Engaging, Inspiring, and Impactful Speaking for Your Event
Looking for a dynamic keynote speaker who knows how to engage audiences and deliver with purpose? Dave’s spent more than 25 years as a TV host, keynote speaker, and communication expert, moving audiences with powerful messages that inspire action and connection.
From national TV stages to TEDx talks, Dave has spent over two decades connecting with audiences as a public speaking expert, cancer survivor, and former host for The CW, Nickelodeon, and CBS.
What Dave Brings to the Stage:
- Authentic storytelling with humor, heart, and high energy
- Actionable takeaways for professional and personal growth
- A proven ability to connect across industries and audiences
- Flexible delivery: in-person or virtual, keynote or interactive
Where Dave’s Spoken
Featured Keynote Topics
As a keynote speaker, Dave speaks primarily on two topics: dynamic communication, and how individuals and companies can become powerful public speakers; and his battle with stage 3 melanoma, and what it taught him about laughter, gratitude, and purpose.
Dynamic
Public Speaking
Ideal for teams and professionals looking to strengthen their communication skills. Dave introduces his signature “3 P’s” framework – Preparation, Poise, and Performance – and delivers techniques for storytelling, rehearsal, handling nerves, and commanding any room or camera.
Building Your Brand Through Media
Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, and subject-matter experts. Drawing from thousands of on-air interviews, Dave shares what makes someone memorable in media appearances and offers practical steps for finding your voice, shaping your message, and standing out on screen.
Sweating the
Small Stuff
After surviving stage 3 melanoma, Dave was left with a rare side effect: he sweats instead of salivates when he eats. What once brought embarrassment now serves as a symbol of strength. In this deeply personal talk, Dave empowers audiences to embrace their insecurities and transform perceived flaws into fuel.
The Journey from Struggle to Strength
Co-presented with fellow survivor TJ Sharpe or delivered solo, this talk walks audiences through the “Seven Stages from Struggle to Strength.” It’s a motivational deep dive into resilience, gratitude, and the transformative power of perseverance.
A Hypochondriac’s Guide to Beating Cancer
Based on his bestselling memoir, this keynote brings humor to hardship. Dave shares his post-diagnosis spiral of fear – and how he found clarity, connection, and courage through laughter. Perfect for audiences navigating fear, stress, or health challenges.