David Irvine

David Irvine

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary , Alberta

The Leader’s Navigator, Sage of Leadership: Mentor, Author, and Advocate for Authenticity

David Irvine is a renowned author and leadership advisor with over 40 years of experience in family therapy and executive coaching. He holds advanced degrees in human development and social work, offering a unique perspective on leadership development focused on authenticity. David's leadership programs attract thousands yearly, spanning various sectors, and he's the driving force behind the Authentic Leadership Academy. His latest project, the SAGE Forums, provides peer mentoring for leaders. Beyond his professional endeavors, David contributes to the Wayfinders Wellness Society, teaches at the University of Calgary, and enjoys an active lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains with his wife.
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The Leader’s Navigator Podcast

David Irvine & Hayley Irvine

Authenticity, Success, and Living a Life of Meaning and Purpose.
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The Other Everest with David Irvine

Allie Stone

Looking Into the Shadows
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The Physiology of Leadership Podcast

David Irvine and Dr. Sarah Clouthier

Keeping The Heart Open

DAVID IRVINE BIOGRAPHY

David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor.

With more than forty years of experience as a family therapist, workshop facilitator, lecturer, and adviser to executives, David has dedicated his life to helping leaders create accountable and authentic organizations. With advanced degrees in human development, science and social work, David takes a unique approach to leadership development that helps leaders amplify their impact by discovering and deepening their authentic presence.

Thousands of people attend David’s leadership development programs every year. His clients are from public, private, not-for-profit, family business, and entrepreneurial sectors.

Together with his team, David has created the Authentic Leadership Academy, a one-of-a-kind program that creates community, and helps leaders achieve new levels of success by living integrated lives. He is excited to have launched his newest offering – the SAGE Forums. SAGE Forums are small groups of peer mentoring – a safe, affordable harbour where leaders learn together and support each other in every area of their life.

David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide, and hosts the podcast The Leader’s Navigator with his daughter, Hayley.

He serves on board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, an organization that provides a safe space for military and first responders suffering from PTSD. He is also a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, in their graduate program.

As a former nationally ranked distance runner, he maintains an active lifestyle of yoga, boxing, and hiking. David lives with his wife in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Cochrane, Alberta.

Books

Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership, and Life
Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership, and Life
Part memoir and part inspirational guide, Caring is Everything is David’s courageous exploration into the power of caring. As a person committed to making a difference in the world – whether you are corporate leader, healthcare professional, community volunteer, caregiver, teacher, or family...
The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership
The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership
To come to a place of true authentic leadership requires slowing down, going inside, and developing a relationship with an interior self. It’s about finding one’s voice – away from the voices of the world. To attain the capacity to influence in today’s changing and demanding world, along...

Articles & Media

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David Irvine Topic Presentations

authentic leadership - it’s about presence, not position

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • True leadership comes from the identity and integrity of the leader. It’s about who you are and how you live. It’s about PRESENCE, not position. The power of authenticity is an enduring approach for renewing and sustaining workplaces that are depleted and where the human spirit is trampled, overworked, and undervalued. Now more than ever, the world needs leaders who are committed to substance over the superficial, character over charisma, and service over self-interest. We need authentic leaders –– people whose inner compass guides their daily actions and who inspire trust.

    • Gain a renewed perspective on leadership that can be applied to all aspects of your life.
    • Learn the difference between a boss and a leader and what it takes to earn the right to be called a leader
    • Discover the true source of leadership power – your authentic presence – and how to connect more deeply with it.
    • Acquire the missing link to sustained talent engagement and retention.
    • Discover the key to build resilience and strong mental health in the midst of disruption and uncertainty.
    • Learn a coach-approach to leadership: create a safe space to grow; persuade with trust; communicate with influence; build a uniquely tailored, inspiring growth plan with your team; set your team up for success.

the missing accountability factor

the leader in all of us - the power of possibility

psychological safety - the one thing that changes everything

caring is everything

the possibilities of change

Testimonials

David Irvine is the key driver to my pathway to becoming my best self. As an Entrepreneur, authentic leadership is not only my passion, it is my purpose. David has taught me that the the journey is more relevant than the destination in my growth as a leader and a human being. Since one on one coaching with David, I have more certainty about my purpose. …. I highly recommend that any business owner or company leader looking for a fresh approach, work with David. …. David gave me the tools to put my past aside … and identify my purpose … Becoming the best human being I can possibly become is all the closure I need. Thanks David. I’m forever grateful.

Ron Dickson

Senior Vice President
Sales, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Our team spent a full day with David being instructed, guided and challenged in the area of leadership and accountability. David’s personal approach and deep insight kept us engaged and energized for a full day and we left that room as better leaders and more importantly, better people. If your team is looking for a challenge that will make a “real” difference in your business, David is the guy to help you.

Michael Simms

Vice President Retail
Kent Building Supplies, a Division of J.D. Irving Limited

Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) hired David Irvine as our Leadership Navigator and Moderator for the PEO 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference. I am normally the most critical one with regards to how well the organizing committee did their job for any given conference. This year however, I was really impressed with how well the material is fitting in to our programming and theme. I believe in a baseball analogy, David Irvine “brought his A game” to the VLC and had “knocked it out of the park” in terms of his performance as Leader’s Navigator. Very impressive! I have received numerous comments from my volunteers in attendance citing what great job David did moderating, how...

Matthew Ng, P.Eng., MBA, FEC, PMP

Manager
Chapters, Professional Engineers Ontario

Thank you, David for your valuable contributions to the Oklahoma DHS LeadUP leadership development program. From initial contact to delivery, you provided us with a first class professional service. You listened carefully to our detailed needs and collaboratively crafted a program that was both relevant and impactful for our learning audience. Your enthusiasm and passion were contagious! Your deep understanding and empathy for the challenges these social service leaders face created an atmosphere of trust – opening the door or transparency, open dialogue and inspired learning. In the words of one of the participants, “The last three days have been life-changing for me and I will never...

James Bond

Learning & Development Administrator
The University of Oklahoma, Center for Public Management

David Irvine has unlocked the magic of virtual presentations. His deep level of authenticity and leadership presence have transcended our new reality. If you want to be inspired or motivated to develop your leadership capacity, look no further. David is your man. I am thoroughly impressed with his material and online presentation style.

Richard Robbins

CEO
Richard Robbins International Inc.

The time and session we had with David was more than perfect! The feedback we received is all positive. Some of the things people said are “David connects with everyone”, “he is real”, and “he is very authentic in his presentation”. We look forward to our ongoing relationship with David and future opportunities to work together.

Bruce Campbell

Elementary School Principal
Calgary Catholic School District

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