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Most business events do not have a knowledge problem. They have a relevance problem.
Dave Christie is a business speaker and event host who talks about time, focus, decision-making and getting work finished. His signature talks are Two Steps Back and The Microbiome of Business, delivered in person or online.
People sit in the room, listen, take notes, and then go straight back to the same way of working. Nothing changes. That is the gap.
What I speak about
How business owners and teams actually operate day to day.
Not theory. Not trends. Real pressure. Real decisions. Real work.
- Time and how it is really used
- Focus and why it gets diluted
- Decision-making under pressure
- Why work stays open longer than it should
- How to finish what actually matters
Signature talks
Two talks that change what people do next.
The leadership move that restores progress
Two Steps Back
When things slow down, most people push harder. More activity. More effort. More noise. But the fastest way forward is often to step back.
This talk challenges how people are currently working and gives them a practical way to reset, refocus and move properly again.
What holds growth back
The Microbiome of Business
Most businesses focus on what is visible: sales, marketing, activity. Underneath sits something more important: structure, environment and the conditions that allow the business to function properly.
This talk looks at how different parts interact, what supports growth, what creates imbalance and what needs strengthening before scaling.
What happens in the room
This is not about motivation. It is about recognition.
People see
- Where time is being lost
- Where focus is diluted
- Where work is not being finished
They leave with
- Clearer thinking
- Better decisions
- A more direct way of working
Not more to do. A better way to approach what already exists.
Format and audience
Delivered in person or online.
Formats
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Workshops
- Webinars
- Podcast guest appearances
- Event hosting and facilitation
Who it is for
- Business owners
- Leadership teams
- Challenger brands
- Independent retailers
- Organisations supporting small and medium businesses
Hosting and facilitation
Panels, live sessions and group discussions that need structure, flow and the right level of challenge.
- Draw out useful conversations
- Keep the room engaged
- Bring focus back when things drift
- Make sure the session delivers something people can actually use
Common questions
Booking Dave to speak.
What does Dave Christie speak about?
Time, focus, decision-making under pressure and why work stays open longer than it should. His signature talks are Two Steps Back and The Microbiome of Business.
What speaking formats are available?
Keynotes, panels, workshops, webinars, podcast guest appearances, and event hosting and facilitation, delivered in person or online.
How do I book Dave Christie for an event?
Get in touch through the contact page. Dave will look at your audience, what they are dealing with and what needs to change, then confirm whether it is the right fit.