Dave Gerber

Conflict Healer, Leadership Ally, Coach, Author, and Positive Force for Good!

Topics: Leadership, Teamwork, Business Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Inspirational & Motivational, Technology, Attitude, Change, Communication, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Professional Development, Future of Work

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Biography

Dave Gerber, President and Founder of Synergy Development and Training, LLC is a change catalyst, motivating people to become the best version of themselves. Known as “The Conflict Healer,” Dave inspires his audiences to transform the way they engage with the world around them. His dynamic, humorous style and remarkable depth and breadth of content has earned him the reputation of “best speaker ever” by many of his audiences. His talent for simplifying complex ideas into elegant solutions, is a gift that leaves participants with actionable learning that they can implement immediately.

A passionate “teacher, healer, warrior and poet”… Dave Gerber is more than a dynamic speaker. He is also an Executive and Leadership Coach, Learning Expert, Trainer and Author. Dave has presented to more than 10,000 executives, managers and individuals from across the U.S. Some of his audiences include: SAIC, NASA, Dominion Power, Novo Nordisk, Military & Intelligence Community, Medical & Dental Community, Martial Arts Community, ManTech International, NTCA, EPA, ATPCO, National League of Cities, Project Management Institute and PA House of Representatives.

Dave Gerber has a proven track record converting his personal experience into conflict lessons that have been shared with employees of all kinds, at every level, in a coaching, training, speaking and consulting capacity. Dave is also the only speaker in the world that uses innovative, rarely seen, moving sand art! Audiences will love the experience and connection to the theme of the keynote or event. Most agree within the first three minutes that having Dave speak at their event was a great decision!

In addition to his organizational leadership and conflict management experience, Dave is a certified, Instructor-Level Black Belt in Krav Maga (self-defense), and has a Master Training Certification in the art of Reiki, Japanese Energy Healing.

Dave is also a prolific author. A selection of his titles include:

Use Conflict: Advance Your Winning Life
Are You a King or Queen of Conflict… In Project Management?
Roadmap to Success (with Deepak Chopra and Ken Blanchard)
On Fire Leadership® (other motivational quote books for martial artists and the military)
L.I.F.E. Line Self-Defense® (Book Series for Kids and Women)

Videos

Dave Gerber - "The Conflict Healer"

Conflict Healer: Emotional Hijacking

Conflict Healer: Emotional Hijacking II

Conflict Healer: Emotional State Generation

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WHEN SPARKS FLY: MANAGING CONFLICT BEFORE THE PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL BLAST

Workplace disagreements are an everyday occurrence. In fact, it’s hard to avoid them. Whether working on a project, team or larger strategic issue, knowing how to address these conflicts at the onset can prevent a disaster waiting to happen. In addition, this fun presentation will help you to foster organizational health,managing conflict can reap real dollars while boosting employee retention. Proactively transforming your culture is within reach. This program will energize your approach to conflict solutions and help you discover a richer, more fulfilling professional and personal life.

FROM CONFLICT TO “PROFLICT”: LEVEL UP YOUR LEADERSHIP

Contrary to the belief of most leaders, conflict is not a dirty word. It is vital to the health of every relationship. And when managed well, it can lead to increased employee retention, loyalty and engagement. When you shift from negative thinking about conflict to the positive benefits, you can improve both organizational harmony and bottom line profits. Dave’s thought-provoking “Synergy Sand Film” will inspire you to transform your ideas about internal disputes, and move you from conflict avoidance to courageous action.

JOIN TOGETHER: HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER OF OUR SIMILARITIES

This high-energy, motivating, restorative presentation is focused on bringing people of all types, doing all jobs in an organization, together. In a world that is seemingly filled with more and more division, bad news and negative energy creeping into the work place, extreme (often unknown) sensitivities people are finding it difficult to get motivated at work to meet their potential. Unifying the force and harnessing the power of individuals to help them see the strength in fundamental similarities humanizes, humbles and complements diversity education. This presentation will help your culture restart, re-energize, find the good in people and work together in a way that will overcome the obstacles our society is currently facing.

