Peter Davison
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE
Servant Leadership - Highlighting my trip to Mount Everest and recognizing and revitalizing everyday unsung heroes who support a noble cause through work.
Healthy Relationships - Resolving the heart of conflict (for good) that implodes good people and good organizations
Employee Engagement - Leveraging practical strategies evolved from my work with LA gangs and "Good Relations" leadership development in Northern Ireland.
Embracing Adversity - Whether coping with major changes at work, struggling with personal setbacks or confronting a disease diagnosis, the challenge is the same: How do you roll with the hit and get on with the joy of living and business of making a difference?
"Yak Tamer" Workshop Series - Tales and tools to tame the savage beasts of Stress, Difficult People and Stinking Thinking and that can knock professionals off their path of life and work.
KEYNOTE SPEECH TOPICS
Everest Journey: Celebrating Everyday Unsung Heroes | Energizing Professionals | Seven Keys to Engaging Service Excellence | The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict
SEMINAR PROGRAMS / CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSIONS
YAK Tamer programs help career professionals tame the savage beasts, like stinking thinking, distress, and difficult people, that threaten to knock you off the journey of serving others. You will learn "How to" skills to boost wellness strategies and life-giving relationships with self, others and service for greater engagement and productivity. Other YAK Tamer topics include: Laughter Power Hour | Energize Your Work | Wake Up Happy | Stress Smart | Virtues at Work | Increase Team Spirit
ABOUT THIS GUY
Peter Davison is a leader in the how-to industry. As a motivational speaker, trainer and author, Peter's action narratives - stories that inspire making changes-have helped such diverse audiences as teachers working with Los Angeles gang members, community leaders in Northern Ireland, civil servants across Canada and other everyday unsung heroes who make a difference with their time and talent. Peter is a high altitude trekker, including Mt Everest base-camp, and teaches how to "Tame Yaks" that a can knock helping professionals off their noble path of service to others.
Peter lives with "young onset" Parkinson's Disease, is still surprised and blessed to be a first time Dad, twice, at age 50 and has a weakness for chocolate. He has celebrated the joy of speaking and the business of making a difference since 1985 with the maxim: Go Forth, Do Good, Stay Blessed - Repeat as Necessary.
CLIENT GRATITUDE
Corporate and Associations
"Peter Davison received a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of his heartwarming and inspirational closing keynote speech, "Journey to Everest: The Unsung Heroes of Servant Leadership." The audience of life and health insurance claims officers attending our annual CLHIA conference appreciated the celebration of their important roles as unsung heroes, as they work diligently to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. Peter's closing slide show featuring our participants and inspiring visuals made the keynote address a great success and a wonderful closing high note."
- Irene Klatt, Vice President, Health Insurance, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc. (CLHIA)
"Peter Davison brought a unique brand of energy to his Quest for Employee Engagement presentation to our group. He had the audience laughing, cheering and even some shedding a tear of inspiration during his talk. It was a refreshing break from the business topics that our delegates had been hearing."
- Bob Elliott, President, Canadian Printing Industries Association
"Thank you very much for your powerful "Energize 212" presentation to our associates last week. Your passion on the topic of people giving that extra effort and having balance in our lives was clearly evident! It was a very moving presentation with great examples that hit home with every one of us. Thanks for bringing us back to reality and helping us find that balance we all need."
- Mike McGraw, IDC Financial Atlantic
Helping Professionals
"Peter's speech "Journey to Everest: The Unsung Heroes of Servant Leadership" received a standing ovation at the Atlantic Psychiatric Conference. Peter's warm and easy-going manner conveyed a respectful and approachable interaction with participants. His recognition that each of us are daily climbing our own Everests and making a difference in helping others on their path of life left one with enthusiasm and purposefulness towards their challenging jobs. Peter's inspirational speech is what every individual needs in this ever- changing world."
- Maria Ward, Organizer, Link 2006 Atlantic Psychiatric Conference
"Nurses, like many other care-giving professionals, give and give and keep on giving until they are drained. In the face of a world-wide nursing shortage, they work more hours with less systemic support and they are TIRED! Our members who participated in Peter Davison's "Energize Your Work" seminar came away rejuvenated and empowered with simple and effective tools to help them boost their energy levels and regain a positive outlook on their work, having embraced his message that it is important to look after themselves before they can give of themselves to others."
- Kendra Gunn, Executive Director, P.E.I. Nurses' Union
"When Peter spoke on the topic of Energizing Unsung Heroes at our National Heath Services Convention I was totally impressed by his commitment to understanding the audience and the level of involvement he undertook to make his remarks real and meaningful to our delegates. Peter was able to talk to the heart of the challenges our staff face each and every day and to remind us all why we chose home care as our field of work in the first place."
- Barbara Toccacelli, Director of Human Resources and Communications, We Care Health Services Inc.
Public Servants/Non-Profit Organizations
"Peter Davison received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his "Quest for Inclusive Workplaces" keynote speech at our PWGSC Atlantic Diversity Forum. It was apparent that his address touched many of the people in the room. Peter exceeded our expectations by making the forum the success that we achieved."
