David Blake

The “Flip Flop Philosopher”

David’s expertise on human connection, leading people from distraction to action, is highly sought after by industries and associations such as the Sandy Hook Promise Group.

Fee range:  $10,000-$15,000 (plus $1,500 travel buy out)
Travels from: South Florida

After a major medical mistake, this industry leader found himself in a dark hole, seemingly impossible to escape. In pursuit of relentless forward progress towards his true desire to walk, talk and ‘live’ again, he Flip Flopped his thinking, created a Life by Design, then retook the stage to share the radical path he forged to get from where he was to where he wanted to be…a return to Outrageous Humanness.

David’s expertise on human connection, leading people from distraction to action, is highly sought after by industries and associations such as the Sandy Hook Promise Group. After the Broward County school shooting, David traveled the states to share the Know The Signs program with over 400,000 middle and high school students, administrators and law enforcement. He has taught new skills to those recently released from prison to empower them to remove the mental blockers holding them back from their greatness. As a representative for the disabled and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), David has lent his voice to countless groups and towns to assist in creating healthier, more inclusive communities.

Infusing humor, this National Action Speaker and Synergy Coach helps people re-energize and shows companies how to re-imagine resilience by putting humans center stage. He is the President of the National Speakers Association (NSACF) and the admired originator of the Flip Flop Philosophy.

Outside of speaking, David resides in South Florida with his wife Lisa. Most days you can find him ‘on’ the water sailing with friends, ‘above’ the water parasailing or ‘by’ the water drinking coffee and chatting with a turtle.

Flip Flop Your Thinking

Leverage the untapped talents of your group and their potential to succeed. David Blake, The Flip Flop Philosopher, shares personal and professional tools to overcome immense obstacles, inspiring your organization to thrive through times of great change.
In this session you will:

  • Develop Essential Principles to Navigate the Unknown
  • Understand the Neuroscience Behind Connection and Belonging
  • Learn How to Implement Innovative Tools to Feel Human Again
  • Build Dynamic Employee Engagement

Disability: Handicapped Acceptable – Human Accessible

Due to a medical mistake, overnight David Blake became 2 things: Handicapped and Unacceptable. We all have limitations, things we can’t do without others. The ability to connect is a skill-set. Technology has all but replaced connection, resulting in people feeling more isolated than any time in history. As a representative for the disabled and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), David Blake uses a heap of humor and humanness to assist you in creating healthier, more inclusive communities.
In this session you will:

  • Understand the Neuroscience Behind Connection and Belonging
  • Develop the Ability to Connect with Anybody
  • Flip Flop Your Perception of Limitations and Disability

Goal Setting: Goals Get You Out of Holes

This is a time of great change. When your business falls out of balance, achieving big goals is the only way to create resilience. Smart companies know that if you don’t figure out how to hurdle obstacles and make achievements, your competition certainly will. David Blake will demonstrate the power of synergy of purpose by sharing the practical steps to goal setting that will spur people toward action – both planned and inspired.
In this session you will:

  • Discover Ways to ‘Flip Flop’ so Your Metrics Match Your Mission
  • Gain the Skills to Synergize Team Member Talents
  • Learn to Navigate the Unknown

Wellness: The Stress of Stress Reduction

‘Work Life Balance’ is a Supervillain that must be destroyed! Using JOY as your GPS and the Positive Operating System, David Blake will show you how to navigate the stress of stress reduction, Flip Flop your thinking and create a Life By Design.
In this session you will:

  • Help People Catch Their Breath and Regain Control of Any Situation
  • Learn to Separate Work From Life and Be Okay with Not Being Okay
  • Develop Essential Principles to Navigate the Unknown

Adversity: Navigating the Unknown

It’s okay to not be okay, but when surviving in the unknown turns into coping by distraction, we cannot be as successful as we know we would be. With a return to Outrageous Humanness, David Blake will demonstrate innovative ways to install proper structure so you can stop getting distracted and hone in on your goals.
In this session you will:

  • Flip Flop Your Thinking to Turn Distraction to Action
  • Develop Essential Principles to Navigate the Unknown
  • Learn How to Implement Innovative Tools to Feel Human Again

Thought Leadership – It’s Not Just Business, It’s Personal

Success is not a straight line. It looks more like a tangled pile of string. Great leaders need a vision and a goal in order to thrive during times of great change. Flip Flop Philosopher, David Blake, will demonstrate how making ‘humanness’ accessible again and clearly sharing your goals, your vision and your plan will inspire people to follow your lead.
In this session you will:

  • Follow the Process of Unknotting the Strings of Success
  • Discover How to Rewire Awareness and Shift Behaviors
  • Gain Tools to Inspire and Re-Energize People