David Suson

Helping people see differently, lead boldly, and perform at their best

Travels from Denver CO, USA

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Speaks on:

Employee Engagement

Empathetic Leadership

Leadership Development

Performance Management

Personal Empowerment

Resilience

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Formats:

Breakout

Keynote

Training

Workshop

Panel



Audience members say

David captivates audiences with his energetic, authentic presentations that transform how leaders connect with their teams. He weaves personal stories and practical advice into eye-opening sessions, creating safe spaces where attendees feel inspired to shift their perspective on leadership. His unique approach emphasizes "treating employees as people, not just workers," delivering actionable strategies that foster belonging and improve team performance. Clients repeatedly book David for his ability to make complex concepts simple, with many echoing that his insights "open your mind" and create meaningful differences in professional and personal lives.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Improved leadership skills and a more empathetic approach to management

  • A shift in mindset from negative to positive, leading to a more optimistic outlook

  • Enhanced communication skills and the ability to connect with others on a deeper level

  • Increased self-awareness and a greater understanding of personal biases

  • Actionable strategies for creating a more inclusive and productive work environment

David's Bio

Every so often, a keynote does more than inspire. It changes how people see what is possible. That is what happens when David Suson takes the stage. Energy rises, perspectives shift, and people start thinking with clarity instead of reacting with stress. In a time when change feels relentless, his message gives leaders and teams what they need most: focus, confidence, and a path forward. After interviewing 3,000 top performers, David uncovered one simple question, "How can I?" It transforms hesitation into action and challenge into progress. With humor, humanity, and proven tools, he shows audiences how to think differently, act decisively, and perform under pressure. Meeting planners choose this program because it delivers what events promise but rarely achieve: inspiration that lasts. Attendees leave energized, equipped, and ready to lead with optimism, resilience, and results that endure long after the event ends.

TYPICAL FEE

Private

Varies based on date, location, and engagement type

What you will receive

A detailed quote with pricing, availability, add-ons, and travel info that's ready to share with your team.


David Offers the Following Talks

Strategic LeadershipEmployee Engagement

You Get What You Look For: The One Shift That Changes How You Lead, Perform, and Connect

  • Turn your most frustrating people into your most committed ones.

  • Get people to go the extra mile - without asking, demanding, or bribing them.

  • Walk out with three words that dissolve any obstacle - at work or in life.

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45 - 90 minutes

Empathetic LeadershipPerformance Management

Stop Fixing. Start Seeing. The Leadership Shift That Unlocks Performance Without Changing Anyone

  • A mindset shift that immediately changes how they see - and lead - the people around them

  • The MVP Framework: a practical, repeatable system for unlocking performance at every level

  • Science-backed tools for replacing the fix-it habit with the empathy advantage

  • Coaching techniques they can use with their team the very next day

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45 - 90 minutes

Personal EmpowermentResilience

How Can I? Transforming Challenges Into Breakthroughs (Shift your question. Shift your future)

  • Reignite drive and optimism in the face of rapid change and uncertainty.

  • Turn obstacles into opportunities that inspire innovation and action.

  • Build a culture of accountability and ownership at every level.

  • Lead with curiosity, courage, and momentum, even when the path is unclear.

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45 - 90 minutes

Leadership DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

Leading to Attract, Retain, Motivate and Inspire Employees to Peak Performance

  • Learn the 3 keys to creating personal accountability

  • Use a powerful yet simple process to increase engagement, teamwork and loyalty

  • Learn how this approach can easily be integrated with diversity and inclusion programs

  • Implement new strategies to make change and drive performance and learn why change is so difficult

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Sales StrategySuccess Mindset

The 3 Secrets of Sales Success

  • A fresh lens on performance—what really separates the best from the rest

  • A shift in mindset that leads to more confidence, resilience, and decisive action

  • A practical framework they can use immediately to elevate how they think, engage, and sell

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45 - 90 minutes




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