Dave Christie speaking
Speaking — Keynotes | Panels | Hosting | Workshops

Most business events don't have a knowledge problem. They have a relevance problem.

People sit in the room, listen, take notes… and then go straight back to the same way of working. Nothing changes. That's the gap.

What I speak about

How business owners and teams actually operate day to day.

Not theory. Not trends. Real pressure. Real decisions. Real work.

  • Time and how it's really used
  • Focus and why it gets diluted
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Why work stays open longer than it should
  • How to finish what actually matters
Signature talks
The leadership move that restores progress

Two Steps Back

When things slow down, most people push harder. More activity. More effort. More noise. But the fastest way forward is often to step back.

This talk challenges how people are currently working and gives them a practical way to reset, refocus, and move properly again.

What holds growth back

The Microbiome of Business

Most businesses focus on what's visible. Sales, marketing, activity. But underneath sits something more important. Structure. Environment. The conditions that allow the business to function properly.

This talk looks at how different parts interact, what supports growth, what creates imbalance, and what needs strengthening before scaling.

What happens in the room

This isn't about motivation. It's about recognition.

People see
  • Where time is being lost
  • Where focus is diluted
  • Where work isn't being finished
They leave with
  • Clearer thinking
  • Better decisions
  • A more direct way of working

Not more to do. A better way to approach what already exists.

Format

Delivered in-person or online.

  • Keynotes
  • Panels
  • Workshops
  • Webinars
  • Podcast guest appearances
  • Event hosting and facilitation
Who this is for

Anyone responsible for performance, decisions, and direction.

  • Business owners
  • Leadership teams
  • Challenger brands
  • Independent retailers
  • Organisations supporting small and medium businesses
Hosting & facilitation

Panels, live sessions, and group discussions that need structure, flow, and the right level of challenge.

  • Draw out useful conversations
  • Keep the room engaged
  • Bring focus back when things drift
  • Make sure the session delivers something people can actually use
Dave hosting
Enquiries

If you're planning an event and want something that will actually land with the room, get in touch.

We'll look at your audience, what they're dealing with, and what needs to change. Then decide if it's the right fit.