Engaging, Thought-Provoking Speaking Engagements
"Howard Guttman has a unique ability to transform teams into high-performance powerhouses."
Howard Guttman is available for keynotes and speaking engagements, offering insightful, practical, and engaging discussions tailored to your organization’s unique challenges. Whether speaking to corporate leaders, nonprofit teams, small businesses, or academic institutions, Howard brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategy, and team effectiveness.
His talks go beyond theory, sparking meaningful conversations and equipping audiences with actionable ideas they can immediately apply. Each engagement is an opportunity to collaborate, explore new ways of thinking, and challenge the status quo in a way that’s both thought-provoking and pragmatic.
Howard speaks on a range of topics, including high-performance leadership, executive team alignment, and navigating change in complex organizations. His approach is interactive and dynamic, designed to resonate with both senior executives and emerging leaders alike.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will engage your team in a meaningful dialogue - one that leaves a lasting impact - Howard is happy to connect and explore how he can contribute to your next event.
-Paul Michaels, former CEO & President of Mars, Inc.
As the principal of Guttman Development Strategies, Inc. (GDS), founded in 1989, he specializes in building horizontal, high-performance teams; strategic and organizational alignment; leadership coaching; and leadership development.
His clients have included such major corporations as Campbell Soup, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Mars, Motorola, Pfizer, Philip Morris, Sara Lee Corporation, and The New York Times.
Howard is the author of "Great Business Teams: Cracking the Code for Standout Performance," named one of the Top Business Books by Soundview Executive Book Summaries, and "When Goliaths Clash: Managing Executive Conflict to Build a More Dynamic Organization."
Mr. Guttman is widely recognized for his contributions to leadership, team dynamics, and organizational development.
My mission is straightforward: to assist leaders and their teams in achieving high-performance, horizontal alignment, fostering environments where every member is empowered to lead and contribute effectively.
With over three decades of experience in organizational development, I am dedicated to transforming traditional hierarchical structures into dynamic, collaborative teams.
I am passionate about guiding organizations to navigate change, manage conflict constructively, and achieve standout performance.