Transform how teams work and win together through the science of human development.

AREL MOODIE Adult Development Theory Expert. Keynote Speaker. Tech Co-Founder. Best-Selling Author. Disney+ Host.

AREL MOODIE
Adult Development Theory Expert. Keynote Speaker. Tech Co-Founder. Best-Selling Author. Disney+ Host.

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“Arel Moodie is an incredible speaker with a powerful message who knows how to inspire a crowd!

From a corporate standpoint, we look for speakers that provide lots of value, not just motivation. Arel did an incredible job of delivering exceptional content."

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—Brian Tippens, Senior Vice President & Chief Social Impact and Inclusion Officer at Cisco
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Every leader wants to MAXIMIZE their effectiveness...

but the secret isn’t in what they do—it’s in who they empower.

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Without a true understanding of how people operate, we risk the stress that comes from disconnected teams, missed opportunities, and wasted potential.

But when we know how to Build People Power, we transform potential into performance.

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The starting point to success is to understand WHO people are and HOW to meet them there

—leveraging the science and psychology of human development.

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Hi

I’m Arel

Adult Development Theory Expert. Keynote Speaker. Tech Co-Founder.
Best-Selling Author. Disney+ Host.

Growing up in the Brooklyn housing projects, I learned early that who stands beside you can change everything.

I saw violence. I saw loss. But I also saw possibility—thanks to my father who told me something at age 16 that would change my life forever:

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We were all given the problems we were supposed to be given, so we could face them, overcome them, and that's how we become the person we're supposed to be."

That wisdom led me to college, where I discovered the transformative power of being truly seen. My mentors, my best friend, my business partners, and the woman who would become my wife—each relationship showed me who I could become, inspiring me to reach even higher.

This focus on growth is what continues to fuel my work today.

After immersing myself in Adult Development Theory with one of the world’s leading theorists, I dedicated my life to helping leaders unlock this same potential in their teams. Today, I take complex psychological frameworks and make them practical, showing organizations how to bridge communication gaps and transform how people work together.

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From building multiple seven-figure businesses to hosting for Disney+, from speaking at the White House to being featured in The New York Times, I've shared these insights with nearly a million people across 48 states and 5 countries.

BUT MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?

Helping leaders understand that it's not about what stands
in front of you...

...it's about who stands beside you.

...it's about who stands beside you.

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When you Build People Power™, every challenge becomes an opportunity—for breakthrough PERFORMANCE, for deeper TRUST, and for lasting IMPACT.

Arel’s presentations bridge the gap between theory and application to help you unlock the power and potential of your people.

Most Requested Keynotes
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Unlock the Power
of Your People:

The "Core Four" Stages of Adult Development Theory

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Unlock the Power
of Your Team:

Create the Ultimate Work Environment

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Unlock the Power
of Customer Loyalty:

Tailored Interactions for
Every Stage of Development

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Unlock the Power
of Perspective:

Transforming How You Turn Adversity Into Opportunity

People
problems

cut deep.

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While we tell ourselves they shouldn't bother us, they do—and they're costing your organization more than you know.

Leadership will always bring challenges, but navigating them shouldn't feel so hard.

With the right tools and understanding, you can meet individuals and teams at whichever stage of development they’re in—transforming those same challenges into opportunities for understanding, growth, and performance.

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Your organization will only go as far as your people will take it.

READY TO TAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION FURTHER?

Your team has all four of these players.

Understanding how to harness their unique strengths is the key to unlocking their full potential.

STAGE 1

Self-Centric
Opportunist

DRIVEN BY
PERSONAL WINS

  • Quick to spot opportunities
  • Protects their position
  • Resists being controlled

Impact on team:

Creates competition that can
either drive or divide

STAGE 2

Group-Centric
Team Player

Your Cultural Cornerstone

  • Deeply values harmony
  • Upholds team rules
  • Forms strong alliances

Impact on team:

Builds unity but can
create silos

STAGE 3

Skill-Centric
Expert

Masters of
their craft

  • Sets high standards
  • Pursues excellence
  • Expects precision

Impact on team:

Elevates quality
but may create friction

STAGE 4

Self-Authoring
Achiever

Natural
Leaders

  • Drives toward goals
  • Understands others' motivations
  • Builds collaborative success

Impact on team:

Accelerates progress
through unity

TRANSFORM YOUR TEAM'S DYNAMICS

Watch your
team go from...

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Division to Breakthrough

Transform adversarial relationships into powerful partnerships where teams tackle challenges together.

Friction to Flow

Unlock your team's full potential by helping each person contribute their unique strengths.

Confusion to Clarity

Replace workplace drama with clear understanding across all developmental stages.

Survival to Success

Build an organization where people don't just get by—they thrive and drive extraordinary results.

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Ready to Start your

Transformation?

Let's build some people power, together!