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My next book, set to release on May 5, 2026, The Future of Work Is Grey: The Untapped Value of Age in the Workforce, has a spanking new book trailer. Check it out:

Also, check out some of the early praise:

“Dan Pontefract’s witty and engaging writing brings complex ideas to life, making The Future of Work Is Grey as fun to read as it is insightful and important for anyone serious about building organizations where every generation can thrive.”  

Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong

“We’re living longer, healthier lives—but in the workplace, ageism still rules. In this insightful and timely book, Dan Pontefract explores this paradox and shows how leaders can build cultures that value, engage, and celebrate the power of experience.”

Lynda Gratton, London Business School professor and co-author of The 100-Year Life 

The Future of Work Is Grey sheds powerful new light on one of the most pressing talent issues of our age. Experience it to think differently.”

Stuart Crainer, co-founder of Thinkers50

The Future of Work Is Grey shows leaders how to confidently navigate the upcoming demographic shift: design work and teams for longer careers, keep wisdom flowing, and build a culture people are proud to be part of.”

Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy and New York Times–bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife

“With rich insight, practical guidance, and a light touch, Dan Pontefract shows how to design workplaces where everyone can thrive—at every age.”

Carl Honoré, international bestselling author of Bolder

The Future of Work Is Grey reveals pragmatic, forward-looking strategies for doing better business in our aging society. Insightful, energizing, and unexpectedly fun—complete with pop-music references that tie it all together—this book is an excellent guide to find opportunity in our changing world.”

Leanne Clark-Shirley, PhD, president and CEO of the American Society on Aging

“Dan Pontefract masterfully shows how longer lives can lead to better work. He provides clear practices for age-diverse teams. A needed guide for leaders ready to ride the age wave.”  

Ken Dychtwald, PhD, bestselling author of 19 books, including Radical Curiosity and What Retirees Want

“Dan Pontefract brilliantly shows how broadening our longevity lens to the twenty-first-century’s new talent and market realities can contribute to innovation, resilience, and growth. This is a playbook for any leader ready to build a truly all-age, all-stage workforce and market. Plus, it’s a great read.”

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, longevity strategist, speaker, and podcast host of 4-Quarter Lives

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Testimonials

  • Frank Monteleone, CHRO & CPO, Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd.
  • Dan Pontefract delivered a powerful, thought‑provoking keynote session that resonated deeply with every attendee. His ability to blend compelling storytelling with actionable insights was nothing short of extraordinary.

    Sidh NC, Director, QnA International, UAE
  • We are so proud to have had you at our event. Your talk was a big hit. It moved us. We can’t thank you enough.

    Malin Björnell, Salesforce
  • Dan was engaging, authentic, and full of energy. His keynote connected with our audience and left them inspired. A true professional and a pleasure to work with.

    Erin Whetstone, Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)
  • Dan Pontefract’s keynote on the importance of workplace culture in employee engagement was excellent.  Dan used his vast leadership experience to provide our conference attendees with practical strategies to build teams that are engaged and committed. His relatable, real-life examples were thought provoking, memorable and very personal, creating a connection to the audience. I would highly recommend Dan as an entertaining keynote speaker who delivers content that is relevant and actionable.

    Michelle Hillyard, Director SCU
  • Dan challenged us to have clarity of purpose, both as individuals and as an organization. He related inspiring stories drawing on his experience in business, technology and academia. As he said, ‘There is no ownership without belonging.’

    Christian Pantel, D2L
  • Fantastic engaging talk for our global partner summit. Thank you so much, Dan!

     

    Barb Kinnard, CEO Response Biomedical Corp
  • Dan not only brought his presentation to life with his charisma, but also content, style and presentation finesse. Our members were especially interested in his thought provoking and top of mind topic on the future of work and how we’re going to be leading the next generation of leaders.

    Cheryl Goodwin, CPA
  • Dan is a conference organizer’s ideal speaker. Not only did he inspire and energize our group, but he also masterfully adapted his content so it resonated with the audience and our conference theme. As a bonus, Dan is able to nimbly navigate to adjust to a reduced time slot when other speakers went over time without sacrificing the impact of his session.

    Director and General Counsel
  • Dan accomplished what we set out to do, which was not only to be inspirational, but also to leave everyone with tools and food for thought / self-reflection to improve their personal and professional lives.

    Hermann Handa, FCT

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