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.
He 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 adviser to executives, he has developed a unique personal and practical approach to inspiring leaders and transforming lives.
David has worked with people in the public, private, not-for-profit, and entrepreneurial sectors across North America, but his background as a family therapist and advisor to schools makes him uniquely qualified to integrate an understanding of children with the leadership required to foster reciprocal responsibility and wellbeing in a school community.
David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide. 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.
As a former nationally ranked distance runner, he also maintains an active lifestyle of yoga, boxing, and walking his dogs. David lives with his wife in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Cochrane, Alberta.
Website: www.davidirvine.com