Keynotes
Speaking & media.
Keynotes, panel discussions, podcasts, and more.
Keynote Topics
Talks that move people & organizations.
Each keynote blends rigorous strategy with storytelling — designed to shift mindsets and equip leaders to act.
Transforming Transformation
Understanding why 95% of all AI initiatives fail to see an actual ROI — and the 4 strategic pillars of a successful AI transformation.
I May Be Biased…
A compelling exploration of cognitive bias and logical fallacies through storytelling and case studies — including methods of applying applied critical thinking to conquer your inner biases.
Leading Through Change
Transformation is envisioned from the top but delivered from the middle. This keynote focuses on early winning strategies and storytelling principles people leaders need for managing change and ensuring its adoption.
Leading in Uncertainty
How leaders can navigate ambiguity, rapid change, and disruption with clarity, resilience, and confidence. The session explores practical strategies for decision-making, communication, and innovation that help organizations adapt, align teams, and move forward even when the future is unclear.
Cognitive Depth vs. Computational Speed
Evaluating the impact of AI on human contextual understanding.
Explores the growing tension between the rapid efficiency of artificial intelligence and the nuanced, experience-driven reasoning of human cognition.
Author • Leadership Consultant • Transformation Strategist • Speaker • Futurist
Speaking & Podcast
Media Kit
Helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations recognize the hidden influences shaping how they think, decide, and act.
David's Media KitDavid's lecture and Design-Led Transformation workshop were insightful, energetic, and highly engaging. He has a rare ability to take complex concepts and make them practical, relevant, and memorable.
His interactive approach challenged our students to think differently, and they left with new perspectives and tools they could immediately apply. The session was both entertaining and genuinely impactful.
Nick Irvin, SFHEA
Senior Lecturer, Transnational Education
Birmingham City University
Working alongside David on major transformations, I've watched him keep roomfuls of executives completely engaged while mapping out long-range strategy.
His human-centered approach bridges forward-looking vision with practical execution, turning big ideas into concrete plans teams can actually build on. David doesn't just lead a room, he gets leadership to co-design and truly own their future.
Josh Holden
Director of Finance Transformation
Solstice Advanced Materials
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