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)
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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

Booksby Dave Gerber

ON FIRE LEADERSHIP®: A LEADER’S BOOK OF MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES

ARE YOU A KING OR QUEEN OF CONFLICT IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

USE CONFLICT!: ADVANCE YOUR WINNING LIFE

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