David Otey

Engineer Your Speaking (Soft skills). Founder, Six Words Institute (Suicide Prevention)

Travels from Denver Colorado, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Executive Presence

Mental Health

Presentation Skills

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Formats:

Breakout

Workshop

Keynote


President Elect NSA Colorado
Master of Arts in Communication
Certified Speaking Coach

Audience members say

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David captivates audiences with his "inspirational" blend of research, personal stories, and practical leadership strategies. He transforms complex topics into digestible insights, creating an environment where participants feel "acknowledged" and "accepted" while gaining immediate tools for growth. His interactive sessions on communication, mental health, and navigating the AI era resonate deeply, with attendees particularly valuing his "non-scientific" approach to soft skills. David's authentic storytelling and relatable examples equip diverse audiences to build stronger relationships and foster supportive environments, leaving them confident and focused on becoming better leaders.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable strategies for improving communication and leadership skills.

  • Attendees felt more equipped to foster positive and supportive environments in their workplaces and communities.

  • Listeners felt inspired and empowered to enhance their interpersonal skills and build stronger relationships.

  • Many felt a sense of community and validation, acknowledging they are not alone in their experiences.

Generated by Talkadot based on 606 audience feedback

David's Bio

Speaker, coach, trainer, and author David P. Otey has helped thousands of people on three continents in their quest for personal and professional growth. A former engineer, Otey understands how to reach and move the quantitative/analytical mind. He is known for his highly interactive programs, both in-person and on-line, that give his participants confidence and practical results. Otey holds a BA in Radio-Television-Film and Physics from Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas, USA) and both an MA in Communication and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. A native of Texas, he currently resides in the Denver area.

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David Offers the Following Talks

Mental HealthCommunication

The Strongest People Ask for Help

  • Audience members will come away knowing they are not alone in their challenges and feeling empowered to ask for help.

  • Audience members will have better language for discussing stress-related challenges with loved ones and co-workers.

  • Audience members will be aware of resources for both upstream and downstream interventions.

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45 minutes - half day

Presentation SkillsExecutive Presence

The A.R.T. of Connecting

  • Gain confidence as a speaker by learning to put audiences' needs first.

  • Become recognized as the go-to expert in your field because of your exemplary skill at telling the story of your work.

  • Learn and demonstrate what it means to be the expert others can understand, trust, and relate to.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With David

I pride myself on being easy to work with, whether speaking on communication skills for technical professionals or on workplace mental health and suicide prevention. I respond quickly, and if I don't, Julie ([email protected]) will.

I customize my offer to the needs of your event. For some events, my flat fee has included interstate travel, a breakout in addition to a keynote, a pre-event webinar, and a book signing. Planning and tailoring calls are always included.

My presentations are always customized to the audience and the event.

I typically provide a customized video promo. Examples provided upon request.

Talk to me. I have a "menu" of things clients can sometimes do to offset the investment of bringing in a professional speaker.

I love it when clients want to record my programs for their internal use. Details are subject to negotiation depending on the time frame and intended usage. In return for allowing the program to be recorded, I do request a copy with usage rights and preferably audience releases.


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