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Keynote SpeakerDave Crane

Former BBC journalist, an award-winning motivational speaker, public speaking coach and mentor of CEOs and business owners

Dave Crane is an award winning motivational speaker, CEO mentor, and former United Nations consultant with a career spanning four decades. As a sought-after business advisor, Dave has trained leaders and teams for world-renowned brands and leaders like Google, Emirates Airlines, HSBC, Visa, Pepsi, P&G, IBM, Grant Thornton, BP, Samsung,... Read more

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Popular Talks by Dave Crane

  • If you're a CEO who needs to speak

    Most people can’t get the correct WI-FI code to ENGAGE their audience which makes them appear PETRIFIED, ARROGANT, DISTANT, TALKING TOO FAST (or too softly), BORING, SELF-OBSESSED, UNFOCUSED or completely UNINTELLIGIBLE. When you only get one chance to make a good impression, a wrong one could cost you everything. Luckily,…
  • If you're a decision-maker without a personal brand

    Google yourself. If nothing shows up about you, then you’re experiencing the same negative effect that fresh talent, potential clients, JV brokers, media interviewers, overseas investors, employees AND head-hunters also feel. When you’re not on radars, nobody can align with your values, your triumphs, your thoughts or your vision. Guess…
  • If your stories fail to engage your audiences

    It’s so easy for clients to lose interest, get distracted and drift off in front of you. However, by talking WITH them, they join you on your journey and want to stay with you forever. You’ve been there too, haven’t you? Effective storytelling drives sales and marketing and turns complete…
  • If you're a talented female leader who wants to build a bigger legacy

    Stop waiting to be discovered. You’ve deserved recognition, medals and awards for far too long instead of being told ‘You’ve done well for a woman’ so now it’s time to change your strategy. Getting support from your business community can be impossible because too many men get intimidated, other women…
  • If you're CIO (or CTO) who wants to become a CEO

    Forbes Magazine revealed 70% of CIOs want to be more, but worry because often they’re not trained on P&L strategies, revenue-producing functions, communication skills, cross-departmental initiatives, forging strong relationships, emotional intelligence, brand-building, persuasion, sales, marketing or developing leadership credibility among other C-suite executives and board members.

  • Become an Icon: Branding Beyond Boundaries

    “Become an Icon: Branding Beyond Boundaries” is Dave Crane’s signature keynote that unveils the essential tools for building a powerful, memorable personal brand. Through proven strategies and inspiring real-life examples, Dave shows professionals how to craft a brand that transcends industries and resonates across cultures. Keynote Features: – Step-by-Step Branding…
  • The Power Within: Motivating Across Cultures

    “The Power Within: Motivating Across Cultures” is a game-changing keynote by Dave Crane that reveals culturally adaptable motivation techniques for diverse teams. Learn how to inspire team members from any cultural background with strategies designed to boost morale and productivity in multicultural settings. Keynote Features: – Cultural Motivator Insights: Discover…
  • Master Your Mindset: Resilience and Influence

    “Master Your Mindset: Resilience and Influence” is more than mindset training; it’s a resilience-building session for high performers. With Dave Crane’s NLP-based techniques, attendees will gain tools to bounce back from setbacks, handle stress, and lead with calm confidence. Keynote Features: – NLP-Based Mindset Techniques: Practical methods to manage stress…
  • Emotion-Driven Leadership: The NLP Advantage

    “Emotion-Driven Leadership: The NLP Advantage” empowers leaders with NLP-based strategies to enhance emotional intelligence. This session equips leaders to connect deeply, inspire trust, and build high-performing teams through empathy and emotional awareness. Keynote Features: – Emotion-Driven Leadership Tactics: Practical techniques to lead with emotional intelligence. – Empathy and Trust-Building: Tools…
  • Storytelling Mastery: Connecting with Every Audience

    “Storytelling Mastery: Connecting with Every Audience” is a transformative session where Dave Crane teaches the art of crafting engaging, persuasive stories. This keynote empowers attendees to connect deeply with any audience through memorable storytelling techniques. Keynote Features: – Storytelling Framework for Influence: Build trust and connection through a structured storytelling…
  • Commanding Media: Secrets to Influential Branding

    “Commanding Media: Secrets to Influential Branding” is a powerful session with Dave Crane, offering leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs practical techniques to command media presence with authority. Through proven strategies, you’ll learn to make memorable impressions and influence audiences effectively. Keynote Features: – Memorable Media Presence Techniques: Develop an authentic, consistent…
  • Communicate to Convert: The NLP Approach to Sales

