Brian Audia is an entrepreneur, speaker, executive coach, and specialist in organizational performance. He's an inspirational leader in the movement to promote business as a tool for human flourishing. His purpose is to inspire, equip, and encourage.

Brian is passionate about increasing organizational performance through methodologies that help people engage fully in their work and give more discretionary effort. Organizations with the highest levels of employee engagement will consistently outperform the markets and their competition over time through more significant innovation, higher customer satisfaction, and increased profits. They attract more substantial investment and sell at higher multiples. But above all, highly engaged workplaces are joyful environments where people flourish.

Brian, a successful businessman and former nonprofit executive, has been honored as one of the Top 40 Alumni of Auburn University at Montgomery. This honor recognizes his significant global impact, a distinction he shares with two former Chairmen of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff. Over his career, Brian has guided humanitarian and social service projects in more than 40 countries and numerous cities across the U.S. Known for his skills in building partnerships and managing collaborative enterprises, he has consulted for hundreds of organizations. Under his leadership, his teams have managed tens of thousands of volunteers, raised millions of dollars globally, and made a positive difference in many lives.

Brian is currently the CEO of two successful businesses. The first is Powered By Text, a software-as-a-service (SAAS) enterprise that assists purpose-driven organizations in cultivating connections that create infinite impact. The second is AUDIA, a growth-oriented consultancy offering executive leadership services to enhance the organizational performance of businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations. 

He has been married to his wife Melissa since 2000, and they have three boys, Caleb, Joshua, and Silas.