Unlocking Potential: A Father's Mission to Free Trapped Voices
Imagine having all the potential, thoughts, and ideas inside you, but no way to express them—a world where communication feels locked away. This was the reality for my autistic son, Stone, and many others who face profound communication challenges—often misunderstood and underestimated. But then, a breakthrough unlocked Stone’s voice, revealing not only his untapped potential but also powerful lessons that go far beyond our personal journey.
In my presentations (often alongside Stone), we explore the transformative power of unlocking potential. Our story offers a blueprint for how we can shift perspectives in healthcare, education, and business. Attendees walk away with an understanding of how presuming competence, embracing unconventional paths, and challenging the status quo can lead to breakthroughs that change lives. Just like opening a can, it’s about releasing what’s been inside all along—waiting to be discovered.
In my presentations (often including Stone), we share the powerful principles that emerged from his journey to find his voice – insights that can transform how we approach healthcare, education, business and more. Attendees learn to presume competence, even when communication is limited. To reject predictable paths and embrace unconventional approaches that can lead to life-changing breakthroughs.
What I Speak About:
I take audiences on a transformative journey, offering insights that challenge conventional thinking and unlock potential in ways that can revolutionize healthcare, education, business, public policy, and beyond. My presentations empower audiences to:
- Embrace a mindset of presuming competence, even when communication seems limited
- Discover breakthrough solutions by rejecting predictable paths and unlocking hidden potential
- Learn how effective communication, once unlocked, can change lives and drive remarkable progress
- Foster true inclusivity in both communication and action, ensuring all voices are heard—literally and figuratively
Whether working with patients, students, employees, or clients, I challenge deeply held assumptions about communication and its power. You will leave empowered to unlock the hidden talents of those whose voices have yet to be fully heard.
Sharing Stone’s journey is just one part of my mission—together, we can amplify the voices and potential of those who are often overlooked, creating breakthroughs that change lives.
Who I Speak To:
Who is this message for?
- Parents, relatives, and caretakers of non-speakers, seeking to unlock communication and connection with their loved ones.
- Healthcare professionals looking to transform patient care through enhanced, inclusive communication.
- Educators who want to embrace innovative, inclusive methods that unlock every student’s potential.
- Business leaders dedicated to fostering environments where trust, competence, and hidden talents are unlocked and thrive.
- Public service professionals and policy-makers aiming to create policies and programs that amplify the voices and potential of this often-overlooked community.
Where Do I Speak?
On podcasts, at conferences and meetings everywhere!
Inspirational keynote speaking & expert marketing leadership
Besides providing speaking and advocacy services, David provides workshops, fractional CMO and other marketing leadership services based on over 25 years of communications, marketing, and management experience. Among his specialties are creating effective strategies, optimizing digital channels, developing high-impact branding, and implementing lead generation programs.
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