David Irvine

David Irvine is sought after internationally as a speaker, author, and mentor. His work has contributed to the building of accountable, vital and engaged organizations across North America. He is the co-founder of the Newport Institute for Authentic Living whose focus is to build authentic, accountable organizational cultures that unleash greatness. With more than thirty years of experience as an entrepreneur, professional speaker, psychotherapist, and advisor to executives, David has developed a unique, personal and practical approach to transforming leaders. Every year, thousands of people attend David-s inspiring and thought-provoking programs on cultural alignment, authentic leadership, and accountability.

As one of Canada-s most respected voices on leadership and organizational culture, David has taught courses at three universities and the Banff School of Management and has authored five best-selling books, Authentic Leadership: It-s About PRESENCE, Not Position (co-authored with Jim Reger); Becoming Real: Journey To Authenticity; Simple Living In A Complex World: A Guide To Balancing Life-s Achievements; Accountability: Getting A Grip On Results (co-authored with Bruce Klatt and Shaun Murphy); and his most recent publication, Bridges of Trust: Making Accountability Authentic (2009).

On a personal note, David is a formerly nationally ranked distance runner and trained with the US Olympic team, but today exercises more slowly. He is a father three and husband of one. David lives with his wife and family in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta.

What David Irvine Talks About:

Leadership and Organizational Development: Building Cultures That Attract, Retain, And Unleash Greatness

Authentic Leadership: Its About PRESENCE, Not Position
Great leadership cannot be reduced to title or technique. Great leadership comes from the strength of ones authentic presence the identity and integrity of the leader. Based on David Irvines best selling book, Authentic Leadership, this compelling session will demonstrate the difference between a boss and a leader and what it takes to build a culture of greatness through the strength of your leadership presence with or without a title.

The Hight Performance Culture: Values In Action
Growing a great organization means more than achieving operational results. You also have to make it a great place to achieve those results. If you are committed to attract and retain the best talent and reach your fullest potential as an organization, culture will be your most critical competitive advantage. Based on David Irvines forthcoming book, Cultures Of Greatness, this session will give you the inspiration and guidance required to transform the culture you work in.

Bridges of Trust: The Power Of Accountability
Trust is critical in your organization and your life, and accountability is the foundation of trust. Accountability traditionally arouses fear, blame, and intimidation and for many is a hammer to punish people. Based on David Irvines best selling book, Bridges Of Trust, this session offers a fresh and powerful view of accountability that inspires trust, banishes fear and blame, unleashes human potential, closes the gap between intention and success, and gets a grip on results.

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? You will leave this session with a practical roadmap for leading a culture through times of change: from chaos to confidence.

Personal Development: Amplifying Your Impact Through The Power Of Authentic Presence

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. Once you have aligned what you do with who you are, you can inspire and influence people with your true source of leadership power. Based on David Irvines best selling book, Becoming Real, this session will inspire you with the insights and tools to live your highest potential.

Simple Living in a Complex World: The Power Of Personal Balance
Based on David Irvines book, Simple Living In A Complex World, discover how to maintain perspective and balance in a demanding, uncertain world.