SPEAKING STYLE

When David talks to an audience, he is candid in his approach, witty with his delivery, and a storyteller through and through. He recalls his past adventures (and misadventures) across seven continents to bridge the personal gap so many feel between inspiration and action.

David makes philosophical concepts and scholarly research approachable and digestible for the average person. Listeners are guaranteed to walk away feeling motivated, uplifted, and ready to take practical steps towards changing their lives with travel.

Speaking Topics

✈️✈️The Time-Off Imperative: Why Vacations Are Essential for Peak Performance (And How to Plan Your Next One) ✈️✈️

• The science of leisure

• Effects of vacation on morale/productivity/creativity/performance

• How taking more vacations could get you a raise

• Why managers and coworkers should be encouraging employees to take time off

• What professionals stand to gain from getting away

• The true definition of leisure

• The true cost of burnout

• How traveling can advance your career

✈️✈️Travel Like Your Life Depends On It: Why Postponing Your Next Getaway Could Be Killing You ✈️✈️

• The mental and physical health benefits of travel

• How travel prevents diseases and increases your lifespan

• Why all truly healthy people travel regularly

• Why working out is not enough

• Travel as a panacea for pain and stress

• Mindful travel for mental health