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
About Audley
Audley Stephenson is a dynamic and energetic individual known for his positive attitude, optimistic outlook, and passion for encouraging people to pursue the things they love. A respected thought leader, Audley is an expert on the connection between audaciousness, personal success, and happiness, and he has built a reputation for inspiring people to live audaciously—infusing courage, confidence, and joy into everything they do.
Personal Journey & Audience Focus
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. Over the years, he has focused his energy on working with individuals at all stages of audacity—whether they are starting out and exploring new possibilities, actively building and leading their personal and professional lives, or reinventing themselves to create lasting impact. By identifying and supporting these individuals, Audley helps them unlock their potential and embrace audacious living across all areas of life.
Professional Background
A fun-loving family man, Audley has spent more than 30 years in public service, holding leadership roles across multiple levels of government, including project management, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, strategic partnerships, marketing, and communications.
In addition, he has over 15 years of sports management experience, serving as Commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and Vice President of Marketing & Promotions for the Basketball Super League, overseeing league operations, brand development, fan engagement, and media strategy.
An accomplished media personality, Audley began podcasting in 2008 with the NBA-credentialed show The Breakdown with Dave and Audley—long before the medium exploded worldwide. Throughout his career, he has produced seven podcasts, building strong connections across sports, entertainment, broadcasting, and the professional development space. He is also an accomplished speaker on the topic of audacity, inspiring individuals to live their best audacious lives, and as a coach, he works one-on-one to encourage the same.
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