David A. Miles, Ph.D. is a leadership author, experienced trainer, and professional speaker who is passionate about developing people in all levels of an organization from executives and management to professionals and staff. Dr. Dave holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Human Resource Development. His research compared the autonomy of adult learners to their effectiveness as leaders.

He has conducted training and presented professionally across the United States at numerous different venues, events, and conferences. Dave has had the privilege of speaking by invitation on the topics of leadership and human resource development in both Oxford, UK on multiple occasions and in Singapore.

His clients range from the hotel chains including Marriot and Wyndham Grand, major manufacturing firms, to non-profits and healthcare systems including delivering a leadership development program to Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He has most recently presented at several statewide healthcare conferences and ran workshops for senior executive teams for a large regional non-profit corporation – all by invitation.

Dr. Miles' credentials also include being a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association and an active member of the local NSA-DC chapter; a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer; an Advanced Communicator with Toastmasters International, and a Certified Stakeholder-Centered Executive Coach through Dr. Marshall Goldsmith.

He resides with his wife in the Greater Winchester, VA area and is an active member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce, is the former President (and current VP of Membership) of the Winchester Toastmasters Club, President of the Winchester Area chapter of SHRM, proud Rotarian, and is involved in other civic and charitable endeavors.