David P.
Raising The Bar
Professional Value
David is a governance and meeting‑culture specialist who helps senior executives and board chairs slash meeting time, cut unproductive sessions and save thousands of dollars. He delivers a ‘chairman for hire’ service that transforms difficult board meetings into concise, results‑focused gatherings and provides executive speaking coaching that sharpens presentation impact, drawing on 33 years of keynote experience.
Executive Profile
David is an expert in saving organisations of all sizes thousands of dollars they do not even know they are spending. He shows organisations how to have fewer meetings, shorter meetings and more productive meetings and save thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars.
The most common thing people say about their meetings is that there are too many; they go on for too long and they do not achieve enough to justify the time. David fixes that.
David is also a qualified chartered secretary and a governance expert, and an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia. He shows boards how to improve their operation and also chairs meetings as a "chairman for hire", especially difficult meetings.
Because he has been speaking for over 33 years, David also coaches senior people to speak effectively. He cuts through the fluff and gets straight to the point, which is why senior people and executives come to him for speaking coaching and polishing.
David works with individuals and organisations in several modalities, including:
- Keynote speaking and breakout sessions at conferences
- One on one and small group mentoring
- Workshops and training programs in organisations
- Writing and publishing articles, books, CDs and blogs
Specialties: Meeting Effectiveness, Speaking Coaching, Governance, Conference speaker
Core Competencies
Conventions, Conferences
David excels in conventions and conferences, delivering keynote presentations and breakout sessions that engage audiences.
He tailors his presentations to suit various industries and professions, using entertaining and interactive approaches.
Presentation Skills
David develops and hones presentation skills in individuals, helping them to effectively communicate and present ideas.
He also coaches senior people to speak confidently and authoritatively.
Meetings, Meeting Planning
David specializes in meeting planning and management, providing training and consultation to organizations.
He helps them to streamline meetings, reduce costs, and improve productivity, drawing on his expertise as a governance expert and chartered secretary.