About Audley…

“It’s  my firm belief that greatness exists inside all of us but we have to be audacious and bold enough to unlock our inner potential to be the person we are ultimately meant to be!”-  Audley Stephenson

“It’s my firm belief that greatness exists inside all of us but we have to be audacious and bold enough to unlock our inner potential to be the person we are ultimately meant to be!”

- Audley Stephenson


About Audley

Audley Stephenson is a dynamic and energetic individual who's known for his positive attitude, optimistic viewpoint on life and his passion for pursuing the things you love. He is a visionary and authority in exploring the link between boldness and achieving personal fulfillment and joy.

Audley is the ONLY life coach and thought leader in the field of audaciousness to combine his unique leadership and sports executive background to help individuals live their BEST audacious lives ever!

Personal Journey
Born and raised in a culturally diverse community in Toronto, Canada, Audley developed a deep appreciation for different perspectives and a strong work ethic from an early age. His insatiable curiosity for life and encouraging and supportive nature led him to pursue a career in human services life skills and made it his focus to help others develop their own inner audaciousness. While he works with a cross section of individuals, Audley is passionate about helping men unlock the secrets of successful personal relationships while audaciously living life to the fullest.

Professional Background
This fun loving father of three family has had an extensive career in public service career that's spanned over 30 years working with various levels of government in a variety of roles ranging from project management, stakeholder engagement, change management and strategic partnership building to name a few.

His professional journey has also included leadership positions within the sports industry, notably as the Commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada, where he led initiatives that fostered community growth and engagement.

This former NBA credentialed podcaster is no stranger to the world of the media/broadcasting industry having covered the NBA through a popular podcast called, “The Breakdown with Dave and Audley” for five seasons which started in 2008 long before the explosion of podcasts.

Philosophy

As a father of a child with developmental disabilities, Audley personally experienced the unique challenges and triumphs that come with raising a loved one with special needs. This lived experience fuels his commitment to advocacy, understanding, and tailored support — both in his professional work and personal life. He knows firsthand the importance of patience, resilience, and innovative strategies in helping children and their families thrive.

Beyond his professional achievements, Audley is known for his philanthropic endeavors. He strongly believes in giving back to the community and has actively supported various charitable organizations such as the United Way, Erin Oakkids and Brain Cancer Canada.
As a professional speaker, Audley draws on his past leadership experiences and inspires audiences to live richer and bolder lives while developing the leadership skills that exist within all of us.

Audley’s life's mantra can be best summarized with two simple words “Be Audacious”

“Fortune favours the audacious.” – Desiderius Erasmus

About The Audacious Living Podcast

"The Audacious Living Podcast" takes a deep dive into the key ingredients needed for people to live bolder and richer lives through thought provoking and highly engaging conversations with a cross-section of top quality performers in business, media, sports, entertainment and lifestyle.

The Audacious Living Podcast operates under the B.O.L.D. Framework

B - Be Better Than Yesterday

O - Outlast Adversity

L - Live Your Truth

D - Disrupt The Norm

AU·DAC·I·TY - /ôˈdasədē/

noun - a willingness to take bold risks.