David Cottrell has an uncommon talent for making complex issues simple and for anchoring business concepts to concrete subjects people are familiar with and can easily relate to. His lessons are grounded in the real world and reinforced with compelling examples, humorous stories and creative exercises. David is committed to giving participants solid solutions and practical strategies they can and will use to succeed back on the job – not just the next day, but the next month and the next year, too.

David’s most popular topics are:

Leadership Development

Leadership Lessons to Guide You
Up the Ladder
Ten Principles to Becoming a Great Leader

Monday Morning Mentoring Workshop
"The best way to earn respect
is to help others succeed."

What would be the impact on your organization and your business if every one of your leaders spent dedicated time with a mentor? Now they can. In this program based on his best-selling books, Monday Morning Mentoring and Monday Morning Leadership, David delivers 10 key success principles that equip leaders to confront and overcome their daily “people” challenges.

Veteran and novice leaders alike will:

  • Accept responsibility and maintain focus in order to positively influence the organization;
  • Discover the need to escape from "management land" to get in touch with and motivate their teams;
  • Expand their learning zones to make continuous improvement a priority.

Personal Development

Reigniting Success in your Organization
Eight Simple Truths to Boost Your Career and Life


Monday Morning Choices Workshop
“Don't be so busy making a living that you forget how to live. Work hard to be successful, but enjoy the journey."

What is the key to success in business today? There isn’t one. Long-term success is not the result of one defining change or doing one thing well. It comes from embracing several small, simple yet powerful truths. During this presentation, David shares real life stories of people and organizations who have identified and implemented these simple philosophies which led to their success.

Participants gain common sense principles and ideas that you can be implemented immediately:

  • No Matter What ... accept responsibility and move forward.
  • And Then Some ... give more than is expected.
  • Consider it Done ... do what you say you will do.
  • Above All Else ... hold fast to your values.
  • From Now On ... learn from mistakes and welcome change.
  • See It, Feel It, Trust It, Do It ... set, envision, share and take action on your goals.
  • Focus Inside Your Boat ... invest your time in things you can control.
  • Knowledge is Power ... read, listen, observe and learn.

Based on David Cottrell’s book Tuesday Morning Coaching, this presentation teaches simple but powerful truths that will help you and your organization unleash your potential.