Two-time TEDx speaker, UC Berkeley instructor, and Google for Startups mentor — delivering keynotes, corporate workshops, and leadership development programs that produce measurable change.
Speaking, training, and workshops aren't just events — they're investments in the people who will move your organization forward. In hyper-competitive markets like San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and New York City, the organizations that prioritize leadership development consistently outperform those that don't.
Every program is led personally by David Mitroff, Ph.D. — internationally recognized keynote speaker, business growth strategist, and UC Berkeley instructor — bringing decades of consulting, psychology, and leadership expertise to every engagement. Whether you're a government agency, nonprofit, educational institution, or Fortune 500 company, we deliver keynotes, training, and workshops that inspire action and produce measurable results.
David has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations across the globe — from intimate executive boardrooms to packed auditoriums of 1,000+ attendees. The talks are known for engaging storytelling, practical frameworks, and real audience interactivity. The style combines real-world business insights with humor, energy, and takeaways that audiences actually use the next morning.
Every keynote is customized to the audience's specific challenges and opportunities — never an off-the-shelf deck.
At a national hospitality conference, David addressed an audience of 1,000+ hotel owners. Combining digital marketing insights with leadership strategies, attendees walked away with tools to modernize their businesses and immediately improve guest engagement.
Corporate training is designed to move beyond theory and deliver practical skills teams can apply immediately. Unlike generic workshops, every program is interactive, experiential, and tailored to the specific goals of the organization — built to produce behavior change, not just engagement scores.
Concentrated session on a single topic — ideal for skill sharpening or targeted team challenges. 3–4 hours.
Deep-dive training with breakout groups, interactive exercises, and hands-on practice across multiple topics.
Long-term initiatives that drive sustainable cultural change — ideal for executive cohorts or organizational rollouts.
Leadership development for executives and managers · Career planning and employee growth · Productivity and time management · Communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration · Customer experience and service excellence · Team-building and organizational alignment.
A San Francisco nonprofit brought us in to improve donor communication. After a series of workshops focused on storytelling and strategic messaging, the organization reported a 30% increase in donor engagement and contributions within six months.
A selection of organizations and conferences where David has delivered keynotes, workshops, and training programs over the past decade.
Whether the audience is 12 executives in a Bay Area boardroom or 1,000 hospitality leaders at a national conference, the same level of preparation, customization, and delivery shows up.
Organizations choose us because we deliver measurable impact. Unlike motivational speakers who offer inspiration without structure, we combine academic expertise, consulting knowledge, and practical tools to create real change. Every program is customized to the audience — whether it's government leaders, nonprofit managers, or corporate executives.
Whether you're planning a conference keynote, corporate training, or team workshop, we deliver programs that inspire, educate, and equip participants for success. We work with government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions to design events that meet their specific goals.
Available formats: Keynotes for conferences and summits · Half-day and full-day corporate workshops · Multi-week leadership development programs · Custom retreats.
Request a Speaker →Tell us about your audience, topic, and timing. We'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — including custom topic options, format recommendations, and travel logistics.
A note on credentials: David Mitroff, Ph.D. holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology but is not a licensed psychologist or psychotherapist and does not provide psychological or mental health services. All speaking and workshops focus on career development, leadership growth, business strategy, and organizational success.
Two decades of consulting relationships across restaurants, law firms, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Selected testimonials — full case studies and references available on request.
We worked with Piedmont Avenue Consulting to implement new sales processes and launch a successful customer loyalty program. As a result, we have dramatically increased revenues from catering events and "front of mind" sales.
"Dramatically increased revenues from catering events and front of mind sales."
Right away things started to happen. We have managed to fill up our seminar rooms again, he has found us great new staff to run our marketing department, and business is booming. More than a marketing consultant, he is also a business confidant.
"Right away things started to happen. Business is booming. More than a consultant — a business confidant."
David strives to deliver value first and only then presents additional services. He has earned my business and he has earned my trust. He is a natural connector — extremely comfortable in networking environments.
"He strives to deliver value first. He has earned my business and my trust."
Extremely helpful, and the most responsive consultant I've ever worked with. If he didn't know something, he had no problem acknowledging that and calling an expert. His follow-up was absolutely impeccable.
"The most responsive consultant I've ever worked with. His follow-up was absolutely impeccable."
David was very helpful with structuring online marketing for my business. He presented clear ideas and strategy that was totally relevant for my dental office. His innovative thinking helps me to think outside the box.
"Clear ideas and strategy totally relevant for my dental office. Innovative thinking."
My experience with David's services was excellent. He was always responsive to numerous questions; his answers and guidance were of the highest quality. You would want to have David on your team.
"Always responsive. Guidance of the highest quality. You'd want him on your team."
He is a creative genius and excellent sounding board for strategic planning. I have been fortunate to continue our relationship, learning many things that have helped me grow.
"A creative genius and excellent sounding board for strategic planning."
David gave expert marketing assistance on how to prepare my website and bio in response to a national design award. His creative solutions to client negotiations provide unexpected business opportunities.
"Expert marketing assistance. His creative solutions provide unexpected opportunities."
After hearing David speak at a Constant Contact seminar, I knew I needed to meet with him. He conveyed information in an easy-to-follow manner. From A-Z, David was thorough and easily accessible throughout the entire project.
"Thorough and easily accessible throughout the entire project. From A to Z."
It's been a long time since David was in my accounting class, but I have followed his career ever since and he constantly amazes me. He has created an incredible business network within the Bay Area.
"He constantly amazes me. An incredible business network within the Bay Area."
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