About David
David McQueen is a man on a mission. David works with clients around the world to explore how they can best lead themselves, their teams and their organisations to success.
The story so far
Connecting with people has always been David’s superpower. This has taken many forms over the years. From speaking in the church and youth groups to performing poetry, stand-up comedy and singing. The skills honed during David’s early public speaking years and artistic exploits pour directly into his coaching and facilitation work.
Entrepreneurship
From his early start running a successful (illegal) tuck shop to his current work as a co-founder of several successful companies, David has always enjoyed creating wealth and making an impact through business. This includes making time to provide business mentorship to young entrepreneurs and business leaders who find themselves stuck in a rut.
Personal stuff
David is a family man. Family first, everything else second. Husband to Madeline McQueen, and father to two amazing young ladies, he is passionate about being present with his friends and family. He is also a lifelong Liverpool FC supporter.
International Speaker
David is probably best known for his work as a speaker, having graced many stages worldwide, from Australia to America. For the past 30 years, David has delivered keynotes and hosted conferences, from TEDx appearances to leadership and culture presentations, to various audiences.
David has more than two decades of professional speaking experience and is always learning. From classes on standup and improv to developing his skills in narrative and storytelling.
Executive Coach
David loves coaching. Working mostly with senior leaders, he enjoys holding up a mirror to his clients to challenge them with no-compromise questions and then again to question their answers. No stone is left unturned.
Writer
David loves writing. He writes numerous blogs and articles on leadership, culture and business storytelling. Most of which can be seen in his Journal or on Linkedin.
He also has a biweekly newsletter called The Lounge which is distributed to just under 1,000 subscribers.
In January 2024, he published his first book, The BRAVE Leader: More Courage, Less Fear. Better Decisions for Inclusive Leadership.