The Transformational Power of Shared Human Values
Change management keynote speaker David Allison will show you how to inspire innovation and lead through transformation with the remarkable power of shared human values.
"I guarantee he will exceed every expectation you have!"
Nancy Snowden, Event Planner
Transformation and Change Keynote
Change is constant — but in today’s world, the pace and scale of transformation are overwhelming people like never before. Plans, strategies, and innovations won't succeed unless your people feel aligned with your vision. In this keynote, David Allison shows how the power of shared human values can overcome resistance, inspire enthusiasm, and turn everyone into ambassadors for the future.
What people are saying...
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Bal Fajardo, British Columbia Nurses Union
"Exciting! empowering! It felt like he was speaking to ME despite there being a bunch of people in the room."
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Tanner Uzzell, Horizon Contracting Group
“Simple concepts backed by research that can be acted on today! Exactly what you would want from a keynote.”
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Tam Malczyk, Canadian Mountain Holidays
“Amazing insight that I can apply to so many different aspects of my life, both professionally AND personally.”
Change management keynote speaker David Allison reveals how to guide organizations through change by understanding the shared human values that influence actions, emotions, and beliefs. Understand values and you understand people — and when you understand people, you can change anything!
By conducting nearly a million surveys in 152 languages featuring hundreds of millions of data points, David has turned shared human values into actionable data. It’s no wonder his work is included in college textbooks worldwide and leveraged by organizations like Google, PayPal, lululemon, and the United Nations Foundation.
"You can't change the future until you understand what drives the people who will create it."
Who is it for
Senior leaders driving organizational change
Transformation and innovation teams
Entrepreneurs and founders navigating rapid shifts
Audience takeaways
How to identify the shared values that will fuel transformation
Creative strategies to use those values to inspire change and innovation
David’s revolutionary Values Thinking Process to develop actionable change strategies
Values-Driven Transformation Insights
Accelerate Adoption
Use shared values to drive acceptance and build excitement around new initiatives.
Empower Champions for Change
Identify and nurture ambassadors who authentically align with your organization’s direction.
Reduce Change Resistance
Tap into the values people cherish most to overcome anxiety and fear about transformation.
Drive Sustainable Innovation
Build transformation strategies that people are proud to support — and motivated to sustain.
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This hit home for me because my values are so important. This is why I became a Union Rep. Thank you so much!
DOUG SINGER
President, United Steel Workers Local 1-405
About David
David Allison, the world's leading authority on human values, is a DYNAMIC KEYNOTE SPEAKER APPLYING REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH TO DRIVE CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES.
Through nearly a million surveys across 180 countries, David has created the world's first database of shared human values — a powerful tool for aligning transformation efforts with what people truly care about, deep inside their hearts.
His work for organizations like PayPal, Salesforce, Google, the United Nations Foundation, Allstate Insurance, and lululemon has helped leaders drive successful change initiatives by understanding the shared human values that inspire people to act.
David’s expertise is featured in Forbes, INC Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and global university textbooks. His latest book, The Death of Demographics, is acclaimed as "convincing, insightful, and revolutionary."
Famous for his dynamic delivery, David keeps audiences fully engaged, phones tucked away, and heads brimming with practical, actionable insights to drive transformation through shared values.
Work with David
Values are the answer.
Let’s put them to work.
Customer Experience Keynote Speaker David Allison will transform how you think about yourself, the people around you, and those you hope to impact with your work. Because we are all values-driven.