Keynote SpeakerDavid Mead

Co-author of best-seller "Find your Why"

David Mead is bringing humanity back to work. Since 2009, David has worked with over 300 companies in 23 countries. In that time, he has discovered a pattern that is present with every leader worth following. He now helps others replicate and follow that pattern. In 2009 David was the... Read more

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Popular Talks by David Mead

Why Your AI Investment Isn’t Paying Off…Yet: The Human Solution That Unlocks AI Adoption & ROI

Most organizations are optimizing their software while their “humanware” is crashing. While AI can process a billion data points in a second, trust still moves at the speed of a human interaction. This keynote identifies what’s causing hidden angst around AI and the survival mode mentality that kicks in when…

Most organizations are optimizing their software while their “humanware” is crashing. While AI can process a billion data points in a second, trust still moves at the speed of a human interaction. This keynote identifies what’s causing hidden angst around AI and the survival mode mentality that kicks in when employees worry about their value, their identity, and their future. When your team shows up in survival mode, innovation dies. This session provides the human operating system required to turn technology from a source of friction into a catalyst for sustainable progress.
Lead With (un)Common Sense™

Every leader wants their people to care about the business as much as they do. But engagement, productivity, and performance often get derailed by the natural friction between complex human beings. Policies and processes won’t fix that—not for the long term. The real solution lies in something simple but often…

Every leader wants their people to care about the business as much as
they do. But engagement, productivity, and performance often get derailed by the natural friction between complex human beings.
Policies and processes won’t fix that—not for the long term. The real solution lies in something simple but often overlooked: activating our innate humanity.
In this interactive talk, David unpacks a science-backed framework —one you can literally sketch on a napkin—that unlocks trust and connection, the foundation of every high-performing team. These are not new ideas, but they are rarely practiced with intention. With David as your guide, you’ll learn how to navigate tough conversations, balance accountability with empathy, engage remote team members, and more.
If you want less friction and more impact, it starts with practicing what we already know—on purpose.
Turn Attrition Into Attraction

Every organization on the planet strives for high performance, growth, productivity and results. And often, organizations don’t realize they are self- sabotaging those efforts through the experience they create for their people. When the culture we talk about doesn’t align with the culture our people experience, Culture Dissonance occurs. People…

Every organization on the planet strives for high performance, growth, productivity and results. And often, organizations don’t realize they are self- sabotaging those efforts through the experience they create for their people.
When the culture we talk about doesn’t align with the culture our people experience, Culture Dissonance occurs. People go into self- preservation mode and they find it more difficult to trust and develop connections with others. Healthy, productive environments have Culture Congruence, where the stated culture aligns with daily behaviors.
In this highly interactive session, David draws on statistically significant research, his personal experience, as well as the patterns he has observed in leaders and organizations around the world.
He will identify the symptoms of Culture Dissonance and explore three specific leadership traits that, when put into practice, lead to Culture Congruence, ensuring that the culture we talk about matches the experience people actually have at work.

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Rising leaders (leadership transition)
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Trust, human connection & psychological safety

Biography

In 2009 David was the second person to join speaker and author, Simon Sinek’s team. For the next 10 years, David helped share Simon’s simple, inspiring ideas through speaking and workshops.

In 2017, David applied his years of practical experience and learning and co- authored, with Peter Docker and Simon Sinek, Find Your Why: a practical guide for discovering the WHY of an individual, team or organization. It has sold over 600,000 copies and is translated into over 25 languages.

Since Dec, 2019 David Mead has focused on helping leaders implement what he calls (un)Common Sense™ Leadership. He shares a simple framework you can draw on a napkin, that allows each of us to lead and influence others with genuine humanity, no matter our role or title.

The result? Higher performance, innovation, collaboration, retention and importantly, well-being for leaders and their teams.

David is a no-stress presenter clients love working with. He brings a relatable, human approach to his ideas and guides people to identify frictionless daily practices they can use immediately after the session.

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What clients say about David Mead

“David was a pleasure to work with. As an event planner, I rarely find a speaker who’s both highly organized and deeply invested in making a lasting impact. His engaging, customized presentation delivered tangible takeaways that truly resonated. With excellent content and a personable style, he captivated the audience and powerfully reconnected them with their humanity. He’s the real deal. ” California Grocers Association

“Fascinating, engaging, the perfect combo of narrative and instructional. The best corporate speaker I’ve ever seen.” Omnicom

"David was AWESOME! He was a definite fit for our team—well spoken, smart and knew when to flex. We really, really enjoyed him." Dignity Health Medical Foundation

"David is a fantastic teacher and example. My team only had 60 minutes with him and we all wished for more! He is truly inspiring and gave us all real life takeaways to better ourselves as humans and leaders." Homie

"I recently had the pleasure of going through a training that David did and left inspired to be a more supportive team member, a more attentive and present father, a more loving and involved husband and a better friend. Hard to believe that all that happened in one day during one training but it's true. I am forever changed." Public event

"I just attended one of David’s workshops and was very impressed. I have been to many leadership trainings over my career and David’s was different. He gave new insights along with the strategies and tools to implement what we were learning. I recommend any company who wants to have better leadership and authenticity to bring David in for a workshop. I plan on having him do another workshop for our company." Associate Director of Business Development, Tanner Accountants & Advisors

"I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic and was going to multitask during David’s talk. But I don’t think he got more than a few sentences in when I took my hand off my computer mouse and started listening. The real life anecdotes shared, the vulnerabilities exposed and the content of the messaging being so relatable, I was drawn in to truly listen. The biggest thing that resonated with myself and many of my teammates was the reminder to be honest, humble and human. Til this day, we echo those words on Slack, in emails and verbally to one another when needed." Product Manager of Digital Commerce, H-E-B

How to book David Mead as a keynote speaker

How do I book David Mead for a keynote speech?

You can book David Mead through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with David's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are David Mead's speaking fees?

David Mead's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for David tailored to your event.

What topics does David Mead speak about?

David Mead speaks on Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with David to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is David Mead available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book David Mead for events worldwide, subject to David's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does David Mead deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether David Mead is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by David Mead?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what David can accommodate.

Can David Mead tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief David Mead on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what David can offer.

What languages does David Mead present in?

David Mead delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes David Mead a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

David Mead's areas of expertise include Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation. To get a clear sense of David's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can David Mead speak at?

David Mead can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Communication, Future of Work, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Organisation is relevant. Details of David's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does David Mead offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what David Mead is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book David Mead?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with David Mead, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check David's current availability for your dates.