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I had the pleasure of working with Dave when he spoke this year at the Nashville chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators's monthly professional development session. As VP of Professional Development for the organization, I worked very closely with Dave during and leading up to the session and he was a true professional joy to work with throughout it all.
The delivery itself was fantastic, by my own opinion plus rave reviews from our audience and members. Dave has a unique ability to captivate a crowd in a way that keeps them engaged, pondering, and eager to learn more. His speaking topics, like the ROI of Nice, really garner a lot of appeal and attention. Personally, I think it's because he resonates with our feelings as human beings FIRST, then applies the leadership and business lessons second. He just gets it.
Dave is an incredible public speaker! Our company held an event with Dave covering the Master Communicator and the Nice Method. My team truly enjoyed the event, and have taken the tools provided to be able to improve their communication both internally and externally. Not only was Dave able to provide us with these incredible tools, he held this session virtually and was able to make this a fun and interactive event (due to Covid, we could not meet in person.) I would highly recommend Dave for any of your corporate communication needs. You will definitely have fun while learning! We look forward to working with Dave in the future!
Dave recently shared his “Networking for Nice People with LinkedIn” presentation to a Greater Nashville Technology Council audience. It was obvious from the questions and audience participation that he was connecting in a very meaningful way. Personally, I wish I had learned Dave’s networking insights 10 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of time and grief compared to my own trial-and-error approach. If you are looking to enhance your networking skills or have an audience that could benefit by learning from a networking/communication professional, then I highly recommend Dave Delaney. He is a master communicator and storyteller, with an infectious energy that connects with audiences whether live or virtual.
I booked Dave to speak at the 31st annual Professional BusinessWomen of California conference for his Master Communicator's Secret Weapon presentation. Our conference was set for April 2020 but when the pandemic hit, we had to adjust and shift. Dave was not only flexible, but adaptable as the organization adjusted format and content framing and timing to deliver the best possible virtual experience. Dave's content is approachable and he made sure to leave our audience of 6,000+ attendees with key takeaways for how to be a Master Communicator! Bonus: he's hilarious, and will bring his improv skills to your group in all the best ways!
Dave presented the Master Communicator's Secret Weapon to my agency globally during the COVID lockdown. It was our first venture into live virtual training on a global scale and it was a huge success. Dave was engaging, funny and informative for a wide range of professionals. So much that the team wants more/continued live virtual training in the future. Thanks Dave!
I recently attended a seminar that was organized by the Ireland Canada Chamber of Commerce given by Dave that was brilliantly presented and revealed the master communicator's "secret weapon". It is obvious that Dave himself is a master communicator and in particular in the emerging art of video communication. I would recommend him strongly as a knowledgeable and interesting presenter who delivers at a level accessible to any audience.
As a chamber of commerce, we need to provide real, concrete value to our members. We hit it out of the park when we booked Dave Delaney. He is THE master communicator, and he shared his expertise with great humour, humanity and insight. I've heard more than one participant refer to and implement his helpful tips. All in attendance were unanimous: we greatly enjoyed our time with Dave and look forward to the opportunity to work with him again in future.
We had Dave speak to the BUMC Career Transition Support Group and couldn’t have been more pleased. Dave is that rare speaker who possesses an incredible mastery of his subject (in this case LinkedIn), but can break it down for the masses and deliver it with excitement and a side of humor. I would highly recommend him to help train your organization and/or have him as your next keynote speaker.
Dave presented his Networking for Nice People with LinkedIn presentation for the NTC and it was a great event. The presentation was engaging as much as it was informative, especially in the virtual space. The content he presented was very applicable to individuals in all career stages, and was very well received by the audience. Dave was always great to work with and very helpful with getting all the needed materials to get the event set up.
As we made the quick pivot to remote conferences due to the pandemic, Dave was right there with us shifting his planned in-person keynote to a lively and engaging opening for our online event. His message on the "Master Communicator's Secret Weapon" resonated with our audience who noted that Dave's presentation was one of the most effective and memorable sessions. Looking forward to introducing him to some of our other audiences, especially as we are able to shift back to on-site meetings!
Personable and Professional! We recently had Dave Delaney speak at our virtual training conference. Not only was he well received by the audience - he was a joy to work with!! His high energy and level of engagement was amazing! You won’t be disappointed when hiring Dave for your next event!
