“One of the most inspirational speeches I’ve ever heard in my life.”
“Thank you for a brilliantly funny and completely inspiring talk today. It gave me the kick up the arse I needed! I’m looking forward to joining the YesTribe!”
“Dave is a truly exceptional human being. We almost didn’t book him because he’s too amazing.”
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“Having heard one of Dave’s inspirational talks at another travel conference I knew that our own delegates would be inspired: how right I was! After an enthralling presentation about his adventure exploits he then took a further session about how to improve one’s presence and effectiveness via social media. This too proved of immense value. It is our intention to work more closely with Dave in the future, we could be of immense mutual support for each other.””
“I have been coming to the Personal Development Summit for a few years and this was by far the best keynote delivered. It was inspiring, fun and super cool. Loved it.”
“A timely reminder that we should take control of our own decisions, and of the importance of creating a story that can hold people’s attention. To keep our pupils wide-eyed and awake for 90 minutes after they’ve been at school at day...that says it all. ”
“Dave’s keynote transformed our audience. He has an incredible talent as a storyteller and using various types of media he delivers his story with a uniquely open, playful, wholehearted presence. His core messages allow the listener to not only be inspired but feel a deep sense of empowerment to go and do, one cannot help but smile, cry and laugh out loud when being touched by his story. And what’s more, Dave stayed not just for his keynote but for the full two days of the conference, making the attendees feel seen and valued and his adventures so much more relatable. What Dave engagingly delivers with humour is transformative and a deeply rooted shift in mindset and he’s a man that truly and authentically connects to the people in front of him in a way that very few can. We were were delighted to bring him to Alive.”
“I have to say that Dave was one of the most authentic speakers I’ve seen, his story was so inspirational, fun and positive. His delivery style was like chatting to a friend, you where there with him during his many adventures. It was a fantastic chose of speaker and really did get the Summit off to a great start”
“He was amazing, inspiring, funny, honest, brave and very very down to earth. I had the opportunity to talk to him afterwards and he is a great human!!! We need more of those. Great choice”
“Loved him! So natural, down to earth and funny, was completely caught up in his amazing story. ”
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I absolutely loved your talk, hilarious, self-deprecating, authentic, inspirational, fast-moving and although there were 100’s of people in the same room as us, it was as intimate as having a one-on-one cup of tea with you. I left the room repeatedly saying ‘say yes’, and I’m certain I’ll be keeping this with me for years to come.
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“Outstanding. You had our audience on the edge of their seats, with both inspiration and laughter.”
“My recommendation for anyone speaking at the same conference as Dave Cornthwaite: ask not to go right after him, that’s a tough act to follow”
“The world’s merriest adventurer!”
“If Dave had charged us what he is worth he’d be sitting at home right now with a pot noodle.”
“Dave’s genuine passion for his past and future endurance adventures combined with a natural and engaging talent for story telling drew in the audience and captured their imagination. The perfect combination of incredible insight, humour and emotion motivated and inspired us all to take on new challenges, live life to the full and SayYesMore. Absolutely brilliant!”
“Through the haze of what must have been intense exhaustion you gave a fascinating insight into the mind and motivations of the modern day adventurer and stimulated some interesting and thoughtful discussions on how the mind plays such an important role.”
“Dave just crushed it! His talk at DNX Bangkok was just amazing. Everybody in the DNX crowd was wowed by his passionate and motivational talk.
Dave is an amazing storyteller who is changing peoples lives. We can’t wait to invite him back next year.”
“An email cannot do justice to what has been the most memorable and thrilling day for our 400 children and our staff - a day that all at Burraton School will remember for a very long time. ”
“Dave brings an excellent attitude and is the ideal role model. His lessons about learning more from failure are coupled with key messages about the efficiency and success that comes from staying true to your values, both as a business and an individual. Inspirational.”
“A phenomenal speech from Dave Cornthwaite changed my life. Since hearing his story I’ve started a successful business, extended it into new continents and started the world’s first Uganda Marathon. It started with a word: yes.”
