Inspiring change through storytelling and practical tools

Delivering keynotes, workshops, and talks that transform perspectives and empower action

Inspiring change, fostering innovation, and driving transformation—these are at the heart of David’s speaking engagements. With over three decades of experience spanning industries, roles, and continents, he brings a blend of strategic insight and practical wisdom to every event. Specialising in organisational transformation, leading with heart and agility, and innovative learning approaches, David helps organisations navigate complex change while maintaining their focus on delivering value. His talks resonate with diverse audiences, from aspiring professionals to seasoned leaders.

Whether delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, joining a podcast, or leading a conference panel, David’s aim remains constant: to spark ideas and provide actionable insights that empower people and organisations to thrive in today’s complex, ever-changing world.

Curious how a 2004 talk on websites for tiny businesses paved the way for an innovation hackathon 20 years later?
Explore the timeline below, browsing by theme, and see the evolution for yourself.

  • Co‑designing a Cynefin Game for Learning Complexity (LAST Melbourne, 2023)
  • Coaching OKRs with Gamification (Agile on the Beach NZ, 2023)
  • Conference Opening & Wrap (Agile on the Beach NZ, 2023)
  • Who Do You Think You Are? (McKinsey Agile Guild, 2021)
  • A Better Approach to Transformations (Auckland Agile Coaches, 2020)
  • Conference Opening & Wrap (Agile on the Beach NZ, 2020)
  • Forming a Value Management Office (Agile Auckland, 2019)
  • Lean Change Management (Agile  on the Beach NZ, 2019)
  • Conference Opening & Wrap (Agile on the Beach NZ, 2019)
  • Breaking Bad Agile Transformations (Agile  2018, USA)
  • The Tail That Wags the Dog (Scrum Atlanta, 2017)
  • Breaking Through the Transformation Pain Barrier (Agile NZ, 2017)
  • Agile Adoption as Foundation for Transformation (Enable, 2016)
  • Dude, Who Ate My 8‑Hours? – No More Meetings (Agile NZ, 2014)
  • Would You Just Shut Up About Agile Already! (IIBA NZ, 2013)
  • Agile Extension to the BA Body of Knowledge (IIBA NZ, 2010)
  • Agility in People Experience & Culture Teams (Agile HR Aotearoa, 2021)
  • Situational Leadership (Knowledge Management, 2019)
  • Making It Personal – Performance Goals with OKRs (Knowledge Management, 2019)
  • Better Than Average (Toastmasters Auckland, 2018)
  • Creating Agility in Your Finance Team (CPA Congress, 2017)
  • The Accidental Leader (BA Masterclass, 2014)
  • Innovation Hackathon (BWD Digital, 2024)
  • Gamestorming – Structured Play for Business (Knowledge Management, 2015)
  • An Introduction to Design Thinking (Knowledge Management, 2014)
  • Walking in Our Customer’s Shoes (Knowledge Management, 2014)
  • The Alchemist’s Apprentice (BA Leadership Meet‑up, 2013)
  • Innovation: We Are What We Share (BA Development Day, 2013)
  • Websites for Tiny Business (British Computer Society, London, 2004)
  • Creating Great Online Meetings (Knowledge Management, 2022)
  • Designing Effective Workshops (Knowledge Management, 2022)
  • Lean Change Management (Agile on the Beach NZ, 2019)
  • Gamestorming – Structured Play for Business (Knowledge Management, 2015)
  • Agile Games (Agile Auckland AGM, 2014)
  • Agile Openspace (Agile Auckland, 2013)
  • Life in the Fishbowl – Running OpenSpace™ Meetings (BA Development Day, 2010)
  • Business Analysts in an Agile Enterprise (BA Masterclass, 2015)
  • Introducing Lean Business Analysis (Agile NZ, 2015)
  • Breaking Bad BA Habits (BA Development Day, 2015)
  • Modelling Use Cases (IIBA NZ Winter Tour, 2013)
  • Lost in the SDLC (BA Masterclass, 2013)
  • Mastering Business Analysis (BA Masterclass, 2012)
  • Fifty Shades of Governance (BA Development Day, 2012)
  • NLP for Business Analysts (BA Development Day, 2011)
  • Down with the Revolution – Hacking the Hype of Agile Practices (BA Development Day, 2010)
  • Requirements Management for Developers (CSI Summit, 2009)

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