Dave's "Master Communicator's Secret Weapon" presentation was perfect for our membership! Such great concepts and application of improv for business professionals to use in their every day encounters with employees, clients and partners. Dave engaged so easily with our attendees and they all left with pages of notes! Great speaker!
I would highly recommend Dave for any organization who is looking to provide effective, tangible communications tactics. He was great to work with throughout the entire process. The insights he brought were simple, unique and applied to a broad spectrum of professionals. Dave spoke to our American Advertising Federation chapter, which focuses on niche aspects of our industry, but Dave's presentation was helpful for everyone in the room. We hope to see Dave again!
Vincent Barnes, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Consultant, Career Coach
Dave made a presentation to the MTSHRM group at the Williamson County luncheon. He was very engaging and kept everyone involved in the presentation. Definitely received great comments from many of the professionals present. Would recommend Dave for any group who wants a professional speaker. Way to go Dave.
Dave was the speaker at our Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Tennessee Chapter's March 20th luncheon and he was awesome. We had record attendance and the membership really received some great nuggets of information to enhance their communication within business and in their personal lives. His relaxed style was great and he delivered his message with lots of humor. I have since heard several members say they are trying his techniques and having fun enhancing their personal communication with success. We are very happy we were able to work with Dave, you can book him with confidence.
I was lucky enough to get to see Dave speak about "The Master Communicator's Secret Weapon" at Jeff Goins' Tribe Conference 2018, where I was also a speaker. Dave is everything you want in a speaker: not only does he craft his message well, but he's engaging and funny in his delivery. A master communicator, indeed!
I saw Dave present at a recent IABC Nashville event, and it was both enlightening and entertaining. I came away from the experience with some new insight and plan on implementing his "yes, and..." strategy for communications in all areas of my life. Also, his workshops sounded like a great way to improve the communication, and even culture, at any company.
We invited Dave to present in front of our young professional group, Conexión Next. His presentation was not only useful but engaging. The topics he covered were relevant, insightful and provided value to those who came. Additionally, his presentations are funny and filled with small anecdotes that add to the experience. We loved it!
Dave delivered a strong and relevant presentation to our leadership group. His material on the importance of networking was clear, entertaining, and full of valuable take-aways. We received many positive comments from our members, who were eager to put his tips into practice.
I work in public relations for The UPS Store and we recently approached Dave Delaney to speak at an event for small business owners. He exceeded our expectations. Dave tapped into many common pain points facing SBOs today - lack of time/resources and keeping up with the rapid pace of change, especially in technology. Being a business owner, he was able to empathize with the audience and offer them real tips and advice they can use. His speech was authentic, informative and very well received by our audience.
We asked Dave to come and speak to a group of law firms (about 10) on the topic of blogging and social media. He did a great job, provided us with a ton of insight and action items. The group thought he was very informative and helpful, and would definitely have him back in the future. Would highly recommend him as a speaker, coach, consultant in social media and blog content.
Dave came and spoke to our PRSA chapter last year.
Yes, he is a great speaker, and keeps the audience engaged.
Yes, he is a fount of practical knowledge.
Yes, he is great to work with.
But in the year since his talk, let me tell you some other things.
I've sat back and watched, and he truly lives and breathes what he preaches. He *IS* that good at networking, he *IS* on the money with his recommendations about building relationships. And he has shown the ability to take those lessons across many different realms, from seminars to books to podcasts. That is the true test of one who has mastered a skillset. He has mastered it, and knows how to evangelize it to a full team or organization.
If you get a chance to work with Dave, you won't forget it. And true to his mantra, he won't forget you.
Dave gave a networking talk to a convocation of two cohorts of aspiring software engineers/web developers at Nashville Software School. Dave did a great job of helping our students understand the importance of building their network and relationships in the various communities they participate in. Dave's an engaging speaker who is clearly knowledgeable but also friendly and approachable so he's easy for a group to listen to and connect with. For our students one of the important things that Dave did was not only talk at a conceptual and strategy level about the importance of networking but also talk about specific actions that they could immediately take to start to build and extend their networks. Also, the actions Dave recommended were a balanced mix that combined leveraging social networks and digital resources such as Linkedin but also old-fashioned in-person connecting with people. We think so much of Dave's advice that we gave each of our students a copy of Dave's book for their future reference. I'd highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a great event or seminar speaker.
