David makes every keynote, conference address, convention workshop, or executive retreat a memorable experience. As the author of four national best sellers, a professional speaker and corporate trainer, he wins kudos from his audiences time after time. Clients like Hewlett Packard, American Express, Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Chevron, KPMG, Hilton Hotels and University of California have all learned to loosen up, stay cool, and take more control of their lives.

Dr. Posen can customize a program that's just right for your group. Meeting planners love his creativity and enthusiasm. Bureaus know that when you send David to do the job, he's a speaker that clients will want to hire again and again.

Audiences love David Posen!

"I think the Q&A session at the end spoke volumes, as to how much attendees enjoyed you and the information you shared."

Kraft Foods Canada

"Our keynote speaker was worth the entire day"

Seminar Attendee, University of Michigan

Below, you’ll find information and materials to help promote your next event featuring Dr. David Posen. Need more information? Contact David

  • David Posen Bio

    DAVID POSEN BIO

    Dr. David Posen was a family physician for 17 years before devoting his time exclusively to stress management, lifestyle counseling and psychotherapy in 1985.

    As both a keynote speaker and seminar presenter, David has spoken widely to education, government, business and professional groups across North America. His clients have included KPMG, Scotiabank, Warner Bros., University of Michigan, Ontario Ministry of Labour, Chevron, American Express, Tennessee Medical Foundation, , University of California, Great West Life, CALU, Hydro One, HRPA, Rogers Communications, Kraft, Hilton Hotels, Ontario Crown Attorneys Association, IBM, BC Association of Broadcasters, Canadian Home Builders Association, McKinsey, Texas City Management Association, Mohawk College and the Million Dollar Round Table. His areas of expertise include Stress Mastery, Work-Life Balance, Workplace Stress, and Mastering Change.

    David is the best-selling author of four books, ALWAYS CHANGE A LOSING GAME, STAYING AFLOAT WHEN THE WATER GETS ROUGH, THE LITTLE BOOK OF STRESS RELIEF (translated into seven languages and now in a new 3rd edition) and IS WORK KILLING YOU? which was profiled in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, The Globe and Mail & Winnipeg Free Press. His fifth and newest book, AUTHENTICITY, was released in January, 2018. His magazine articles have appeared in Canadian Living and Readers Digest as well as several medical journals. He wrote a weekly column on stress and lifestyle management for a year on the popular website www.canoe.ca. David has appeared many times on TV and radio across Canada and has been quoted in many leading U.S. media outlets such as US News & World Report, People, Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Health, Redbook and McCall’s,

    Married with two adult children, David lives and works in Oakville, Ontario. In addition to his busy schedule of seeing patients, writing and public speaking, he is an avid reader, musician, baseball and tennis player. He played trombone in the Oakville Symphony Orchestra for nine years and now plays in the Oakville Wind Orchestra.

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  • Sample Introduction

    INTRODUCTION FOR DR. DAVID POSEN


    David Posen was a family physician for 17 years before specializing in stress management and lifestyle counseling in 1985. He lectures widely across North America, and his client list include a host of Fortune 500 companies. He is also the best-selling author of five books including “The Little Book of Stress Relief”, “Is Work Killing You?” and his newest book, “Authenticity”. His books have been translated into more than 10 languages and he has been profiled online, on television and in print in both Canada and the United States.

    David lives and works in Oakville, Ontario (near Toronto) and practices what he preaches. When not seeing patients, writing or public speaking, he is an avid reader, musician, baseball and tennis player.

    Today he’s going to talk to us about ___________. His presentation is titled _____________.


    Please welcome David Posen

  • Room Set-Up and AV Requirements
    Room Set-Up & AV requirements are critical elements to the success of any presentation. Should you have difficulty with any of the following, please contact Dr Posen to discuss alternatives.


    KEYNOTE:
    Laptop computer with remote control.
    LCD projector.
    Table (for laptop, notes, water, timepiece, etc.). No lectern or podium.
    Cordless lapel microphone.
    Full house lights, with light bulbs unscrewed over screen where possible.

    SEMINAR/WORKSHOP:
    Same as above, PLUS:
    Two flipcharts, unless more are requested.
    Seating arranged as table groups of 4 to 8 people.
    Tent card for each participant - with first name written in LARGE letters.
    One scratch pad for each participant or on each table.

    SEMINAR QUESTIONNAIRE: available from Dr. Posen for participants to complete and “in advance” and return to him confidentially (if client agreeable).

    HANDOUT PACKAGE: Dr. Posen will prepare camera-ready handout for client to reproduce and distribute to participants before or after presentation.

    SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS AND BULK BOOK PURCHASES:
    Dr. Posen’s books can be made available to audiences following his presentation for purchase by individuals, where he will gladly sign copies.

    Alternatively, books can be bought in advance, as a corporate purchase at a special discounted price. Books can also be personalized to clients’ specifications in advance. For more information about books, please contact Dr. Posen.

    REPRODUCTION OF PROGRAM: The program may not be reproduced in whole or part, by streaming video, broadcasting, photographing, videotaping, tape recording, or any other means without the prior written consent of Dr. David Posen. These stipulations should be treated as part of the speaking Contract.
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