International Speaker, Executive Coach & Facilitator
David McQueen is a man on a mission. David works with clients around the world to explore how they can best lead themselves, their teams and their organisations to success.
The story so far
Connecting with people has always been David’s superpower. This has taken many forms over the years. From speaking in the church and youth groups to performing poetry, stand-up comedy and singing. The skills honed during David’s early public speaking years and artistic exploits pour directly into his coaching and facilitation work.
Entrepreneurship
From his early start running a successful (illegal) tuck shop to his current work as a co-founder of several successful companies, David has always enjoyed creating wealth and making an impact through business. This includes making time to provide business mentorship to young entrepreneurs and business leaders who find themselves stuck in a rut.
Personal stuff
David is a family man. Family first, everything else second. Husband to Madeline McQueen, and father to two amazing young ladies, he is passionate about being present with his friends and family. He is also a lifelong Liverpool FC supporter.
International Speaker
David is probably best known for his work as a speaker, having graced many stages worldwide, from Australia to America. For the past 30 years, David has delivered keynotes and hosted conferences, from TEDx appearances to leadership and culture presentations, to various audiences.
David has more than two decades of professional speaking experience and is always learning. From classes on standup and improv to developing his skills in narrative and storytelling.
Executive Coach
David loves coaching. Working mostly with senior leaders, he enjoys holding up a mirror to his clients to challenge them with no-compromise questions and then again to question their answers. No stone is left unturned.
Board Facilitator
David has facilitated many boards. He has extensive experience as an external facilitator, including executive retreats and high-stakes board meetings. David is also able to lean into his experience as a board chair and trustee for several companies.
His work has included working with FTSE companies, large charities, smaller third-sector organisations, and community interest groups.