Hi, I'm Kurt A. David and I make organizational Change easier to understand, communicate, and act on.
At 6'9" tall, Kurt stands out as a transformative keynote speaker and change specialist who empowers organizations to navigate transitions with resilience and clarity by drawing from his own extraordinary transitions as a former professional athlete, Emmy Award–winning television host and producer, and author of multiple books and articles on the topic of change.
He delivers incisive, story-driven presentations that merge high-performance lessons from sports with actionable strategies for business leaders.
His proprietary "Change Like a Champion" messaging that includes his Five Rules of Change - How to Lead Change - Communicating Change framework have helped countless teams strengthen culture, embrace adaptability, and achieve peak performance in the face of disruption.
As the creator and host of the acclaimed program "From Glory Days" and a best-selling author on leadership and transition, Kurt has inspired audiences across major conferences and executive retreats. His unique perspective is informed by his post-athletic journey and counseling experience, allowing him to guide leaders through the realities of significant professional and personal change. Organizations choose Kurt for his practical insights, compelling storytelling, and ability to spark purpose-driven growth in even the most challenging environments. Kurt's mantra - Change on Purpose, For a Purpose!!!
Through story-driven presentations grounded in research, real-world experience, and lessons drawn from conversations with Hall of Fame athletes and business leaders, audiences gain practical frameworks they can apply immediately. Leaders leave better equipped to communicate direction, teams leave more confident in their role within change, and organizations leave positioned to move forward with alignment and momentum.
If you are looking for a leadership keynote speaker, executive speaker, or conference speaker who combines lived experience, research-backed insight, and multiple published works on change leadership, Kurt brings a perspective designed to help your people navigate transition with confidence.
BOOKS WRITTEN BY KURT A. DAVID
WHY
KURT?
✔ Former professional athlete
✔ Emmy Award–winning TV host
✔ Best-selling author of multiple books on change
✔ Trusted by Fortune-level organizations
LEARN MORE ABOUT KURT
As a conference speaker and corporate keynote presenter, I partner with companies that want more than inspiration. They want transformation.
My keynote presentations focus on:
• Change management and adaptability
• Leadership development in uncertain environments
• High-performance mindset
• Personal growth and resilience
• Building teams that thrive through transition
the results are measurable:
✔ Improved productivity
✔ Higher morale
✔ Stronger leader relationships
✔ Faster transitions during change initiatives
✔ A workforce equipped with a growth mindset
Every keynote is story-driven, research-backed, and customized to the audience, whether it is a leadership conference, corporate event, annual meeting, or professional development program.
To maximize impact and attendance, we professionally create a custom teaser video tailored specifically to your event, helping generate buzz before I ever take the stage.
And because leadership should extend beyond the boardroom, 10% of every speaking fee supports purchasing birthday cakes for homeless children at theDetroit Rescue Mission.
THE RESPONSE FROM THE ROOM
