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ABOUT DAVID
David is a widely sought-after speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor. His work has helped build accountable, authentic organizations across North America, making him one of the most respected voices on leadership and organizational culture.
David has advanced degrees in human development, science, and social work. With more than 35 years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer, and advisor to executives, he has developed a unique personal and practical approach to inspiring leaders and transforming lives.
David has worked with people in public, private, not-for-profit, family business, and entrepreneurial sectors across North America.
Thousands of people attend his programs every year. David has taught courses at three universities and the Banff Centre. His presentations, workshops, retreats, and writing won’t just move you – they will get you moving.
Approach to Leadership
It’s important to understand that authenticity doesn’t mean perfection. Authentic leaders are self-aware enough to acknowledge their flaws and grow from them. Your ability to have an impact on others depends on your ability to be honest, real, and accountable. It’s that simple – and that difficult. Leadership is too important to be reduced to techniques, tools, or titles. Real leadership comes from the identity and integrity of the leader. It’s about who you are and how you live. It’s about presence, not position. You have to penetrate some of your inner darkness and face your blind spots. As you discover your way, you’ll uncover your why.
David works to inspire and guide leaders (at all levels of organizations and from all walks of life) to their authentic, accountable selves, enabling them to increase their influence in the world. He will take you to look inward toward the hardest realities of your life and guide you to true, authentic leadership. In short, he is a difference-maker to difference makers.
David’s expertise is in:
- Sustainable Accountability
- Authentic Leadership
- Organization Culture
- Embracing Change
- Children’s Mental Health
Best Selling Author
David is a best selling author of seven books, The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership is the most recent and brings together the learnings, teachings, and wisdom gleaned over a lifetime of meaningful work. The popular Caring Is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership and Life , deals with the importance of caring in all aspects of our lives. David also hosts a regular podcast titled The Other Everest.
ABOUT ALLY
Ally has been a leader and entrepreneur for over 15 years. During this time she has been an integral part of developing many successful businesses and teams. Her focus is on people and organizational culture. She has a deep understanding of what it means to be connected as a leader and how that drives the success of businesses.
Ally has worked with hundreds of leaders from all levels of organizations. Over the years she has delivered and facilitated countless presentations, workshops, and masterclasses both in person and virtually. She is continually developing herself so she can deliver the best and most relevant content available.
Approach to Leadership
Her approach to leadership elevates team thinking beyond everyday programs and obstacles, building instead on quality in group and individual connection for lasting effect. She bases her leadership style on a deeply rooted belief in a culture of taking care of people she calls “Leading from the Heart”. This unique style of leadership has created a culture in her organization that is admired and emulated by many. She shares an array of programs geared specifically towards the journey of a “Heart Centered Leader” focusing on topics such as:
- Navigating Change and Uncertainty “Why leadership presence is more important now than ever.”
- Transcendent Leadership “How leaders can inspire and change lives.”
- Finding the Right Fit “Why hiring is key to long term success.”
- Courageous Leadership “How to navigate hard conversations and engage in productive feedback”
- Mind Shift “How understanding stress and managing it is key to great leadership and amazing results”
More About Ally
Ally is a CTA certified Executive Coach, a Heart Math Facilitator, and a Certified Meditation Teacher. She hosts a regular podcast titled “Discovering Hospitality” which is about sharing heartfelt stories from the Hospitality industry and co-hosts David’s Podcast The Other Everest to discuss authenticity, leadership and life.