A highly motivated, energetic speaker, David is a highly sought after trainer and professional speaker. He has empowered executives, managers, college/high school students, professors, professional athletes, and support staff from organizations around the country. He knows how to inspire people to motivate themselves to become high achievers.
David is known for his high energy, interactive programs that are always full of content. As an award winning speaker, trainer and facilitator David has designed and delivered a variety of customized programs for businesses, educational organizations and associations in the United States.
As a speaker David has spoken to numerous association, corporate, and not-for-profit audiences such as The Ohio State University, The University of Notre Dame, The Dayton Bar Association, Ball State University, Cisco Systems, Southern Illinois University, East Carolina University, Illinois State University, Eastern Illinois University, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Guaranty Bank, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, Purdue Employee Federal Credit Union, U.S. Bank, and The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. His presentations include motivational and educational topics, ranging from understanding and utilizing Emotional Intelligence, to making empowering choices and encompassing and embracing cultural change as well as professional and personal communication.
David is certified by Purdue University and the University of Oklahoma in diversity facilitation and is a certified trainer for Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. David has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University where he also did his graduate work in Political Science. He was the 1996 recipient of the Great Lakes Association of College and University Housing Officers (GLACUHO) Outstanding Presentation Award for his award winning program titled: "Walk Your Talk". He is also certified in Emotional Intelligence and how to apply it in the workplace by Georgetown University.
David loves speaking to young people and has a unique connection to young people based on his many years as an educator and sports youth coach, he is a sought after speaker for elementary & Junior high schools assemblies.