Dr Davis McAlister

Frisco, TX

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I empower leaders to become resilient problem-solvers to increase teamwork, reduce burnout, and increase profitability. I provide keynote speeches for events and conferences on the keys to success, goal-setting, and leadership resiliency and problem-solving as well as provide consulting services to businesses seeking to improve profitability by improving work culture.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Jake M.

June 14, 2024

Speaking to One Amongst a Crowd of Many!

Dr. McAlister recently performed a leadership training at one of my company’s networking events. We have these regularly and thus we hear a lot of different people speak. Going into the event, I wasn’t expect much to stand out. I was wrong.

Amongst a crowd of 30-40 people, throughout the entire two-hour presentation, I felt as if Dr. McAlister was speaking directly to me.

His relatable personal stories, his simple-tone, and some good comedic timing, made the presentation feel like a dinner conversation more than a seminar.

If you have the opportunity to listen to Dr. McAlister speak, you won’t be disappointed. It was a tremendous pleasure to watch him live!

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker

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Dr Davis McAlister

Thank you and I really enjoyed speaking to your company!


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Austin A.

June 14, 2024

Extremely informative and many experiences to learn from.

During the Fall of 2023, I had put together a pop-up market event for my business and asked Dr. McAllister to come by and speak to all of the vendors and attendees. He shared many great and informative life experiences that helped him learn how to establish and manage a small business. I have utilized what I learned to continue to help me manage my business that is growing every month. Thank you again Dr. McAllister for sharing your insights at our event.

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker

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Dr Davis McAlister

It was my pleasure!


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Michael M.

June 11, 2024

Pillars of Life

I love the development of this young man’s book!! We all need Pillars in life. Dr. Davis has a very strong passion for helping others through his message. Whether he is speaking or writing his words are very motivational and inspiring!!
Thank You

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker


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Lima M.

June 11, 2024

Dr Davis is the best

Dr Davis is the professional. His is reliable, and a pleasure to work with…..

Hired as: Business Motivational Speaker, Christian Speaker, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

When you book Dr. Davis McAlister for your event, your audience can expect an engaging and transformative experience. Drawing from his diverse background as a military leader, successful entrepreneur, and coach of award-winning sports teams, Dr. McAlister delivers powerful insights on resilience, problem-solving, and team-building. His presentations are not only rich with practical strategies but also deeply inspiring, as he seamlessly integrates his extensive knowledge in leadership, education, health, sports performance, and success principles with personal stories that include both humor and practical application. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable tools and a renewed sense of motivation to achieve peak performance in their personal and professional lives.

About

Dr. Davis McAlister is a dynamic keynote speaker and business coach dedicated to transforming leaders into resilient problem solvers who build high-performing teams. Leveraging his extensive military background and successful entrepreneurial experience, Dr. McAlister brings a unique perspective to leadership development. His principles, honed through coaching award-winning sports teams and building successful businesses, have proven effective across various domains.

With eight years of distinguished service in the US Army as an Interrogator, Counterintelligence Specialist, and Linguist, Dr. McAlister received specialized training from the FBI and Mossad. Notably, he graduated as the Distinguished Honor Graduate from the US Army Leadership and Development Course, ranking first among 226 soldiers. His academic credentials include a master’s degree in educational leadership, further solidifying his expertise in guiding others to success.

As the CEO of three thriving LLCs, a dedicated powerlifting coach, and a devoted husband and father of five, Dr. McAlister exemplifies balance and achievement. His impressive academic accomplishments include a doctorate, two master’s degrees, two bachelor’s degrees, and certification as a strength and conditioning coach. He is also the host of his own livestream show, The Approach, where he interviews high level leaders and performers on their approaches to leadership and problem-solving.

Dr. McAlister’s influence extends nationally and internationally through his live speaking engagements on diverse topics such as education, health, sports performance, sales, success principles, and leadership development. He has captivated audiences at leadership workshops, power lunches, webinars, coaching conferences, and online summits, and has made numerous guest appearances on podcasts, radio shows, and television programs.

Connect with Dr. Davis McAlister to learn how he can help you and your team achieve peak performance and lasting success.

Additional booking notes

Audio requirements include a quality sound system which has been tested for proper operation. Microphone preferences are a lapel or a cordless, hand held microphone if available. If not, the microphone should allow for at least 30 feet of cord.
Please sit audience directly in front of Dr. McAlister in a theater style setting. No seating behind or to the sides of Dr. McAlister while he speaks.
If Dr. McAlister is speaking at a school or university, he prefers to have the assembly in an auditorium. If a gymnasium is the only option, sit students only on one side with the remainder on the gym floor or contact us to discuss other options.
The audience should be seated as close to the stage as possible.
In the event Dr. McAlister would desire to make use of any special equipment such as video, computer (Power-Point), etc., we will give you ample notification to enable you to make the appropriate arrangements.

Setup requirements

Audio requirements include a quality sound system which has been tested for proper operation. Microphone preferences are a lapel or a cordless, hand held microphone if available. If not, the microphone should allow for at least 30 feet of cord.

In the event Dr. McAlister would desire to make use of any special equipment such as video, computer (Power-Point), etc., we will give you ample notification to enable you to make the appropriate arrangements.

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