Dave Swanson

Dave Swanson

Ph.D, MBATX, US
A motivational speaker with an incredible background as a US Army Infantry platoon leader who engaged in over 100 firefights while deployed to Sadr City, Iraq.

Dave focuses on Resiliency with every example that helps everyone understand how to get through the difficult times and focus on the results that matter.
Dave Swanson is a dynamic, energetic, idea-generating crowd engager whose blend of humor, content, and style make him a trusted leadership expert in many organizations. An expert in working with different levels of people, Dave has an alluring insight into how humans interact in the most stressful situations. He will have each person in the audience feeling like he is speaking directly to them with their individual outcomes in mind. Adding value to your organization is his only purpose and each speech or training will be specifically tailored to you. You will know you are in good hands the minute you meet him.

Distinguished career as an Army Officer, Bronze Star Medal recipient
2016 Recipient of Dean's Leadership and Service Award for the McCombs School of Business for the MBA program
Reached the summit of Mt. Ranier
Bicycled 3100 miles across America to raise money for several Non-Profits in 30 days
Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Leadership

Dave focuses on Resiliency with every example that helps everyone understand how to get through the difficult times and focus on the results that matter.
Dave Swanson is a dynamic, energetic, idea-generating crowd engager whose blend of humor, content, and style make him a trusted leadership expert in many organizations. An expert in working with different levels of people, Dave has an alluring insight into how humans interact in the most stressful situations. He will have each person in the audience feeling like he is speaking directly to them with their individual outcomes in mind. Adding value to your organization is his only purpose and each speech or training will be specifically tailored to you. You will know you are in good hands the minute you meet him.

Distinguished career as an Army Officer, Bronze Star Medal recipient
2016 Recipient of Dean's Leadership and Service Award for the McCombs School of Business for the MBA program
Reached the summit of Mt. Ranier
Bicycled 3100 miles across America to raise money for several Non-Profits in 30 days
Currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Leadership

Black Sunday in Sadr City, Iraq (Bloodiest Day in the War)

Learn the story that is captured by Martha Raddatz' book, the Long Road Home. Also a mini-series that will be released on National Geographic.

This story will engage the crowd of Leadership and Resiliency. Key topics focused on:

Leadership
Accountability
Resiliency
Getting out of the comfort zone
Why we do what we do

This story has many points from being in over 100 firefights as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Iraq.
Technical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

The Dot on the Left (From a Junior College Dropout to a West Point Graduate)

Format:  45-60 minute keynote
This program is perfect for:
  • Inspiring Individuals
  • Students of all ages
  • Those focused on resiliency
The audience will leave with:
  • Feeling Invincible
  • Wanting to achieve more
  • How to turn Dreams into Realities

This story has been told for over 20 years and is the inspiration of the book, The Dot on the Left.

Technical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing

3100 Miles in 30 Days

Format: ​45-60 minute keynote

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Teams struggling to achieve results
  • Inspiring Individuals
  • Athletes
  • Teams
  • Conferences
The audience will leave with:
  • ​Taking Action Now
  • Learning to be resilient
  • Techniques on productivity

​This story has done well for many groups, athletes, all women's groups, and...

Entertainment-basedTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing