In the Words of Participants “David, thank you for a Great session at our Regional Director's meeting. Your workshop on building Deep Accountability was Outstanding. Our group of senior leaders have attended many sessions over time and they certainly left this one highly motivated. Your work in advance of the meeting enhanced your ability to immediately develop a strong rapport with the group which is critical. The depth of your knowledge is obvious, but your ability to crystallize and communicate powerful concepts, and then tailor them to our world created an immediate payoff. We are better people, and leaders as a result of the time we spent with you and we thank you for that.” - Murray Carswell, Vice - President, Resource Centres Western Region, Great - West Life “David Irvine – a truly inspiring speaker and facilitator. Our team was very skeptical about setting aside a full day to listen to “another motivational speaker”. As the day progressed, we started opening up and engaging in very real discussions. By the end of the day, we knew what we had to do. That’s a lot of transformation in a day! The credit goes to David for making it real for us. David invested time and energy in advance to understand the specific objectives and challenges of our team. During the workshop, he focussed on being real – our authentic selves, alignment with our teams and the larger organization.” - Jacob George, Manager, Communciations Partner Services, Customer Service and Communcations, The City of Calgary “Simply put David, your presentation was outstanding. Our employee team and, most importantly, our store owners who attended the retreat, are still talking about your presentation, and the impact it has had on their lives....... you tailored your message of 'Leadership: Authenticity and Accountability' such that it continues to provide sustenance and encouragement for myself, my senior team and again, most importantly, our store owners. Your message to our group was enhanced by the research you did on our organization and the challenges we face. Particularly helpful was the time you took to meet with a number of our owners prior to the presentation..... no truer words were ever spoken by anyone: 'doors close and others open, but.. the corridor is hell!' David the message you shared with all of us is helping us navigate the corridor we find ourselves in with persistence and optimism. It would be our privilege to engage your services in the future as you are truly a friend of the Pharmasave family. ” - Doug Sherman, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmasave Drugs (Ontario) Ltd. “I have been around for a lot of moons and a part of many seminars, both our own and others. We have had various contact with speakers over the years. I found your presentations at our seminar to be one of the most rewarding experiences that we have encountered because of the depth of your message. I can say with deep sincerity that when people ask me about a potential speaker, the name of one individual will stand out and that's David Irvine. We have a good organization, David, and it's a better organization because of what you shared... It was Max DePree who said, "Leadership Is An Art." David, you have it. ” - Ray Nelson, Founder, Nelson Lumber Company Ltd. “Over the past five years, David Irvine has worked with our firm on several occasions, both as a keynote speaker and session presenter, to develop the leadership and management capacity of our senior team members. David provides significant knowledge in the area of accountable leadership and his presentation skills have been met with respect and admiration with our senior team. David is a knowledgeable, committed writer and presenter with the ability to help others begin the process of enhancing their leadership style.” - Daryl Ritchie, CEO, Meyers Norris Penny “...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.” - H. Sanford Riley, President and CEO, Investors Group “David, you contributed to nursing leadership in our province… thanks again for such a wonderful sharing and challenging us to find our centers and reflect on what leadership means for not only others or our profession but importantly within ourselves and our families.” - Donna Brunskill, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association “I found your presentation to be entertaining, stimulating and provocative... and you can quote me.” - Wayne McFarlane, Human Capital Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers “... morale has increased ten-fold. We are having fun in the workplace again… I have a renewed understanding of my position to help us be the best we can be.” - Alan Christie, Wildrose Territory Manager, United Grain Growers “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 “David's presentation challenged everyone to look at things differently and focus on our values. David shared his personal insights and experiences on how to create a balance between one’s work life and personal life. His presentation stimulated a lot of thinking among our staff of how we can do things differently to achieve a better balance.” - Peter Kruselnicki, Deputy Provincial Treasurer, Province of Alberta “David Irvine’s message provides everyone with common sense measures on balancing life in our fast-paced world.” - Darshan S. Kailly, President, Canadian Freightways “Your message brought into perspective why the staff was feeling the way they were, and the steps needed to advance to the next level. We were inspired by your message and it created the perfect foundation for a high-energy development weekend...” - Brian Maunula, CEO, Battlefords Credit Union “Those who attended the workshop unanimously agreed that it was one of the most worthwhile professional and personal development sessions they had ever participated in. They appreciated your candour, clarity and meaningful personal examples.” - Sherry Ferronato, Executive Director, Big Sisters and Big Brothers of Calgary and Area “I have never heard management staff at the hospital laugh as much as they did in the day with you. I know that the fun and learning will translate into better care for kids.” - Hume Martin, Executive Director, Alberta Children's Hospital “I hired you to inspire and to motivate. Based on the post-presentation comments received from my staff, you not only met but exceeded my expectations.” - J. Larry Wilson, Regional Director, Canadian Coast Guard, Maritimes Region “...humorous, dynamic, enlightening, practical, down-to-earth, inspiring... I was personally touched by your honesty and sincere desire to help...” - John Charrette, Regional Director, Public Service Commission “David Irvine is one of the most gifted communicators I have had the privilege to meet.” - Dale Unland, Partner, Critical Path Financial Group “...I have never been at a conference before where a keynote speaker was swamped with delegates seeking autographs and the chance to show their appreciation...” - Doug Rain, Program Chair, Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers “I have been receiving overwhelmingly positive and rave reviews regarding the workshop and the materials you presented... More importantly for staff was the personal messages you shared and your open, narrative style of presentation.” - Eleanor Grant, Director, Mental Health, Alberta Mental Health, Capital Health Region