Bob Goff – San Diego, CA

Bob Goff is a New York Times best-selling author and encourager to millions.  A recognized lawyer for over 25 years, Bob founded Love Does, a nonprofit organization that has been fighting for human rights and providing housing, education and other services to children and at-risk women in conflict zones for over 15 years. Bob also is a sought-after speaker and workshop leader.  His Dream Big Framework inspires current and future influencers to gain clarity, get unstuck, and transform their dreams into reality.

Bob pioneered the vision of Love Does to pursue justice, intervention and education for women and children in conflict zones across the globe. Love Does is working to fight trafficking and exploitation of children in India and Uganda. Homes, safe houses and schools have been established in Uganda, Nepal, Iraq, Somalia, and Afghanistan. The Leadership Academy in Uganda has served over 500 students, providing them consistency, love and education in a family–like setting.

Bob’s philosophy and beliefs about life are revealed in his NY Times best sellers “Love Does” and “Everybody Always.” In his first book, which has sold over one million copies and has been translated in 10 languages, Bob conveys to his readers his belief that love is not a state of mind, but rather an action that needs to be lived and experienced.  In “Everybody Always”, Bob shares with his readers the secret of living without fear, constraint, or worry and how to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction.

Bob Goff is driven by a desire to help others unlock their potential to love and be loved greater. Through his written and spoken word, and selfless acts of compassion to rescue, house and educate at-risk women and youth across the globe, Love Does works to bring education, human rights, and joy globally.

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