- Wendy Smith, Co-Chair, Atlantic Diversity Forum 2008, Public Works and Government Services Canada
"Peter Davison brings calm, inspiration and guidance to his seminars. The National Association of Travellers' Centres, Ireland have had the pleasure of experiencing Peter's Inspirational Leadership Training on many occasions - the message always stays true... We are all valuable people who have an important contribution to make in our lives, our loves and our work. Peter is like a good book or film...he comes highly recommended!!"
- Liz Loftus, The National Association of Travellers' Centres, Ireland
"Peter's message was thought provoking and left our participants feeling energised and most importantly valued. His delivery of the Energise Your Work program was funny and a great addition to our forum. Peter is truly a gifted speaker with the charisma of making everyone feel like he is talking to them personally. I would recommend Peter to anyone who asks! Thanks again Peter."
- Jaime McKeown, Coordinator of the Litigation Forum, Canada Revenue Agency, CPP/EI Appeals Division
"Include Youth evaluates this program as a huge success - Peter was flexible in meeting the group's expectations. Feedback from participants was extremely positive. The workshop was fun, participative and enjoyable - the day flew in. There was a good mix of theory and practice and the group left with exercises they would be able to implement into their own work with young people. We found Peter to be inspirational and motivational. The material is very innovative, well researched and adaptable"
- Koulla Yiasouma, Director, Include Youth, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pre-Conference and Companion Programs
"Our Maritime conference for medical laboratory technologists featured Peter Davison offering a pre-conference workshop called BRAVO (Building Relationships and Valuing Others) to a sold-out audience. We purposely invited other health care professionals because in our ever-changing health care system, we believe that everyone, whether we are nurses, doctors, LPN's, social workers, lab technologists or managers, needs to work better together for the sake of our patients. Peter's BRAVO presentation united us with practical skills to work together as a team, strategies to cope with stress, and tools to more effectively communicate. The best part was we had lots of fun doing it!!! Thanks Peter!"
- Rosalie Richard, Conference Co-chair, Maritech 2008
"Peter's session on 'How To Energize Your Life' was informative, interactive and thought provoking, not to mention, at times hilarious. His approach was serene yet commanding. Peter's presentation was gender neutral and age irrelevant and appropriate for many, many groups of people. His presentation was enjoyed by all of us who attended and we would strongly recommend him as a 'must see'".
- Lesley Peddle, D.D. Transport Limited and Lynda Dowden, Eastcan Transport Ltd., Spouses Program Co-Chairs, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Annual Meeting
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE
Servant Leadership - Highlighting my trip to Mount Everest and recognizing and revitalizing everyday unsung heroes who support a noble cause through work.
Healthy Relationships - Resolving the heart of conflict (for good) that implodes good people and good organizations
Employee Engagement - Leveraging practical strategies evolved from my work with LA gangs and "Good Relations" leadership development in Northern Ireland.
Embracing Adversity - Whether coping with major changes at work, struggling with personal setbacks or confronting a disease diagnosis, the challenge is the same: How do you roll with the hit and get on with the joy of living and business of making a difference?
"Yak Tamer" Workshop Series - Tales and tools to tame the savage beasts of Stress, Difficult People and Stinking Thinking and that can knock professionals off their path of life and work.
KEYNOTE SPEECH TOPICS
Everest Journey: Celebrating Everyday Unsung Heroes | Energizing Professionals | Seven Keys to Engaging Service Excellence | The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict
SEMINAR PROGRAMS / CONFERENCE BREAK OUT SESSIONS
YAK Tamer programs help career professionals tame the savage beasts, like stinking thinking, distress, and difficult people, that threaten to knock you off the journey of serving others. You will learn "How to" skills to boost wellness strategies and life-giving relationships with self, others and service for greater engagement and productivity. Other YAK Tamer topics include: Laughter Power Hour | Energize Your Work | Wake Up Happy | Stress Smart | Virtues at Work | Increase Team Spirit
ABOUT THIS GUY
Peter Davison is a leader in the how-to industry. As a motivational speaker, trainer and author, Peter's action narratives - stories that inspire making changes-have helped such diverse audiences as teachers working with Los Angeles gang members, community leaders in Northern Ireland, civil servants across Canada and other everyday unsung heroes who make a difference with their time and talent. Peter is a high altitude trekker, including Mt Everest base-camp, and teaches how to "Tame Yaks" that a can knock helping professionals off their noble path of service to others.
Peter lives with "young onset" Parkinson's Disease, is still surprised and blessed to be a first time Dad, twice, at age 50 and has a weakness for chocolate. He has celebrated the joy of speaking and the business of making a difference since 1985 with the maxim: Go Forth, Do Good, Stay Blessed - Repeat as Necessary.
CLIENT GRATITUDE
Corporate and Associations
"Peter Davison received a spontaneous standing ovation at the conclusion of his heartwarming and inspirational closing keynote speech, "Journey to Everest: The Unsung Heroes of Servant Leadership." The audience of life and health insurance claims officers attending our annual CLHIA conference appreciated the celebration of their important roles as unsung heroes, as they work diligently to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. Peter's closing slide show featuring our participants and inspiring visuals made the keynote address a great success and a wonderful closing high note."
