Dave Crenshaw

Shows Audiences How to Find Focus in a World of Chaos

Online Trainer to Millions Worldwide

Teaches audiences how to promote productive leadership at both the personal and organizational level

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of more than ten million learners around the world.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • “Working with Dave Crenshaw and his team was stress-free. He catered his presentation to our needs. Then the day of the meeting came and WOW—he blew us out of the water! This wasn’t your usual zoom presentation. Dave’s energy and passion jumped through the screen. He involved the audience and answered their questions. Numerous people have pulled me aside to tell me how transformational his presentation was. Dave’s message applies to every organization, no matter your size or industry.”

    -Brent Zitzman, Leadership Development, Johnson & Johnson

  • “As a meeting planner, you know you have done your job well when the registrants depart the conference ballroom and immediately tell you how GREAT the keynote speaker is! That is the experience we had when we brought Dave Crenshaw to the FAIE Annual Convention… [Our attendees] loved Dave, were taking notes and couldn’t wait to sing his praises! …[Dave] provides real world fixes to problems we all face…ideas that can be implemented the minute you go back to your office.”

    — Beverly Lynch, President, Food Industry Association Executives

  • “Dave Crenshaw was hired to engage over 500 leaders from our organization on time management and how to run effective meetings. Dave easily tailored his address to our somewhat unique organization and provided practical tools that are easily implemented. His message about the Myth of Multitasking landed well with our audience and we will absolutely recommend him to other organizations in the future!” 

    - Major Jeremy Maness, Planner for the US Army, 1st Armored Division

  • “Dave brings a ton of energy, experience and fun to his keynote presentation. His message using Superheroes really gets the audience going and makes it easy to understand. I had multiple people come up to me and tell me that they really enjoyed the presentation and Dave is one of the best speakers we have ever had. I would highly recommend Dave as a keynote, plus, he is just a really good guy!”

    - Cliff Cole, Learning Chair EO KC

  • “Dave’s topic and presentation are incredibly on point! I’m amazed at his unique delivery where he smartly personifies the chaotic villains that pull at our ability to be focused superheroes. I’m not surprised he was our highest rated event of the year and confident that he will continue to bring value to all individuals/chapters that have the opportunity to hear his sound methodology.”

    - Mark Sims, President/CEO at Fikes Products

  • “I’ve produced some extraordinary events with speakers such as the Dalai Lama and Sir Richard Branson. Dave Crenshaw’s message, his passion, his commitment to his clients is unlike any we’ve ever seen before. He was without a doubt one of the biggest hits today.”

    - Koroush Assef, Partner, SimpleWealth

  • “Dave is an awesome speaker who is able to connect with the audience in a unique way. Everyone left with a new perspective on what productivity really means. It is rare to leave a session with this many concrete steps to improve your business and your life.”

    - Gary Pica, President, TruMethods

  • “Our members loved Dave’s presentation so much we brought him back for a second time the following year! This year we were heard his newest message on how scheduling fun into your day can actually make you more productive. Our conference attendees loved the perspective Dave was able to bring and working with him and his team was a breeze. He’s a professional from start to finish. I would recommend Dave for your next conference or meeting.”

    - Lisa Zarda, Executive Director, US Swim School Association

  • “Dave took the time to meet with us before the event to learn more about our company. This led an incredibly successful presentation. Dave was energetic, enthusiastic, and engaged the audience. He created a great energy to start our day during the conference.”

    -Amanda Costello, TD Ameritrade

  • “We asked Dave to be our opening Keynote speaker of our annual Summit attended by economic developers and local leaders. He adapted his humorous Myth of Multitasking™ presentation to meet the needs of the audience and it was well received. Our survey after the Summit showed that Dave was one of the most highly rated speakers we have had.”

    -Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, British Columbia Economic Development Association

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As an author, speaker, and online trainer, Dave Crenshaw is a master of building productive leaders.

The irony of Dave’s productive mission is his inherently chaotic and unfocused nature. When he was clinically diagnosed as “off-the-charts” ADHD, he took it as a personal challenge and developed simple systems to stay organized and productive despite himself. Today, millions of high-performers around the globe utilize Dave’s training to improve focus, productivity, and profitability.

With decades of experience, Dave has trained leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. His humorous and engaging approach consistently hits the mark with audiences, and his speeches are described as dynamic and life-changing.

  • Increase Your Value with the Power of Hidden Time!

    What could you do with a 20% increase in productivity? Dave will show you and your company how to find extra time at work without having to work weekends. Dave will show you how to find precious minutes and hours - that adds up to extra DAYS! - hiding right under your noses. Not only that, Dave will show you how to make that time COUNT with his truly unique brand of wit and wisdom.

  • Take Control, Regain Balance, and Have More Fun!

    Feel like everything's moving too fast? You're not alone. But there is a solution, and it's surprisingly simple. In an engaging keynote speech that is equal parts practical and motivational, Dave digs deep into his humorous and touching experiences of being off-the-charts ADHD and his work coaching successful leaders worldwide. Dave will help you regain control and improve the quality of your work, all while feeling more balance and happiness in your life and career!

  • The Proven, Practical Formula for Getting What You Want

    Is there a big-impact, game-changing result that you’ve always wanted but have been unable to achieve? The world's top performers all follow a focused process to reach their goals—even if they don't realize it! In this interactive presentation, Dave Crenshaw will unveil the secret, simple, and potent formula of The Result. Audience members will gain a practical tool that they can utilize—and also train others to use—to consistently obtain success. The Result is powerful, engaging, and immediately applicable.

  • How Meaningful Breaks Help you Get More Done...and Feel Fantastic!

    What if you could be more productive than you are now, simply by having more fun? The Power of Having Fun will guide you through Crenshaw's revolutionary system to grow your business and advance your career...all while feeling fantastic! Discover the science and power of essential, rejuvenating moments that will replenish your mental, emotional, and social reserves on your journey toward greater productivity.

  • How Entrepreneurs Can Triumph Over Chaos!

    In this fresh, creative take on entrepreneurship, Dave confronts Chaos Inc., the prime culprit of business failure. He then arms you with the superhero utility belt you need to rise above the daily mayhem and craft a focused business strategy. Through real-world examples and a healthy dose of wit, you’ll discover how to conquer the seven Agents of Chaos, stay focused, and maximize profit. For any business seeking to create a solid foundation for lasting growth, The Focused Business is the fun, memorable, and absolutely invaluable experience.

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Dave’s courses on LinkedIn Learning—such as Time Management Fundamentals and Delivering Results Effectively—rank among the most popular in the world. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. His work has now transformed the lives and careers of more than ten million learners worldwide.

He also frequently appears in international media, including TIME magazine, FastCompany, USA Today, and the BBC News. Yet Dave is most proud of being cited by Chuck Norris in The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book.

He is the founder and CEO of Invaluable Inc., a coaching and training corporation that promotes productive leadership at both the personal and organizational level.

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