Don't just hear it. Practice it.
Interactive communication workshops that turn a great keynote into skills your people actually use. Every session is built around your team, your goals, and your event, whether it's in person or virtual.
No two workshops are the same.
The topics below are starting points. Every session I run gets shaped around who's in the room and what you need them to walk out able to do.
We talk
You tell me about your people, your event, and the outcome you're after.
I tailor it
I build the exercises, examples, and stories around your industry and your challenges.
Your team practices
Expect a fun, high-energy session where people learn by doing, not by watching slides.
Take the keynote further.
Pair any of my keynotes with a hands-on workshop and give your audience time to put what they heard into practice. Run it as a breakout right after the keynote, as a follow-up session, or on its own.
The Secret Weapon Workshop
Pairs with: The Master Communicator's Secret Weapon
A fast-paced, improv-inspired session that has people thinking on their feet, laughing, and connecting with each other. Participants put the secret weapon to work in real conversations.
Your team will:
- Listen actively and respond with acceptance instead of judgment
- Think quickly and communicate with confidence when things go off-script
- Use body language and spontaneity to build trust and rapport
The Communication Edge Workshop
Pairs with: The Communication Edge
AI can handle the routine work, but it can't handle the hard conversations. This workshop gives leaders and teams a practical way to cut through friction, resolve conflict, and build trust through role-play based on real workplace situations.
Your team will:
- Handle difficult conversations with calm, clarity, and empathy
- Apply the NICE Method to defuse and resolve conflict
- Turn tension into collaboration and solutions
The Root Down Workshop
Pairs with: The Root Down
Inspired by my TEDx talk, this workshop helps people turn self-doubt into self-awareness, and self-awareness into an advantage. It also gives leaders tools to recognize and support the different ways their people think and work.
Your team will:
- Identify the strengths that make them different, and how to use them
- Build habits and systems that work with how they think
- Learn to support neurodivergent colleagues and unlock hidden talent across the team
Storytelling & Presentation Performance
For people who present for a living
Built for L&D teams, internal trainers, sales teams, and anyone who presents for a living. Drawing on my improv and storytelling background, I'll help your people plan, structure, and deliver presentations that hold a room.
Your team will:
- Use story structure to make training, pitches, and talks stick
- Outline any presentation fast with the S.H.O.T. approach
- Manage nerves and build presence with breathing and warm-up techniques
- Rehearse in a judgment-free, peer-reviewed setting and leave with real feedback
Need something different? I also build custom sessions on topics like using AI for content creation and small business growth. Just ask →
Fits your event.
Keynote + Breakout
The keynote for everyone, then a workshop for a smaller group.
Half-Day or Full-Day
A deep dive for your off-site, retreat, or leadership team.
Virtual
Live, interactive sessions for remote and global teams.
Series
Multiple sessions to build skills over time.
What workshop clients say
"People love his workshop facilitation. He knows his stuff... If you have an opportunity to work together, it will be worth it."
Anastasia KudrezLead Educator, Grow with Google
"Dave is the Real Deal! His approach and knowledge made the time and investment pay off immediately."
Ginger HardageFormer SVP of Culture & Communications, Southwest Airlines
"Dave's style is confident, funny and direct... one of the best five hours I have spent professionally."
Katie OwensVice President, HealthStream
"His training was not only informative, we had tons of fun and laughed a lot! We each learned valuable take-aways that we plan to apply to our future presentations."
Melanie JoreVP of Member Relations, NTCA
"My team truly enjoyed the event and have taken the tools provided to be able to improve both communication internally and externally... You will definitely have fun while learning!"
Carla DoddSilicon Ranch
"He has an amazing ability to provide clear, useable information that can be used right away... and create dynamic and relevant interaction to elevate a leader's game."
Beth RacineHead of Learning & Development, Coaching Right Now
"In a sea of self-proclaimed 'experts', Dave is a walking encyclopedia... I was very happy to have him meet with our top sales professionals."
Steven LightEVP, Chief Production & Marketing Officer, LeaderOne Financial
"We hit it out of the park when we booked Dave Delaney... I've heard more than one participant refer to and implement his helpful tips."
Michelle SullivanIreland Canada Chamber of Commerce
"Really relatable and down-to-earth. He is humble, while confident, and he has a lot of hands-on knowledge... He really knows what he's talking about."
Barb BraudLamar Advertising
Let's design your workshop.
Tell me about your group and your event, and I'll put together a session that fits. Now booking for 2027.