Who is Dave Mitchell?

Dave Mitchell is a speaker and author who graduated magna cum laude from Eastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Business Administration. Later, he obtained his M.Ed. in Global Human Resources Development from the University of Illinois. After 12 years in broadcasting and as a human resources executive, Dave founded the Leadership Difference, Inc. in 1995 and serves as President and the company’s primary speaker. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and Walla Walla Community College. He is also a certified advanced wine sommelier. For a complete bio, click here!

What type of speaker is Dave Mitchell?

Dave Mitchell’s style is best described as enter-train-ment. As a speaker and organizational expert, Dave takes great pride in using proven principles in applied performance and cognitive psychology and delivering a high impact training experience that is also incredibly entertaining. Laugh and learn is his motto. Dave’s clients include AT&T, Allstate Insurance, Chase Manhattan Banks, Citi Group, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, General Dynamics, Electrolux Appliances, SubZero/Wolf Appliances, Trek Bikes, National Association of Realtors, Novartis, Bayer Pharmaceutical, Hilton Worldwide and the CIA.

Participants consistently rate Dave’s presentations very highly, with comments such as: “absolutely amazing”, “life-changing” and “best training we’ve ever experienced”. Meetings and Conventions Magazine named Dave one of the top speakers of 2015. Meeting Professionals International named Dave the Meeting Madness winner for best speaker of the year at the 2013 World Education Congress.