Dr. Craig Dowden
Craig Dowden (PhD) is a bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and executive coach who translates the latest science of leadership into practical, actionable strategies that executives can apply immediately to inspire trust, foster innovation, and unlock the best in their people.
With a PhD in Psychology and deep expertise in positive psychology, Craig combines evidence-based research with insights from top CEOs and thought leaders around the globe. He facilitates multiple CEO Mastermind Forums, including at Harvard University, providing him with extraordinary access to cutting-edge leadership practices. A Charter Member of ForbesSpeakers and a highly respected member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Craig is recognized worldwide as a trusted guide for executive excellence.
His Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self… So You Can Master Your World, co-authored with Alan Mulally, legendary former CEO of Ford and Boeing, and Sarah McArthur (Editor in Chief, Leader-to-Leader), distills timeless lessons for today’s leaders.
His upcoming book Empathy: The Heart of Leadership Excellence, introduces a bold new framework for empathy as the catalyst for peak performance through insights from 75+ CEOs and thought leaders and proprietary research. Craig is also the host of the top-ranked Do Good to Lead Well podcast, where he shares insights from global CEOs, bestselling authors, and renowned thought leaders.
Craig has worked with over 60 departments, agencies, and crown corporations. His thought papers “Civility Matters!” and “Maximizing Employee Engagement” were published by APEX. During one of their annual conferences, Craig was their top-rated speaker. He is also an adjunct professor at the Telfer School of Management where he reaches their course on Leadership to their Executive MBA students.
Craig has been featured in Canadian Government Executive, Public Sector Digest, Forbes, Fast Company, Financial Times, The Globe and Mail, Psychology Today, and more. His work is praised for blending professional wisdom with research-driven insights to deliver interactive, engaging, and transformational experiences for audiences worldwide.
Craig was recognized as one of Ottawa’s “Forty under 40” business leaders by the Ottawa Business Journal, a select group of individuals who “exemplify leadership, entrepreneurship and community building.”