“Dave is an amazing speaker, genuine, engaging and funny. He awakens in you the need to dream big dreams and simply dare to achieve them.”
“Dave has a way of connecting with and inspiring everyone, of all ages. The message of living a life of meaning is important for teachers, students, parents—all of us. Don’t miss an opportunity to bring Dave into your community, in any capacity you can get him!”
“Drawing from innovative, real-life leadership experience, Dave shares in a candid and at times hilarious manner, the powerful lessons he has learned from each of his adventures and relates them back to day to day items and goal setting. His fresh and compelling point of view is a great draw card and inspires positive changes in both work and personal life.”
“I sat there for an hour and all I could think was ‘I have to do something with this guy, this is special.’”
“A natural speaker and story-teller. Inspirational, candid and comical in equal measures. He is the perfect example of someone who turns ideas and dreams into realities. Can’t remember the last time I cried with laughter during a Q&A session!”
“The day Dave visited was the best of our school year.”
“Dave Cornthwaite is an irrepressible leader who through storytelling and humour will dare you to live your life more fully. The truth is that Dave’s talk changed us, the script was rewritten that day and we left knowing anything was possible; we simply needed to say yes more.”
“His talk is worth your time.”
“You have made a lasting impact on our region forever. You exceeded our expectations as a keynote presenter for The Adventure Summit, your inspiring nature was contagious and our guests ate it up. You fully embraced the event. You easily could have just did your presentation and left town (after all, that was what we paid you for!) but you went above and beyond to make it a more valuable, personal experience for yourself and our guests! Your style appeals to all types of people, not just those who are seeking high adventure or an epic journeys. Your message came through clearly that simply saying yes more will allow people to have a higher quality of life.”
Dave was the opening keynote at the Social Travel Summit 2019 in Ravenna, Italy. His keynote struck the right chord on many levels! It was inspirational, energetic, emotional and often hilarious! The audience laughed, shed a few tears but most importantly, felt truly inspired by the stories of his amazing journeys. I couldn't have asked for a better opening for STS Ravenna! Thank you Dave for sharing your stories of positivity and perseverance with us. We laughed, we cried, you had it all
Keith Jenkins, CEO iAmbassador and Social Travel Summit
“We gave Dave the opening slot of our leadership conference for businesses and organisations across the county, and boy did he deliver! Not only did he get the audience instantly engaged and entertained, he has also had a lasting effect on them. We’ve heard time and time again from different delegates that, inspired by Dave, they are going to ‘say yes more’ to the opportunities in their lives both professionally and personally.”
Darren Edwards, Shropshire Business Leadership Conference
Just wanted to say how very much I loved your talk today Dave at the Shropshire Leadership conference. Your energy was palpable and I drove home with lots of ideas involving resilience and challenges resounding in my head
Emma Alston in Shropshire ( www.emskialston.com)
What an epic! Hilarious, moving and thought-provoking in equal measure…
Miles Tackett, Night of Adventure
Thank you for reminding me what’s important about storytelling, I now have new hope for my career going forwards.
Instagram influencer at Switzerland Tourism Influencer Conference
Since hearing your talk I changed everything, quit my job, moved home, cut off negative people from my life. And here we are!”
O2 Marketing Director
I was really moved by your talk when you talked about your struggles with depression when you were bullied at school. It’s a strange thing this but as awed as I am by some of your adventures and the adventures of other people at the festival, I am more inspired by understanding what you’ve overcome to get there. You really have created something magical!
Cathy Chapman - Yestival
Truly motivating. My only complaint is that it didn't last longer - Swansea Business School
Dave Cornthwaite is breath of fresh air, inspiring people wherever he goes with tales of adventure and derring do. He always seems to have a twinkle in his eye with possibilities for living life to the full. He is charming, funny, inspiring and yet serious about his mission, Expedition 1000
Richard Harpham, Inspired Life