I AM NOT THE PROBLEM: THE ROLE OF SELF-AWARENESS WHEN MANAGING CONFLICT

Let’s face it: conflict usually begins with a finger pointing across the table. While disagreements definitely take two to tango, we need to own our part in addressing difficult situations. By “putting on our own oxygen mask first,” we can leverage our default reactions to conflict and avoid emotional discord. Dave Gerber, the Conflict Healer, will teach you his proprietary “Sources of Conflict” methodology that will help you walk a mile in someone’s shoes without tripping over your own relationship triggers.

FOUND MONEY: DEVELOPING STRATEGIC CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TO SAVE AND RAISE REVENUE

Unaddressed workplace conflict may be costing you millions. Dave’s proprietary “Conflict Calculator” will reveal the shocking bottom line costs that are being thrown away as a result of daily discord. Learn the systems and tools that will convert lost conflict dollars into found revenue streams. Then repurpose those dollars into financial incentives and investment into your greatest assets… your people.

BLACK BELT LEADERSHIP: A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION

What does it mean to be a “Black Belt Leader?” It’s about overcoming the seemingly impossible…with courage. As a leader with an instructor-level Black Belt, Dave Gerber will take you on his personal journey of going “beyond mastery” to overcome financial, health and relationship conflicts. His fascinating story will inspire you to conquer hidden fears about conflict and challenge you to move your life forward with confidence. Learn the secrets to breaking through by leveling up!

Testimonials

Top 1% of all speakers I have ever seen. Dave can motivate anyone, he is the guy you even call in when you have to motivate the people who normally don’t need motivation. Smart, passionate, energizing, funny and with great content as well…everyone will enjoy his programs as he can really bring people together. You will remember the presentation forever!

– Dave Maurer, GBX / Corporate Executive - PMP and Retired Army Officer

Top 1% of speakers I have ever seen! Dave absolutely exceeded my expectations. His 'Synergy' Sand Film, valuable content, humor and great delivery were enjoyed by me and hundreds of others leaders! You will realize Dave was the right choice for your large event or program in the first minute and remember his presentation forever!

– Dave Maurer, GBX, Corporate Executive, PMP and Retired Army Officer

I would highly recommend Dave Gerber as a speaker or trainer for companies who are ready to revolutionize the way they think about their people, organizational growth while energizing them at the same time. Dave delivered an outstanding presentation at a SHRM conference, inspiring the HR professionals in attendance to make conflict work to their benefit of their organizations. His dynamic, funny, high energy style coupled with his expert use of multi-media kept the audience on the edge of their seat and fully engaged throughout. His cutting- edge approach to conflict was truly transformative!

– Shira Harrington / Founder & President - Purposeful Hire, Inc.

If you have the opportunity to get David Gerber in to give a talk or workshop, do it. You will be glad you did. He delivers content with such passion, expertise, and humor that it becomes accessible for people and they can efficiently translate it into creating new results. His message changed the way I run my business and live my life.

– CHRIS DORRIS / AUTHOR

Dave’s strong basis in knowing the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of personalities, moods, motivations, ethnicities, cultures, intellectual capacities, and life experiences allowed him to create and present a powerfully important program. Dave has so much to offer and I would strongly encourage any school or business leader to engage his unique abilities and human presence in the effort to build better work — and better-working — communities!

– Ed Molush / Educational Leader

We believe our benefits are the direct result of Dave’s passion for education and training and sincere interest in student and success of the project. He has shown us to be uniquely insightful, flexible and committed to our success. To that end, we will continue to utilize Dave for future projects aimed to increase revenue and productivity, improve communication, and reduce our chance of loss and potential lawsuits.

– Don Beyer / Don Beyer Automotive Group, Owner and President

Dave Gerber is a dynamic, energetic speaker with a valuable message to share. I recommend him to any organization.

– Ron Taylor / Principal, The Ron Taylor Group

Best presentation and training in 39 years of civil service!

– Retired Colonel in the US Air Force

Not only is Mr. Gerber very knowledgeable about his content areas, he establishes excellent rapport with participants. His motivational, positive style encourages others, ideas and strategies that have immediate application. Dave brings more energy and life into his work than any other instructor I have ever experienced!

– Joyce Ness | Director of Continuing Professional Education, MCIU

You are going to want to get Dave Gerber in front of your leaders and entire organization… he will light a fire and get people moving in the same direction, while helping us to laugh and have fun at the same time. His presentation will absolutely, positively impact your organization from top to bottom!

– ALAN L., C-SUITE FINANCIAL LEADER