2025 CREATE Keynote Address
(Following the Conference Opening beginning at 1pm)
April 7 | Royal Arbutus Room
David Gouthro
Courageous Communication: Speaking Up and Standing Out!
Ready to find your voice and use it to make an impact?
In a world filled with noise, it takes courage to speak up, share your ideas, and stand out—especially when it feels easier to stay quiet. Whether you’re stepping into leadership roles, collaborating on projects, or advocating for what matters to you, confident communication is key.
In this energizing 45-minute keynote, you’ll discover practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, communicate with clarity, and connect authentically with others. You’ll learn how to turn nervousness into confidence, have bold conversations, and leave a lasting impression—all while staying true to who you are.
Join us and explore how your voice can help shape your community, your career, and your future.
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A seasoned (but not too spicy!) speaker with over 45 years of experience, David is a sought-after consultant who is best known for his creative presentations, playful demeanor, and relentless focus on delivering value to his clients, colleagues and community.
His experience comes from supporting clients on four continents, in organizations that range from mining, energy, healthcare and financial services . . . to high tech, biotech, government and the not-for profit sector. The main focus of his current business involves working with individuals and groups who have no one else to point to as excuses for their own inaction. This has led him to spend the majority of his time helping executive teams and Boards make the tough decisions required to grow their businesses in a complex and unpredictable economic environment.
However, his deepest personal passion is to help people discover the courage he believes they all possess—and then inspire them to act on it.