Jeremiah Gardner

Award-winning speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur and underwater cave explorer .

Hi, I'm Jeremiah.

One of the most powerful lessons I've learned is this: uncertainty isn't your enemy; it's your compass.

My mission is simple but lifelong: to empower today's leaders to navigate the complexities of change and drive transformative growth. Through keynotes, writing, and strategic guidance, I help people turn their biggest challenges into breakthrough innovations.

And, I'm still finding my way through uncertainty.

I discovered early that the most powerful ideas don't come from having all the answers – they come from asking the right questions. Whether I'm 100 feet underwater exploring a cave system or helping Fortune 500 executives navigate organizational change, the principle remains the same: uncertainty isn't your enemy; it's your compass.

I've had the privilege of working with some of the world's most innovative organizations – Roche Pharmaceuticals, American Family Insurance, ING Holding Group, GE, eBay, Nike, Unilever, and AIA, to name a few. But here's what I've learned: size doesn't determine success. What matters is the courage to embrace uncertainty and the wisdom to turn it into opportunity.


That courage is hard won.

You might wonder what cave diving has to do with corporate innovation. Everything, actually. Both require meticulous planning, calculated risk-taking, and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning. The stakes are high, the variables are many, and the only way forward is through careful experimentation and deep understanding.

Speaking at over 100 major events across 20+ countries has taught me something crucial: growth isn't just about new products or services. It's about transforming how we think about leadership itself. Every presentation I give, every workshop I lead, is designed with one goal: to help leaders see uncertainty not as a threat, but as their greatest asset.

Now you know a bit about me, I'd love to get to know you better:

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Short Bio

Jeremiah Gardner is an award winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and accomplished cave diver. Jeremiah delivers transformative experiences that ignite growth and drive change.


Long Bio

Jeremiah Gardner has a unique ability to transform uncertainty into opportunity.

He is the driving force behind growth strategies that have reshaped industries and redefined leadership at the highest levels. Jeremiah’s influence has been instrumental in developing global innovation systems for giants like Roche Pharma, American Family Insurance, and ING Holding Group. Industry titans including GE, eBay, Nike, Unilever, and AIA, have sought his expertise to drive critical organizational growth.

Drawing from his rare experiences as a cave diver—an elite group representing just 0.001% of the population—Jeremiah introduces essential principles for navigating uncertainty while staying true to your core purpose.

As an award-winning keynote speaker, Jeremiah has inspired and educated audiences at over 100 major events across 20+ countries. His presentations are a blend of industry insights, humor, and compelling storytelling, designed to challenge conventional thinking and motivate leaders to leverage discomfort as a catalyst for growth.

Jeremiah is the founder of Gardner Innovation, co-owner of Unified Team Diving, and on a mission to help high achievers Find Their Goldline™ to anchor them deeply to explore widely. 

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