TALKS & WORKSHOPS

TALK TOPICS

While customised talks are most often requested, Dave has developed a few keynote themes that always work well and can be adapted for your context & industry.

  • We don’t make decisions based on facts, we need stories. This session brings the art of story together with the science of persuasion to help you lead, sell, and brand more effectively.

  • An inspiring look at the latest marketing and tech trends, the core value drivers behind them, and the short-lived opportunities for the bold.

  • Social Campaign Strategy: How to grow your following and build a movement for change.

  • Integrity is the force multiplier of value creation for organisation, teams, and products.

    In this surprisingly soulful, funny, challenging, and evidence-based session, you’ll be inspired to keep striving for integrity in applying your organisation’s values.

  • A social perspective on growing your network and community, whether employees or investors, students, or parishioners, volunteers or voters. This is about moving people from disengaged to evangelical.

  • A fresh perspective on essentials of marketing strategy customised with cutting edge case studies from your industry - great for getting teams aligned.

  • A practical look at how to improve the performance of your digital marketing in the age of AI.

talks and workshops on the ground in 25 countries across industries and sectors.

Facilitation

Dave learned the art of facilitation at the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business, where for over a decade he has hosted workshops and gatherings for their Executive Education unit. He has also chaired high level panels with top leaders in forums like UNESCO in Paris and the World Economic Forum in Davos. His toolkit includes techniques to ensure people are not only engaged, but have the chance to do their best thinking and sense-making together.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Your presentation on our Business Leaders Series was widely regarded as one of the most relevant, informative and engaging presentations of the year. With the rapid changes that are happening in the digital and social networking space it was terrific to have someone so informed and expert in the field share with us such cutting edge knowledge of recent developments. Truly inspirational.”

    — Professor Alison Preston, Director of Curtin Graduate School of Business Australia

  • “We thoroughly enjoyed having you to speak at last weeks event! Your honest, insightful and entertaining style of presentation made for such a warm and inclusive environment and vibe - exactly what are aiming to create!”

    — Gina Flash, Executive Director at Mensch

  • “Dave Duarte has added both energy and inspiration with his Tech Feature on the Lifestyle Show. His warmth and humour have made engaging with the future seem so easy! I would not hesitate to recommend Dave as an entertaining and stimulating speaker at diverse events.”

    — Michelle Constant | Host, SAFM Lifestyle Show | CEO, Business and Arts South Africa

  • “You were awesome! Beyond insightful.”

    — Lewis Pugh | UNEP Patron of the Oceans, endurance swimmer, and maritime lawyer

  • “I found your presentation hugely enlightening and inspiring.”

    — Daniel Guasco, Chairman at Silicon Cape

  • “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I could see the benefit of your talk on Monday almost immediately. The report backs were glowing and so positive. The generous spirit in which your shared your knowledge has already had a positive impact on the people that attended. And as a rising tide lifts all the boats up so will the knock on effect positively impact our region.”

    — Mary Ashford | Chairperson, Cape West Coast Tourism

  • “I cannot speak highly enough of Dave Duarte’s digital media and marketing course. A small step to a giant leap forward. Mind blown wide open!”

    — Cathy Lund | Content Director, Woolworths

  • “Thank you Dave for a wonderful presentation. Well done!”

    — Madhu Nutakki, Global Chief Digital Officer, Nissan

  • “Thank you so much for starting our Day of Inspiration on such a high note. Your content was so thought provoking, and I so enjoyed the audience participation. You created a safe and stimulating space for people to engage with each other and with the subject matter.”

    — Cheryl Lazarus, Principal at Herzlia Schools