Dave spoke at our LinkedIn Live event in October. He was the last speaker before a happy hour and I was a bit concerned about the engagement of the attendees. Well, Dave blew me away. (as well as the audience) His engaging personality and ability to connect with his listeners makes him an amazing speaker. Dave drove attendees to connect with one and other and drove further engagement of our members. On top of being an amazing and connected speaker, he is an amazing individual. I looked to him to be a speaker for our webinar series and he supported my efforts with no ask in return. I would encourage individuals and groups to reach out to Dave to have him speak at an event. You won't be sorry!
Dave is not only extremely knowledgeable, he is engaging and passionate about helping people get to the next level in their life.
As a speaker, Dave captured an entire audience for over an hour, a feat that isn't easy by any stretch. His humour, combined with both theory and tactics and friendly personality makes him a must-have to start out the morning of any conference or event.
Highly recommended. What are you waiting for? Fly him out :)
Dave was asked to speak at our Nashville VMware User Group conference because we are looking to add a "Personal Growth" element to our full day technology focused conferences. Dave delivered on this and the attendees saw great value in his message. It was a truly refreshing engagement, and a great start to the day!
Dave did a fantastic job speaking at the NTC's LinkedIn Live event. His insights on how to use LinkedIn to network, grow your brand and drive results were perfect for the audience and attendees. His investment in starting events over the last 10 years makes him a true leader to the Nashville creative community.
Dave came up to Boston to keynote our Fall User Conference. The Boston VMUG is a technical organization focused on VMware Users. One of our core missions is to develop the careers of our members, many of whom are excellent technologists but need some encouragement of their "soft skills."
Dave's morning keynote was a fantastic way to start our conference. The keynote was engaging, informative, and he even had our attendees laughing out loud early in the morning. The networking information presented is invaluable to anyone who is looking to develop their personal brand or reputation.
I'm certain that Dave will be back at a future event - our attendees had excellent feedback and gave him very good review on their surveys. If you're looking for someone to kick off any event where networking is a key component, you definitely need to check out Dave Delaney!
Dave is exactly the kind of guy you want at a conference. As a conference organizer my job was to find and recruit top tier talent that would make the event a success. Dave came to BOLO prepped and ready to rock...and rock he did. He was rated as one of our very top presenters. The attendees were buzzing after his session. I can't thank him enough for the actionable advice and his fantastic energy before, during, and after the conference.
Dave Delaney was the speaker for a career event held by the Department of Management and Marketing in the Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Dave spoke on the importance of building a professional network. He captivated an audience of more than 150 students for 45 minutes with networking tips as well as providing info on numerous resources (e.g., apps and websites) that students should check out and consider using.
Dave’s presentation style was very engaging, using a nice blend of visuals, humor, and examples to which the audience could relate. Another observation of his presentation shared with me by a colleague was that Dave included several calls to action for the audience in his presentation. He did not simply lecture or talk about networking; he challenged the audience to use the techniques he presented.
Perhaps the most telling indicator of the impact of Dave Delaney’s presentation on our students was the post-event feedback. Faculty heard several positive comments from students in attendance. Also, a student who I did not know stopped me in the hallway the next day (she recognized me from introducing Dave before he spoke). She told me how much she enjoyed Dave’s presentation. Dave’s expertise coupled with delivery style makes him an effective speaker. We would love to have him return to speak to our students in the future.
Dave spoke on "Networking Techniques for the Digital Age" for the Association of Talent Development in Nashville. There were 50 or so people in the audience. He received an extremely enthusiastic response, both in person and on the surveys that we distributed after the event. The most common themes mentioned in the feedback were -
• His in-depth knowledge & unique insight on ways that technology can be used to form strong professional connections with the right people.
• His ability to discuss this subject with an audience that contained a wide range of interests & abilities regarding technology & communication tools.
• His sincere, honest approach to forming those connections (i.e "Don't connect with everyone, just connect with people when it make sense to do so...and see if you can help them before you focus on how they may be able to help you)
I would love to have him back or see him speak at another event!
Dave spoke to over 1,200 college students at the 36th annual American Marketing Association's International Collegiate Conference in April 2014. Keeping the attention of college students is a very hard task -- let alone keeping the attention of 1,200 students. However, Dave did just that. His talk on "Your Network is More Important Than Your Resume" was perfect for the audience. Clearly, Dave is an expert in his field and was a great asset to our students at the conference. I recommend him for other speaking events!
“Dave exceeded our expectations… Being a business owner, he was able to empathize with the audience and offer them real tips and advice they can use. His speech was authentic, informative and very well received by our audience.” — Nicole (Belt) Cox, The UPS Store.