Speaking

Keynotes, Grand Rounds, and Webinars on Wellness, EQ, Resilience, Mindfulness…& How to Use Humor without getting fired!

David has presented to audiences across the USA and around the world. Book him today!

 As a Speaker

I love to deliver high value content with practical take-aways.

And I know it’s not just about the content—it’s also about the connection.

I’ll bring passion, authenticity, & inspiration for a memorable experience!

 

Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Strategies & Tools for Burnout Prevention & Emotional Wellness

Micro-practices are highly actionable behaviors that require minimal time to learn and implement. By tying them to repeated activities, like hand-hygiene, they become healthy habits. Pick ones that resonate with you for increased well-being and ease. Micro-practices are a great complement to coaching and mindfulness.

Micro-practices can strengthen burnout prevention & increase individual wellness. Practices include:

  • Breath Practices

  • Cognitive Practices

  • Gratitude practices

 

 

Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Emotional Intelligence for Physicians & Healthcare Workers

Emotional Intelligence is a set of behaviors you can cultivate. Small improvements can deliver outsized benefits, especially in today’s environment. See my HBR article on this topic, co-authored with Dan Goleman, PhD.

Boost your Emotional Intelligence:

Understand & Apply Key Skills for:

  • Self-Awareness

  • Self-Regulation

  • Awareness of Others

  • Relationship Management

Specifically tailored to the challenges and stresses of the current health care environment.

 

 

 Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Mindfulness for Wellness & Stress Relief

Mindfulness techniques can help you connect to a place of inner calm and peace. Learn simple tools and practices to support your attention and well-being.

Schedule as a Single Event or as a Mindfulness Series:

  • Mindfulness of the body

  • Mindfulness of the breath

  • Mindfulness of feelings

  • Mindfulness of thoughts

  • Self-compassion

  • Loving-kindness

 

 

Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Improv & the Art of Public Speaking

Principles & practices from improv can benefit presenters of all stripes and audiences of all kinds. If you’ve ever felt anxiety prior to speaking, improv skills can be transformative. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories you can use to enliven your presentations and bring more ease to your time on stage.

Would You Like To:

  • Recognize fundamental principles of improv that support spontaneity & fun?

  • Understand how improv skills aid speaking and presenting?

  • Explore ways to add personal stories & humor to better connect with your audience?

 

 

Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Resiliency for 2023

Resiliency is a skill you can cultivate. It will benefit your professional & personal life. Learn practical tips for yourself & your teams.

Would You Like To:

  • Learn when resilience is helpful, and when it’s not?

  • Understand the “Hows”--practical ways to increase it?

  • Explore ways to share it with your teams & those you lead?

 

 

Webinar, Workshop, or Keynote

Adding Humor for Wellness & Connection

Laughter brings lightness and ease. Learn practical tips for bringing more connecting humor—both inside and outside work.

The “Hows” of Humor

Use humor at work—without getting fired!

  • When humor is, & is not, a helpful

  • Connecting types & styles, and which ones to avoid

  • Leave with new strategies & sources for increased humor, laughter and connection.