- Irene Klatt, Vice President, Health Insurance, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc. (CLHIA)
"Peter Davison brought a unique brand of energy to his Quest for Employee Engagement presentation to our group. He had the audience laughing, cheering and even some shedding a tear of inspiration during his talk. It was a refreshing break from the business topics that our delegates had been hearing."
- Bob Elliott, President, Canadian Printing Industries Association
"Thank you very much for your powerful "Energize 212" presentation to our associates last week. Your passion on the topic of people giving that extra effort and having balance in our lives was clearly evident! It was a very moving presentation with great examples that hit home with every one of us. Thanks for bringing us back to reality and helping us find that balance we all need."
- Mike McGraw, IDC Financial Atlantic
Helping Professionals
"Peter's speech "Journey to Everest: The Unsung Heroes of Servant Leadership" received a standing ovation at the Atlantic Psychiatric Conference. Peter's warm and easy-going manner conveyed a respectful and approachable interaction with participants. His recognition that each of us are daily climbing our own Everests and making a difference in helping others on their path of life left one with enthusiasm and purposefulness towards their challenging jobs. Peter's inspirational speech is what every individual needs in this ever- changing world."
- Maria Ward, Organizer, Link 2006 Atlantic Psychiatric Conference
"Nurses, like many other care-giving professionals, give and give and keep on giving until they are drained. In the face of a world-wide nursing shortage, they work more hours with less systemic support and they are TIRED! Our members who participated in Peter Davison's "Energize Your Work" seminar came away rejuvenated and empowered with simple and effective tools to help them boost their energy levels and regain a positive outlook on their work, having embraced his message that it is important to look after themselves before they can give of themselves to others."
- Kendra Gunn, Executive Director, P.E.I. Nurses' Union
"When Peter spoke on the topic of Energizing Unsung Heroes at our National Heath Services Convention I was totally impressed by his commitment to understanding the audience and the level of involvement he undertook to make his remarks real and meaningful to our delegates. Peter was able to talk to the heart of the challenges our staff face each and every day and to remind us all why we chose home care as our field of work in the first place."
- Barbara Toccacelli, Director of Human Resources and Communications, We Care Health Services Inc.
Public Servants/Non-Profit Organizations
"Peter Davison received a standing ovation at the conclusion of his "Quest for Inclusive Workplaces" keynote speech at our PWGSC Atlantic Diversity Forum. It was apparent that his address touched many of the people in the room. Peter exceeded our expectations by making the forum the success that we achieved."
- Wendy Smith, Co-Chair, Atlantic Diversity Forum 2008, Public Works and Government Services Canada
"Peter Davison brings calm, inspiration and guidance to his seminars. The National Association of Travellers' Centres, Ireland have had the pleasure of experiencing Peter's Inspirational Leadership Training on many occasions - the message always stays true... We are all valuable people who have an important contribution to make in our lives, our loves and our work. Peter is like a good book or film...he comes highly recommended!!"
- Liz Loftus, The National Association of Travellers' Centres, Ireland
"Peter's message was thought provoking and left our participants feeling energised and most importantly valued. His delivery of the Energise Your Work program was funny and a great addition to our forum. Peter is truly a gifted speaker with the charisma of making everyone feel like he is talking to them personally. I would recommend Peter to anyone who asks! Thanks again Peter."
- Jaime McKeown, Coordinator of the Litigation Forum, Canada Revenue Agency, CPP/EI Appeals Division
"Include Youth evaluates this program as a huge success - Peter was flexible in meeting the group's expectations. Feedback from participants was extremely positive. The workshop was fun, participative and enjoyable - the day flew in. There was a good mix of theory and practice and the group left with exercises they would be able to implement into their own work with young people. We found Peter to be inspirational and motivational. The material is very innovative, well researched and adaptable"
- Koulla Yiasouma, Director, Include Youth, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pre-Conference and Companion Programs
"Our Maritime conference for medical laboratory technologists featured Peter Davison offering a pre-conference workshop called BRAVO (Building Relationships and Valuing Others) to a sold-out audience. We purposely invited other health care professionals because in our ever-changing health care system, we believe that everyone, whether we are nurses, doctors, LPN's, social workers, lab technologists or managers, needs to work better together for the sake of our patients. Peter's BRAVO presentation united us with practical skills to work together as a team, strategies to cope with stress, and tools to more effectively communicate. The best part was we had lots of fun doing it!!! Thanks Peter!"
- Rosalie Richard, Conference Co-chair, Maritech 2008
"Peter's session on 'How To Energize Your Life' was informative, interactive and thought provoking, not to mention, at times hilarious. His approach was serene yet commanding. Peter's presentation was gender neutral and age irrelevant and appropriate for many, many groups of people. His presentation was enjoyed by all of us who attended and we would strongly recommend him as a 'must see'".
- Lesley Peddle, D.D. Transport Limited and Lynda Dowden, Eastcan Transport Ltd., Spouses Program Co-Chairs, Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association Annual Meeting
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