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David Meade
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High Performance
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Transform workplace performance with David Meade, speaker specialising in communication psychology and persuasion. David works with organisations to enhance decision-making and leadership effectiveness, delivering interactive sessions for Apple, PwC, and the UK Cabinet Office.
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David Meade is a leading international corporate speaker and broadcaster, specialising in the science and psychology behind communication, persuasion, motivation, and decision-making. His engaging and highly interactive approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible, helping organisations unlock their potential and drive meaningful change.
David’s career began with an honours degree from Ulster University’s School of International Business, followed by leadership roles across Europe and the United States. His curiosity about performance variations among individuals in similar roles led him to academia, where he became an award-winning researcher and lecturer in business and strategy.
His expertise in consumer behaviour, decision-making, and organisational culture, combined with his background in mentalism, has made him one of Europe’s most sought-after corporate speakers. Through dynamic keynote sessions, David blends research-based insights with live demonstrations, equipping audiences with practical strategies for leadership, persuasion, and high performance. His recent audiences include clients like Johnson and Johnson, Apple, Bank of America and PrizeOut.
Beyond the corporate world, David is a familiar face on BBC television, where his popular programmes explore psychology, influence, and mindreading. He is a trusted partner for major organisations, including Apple, PwC, and the UK Cabinet Office.
David is also deeply committed to philanthropy, using his work to create and support initiatives like Give a Hand, Water Works, and Toy for Life, providing prosthetic limbs, clean water, and toys to communities in need worldwide. His sessions not only inspire and energise but also empower audiences to take meaningful action, creating lasting impact within their organisations and beyond.
Topics, sessions and talks
David Meade's "Mind Your Business" is an interactive session designed to inspire delegates to think differently, enhancing communication, motivation, and decision-making skills. As a renowned corporate speaker and mentalist, David combines his extensive management experience and academic background to engage audiences effectively. Attendees will learn to critically assess their challenges and improve their organisational effectiveness, leaving with practical insights to elevate their professional performance.
David Meade delivers a dynamic keynote on the growth mindset, examining how mindset influences decision-making and team engagement. A renowned corporate speaker and mentalist, David combines his extensive management experience with insights from psychology and consumer behaviour. His engaging style captivates audiences, making complex concepts accessible. Attendees will learn how to motivate their teams effectively, enhance organisational effectiveness, and foster a culture of growth, ultimately driving success within their organisations.
David Meade presents an engaging session on the psychology of effective leadership, tailored for managers and business leaders eager to empower their teams. With an extensive background working with global brands, David blends his expertise in business strategy with his passion for mentalism to deliver keynotes that educate and entertain. Attendees will learn how to enhance organisational effectiveness, inspire their teams, and achieve greater success by understanding the dynamics of leadership and team motivation.
David Meade presents a dynamic session on persuasion, influence, and sales, tailored for sales and business development teams. Drawing on his extensive experience as a corporate speaker and mentalist, David shares effective techniques for impactful pitching and sales growth. Attendees will learn how to enhance their persuasive communication skills, understand consumer behaviour, and apply psychological insights to achieve greater success in their roles. This session promises to be both enlightening and engaging.
David Meade's session on Sustainable High Performance delves into building business athletes through accountability and ownership. Drawing on a decade of research, he reveals how top-performing teams and organisations achieve success by doing things differently. Attendees will learn to focus on creative solutions, engineer opportunities for success, and become better equipped to handle failure and negativity, transforming them into proactive opportunity creators rather than mere opportunity spotters.
Book David Meade to inspire your team with his unique blend of mind-reading and business acumen. His engaging keynotes challenge conventional thinking, enhance organisational effectiveness, and leave a lasting impression. Elevate your event with a keynote speaker who combines entertainment and insight, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
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David Meade structures his sessions around live mentalism demonstrations combined with research-based frameworks drawn from his academic background in consumer behaviour and organisational psychology.
David Meade's sessions cover communication and persuasion, growth mindset and decision-making, and leadership and team engagement. He is a corporate speaker and BBC television presenter whose recent clients include Apple, Johnson & Johnson, and the UK Cabinet Office.
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