For more than 30 years, I've worked with leaders on the decisions, beliefs and behaviours that shape their organisations. I bring that practice into the room—and challenge your audience to build leadership that lasts beyond any one person.
30+years in practice
Since 1999running a leadership development organisation
3 continentsof practitioner experience
01 / THE SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
What happens when the leader leaves the room?
If leadership disappears, what you have is a dependency on an individual.
Direct. Human. Unafraid to challenge. Get a feel for the thinking, the delivery and the conversation Dave brings to a stage.
SHORT CLIPS · REAL ROOMS
A few moments. A different perspective.
Hear the ideas. See the delivery. Get a feel for Dave in the room.
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For a closer look at Dave's thinking and delivery, explore these complete sessions.
WHY DAVE?
Conviction on stage. Care behind the scenes.
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A point of view with a point.
Leadership as an organisational property gives your audience a different lens for the decisions they face every day.
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Practice behind the provocation.
30+ years of leadership practice across three continents. Running a leadership development organisation since 1999.
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Your audience comes first.
For APA Florida, preparation included reading the association's by-laws and attending an executive committee meeting.
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One fee. More than a keynote.
My speaking fee includes my travel, accommodation and transport to and from your event. I handle the arrangements, giving your team fewer things to coordinate.
I’m there the day before and the day after my speaking engagement, available to contribute beyond the stage. We agree together where I can add the most value.
In the room. In the conversation.
“A stand out in my 21 years of convening.”
Kate ChartersSEGRA Convenor
RELEVANCE YOU CAN RECOGNISE
Different rooms. The same depth of care.
A different audience deserves a considered conversation. Here is what that has looked like in practice.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
APA Florida
The room
A specialised audience of planning professionals at the 2024 annual conference.
The preparation
Reading the association's by-laws and attending an executive committee meeting, alongside the plenary and breakout work.
“It was very evident he spent much time researching us as an organization in order to cater his presentation to our audience, a very specialized group of highly-educated professionals.”
Allara Mills-Gutcher, AICP Managing Principal, The Planning CollaborativeLEADERS & ENTREPRENEURS
FWD Fest
The conversation
The future of work, risk and opportunity at the FWD Executive Leadership Day.
The partnership
Working with the event's broader vision and the community in the room.
“A collaborative partner who goes above and beyond to align his contributions with the broader vision of the event and community.”
“It was very evident he spent much time researching us as an organization in order to cater his presentation to our audience, a very specialized group of highly-educated professionals.”
Allara Mills-Gutcher, AICPManaging Principal, The Planning Collaborative
FWD EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DAY
“Beyond being an outstanding speaker, Dave is also a collaborative partner who goes above and beyond to align his contributions with the broader vision of the event and community.”
“Dave challenges leaders to measure their success by the lasting capability they build in others, rather than by how indispensable they become.”
Sue Mason-BakerManaging Director, Mingary Care
ASSOCIATION BOARD & MEMBERS
“I plan to have him back to work with our association in the future and very much look forward to more learning and inspiration!”
Stefanie Dodge Svisco, QASExecutive Director, APA Florida
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
“From the outset, the audience was engaged. Dave has a natural ability to connect with a room, and that connection translated into a level of energy and participation that I honestly did not anticipate.”
Brian Turner (MBA)Centre Manager, Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre
DISTRICT32 · ENTREPRENEURSHIP
“The feedback from our members has been outstanding.”
Dean KeatingDirector, D32 Business Network
BUSINESS MAXIMISED EVENT
“The feedback speaks for itself. Dave is an exceptional speaker and business leader and I highly recommend him for any keynote speak or leadership workshop.”
Lorraine GarvieCo-Founder & CEO, D32 Business Network
RECRUITMENT YARNS · FELLOW SPEAKER
“I've seen a lot of people speak on Leadership, Culture and Sales over the years and Dave shared insights that were fresh, relevant and did so in a way that was engaging and memorable.”
Stacey CopasKeynote Speaker, Resilience Rocks®
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THE AUTHOR BEHIND THE IDEAS
Keep the conversation going.
Three books. More ways to challenge how we lead, work and build organisations.
FOR THE PERSON MAKING IT HAPPEN
A strong choice. An easy next step.
The idea needs to fit your programme. The details need to work for you.
Download a biography, MC introduction and speaker photo. Use the event briefing checklist to shape the conversation with Dave.
A QUESTION FOR YOUR TEAM
Does leadership leave the room when your leader does?
Will this fit our audience?+
Share your industry, event theme and who will be in the room. Discuss the audience's challenges with Dave to establish the right fit and focus for your event.
What should we include in an enquiry?+
Your event name, date or preferred date range, location, audience size and the change you want the conversation to begin. Include your budget if it is already set.
What does Dave’s speaking fee include?+
Dave’s standard speaking fee is all-inclusive: the keynote, travel, accommodation and transport to and from the event. He organises and pays for those arrangements within the agreed fee. If your organisation prefers to arrange travel or accommodation, that can be agreed when booking.
Dave also makes himself available the day before and the day after his speaking engagement. During the briefing, you’ll discuss how that time can best support your programme and delegates.
Can we discuss another format?+
Ask about a workshop, panel contribution or a conversation alongside the keynote. Format, duration and availability can be discussed as part of your event brief.
How do we prepare for the session?+
Start with your audience, event theme and the decisions or challenges delegates face. Bring relevant background and your intended outcomes to the briefing conversation so the focus can be agreed together.
What about recording and technical requirements?+
Include your proposed room setup, AV arrangements and any recording or livestream plans in the brief. Agree requirements and permissions with Dave before the event.
What materials can our team use?+
The organiser resources include a short biography, MC introduction, speaker photo and event briefing checklist. Agree the final session description, introduction, promotion and technical requirements when the event is confirmed.
YOUR NEXT EVENT
Give your audience something they can't unhear.
Tell Dave who's in the room, what matters to them and what you want the conversation to start.
All-inclusive speaking fee. Travel handled. More time for your event.
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