Consultant
David is a consultant with a master’s degree in Organisational Psychology. Passionate about helping others reach their full potential, David has a wide-ranging skill set and a background in healthcare services which he draws on to facilitate meaningful growth in others. David prides himself in his ability to quickly understand and simplify complicated information and theories, and communicate it an accessible way. His ability to build sustainable relationships and put others at ease through his calm and curious demeanour is one of David’s great strengths and creates an engaging environment for workshops.
Background and experience:
David is experienced working across large organisations in the healthcare, energy and education sectors. His previous roles as a podiatrist and LifeLine Crisis Supporter have instilled a client-centred perspective and an understanding of behaviour change. David has facilitated many workshops across hospital, banking and sporting environments, and has a deep interest in topics such as leadership development, adult learning and decision-making processes.
David’s master’s thesis explored the impacts of Upward Bullying and its relationship to abusive leadership and personality. The thesis spotlighted how small instances of disrespect can spiral into destructive relationships and bullying episodes, even for situations where a manager is being bullied by their team member. David is an excellent critical thinker and applies data analysis to identify practical solutions.
Inspired by:
Dave takes his innate curiosity and applies it to all aspects of his life, and typically gets obsessed with a new hobby every six months. Last year he ran a marathon, and this year’s obsession is golf. He will spend his weekends catching up with friends, exercising and cooking delicious food. He is a passionate supporter of the Essendon Football Club which obviously demonstrates significant loyalty, resilience and optimism, qualities which he integrates into his professional life!