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Keynote Speaker
Dave Crane
Former BBC journalist, an award-winning motivational speaker, public speaking coach and mentor of CEOs and business owners
Popular talks
- If you're a CEO who needs to speak
- If you're a decision-maker without a personal brand
- If your stories fail to engage your audiences
- If you're a talented female leader who wants to build a bigger legacy
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Talks
Popular talks by Dave Crane
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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,…
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, this doesn’t have to happen when you work with Dave.
Enjoy the benefits of being able to pitch your business to anyone, earning as a speaker, recognised as a thought leader, respected by your peers, inspiring employees and head-hunted by everyone from event organisers to agencies. Imagine being able to stand up without any notice, in front of strangers, tired, stressed, under extreme pressure to deliver a world-class informative, inspiring and game changing presentation WITHOUT a script that always motivates everyone who hears it to take action immediately. -
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…
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 what? They flock to your most visible competitors instead.
This should worry even the best decision makers, luckily, you can fix it today.
The Industry Icon Program elevates and positions you to cast a halo effect over your products and services like pioneering thought leaders Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson or Elon Musk. When your name carries credibility, your stock rises, and your company easily punches above its own weight as the spotlight focuses on your expert leadership.
You become currency. -
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…
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 strangers into supporters who like, trust and want to work with you.
When you can communicate this way in sales meetings, podcasts, Zoom calls, with employees and on conference stages, the results are priceless. We love when people allow us to feel a part of their adventure too. It becomes a very personal and mutual experience.
Do yours right and you’ll effectively go viral, inspire people to share it and refer you to their customers and clients too. -
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…
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 get personal and you worry that your age prevents top levels of success.
It doesn’t.
Actually, you are at exactly the right age to have the biggest impact on your life.
All you need to do is turbocharge your brand. -
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.
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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…
“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 Roadmap: A practical guide to building a standout brand.
– NLP-Based Exercises: Gain confidence and clarity through hands-on personal branding techniques.
– Real-Life Success Stories: Learn from global icons and their branding journeys.
– Interactive Audience Engagement: Polls, quizzes, and Q&A to deepen learning.
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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…
“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 what drives different cultural groups.
– Engagement Techniques for Diverse Teams: Methods to unify and uplift your team.
– Interactive Case Studies: Real-world examples of successful cross-cultural leadership.
– Adapting Leadership Styles: Modify your approach to suit each team member’s cultural preferences.
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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…
“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 and stay focused.
– Real-World Resilience Applications: Apply resilience strategies in high-pressure situations.
– Daily Mindset Practices: Routine tools for sustaining mental toughness.
– Influence Through Resilience: Lead others with calm, confident authority.
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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…
“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 for creating a supportive, trust-filled team environment.
– NLP Techniques for Connection: Use NLP methods to recognize and respond to team members’ emotional cues.
– Managing High-Stress Situations: Techniques for maintaining calm and composure under pressure.
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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…
“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 approach.
– Emotional Engagement Techniques: Learn how to evoke emotion and make stories resonate.
– Personal Story Exercises: Practise using your own experiences to create relatable, powerful stories.
– Sensory Details for Immersion: Enhance stories with sensory elements that captivate audiences.
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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…
“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 on-camera persona.
– Authority through Body Language and Voice: Learn non-verbal cues and voice modulation to project confidence.
– Storytelling for Media Impact: Craft compelling stories for short or extended media appearances.
– High-Stakes Interview Techniques: Stay composed and redirect challenging questions effectively.
– Maximising Digital Influence: Use social platforms to extend media impact with shareable content.
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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…
“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 Techniques for Building Rapport: Tools to connect with clients quickly and effectively.
– Objection-Handling Frameworks: Smoothly navigate and resolve client concerns.
– Persuasive Sales Storytelling: Use stories to make offers compelling and memorable.
– Real-Time Practice Scenarios: Gain hands-on experience with practical sales interactions.
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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…
“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 rapport.
– Storytelling Structure: Master the art of compelling storytelling.
– Real-Time Practice Tips: Practical methods for immediate audience connection.
– Interactive Elements: Polls, quizzes, and engagement exercises for live practice.
Biography
About Dave Crane
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.
Testimonials
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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
How to book Dave Crane
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
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 a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. 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 a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. 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 a range of business, leadership and industry subjects 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.