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Darren Woodson is a Dallas Cowboys legend, former ESPN analyst, and entrepreneur who teaches organizations how to build winning cultures and tackle leadership challenges head-on.
Darren Woodson is a three-time Super Bowl Champion, five-time Pro Bowl safety, and one of the most respected voices in sports and business today. A member of the Dallas Cowboys’ famed Ring of Honor and a former lead analyst at ESPN, Darren brings his experience from the gridiron and the broadcast booth to boardrooms and conference stages across the country.
Now a successful real estate executive and motivational speaker, Darren is known for his compelling storytelling, no-excuses leadership style, and unmatched ability to inspire audiences to embrace change, competition, and character. Darren Woodson is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Darren Woodson’s fees.
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Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. His journey began at Maryvale High School in Phoenix where he was a star running back and linebacker. He then attended Arizona State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and converted to safety. In the 1992 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Darren in the second round (37th overall).
He went on to become the Cowboys’ all-time leading tackler (1,350 tackles) and a key defensive leader in one of the most dominant dynasties in NFL history. Over his 12-year career, Darren earned three Super Bowl rings, five Pro Bowl selections, and a reputation as one of the hardest-hitting safeties to ever play the game.
Darren’s leadership didn’t end when he hung up his cleats. Inducted into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor in 2015—and recognized by both the Arizona and Texas Sports Halls of Fame—Darren transitioned seamlessly into broadcasting, becoming a beloved NFL analyst at ESPN. For 14 years, he broke down games and elevated conversations across shows like NFL Live and SportsCenter.
In 2017, Darren brought his team-first mentality and competitive drive to the world of commercial real estate, joining ESRP Advisory Dallas, LLC. In May of 2022, ESRP merged with Cresa, the world’s leading global commercial real estate advisory firm. Now as Managing Principal and active Board member at Cresa, Darren plays a key role in shaping growth, innovation, and client relationships. He advises companies like NTT DATA, ExamSoft, and Argo Data—fusing his sports leadership principles with high-stakes corporate strategy.
Off the field and out of the boardroom, Darren remains committed to giving back. As a board member of the C5 Youth Foundation of Texas, he helps underserved youth unlock their leadership potential and chart paths to success—just like he did. Since its inception, over 600 Texas youth have experienced C5 Texas’ life-changing program and leadership experiences.
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What separates championship teams from the mediocre ones? Darren Woodson has lived the answer. In this powerful keynote, Darren draws on his decades of experience in the NFL, broadcasting, and business to coach leaders through the traits that define high-performing teams: embracing change, engaging in honest confrontation, and competing with character.
Whether he’s speaking to executives navigating disruption or teams striving for cohesion, Darren equips audiences with practical frameworks and the motivation to lead with heart, conviction, and clarity.
“Darren was terrific. In fact, I just received a phone call from a senior executive telling me that Darren was one of the best speakers he had ever heard. He brought energy, empathy, humor and insight to all, (even those without a love of the game – or the Cowboys!). He engaged in a friendly banter with our leader, agreed to throw footballs into the audience, recognized one of our employees for her work with Diversity & Inclusion, and stayed after making sure he got to every last person waiting for a photo, autograph and wanting to tell their story. In fact, he even did a video for someone who requested it!” – Alison H., SAP Digital Business Services
“Darren really hit home the message of cultural differences between mediocre teams and winning teams. He truly left the room compelled to do more, give more, be more. Thank you, Darren, for an excellent keynote last night. The standing ovation was extremely deserved!” – Lindsey S., Marketing Manager, BIOTRONIK Inc.
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