David Irvine

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Presentations

Becoming Real: The Power Of Authentic Presence
Before you can be a real leader, you first have to be a real human being. A life of greatness – being all you can be - is about discovering your authentic power: the alignment of what you do with who you are. Then you will learn how to inspire and influence people with your true source of leadership power.

Authentic Leadership At Every Level: Building Cultures That Attract, Retain, And Unleash Greatness
Regardless of your title, leadership starts with you. It lies at every level in an organization. In this inspiring and thought-provoking learning experience, you will leave with practical insights and strategies for unleashing greatness in your culture, no matter where you decide to serve.

Authentic Leadership For Managers: Building Cultures That Attract, Retain, And Unleash Greatness
While this session is designed for those in a leadership position, real leadership cannot be reduced to title or technique. Great leadership comes from the strength of one’s authentic presence – the identity and integrity of the leader. In this compelling program, learn the difference between a “boss” and a “leader” and what it takes to build a culture of greatness.

Bridges Of Trust: Making Accountability Authentic
Trust, the most important issue facing the world today, lies at the foundation of every relationship. Trust is the keystone of success in work and in life. The bridge of trust is built on accountability: the ability to be counted on. In this session you will discover how to get a grip on results with a renewed and inspiring approach to accountability.

The High Performance Organization: The Power Of Alignment
Discover how to reach your potential as an organization by creating a culture where people don’t have to leave who they are at the door; where you can align your talents, passion, and highest aspirations while creating value for those you serve.

Embracing Change: The Power Of Possibility
In the midst of unprecedented uncertainty and change, how do you continue to build an engaged, confident, and inspired culture? Leave with a practical roadmap for leading a culture through times of change: from chaos to confidence.

Simple Living In a Complex World: The Power Of Personal Balance
Discover how to maintain perspective and balance in a demanding, uncertain world.

Summary Profile

David Irvine is sought after internationally as a speaker, author, and mentor on the topics of accountability, authentic leadership, and balanced living. His work has contributed to the building of accountable, vital, and engaged work environments across North America. He is the president and CEO of an international speaking and consulting firm, whose mission is to inspire and guide leaders to authentically connect with themselves, their families, their communities, and their organizations, so that they may amplify their impact in the world, and in the process find contentment and meaning in their lives. David has spent the past fifteen years integrating his former profession as a family therapist with his leadership and organizational effectiveness expertise, and has created a process where organizational and personal values merge into behaviour that improves bottom line results while also inspiring and valuing people. The result is accountable, authentic leaders who instill trust, unleash human potential, and get a grip on results that matter most.

David is the author the national best-selling book, Simple Living In A Complex World: A Guide To Balancing Life’s Achievements, and co-author of the acclaimed book Accountability: Getting A Grip On Results (also a national best-seller), and the praised book, Becoming Real: Journey To Authenticity.

With degrees in Human Development, Science, and Social Work, and with over twenty years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, and executive coach, David has developed a unique, personal and practical approach to transforming leaders – at all levels of organizations. David’s focus is to work with those influencers in organizations who bring their whole self to their position and are compelled to make a difference personally, corporately and in the lives of the people they touch.

David has taught at three universities and has been a faculty member at the Banff School Of Management. He has been a successful marathon runner and trained with members of the US Olympic team in the 1970's. He lives with his family in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Western Canada.

Client Testimonials:

"...David’s attention to detail ensures that he can facilitate a positive and realistic outcome when working with people – it has been the key to his credibility..."

President & CEO, Investors Group

"Since our session with David the communication at Board meetings and family meetings has improved substantially. More importantly everyone has bought into the accountability concept and we will become a stronger family and a stronger company. Would we hire David again for any follow-up sessions? He is already booked."

L & L Gravel and Ranching Company