SPEAKING TOPICS
Every presentation is tailored to suit the needs of the organisation, industry, and audience. Whether it’s a 45-minute keynote, a half-day workshop, or a private boardroom briefing, David draws on over 30 years of on-the-ground experience to deliver actionable strategies your team can implement immediately.
Speaking Topics
01 Geopolitics - USA, China, and Asia: What's Happening and Why It Matters
We live in the Asian Century, where the rise of China, India, and ASEAN is disrupting the rules-based world order. David explains the US-China rivalry and how Western organizations can build new relationships amidst this global power shift.
✓ Outcome: Identify emerging mega-trends before they disrupt your industry.
02 Crossing the Nine Bends Bridge: Managing Cross-Cultural Challenges
Despite rapid economic advances, business in Asia remains rooted in trust: knowing, liking, and trusting your partners. David teaches essential skills for communicating, negotiating, and resolving conflict in high-stakes environments.
✓ Outcome: Gain the cultural intelligence to lead multicultural teams effectively.
03 Innovation & Technology: The Strategic Role of Hong Kong and Singapore
Explore why these hubs remain critical for commercializing and scaling innovative Western technology (AI, Fintech, Health-Tech) into the broader Asian region.
✓ Outcome: A clear roadmap for capital raising and market entry.
04 The Art of Building Relationships in Asia: Three Cups of Tea
Drawing from his bestselling book, David reveals the three-step secret to building long-term, lucrative investment and trade partnerships in Asia.
✓ Outcome: Learn the “Insiders” secret to sustainable, trust-based commercial relationships.
05 The Future of Business: Diversification in the Asian Century
Why a “one-size-fits-all” Asian strategy fails and how to embrace the unique idiosyncrasies of diverse markets like Vietnam, Indonesia, and India to future-proof your growth.
✓ Outcome: Actionable strategies to capture the wider ASEAN opportunity.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT DAVID
“Insider’s Insider” – “David’s ‘Three Cups of Tea’ philosophy is a game-changer. He is truly the insider’s insider.”
“Strategic Roadmap” – “A world-class speaker. David doesn’t just deliver a keynote; he provides a strategic roadmap.”
“Simplifying the Complex” – “David has an incredible knack for simplifying the complex. He bridged the cultural and commercial gap for our team.”
“Ground-Level Insights” – “If you are looking to unlock opportunities in Asia, David is the guide you need. He moves beyond surface-level noise to provide actionable insights.”
“Enlighten and Galvanise” – “David possesses the unique ability to enlighten and galvanise an audience. His deep understanding of the landscape makes him an invaluable asset.”
David delivered a great speech at the Business of Real Estate conference this year on developing positive business relationships with Chinese, by understanding culture – insightful & interesting
You can always tell when a presentation really syncs with an audience and yours did, which is great because the content is so valuable.
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