    “Communicate to Convert: The NLP Approach to Sales” is Dave Crane’s powerful session on using NLP techniques to transform sales skills. Attendees will learn how to build instant rapport, handle objections with ease, and close deals confidently, using NLP-based methods that convert conversations into results. Keynote Features: – Advanced NLP…
  • Present with Power: The Science of Audience Engagement

    “Present with Power: The Science of Audience Engagement” is Dave Crane’s must-attend keynote for anyone looking to transform their presentation skills. Using NLP-backed strategies, Dave teaches you how to captivate audiences, turning passive listeners into engaged fans. Keynote Features: – NLP Techniques for Audience Engagement: Learn how to build instant…

Biography

Dave Crane is an award winning motivational speaker, CEO mentor, and former United Nations consultant with a career spanning four decades. As a sought-after business advisor, Dave has trained leaders and teams for world-renowned brands and leaders like Google, Emirates Airlines, HSBC, Visa, Pepsi, P&G, IBM, Grant Thornton, BP, Samsung, Toshiba, Dunkin Brands, American Express, PwC, Boston Scientific Group, Schneider Electric, and World Games Special Olympics. He’s also worked with regional powerhouses such as Chalhoub Group, SASREF, STC, and Abu Dhabi Fund For Development. Throughout his illustrious career, Dave Crane has rubbed shoulders with entertainment powerhouses like Bruce Willis, James Brown, Sylvester Stallone, Amitabh Bachchan, Robert Plant, Enrique Iglesias, Jack Canfield, Jean Alesi, Bryan Adams, Muse, and Kanye West. Leveraging his robust experience and media connections, Dave’s reached over a billion people as a facilitator and MC/host of landmark sporting and entertainment events such as Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens, World’s Ultimate Strongman, International Beach Soccer, Global CIO Summit, Desert Rock Festival, World Beauty Championship, and Legends Rock Dubai Tennis.

Dave, an NLP master practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, stage hypnotist, and speaker coach, is committed to delivering quality and enhancing productivity with tangible ROI. He is a frequent presence in the international public speaking circuit, hosting awards, private functions, keynote speaker engagements, industry expos, and corporate seminars on a myriad of business topics. Through his Industry Icon mentoring program and a series of mastermind groups, Dave imparts his expertise to global and regional leaders, government ministers, C- suite executives and high achievers. Dave Crane also founded The Game Changers, a global community for decision-makers, and mentors thought leaders to become trailblazers in their sectors. Dave has left an indelible mark globally, presenting keynote and motivational seminars at distinguished events, including NASA and TEDx.

In January 2023, Dave Crane was awarded Inspire’s Best International Public Speaker and MC 2023 Award.

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What clients say about Dave Crane

"Dave knows it inside out, walks circles around it and talks it through until you get it. Dave is brilliant. His participation, the work he does for will also be brilliant. Run, don't walk to get this wonderful human being on your team." Raleigh R. Pinskey, International Speaker at conferences, National Speakers Association
"Dave Crane is one of the most amazing individuals I have ever had the pleasure to meet and get to know. Dave has a passion about his business and a love for life second to none. He is highly entertaining and a professional motivational speaker, a superb coach and a splendid individual." Duncan Osborn, Head of Marketing, Air Arabia
"Dave Crane is an excellent communicator, a charming speaker on stage and a great motivator. Though we met briefly in a social media conference in Dubai, he has left a deep impression on me. His energy level is as great as his insight to life and personal branding." Andrew Chow, Managing Director, Ideamart (S) Pte Ltd
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Dave Crane as a good friend and working with him professionally since our time together at the BBC. He is a world class presenter and facilitator and I have no hesitation in recommending him most highly." Alan Wright, Current Affairs Presenter, BBC

How to book Dave Crane as a keynote speaker

How do I book Dave Crane for a keynote speech?

You can book Dave Crane through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Dave's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Dave Crane's speaking fees?

Dave Crane's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Dave tailored to your event.

What topics does Dave Crane speak about?

Dave Crane speaks on Facilitators & Moderators, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dave to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Dave Crane available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Dave Crane for events worldwide, subject to Dave's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Dave Crane deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Dave Crane is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Dave Crane?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dave can accommodate.

Can Dave Crane tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Dave Crane on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dave can offer.

What languages does Dave Crane present in?

Dave Crane delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Dave Crane a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Dave Crane's areas of expertise include Facilitators & Moderators, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Dave's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Dave Crane speak at?

Dave Crane can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Facilitators & Moderators, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Dave's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Dave Crane offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dave Crane is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Dave Crane?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Dave Crane, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dave's current availability for your dates.