PETER SPEAKS
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From South Florida to stages across the nation, Peter is a highly sought-after speaker known for his inspiring and powerful delivery. His 'down to earth' message connects with a diverse audience, from entrepreneurs to seasoned business professionals, all driven by a desire for growth. With a commanding and energetic voice, Peter has a unique ability to capture and hold an audience's attention, sparking new ideas and motivating action.
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
Connecting with Ruthless Honesty
With the gravitas of a transformational thinker and the presence of a strategic leader, Peter De La Torre delivers a dynamic and unforgettable keynote rooted in five timeless principles—what he calls ‘sacred rules’—a powerful framework for visionary leadership
and decisive action which forms the foundation for a transformative message—crafted for leaders, teams, and organizations ready to rise to their next level. Peter speaks with your audience not to your audience.
Through masterful storytelling, powerful insights, and practical tools, Peter introduces the 5 Core Principles of Elevated Leadership:
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Create Your Vision – Define a future so compelling it becomes magnetic.
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Think Bigger – Expand possibilities and reject limitations.
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Claim Ownership – Lead with accountability, authenticity, and purpose.
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Make a Decision – Cut through hesitation with clarity and confidence.
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Take Action – Move ideas into impact through strategic execution.
In a high-energy, soul-stirring finale, Peter delivers a strong call to action for your audience with an invitation to rise into greatness, dig deep, rise above and stay the course. A four-part call to action that activates resilience, connection, and long-term focus.
PETER CONNECTS
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Self-Awareness and Ruthless Honesty
The Freedom to Succeed
Your Vision
Altitude of Your Attitude
Claim Ownership
Core Values
Real Leaders Today
Throughout his illustrious career, Peter has held multiple leadership positions in 5 different industry sectors. He has been trained and has learned from some of the top leaders locally and internationally. His wealth of knowledge and experience has inspired him to create an innovative leadership philosophy that transcends industries and cultures.
He strongly believes that we have a major lack of real leaders who live and work with non-negotiable core values & undeniable vision. To achieve sustained growth and "reach the next level" in today's competitive landscape, a company must actively cultivate a leadership approach that is both visionary and deeply human centric. This ambition requires leaders to embrace a set of essential qualities that drive innovation, foster accountability, and inspire collective progress.
In this leadership presentation, Peter shares his 7 Elements of Real leadership today:
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The Will and Decision to Go to the Next Level: Core Values and Taking Charge
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Courage and Taking Action: Challenging the Status Quo and Embracing Innovation
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Making Decisions: Data-Informed and Being Adaptive
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Personal Responsibility and Accountability: Ownership of Outcomes
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Authenticity and Humility: Self-Awareness and Embracing Feedback
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Empathy: Understanding and Connecting with a human-centric approach
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Inspirational: Motivating and Empowering
Networking from Within
Peter is considered one of the very best networking specialists in South Florida. With over 30 years of making thousands of connections and establishing long term relationships in the business community, including his 12 years+ as the founding executive director of the 600 plus membership organization, The Doral Business Council “DBC” and as the Founder of the innovative Business Forum Group, he has been a vital economic development partner for The Greater Miami Area.
Leveraging extensive experience, he has developed a distinctive networking philosophy that strategically integrates internal capabilities with external engagement. This strategic framework is essential for fostering sustained growth and is built upon deep personal development. This encompasses the cultivation of self-awareness and the honing of key leadership competencies such as emotional intelligence and adaptability. Concurrently, it necessitates the application of effective networking strategies to forge meaningful, long-term professional relationships through an 'inside-out' journey, which ultimately drives impact and success.
Peter shares powerful insights and expert advice focusing on 8 key success networking guidelines:
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The Imperative for Growth in a Competitive World
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Uncovering Your Blind Spots
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Developing Emotional Intelligence
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Fostering a Growth Mindset
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Cultivating Relationships, Not Transactions
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Strategic Engagement
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The Power of Follow-Up
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Building Your Personal Brand
TESTIMONIALS
"Hearing Peter speak was deeply moving. His personal story of survival moved the entire audience to tears—and then to action. With authenticity, heart, and humor, he walked us through the toughest moments of his journey and showed us how resilience isn't just about bouncing back—it's about rising higher. His 5 steps to living our best life were powerful and immediately applicable with a clear path to transformation. Days later, I am still talking about the impact he made. If you're looking for a speaker who will inspire, uplift, and transform, look no further than Peter De La Torre."
- Berta Medina
Business Adventure Coach and Speaker
Dreamers Succeed, LLC
"I recently had the opportunity to hear Peter De La Torre speak at a presentation and was genuinely impressed. The message was clear, encouraging, and relatable. Peter spoke with warmth and honesty and resonated well with the audience.
Through powerful storytelling, humor, and genuine vulnerability, Peter reminded us of the strength we have within ourselves to overcome challenges and pursue goals with courage and purpose.
What sets Peter apart as a speaker is his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. The message was not only motivational but deeply personal and relevant.
Should you be looking for a speaker who can be an effective communicator, someone who inspires change and leaves an impression, I highly recommend welcoming Peter to speak at one of your events."
- Carol Ellis-Cutler
First Vice President, CBRE, Inc., Miami, FL
Toastmasters International, Past President, Miracle Mile Chapter
“I recently had the opportunity to host and hear Peter De La Torre speak at a leadership event, and I was genuinely impressed by both his message and his delivery. His presentation was clear, engaging, and directly relevant to the challenges and responsibilities faced by those serving in government and public service roles.
Through thoughtful storytelling, strategic insight, and a refreshing sense of humility, Peter spoke to the heart of what it means to lead with integrity and purpose. His ability to connect with a diverse audience—regardless of title or background—made his message all the more powerful.
What stood out most was Peter’s emphasis on resilience, courage, and the importance of staying mission-focused in times of uncertainty. These are values that resonate deeply with those working to make a difference in their communities.
If your organization is seeking a speaker who understands the unique demands of public service and can inspire meaningful reflection and renewed purpose, I highly recommend inviting Peter De La Torre to speak at your next event.”
- Katherine Mainieri
HR Manager, The Village of Pinecrest
"What a treat it was to be present at the Pinecrest Business Association’s networking luncheon on September 16th, 2025, where Public Speaker and Business Philosopher Peter De La Torre shared some timely and very powerful concepts about living up to our potential and increasing our effectiveness in business and in life. I first met him back in 2007 when he served as Executive Director of the largest and most impactful business networking organization in the City of Doral, the Doral Business Council. Peter was the charismatic engine that made everyone feel welcomed and valued. His leadership led to many years of countless business and social interactions that drove exponential growth for many a business in the greater Miami area and beyond and contributed to putting the City of Doral on the map during those years. I was thrilled to sign up for this event, and it didn’t disappoint. Thank you, Peter, for remaining engaged and sharing your knowledge and experience. The South Florida Business Community is lucky to have you.
- Armando Fernandez, PPC®
LPL Investment Advisor Representative
Portfolio Square
“Your presentation was both inspiring and perfectly aligned with our mission. You encouraged us to embrace truth with courage and compassion, leaving our team motivated and equipped to lead with integrity and passion."
- Lian Navarro
Director of Community Development,
The Caring Place