David Allison

I speak about WHAT MATTERS MOST to the people you need to inspire. #valuesaretheanswer

Travels from Vancouver BC, Canada

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Audience members say

David captivates audiences with his conversational style that transforms complex value-based concepts into actionable insights. He connects deeply through relatable stories and interactive workshops, making participants feel both enlightened and motivated to see beyond demographics to core human values. Attendees leave his sessions equipped with practical tools to foster genuine connections and drive positive change in their organizations. As one participant noted, "David makes you think about things in a fun and approachable way, while also providing immense value" - making him a sought-after speaker for corporate groups seeking fresh perspectives on audience engagement and community building.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies for understanding and connecting with others on a deeper level by focusing on shared values rather than demographics.

  • Attendees felt inspired and motivated to lead and live by their values, fostering a sense of community and belonging within their organizations and personal lives.

  • Listeners developed a new perspective on how to approach audience segmentation, moving beyond traditional demographics to target customers and engage teams based on core values.

  • Individuals felt empowered to challenge their perceptions about people and labels, recognizing that understanding values is key to unlocking potential and driving positive change.

David's Bio

Every issue and opportunity comes down to engaging and inspiring people. That’s what David Allison delivers. David is an engagement and Influence expert, a pioneer in human values research, a best-selling author, and CEO. He uses data from a million surveys in 152 languages to pinpoint exactly WHAT MATTERS MOST TO THE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO INSPIRE – in other words, what they value. As the world’s leading authority on human values, his research company will do custom research for your event using hundreds of millions of data points. Then David identifies specific Power Values and teaches you how to use them for transformative leadership, sales, engagement, change, and strategies for the AI-driven workplace. BUT THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL DATA-DRIVEN KEYNOTE. Far from it! His riveting stage presence, spellbinding stories, and robust audience engagement keep everyone on the edge of their seats, phones in their pockets, and ready to tackle their work in a profoundly impactful new way.

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