Bob Woodward

Pulitzer-winning journalist Bob Woodward reveals the hidden truths behind power, politics, and leadership with unmatched access to America’s top decision-makers.

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It was a huge success — we filled the auditorium and all three overflow spaces — over 1400 people accommodated and we had to turn folks away. Bob was really great and handled some smart questions very well. He’s a lovely man.

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Why you should book Bob Woodward for your next event

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who uncovered Watergate and reshaped American journalism brings his unmatched investigative legacy to your stage.
Only journalist to gain direct access to ten U.S. presidents, offering audiences rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of leadership at the top.
Named “the best reporter of all time,” Woodward turns decades of high-stakes reporting into impactful leadership lessons for today’s world.

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Inside Power: Uncovering Truth in Washington

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 23 bestsellers, Bob Woodward offers a front-row seat to the corridors of power. With exclusive access to ten U.S. presidents and unmatched investigative depth, he exposes how critical decisions are made in times of crisis, war, and political upheaval. His keynote delivers a masterclass in leadership, risk navigation, and the pursuit of truth, empowering executives, policymakers, and business leaders to think more strategically, act with integrity, and lead with greater clarity in a rapidly evolving world.

Keynote Speaker Bob Woodward is widely regarded as one of the most influential investigative journalists of our time. As the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who uncovered the Watergate scandal and author of 23 bestselling books, 17 of which reached #1, Woodward has built a legacy around uncovering the truth at the highest levels of power. His unmatched access to ten U.S. presidents and countless top officials gives him a unique perspective on leadership, decision-making, and political strategy.

In his keynotes, Woodward offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are really made in Washington and how those choices impact national and global affairs. With deep knowledge of power structures, crisis response, and leadership dynamics, his speeches help business leaders, executives, and policymakers navigate today’s complex landscape with clarity and confidence.

Woodward’s insights are always nonpartisan, fact-driven, and meticulously researched, making his message especially valuable in an age of information overload and uncertainty. His stories captivate audiences while delivering real lessons on accountability, risk, and ethical leadership.

If your organization is looking for a keynote that combines historical significance with timely relevance, look no further. Book Bob Woodward for your event to provide your audience with unparalleled access to the inner workings of power and the tools to lead with greater purpose and integrity.

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Humanities Research Center Virginia Commonwealth University

Bob did an excellent job, he was absolutely outstanding! Many have commented that his keynote was the best they have experienced.

Assistant Manager American Marketing Association

Bob Woodward was awwwwwsome. He spoke for 30 minutes and then sat down and we did a Q&A with our VP of Federal Affairs. He signed about 30 books for us and we had purchased some to sell as well. After his speech people lined up to say hello, get their photo taken and have books signed.

Meetings & Events Planner CMP Canadian Real Estate Association

The evening was a resounding success, and Bob was just outstanding. What a nice and humble guy, too!

President Public Policy Forum

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Keynote by speaker Bob Woodward:

Bob Woodward: Reporting on Power

In the time since he uncovered the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein in 1973, Bob Woodward has worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. Reporting on his tenth American president, Woodward looks at the current state of America through the lens of history to help audiences understand how the country got where it is now.

His is an in-depth, non-partisan, fact-driven analysis of the inner workings of Washington, the expanding powers of the American presidency, the role and future of the media, and much more. Woodward’s perspective and insights are unmatched and tailored to the interests of the audience. Bob Woodward is best presented in conversation with a moderator.

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Keynote by speaker Bob Woodward:

How We Got Here-Lessons From Ten Presidents

Now reporting on his tenth American president, Bob Woodward’s remarkable perspective is unmatched in journalism. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter takes audiences on a journey as only he can. From Nixon to the present, Woodward provides firsthand insights from having penetrated the White House, the Supreme Court, the CIA, the Pentagon, the Congress.

Audience takeaways:

He analyzes the successes and messes of the presidents he’s covered and offers important lessons - about governing, about presidential leadership during economic, military, and national crises
Talks about the expanding powers of the presidency, and about the role of the media.

Woodward’s content is tailored to the interests of the audience and is an in-depth, non-partisan, fact-driven analysis of America’s current state through the lens of history.

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Keynote by speaker Bob Woodward:

The State of the American Presidency

Everywhere legendary journalist and speaker Bob Woodward goes, he says people ask to know what’s really going on in Washington. Their questions fall into four categories:

The presidency: How is President Trump doing and surviving? How does Trump compare with the eight presidents – Nixon to Obama – that Woodward has reported on for The Washington Post and in his bestselling books?
The investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller: is it like Watergate or will it fade away like Reagan's Iran-Contra scandal?
Conflict: What is the likelihood of a new war? What are the goals with North Korea, in the Middle East, with the Islamic state, and on terrorism? Will there likely be a major escalation in one of the current conflicts?
The economy: Is the American/global economy sound or are we headed for trouble? How is Trump’s America First agenda playing out with our allies and enemies around the globe?

In Woodward’s speeches, the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning associate editor of the Post offers some well-reported answers to these questions that audiences won't learn from any other source. As he reported on previous presidents, for 46 years Woodward has immersed himself in their decision-making, scandals, wars, and economic policy like no other reporter.

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Keynote by speaker Bob Woodward:

A Conversation with Bob Woodward

Now reporting on his tenth American president, Bob Woodward’s remarkable perspective is unmatched in journalism. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter takes audiences on a journey as only he can and shines in this moderated conversation format.

From Nixon to the present, Woodward provides firsthand insights from having penetrated the White House, the Supreme Court, the CIA, the Pentagon, and the Congress. He analyzes the successes and messes of the presidents he’s covered and offers important lessons – about governing, about presidential leadership during economic, military, and national crises, about the expanding powers of the presidency, and about the role of the media.

Woodward’s content is tailored to the interests of the audience and is an in-depth, non-partisan, fact-driven analysis of America’s current state through the lens of history. In the time since he uncovered the Watergate scandal with Carl Bernstein in 1973, Woodward has worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. In all, he has written 23 nonfiction bestsellers – 17 of which went on to become #1; more than any modern-day author.

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