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Speaking Topics Include:

Upcoming Events

  • February 16, 2012: PRSA Cleveland,
    Cleveland, OH
  • February 22, 2012: Speaking, PRSA Charlotte,
    Charlotte, NC
  • March 5, 2012: American Society of Baking,
    Chicago, IL
  • March 8, 2012: Webinar, The Power of Internal Branding
  • June 22, 2012: Speaking, PRSA Sunshine District,
    Tampa Bay, FL
  • June 26, 2012: IABC World Conference,
    Chicago, IL

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Watch David Speak

For more than 20 years, David has been working with Fortune 100 leaders to improve their effectiveness, to educate internal communications experts on best practices, and to help working America understand how great internal communication is at the heart of every successful company, from the dynamics of daily relationships and messaging to overall corporate strategy and results.

Whether speaking to a large group or training a leadership team, David offers inspiration, motivation, and actionable strategy. He helps audiences understand the value of internal communication, and teaches the skills today that can be implemented for measurable change tomorrow.


  • He was fantastic! One of the best sessions of the conference. Excellent take-aways and resources.” — IABC International Conference Attendee
  • David’s presentation was EXCELLENT...couldn’t have been more pleased.” — Caterpillar Session Attendee
  • David is delightful and his presentation was extremely well received by attendees. Many, in fact, stayed afterward to chat about it.” — IABC Chapter Program Director
  • David Grossman has really made me stop and think about my communications.” — Abbott Session Attendee
  • I just wanted to let you know that a number of staff mentioned to me (unprompted) how valuable and timely they found David’s presentation. It appears to have really hit the mark!”
  • The communications presentation was very good. I enjoyed it (and learned a few things) personally and got very positive feedback from people in J48. There are very few presenter’s who can talk to a group that large for only an hour and have them walk away with both theory and some tactical tools that can be applied the next day.”
  • I realized while high-level communications are very good, local managers can do a much better job at communicating with all employees on a day-to-day basis. A message that just says get it done takes no skill or imagination, and does not take the talents and skills of employees into account, leading to disengagement. The communication planning tools and practice are a great way to keep this from happening.”

David speaks to:

  • Corporate leadership. CEOs, VPs, and other senior leaders have all benefitted from David’s business-driven approach to communication. With real-life examples and measurable methodologies, David shows leaders how communication is more than just a “feel-good” element in any company. He teaches leaders how to use communication to create the productive workplaces and bottom-line growth that are the hallmarks of the nation’s leading companies.
  • Communications experts. David teaches senior communications experts and their teams how to earn their seat at the decision-making table. With a focus on the business case for communications departments and their expertise, David offers clear strategies for driving the business results and effectiveness that are at the heart of any successful internal communications program.
  • Corporate teams and divisions. Every company is only as good as the parts that comprise its whole, and David works with teams from across corporate divisions to teach them the techniques and strategies of effective communication. He helps teams understand how to use communication to become stronger and more effective to become meaningful and influential within their organization.
  • Industry verticals. Leaders and communicators in every industry face challenges that are both distinct and universal. Based on his years of experience working with companies in the pharmaceutical, technology, retail, restaurant industries and more, David offers vertical-specific insight on the value of communication for leaders and communicators.

Speaking topics include:

  • Internal Branding small The Power of Internal Branding:
    The Communicator's Secret Weapon     Building great brands starts on the inside. In today's uncertain times, how do you drive engagement with employees that empowers them to help you build your organization's reputation and deliver on your Brand Promise? What might the impact be of harnessing the power of your internal audiences to tell your story and advocate for your organization? Learn the promise and power of a strong internal brand.
  • Book You’re Already Doing It What to Do When You Can’t NOT Communicate. David offers practical insights on how top leaders differentiate themselves. From learning the realities of a new workplace where leaders must be communicators to understanding how communication can directly influence the bottom line, audiences take away valuable perspective, best practices, and proven, actionable tools that they can start using right away.
  • Face-to-Face Face-to-Face Communication: Proven Approaches from the “Anti-Social Media Guy” Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter — while technology might seem faster and easier, it’s not the end-all-be-all connector or motivator. The truth is employees crave a real connection and they want to be inspired and engaged through good ol’ fashioned conversation. Turn off the Blackberry and open your eyes to what’s possible when you’re “about face.”
  • Ebook Cover Getting to Great: How to Fast-Track Your Leadership Impact Leaders are made, not born. Whether a team leader or not, everyone can sharpen the leadership and influencing skills needed for both professional and personal growth. If you want to advance your career, work more effectively with your teams, and better serve your clients, you need to develop the ability to truly lead and influence — not just manage and direct.


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