David speaks on: Change Mastery, Work-Life Balance, Humour in the Workplace, Wellness, Positive Personal Change and Burn-out.
Stress: The Epidemic We Can’t Avoid
This presentation acknowledges that stress is a fact of life and even though we can't relieve it entirely, we can reduce
it to manageable levels. It explores where stress comes from and tips and techniques for reducing its impact.
You Have More Control Than You Think — Use it!
When people feel stressed, they often feel a loss of control (and vice versa). An important way to lower stress is
to increase feelings of control. This presentation explores how to take control of the three parts of our lives over
which we have the most control: the way we think, the way we behave and the lifestyle choices we make. By taking more
control in these areas we have much more energy and resilience to deal with the external stressors in our lives over
which we have the least control.
The New Stress Research Is In — Our Grandmothers Were Right!
People often ask what's new in the field of stress. Ironically, a lot of the new research is simply confirming (with
elegant science) what our grandmothers knew generations ago: good nutrition, adequate sleep, regular exercise, relaxation
and social support all pay off. This presentation explores the new findings that support the old ideas &mdash and
playfully shows how getting back to basics will make a huge difference.
Always Change a Losing Game
Most of the stress that most of us have is self-generated. We drink too much caffeine, get too little sleep, have
unrealistic expectations, overload our schedules, etc. I playfully call these "losing games". The principle
from sport to "Always Change a Losing Game" applies equally well to life situations. The key is to identify
our losing games and find ways to change them.
Dealing With Pressure At Work and In Life
As life speeds up, most people point to external pressures as the reason why they feel overloaded. However, we also
put pressure on ourselves. This presentation looks at how we create this pressure and how we can reduce it.
Managing Stress in a Stressful Environment
Today's workplace has become very dynamic and demanding. In many jobs relentless deadlines, fast-pace and high workloads
are the norm. There are ways of managing stress even in these difficult environments. This presentation explores some
helpful solutions.
Dealing with the Stress of Success
There's an old piece of wisdom that says, "Be careful what you wish for". Many people who have struggled to
get ahead find that stress doesn't diminish with success — they simply trade one set of problems for another.
This presentation looks at how to manage your stress and your life once you reach the level of success you've been
striving for.
Seven Graphic Ways to Change Your Life
This presentation is especially appealing to visual learners. It uses diagrams to help participants understand how
we function, where stress comes from and how to solve the problems that lead to stress.
Taking Care of the Caregiver
This presentation is primarily for people in the helping professions (nurses, doctors, therapists, etc.) But it also
applies to people caring for elderly or ailing relatives and family members with special needs. Care-giving is draining,
both physically and emotionally. This presentation helps caregivers understand the importance of pacing themselves
and taking care of their own needs even while they take care of the needs of others.
How to Enjoy Holiday Stress
December is both a hectic and a joyous time for many people. It's also one of the most stressful times of the year.
This presentation looks at some of the causes of holiday stress and specific strategies for reducing the stress in
order to enjoy the season more.