What Clients Say

Audience comments from feedback sheets:

“Generated a lot of internal thinking; refreshingly honest.” 

“…I got just the “kick in the pants” I desperately needed. I’ve placed your diagram in sight of my phone (I’m in sales; it’s my #1 tool) and look forward to reflecting on it.”

“The presentation was extremely interesting. It was very
helpful in understanding the various aspects that are
essential to be a good leader.”

“Great speaker;
Very interesting and engaging;
More speakers like David, please!!!”

Listen to live reactions via clips here

Formal Thank You’s & Client List:

“David is an engaging speaker with a sense of humour. At our Annual General Meeting he captured the interest of a diverse audience and turned it into a passion for practicing ethical leadership. In simple language, with visuals, he made clear the complex matter of establishing and sustaining effective leadership based on his proven process for continuous self coaching and deliberate problem solving.”
…. Judy Harvie, Board Chair, The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs

“…your presentation to the Board… I thought was excellent.”
….. John A. Tory, Q.C., then Deputy Chairman, The Thomson Corporation

“Thank you most sincerely for… your… ideas on executive coaching… The ‘tenor’ and content were ‘right on the mark’ and were very much appreciated…”
….. Robin T. Hazell, then Chairman, Hazell & Associates, affiliated with Career Partners International

“You certainly seemed to strike chords with the audience, especially with the clear message in your speech – that each of us has the opportunity to choose success.”
….. Sheryl L. Rogers, President, Board of Trade Young Professionals

In addition to earlier, wide-ranging work and presentations in-house with:

  • Hudson’s Bay Company
  • HBLM Asia and North America
  • Toronto East General Hospital
  • Toronto General Hospital
  • North York Board of Education (Toronto)
  • Haldimand county Board of Education
  • Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation and sister organizations
  • CIBC 

…Dave has recently presented speeches or seminars or facilitated sessions for:

  • Strategic Capability Network
  • Financial Executives Networking Gropu (F.E.N.G.)
  • H.A.P.P.E.N. (Halton and Peel Professional Executive Network)
  • City of Toronto
  • The Globe and Mail
  • Petro Canada
  • Felix Global
  • University of Toronto

Dave’s track record extends over a number of years presenting externally and internally for organizations including:

  • Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Toronto Board member)
  • Strategic Capability Network (formerly Canadian HR Planners 
         – Board member and Thought Leader)
  • Guelph University Executive Development Programs
  • Execunet (Toronto)
  • The Toronto Board of Trade (also as Board member and Committee member & Chair)
  • Regina Chamber of Commerce
  • CAMC (Canadian Association of Management Consultants)
  • NAMMU (National Association of Major Mail Users – Toronto
  • The Toronto Board of Trade Young Professionals (Board member)
  • HRPA (Human Resource Professionals Association - Ontario 
         (- presenter & Professional Development Committee member)
  • Toronto Human Resource Professionals Association
  • Hamilton Human Resource Professionals Association
  • YPAC (Young Professionals Association of Canada)
  • Thomson Learning – Ethics Web Seminar
  • EARN (Executive Advancement Resource Network)
  • Public Session – Intangible Value Management for Corporations
  • CSAE (Canadian Society of Association Executives)
  • ICA Canada (The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs)
  • Centennial College Human Resources Program
  • Retail Council of Canada
  • Human Resources Professionals Association of Hamilton
  • OSTD (Ontario Society for Training and Development)
  • The Ontario Government
  • The International Quality and Productivity Center
  • Federated Press
  • The Canadian Institute
  • The International Institute of Research

Dave has worked with groups in IT, finance, purchasing, sales, pharmacies, distribution, communications and education. He’s spoken for professionals including lawyers, social workers, medical staff and other groups in areas such as restaurant, security, dot.com and more.

Additional audience comments:

“I wanted to personally thank you…. You successfully held the attention of the audience throughout, and maintained a sense humor as well. Great job!”

“Students, faculty and staff from the Commerce program at the University of Guelph were thrilled to have Dave Crisp as the keynote speaker at their conference, Educon 2003. In a busy and complex world all of us can use David’s compass to keep us focused on the path to success.”

“His content will stay with me for years to come….
His talks are very inspiring and informative.”

“Very compelling speaker in a quietly competent way.”

“Dynamic speaker; great insights; excellent and entertaining; invaluable.”

“Down to earth – this speaker ‘talks the walk and walks the talk.’”

 

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