Bio

Growing up in the Brooklyn projects, witnessing people being murdered and imprisoned, Arel Moodie learned early on how people around you can either hold you back or lift you up. This insight drove him to become one of only a handful of people worldwide certified in Adult Development Theory.

Today, Arel helps organizations Build People Power^TM, transforming how teams work and win together through a breakthrough approach to human development. A tech founder and CEO, keynote speaker, and bestselling author, he’s shown leaders from the White House to Fortune 500 companies how to create cultures where everyone wins together.

Featured in The New York Times, USA Today, and Forbes, Arel has spoken to nearly one million people across 48 states and 5 countries, making the science of human development accessible to leaders ready to transform their organizations.

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Speaking Topics 

Unlock the Power of Your People:  The “Core Four” Stages of Adult Development Theory

As we adapt to a rapidly changing world, people problems can be the most complex and critical challenges we face, but they don’t have to be.  Humans are not chaotic, they are predictable. That means all adults pass through sequential stages of development that feature different fears, motivators, and goals. By constructively exploring these stages, we can transform our understanding of ourselves AND each other.

In this interactive, entertaining, and highly actionable keynote, former Disney+ expert host, tech founder, and Adult Development Theory expert Arel Moodie introduces the overlooked science of human potential to help us Build People Power™ inside our organizations like never before. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to predict and drive certain behaviors, no matter which stage someone is in.

The audience will leave with:

• A roadmap for their own growth and the people around them.
• A proven framework for keeping teams working together through every challenge.
• The confidence to lead every person toward every goal, no matter which stage of development they happen to be in.

 

Unlock the Power of Your Team:  How to Create the Ultimate Work Environment

In times of challenge and change, success isn’t just about WHAT stands in front of us, it’s about WHO stands beside us.

But without prioritizing team development, individuals can start seeing each other as rivals instead of teammates, leading to unnecessary conflict and competition. When we strengthen how we relate, we transform motivation, direction, and build powerful units capable of fighting the same problems together.

In this interactive, humor-filled, and inspirational presentation, former Disney+ expert host and lifetime entrepreneur Arel breaks down how people can move away from an “us versus them” mindset to create more connected teams who work, and win, together. By delivering an unforgettable shared experience, Arel leaves teams energized and inspired, ready to unlock their full potential and power.

The audience will leave with:

• A new understanding of who they’re working alongside, and how they can grow to the next level, together.
• A profound sense of what it means to be part of a connected and supportive team.
• Renewed inspiration to tackle challenges with a united mindset

 

Unlock the Power of Customer Loyalty:  Turning Buyers into Lifelong Fans

If you only solve problems for your customers, your organization risks becoming a commodity.  Problem solving is just the first stage of your customer’s journey.

To turn buyers into lifelong fans, you must guide them through all four stages of customer loyalty.

In this groundbreaking keynote, serial entrepreneur and tech founder Arel Moodie reveals how Adult Development Theory can revolutionize customer loyalty. With his signature charisma, Arel shows how to transform your customer development approach into an unstoppable force by meeting customers where they are and leading them toward what’s possible.

The audience will leave with:

• A clear framework to transform customer interactions into loyalty-building experiences.
• Insights into how to help customers progress toward shared goals that align with their long-term success.
• The confidence to move beyond simple exchanges to memorable, meaningful experiences that customers cherish.

 

Unlock the Power of Perspective:  Transforming How You Turn Adversity into Opportunity

In a world of constant change and challenges, your perspective determines everything.

When adversity shows up, it doesn’t build character-it reveals it. This powerful keynote isn’t about simply thinking positive thoughts-it’s about fundamentally shifting how you see yourself, your team, and your circumstances.

In this engaging presentation, Arel takes audiences on a journey from their “default future,” where current patterns lead to predictable outcomes, to their “created future” where intentional choices open new possibilities.

The audience will leave with:

• Practical ways to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth.
• The confidence to take immediate action rather than getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
• A renewed sense of agency over their personal and professional circumstances.