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About
Dave Caperton is a funny and high-energy motivational speaker and author on the success benefits of a joyful mindset to increase engagement, service and resilience and lower motivation-killing stress. Dave's background as an award-winning educator, business performance coach and stand-up comedian and comedy writer means keynotes and workshops that are relevant and packed with content but delivered with lots of laughter and audience interaction. Dave has presented all over North America to more than 750 top organizations in business, healthcare and education including, Nationwide Insurance, Comcast, True Value, The Cleveland Clinic, Boeing Aerospace and even the IRS.
I like it when the audience members tell me they enjoyed all the laughter, but I LOVE it when I hear from the the client how the program made a real difference. Because of that, I enjoy partnering with client organizations and learning about their specific challenges and then tailoring content to help them realize actual change as a result of a keynote or seminar session.
Imagine if your organizational culture was one where everyone in your team felt a sense of well-being and authentic connection to one another? What difference do you think that would make? How would that change the experience you provide for your customers or your members or your patients or your students? It would be a great accomplishment, wouldn't it?So, how do you begin? A great first step is to give them a shared positive emotional experience that includes learning simple but profound choices to help them find their joy, rekindle their passion, cope with change and connect with others. That's what I get to do and that's what I love to hear about from my clients.
The most open we are to learn is in that moment following laughter. For that reason, I use humor as a tool to open minds and hearts and in that moment, I'm able to embed ideas in the form of choices that will change how they think. And when you change how you think, you change how you succeed.
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Hired 2 times
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26 years in business
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Career
Positive habits
Stress management
Relationships
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Under 18
18 - 25 years old
26 - 44 years old
45 - 64 years old
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I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Emily R.
Jun 26, 2017
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Dave presented to our plant leadership after dinner during a recent conference and we were very pleased with his message and delivery. He was both accessible and diligent to match our needs through a series of discussion prior to the event. Dave had our teams laughing hysterically at the same time reflecting thoughtfully. We would highly recommend him for your next event!
Motivational Speaking
Jodie M.
Aug 31, 2017
Dave Caperton started our school year off with a hilarious, motivating presentation. The teachers were engaged and connected to the experiences that Dave shared. He reminded us why we initially choose the field of education and encouraged us to find the Joy in what we do every day.
LN S.
Jun 21, 2017
Dave was easy to work with and a fantastic speaker! Our staff loved our experience. He provided useful strategies to maintaining a positive outlook and kept everyone engaged and laughing the entire time. We laughed so much there were people in tears! I especially appreciated that he took the time to learn about our agency and tailored his talk to us. Thanks Dave for doing such a great job!
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David Caperton
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I work with bureaus all over the US and Canada, and so I have a set fee structure of between $4500-7500 for corporate/association clients and a discounted fee structure for education and certain non-profits and small groups of between $2500-5500. That said, I always welcome offers to get to a confirmation and I have been able to get very creative to help me to work with a wide range of budgets and situations.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to begin with a phone call because it's the best way to get a sense of a client's needs and sensibilities and to immediately respond to their questions. Once we talk, often the client feels that s/he can confidently decide whether or not there's a good potential fit between what I do and what they need. If they want more details, I'll put together a brief proposal outlining what I perceive their needs to be and articulating how I'd suggest meeting them. If that meets with their approval, I'll prepare the paperwork along with a questionnaire to help me understand the group's history, challenges, breakthroughs, and even terminology. All that allows me to provide a program that is relevant and valuable.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was an educator for many years and I was also an entertainer, writing and performing comedy on stage. I understand instruction and I understand the need to be properly emotionally engaged in order for learning to stick. I combine laughter and learning in every program I do.
