using lessons from animal behaviorism, psychology, and her own experience, BLAIR BRAVERMAN breaks down common misunderstandings about leadership and the myth of the “alpha dog,” instead offering a blueprint for confident, collaborative teamwork that helps every member to excel.
Leading Across Species: What Working With Animals Teaches Us About Trust
Long-distance musher BLAIR BRAVERMAN spends hundreds of miles relying on a team that cannot speak her language. Success depends on reading subtle signals, building trust over time, and leading in a way that respects instinct as much as direction. Drawing on her experience training and racing sled dogs in extreme environments, Braverman explores what working with animals reveals about communication, responsibility, and the kind of leadership that earns loyalty rather than demands it.
Author Talk: ‘Small Game’
In this engaging conversation about her debut novel Small Game, adventurer BLAIR BRAVERMAN shares her journey writing her gripping and provocative exploration of the comforts, rituals, and connections we depend on. An expert in perseverance, Braverman offers insights about how we find the courage to build a new life from the ground up.
Author Talk: 'The Day Leap Soared'
Inspired by her life as a professional dogsledder, The Day Leap Soared tells the story of Leap, a young sled dog learning to trust her unique strengths as part of a team. In this author talk, BLAIR BRAVERMAN uses the book as a starting point to explore leadership, belonging, and the quiet responsibility of working toward a shared goal. Her reflections connect themes of individuality and teamwork to real-world decision-making, offering audiences a thoughtful lens on resilience, trust, and what it means to move forward together when every contribution matters.
