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In 2023 I did a lot of keynote speaking for corporations. Whilst keynote speeches are very much my bread and butter, I recognise I haven’t dedicated as much time as I would like to more open and public speaking events. So my goals for 2024 now include hosting paid and free public speaking events here in the UK, abroad and online.

For the record, I have retired my speeches (and classes) on public and professional speaking as the demand for this is not as high as in previous years. But I have plenty more to offer!

Topics for 2024

The BRAVE Leader

My signature keynote focuses on how you can leverage inclusive leadership for better decision-making, wherever you are in your leadership journey.

Bend, But Don’t Break

This speech focuses on how individuals, teams, and organisations can be more resilient and develop antifragile systems for their work.

The Ripple Effect

Insights into how I have helped people build and leverage effective coaching, mentoring and sponsorship programmes for clients.

Mind Your Own Business

Mindset and methods for developing and building sustainable small businesses to six figures and beyond.

Black Privilege

Success stories of Black leaders working in the public, private and third sector.

Where to find me

My speaking over the next year will be split over a few formats, including masterclasses, podcasts and keynotes. I will be very transparent with my prices (where applicable) so you don’t waste your time guessing how much it costs, and you don’t waste my time asking for discounts. The list below is not my complete schedule for the year, so keep an eye on my socials and subscribe to my newsletter for updates.

Masterclasses
The BRAVE Leader ecosystem tackles a number of subjects around decision-making, problem-solving and sense-making in leadership. I will deliver virtual masterclasses on subject matters such as systemic leadership, mapping inclusion, strategic thinking and a host of others. These are more granular than a keynote and will come with materials too. Prices start at £500 + VAT per person.

For more details about my upcoming masterclasses and to discuss your requirements, get in touch with my team.

Fireside Chats
I am launching my book this year - The BRAVE Leader: More courage. Less fear. Better decisions for inclusive leadership, ****and will deliver a series of fireside chats about the thinking behind it and my ambitions as to how it will be implemented. These are limited invite-only events that I will be delivering in:

• London

• Birmingham

• Manchester

• New York

• Washington

• Atlanta

• Accra

• Lagos

• Nairobi

• Johannesburg.

Podcasts
In addition to relaunching season 2 of my podcast - The David McQueen Podcast, I will be doing more features on other podcasts this year, speaking mainly about brave leadership and why it is so important to me. For those interested and asking: I prefer to do these from the comfort of my home office. Feel free to swing by or be willing to cover my travel and food costs if I have to come to you.

Keynoting
The main avenue for large organisations to experience my speaking will still be keynotes, focusing on leadership culture and business.

All keynote bookings are handled through my agency. So if you’d love to have me come and keynote at your organisation, head to https://www.qtalentmanagement.com/speakers/david-mcqueen. You can also find pricing information there too.

There will also be some public virtual keynotes for limited audiences - a maximum of 100 people. These will be priced at about £200 + VAT per person.

That’s all for now. I need to rest my voice for all this speaking I’ve committed to!