David S. Cohen

Dr. David S. Cohen, Ed.D

Since 1991, David has been an internationally respected advisor, leadership and culture expert, best-selling author, coach, and business speaker. His influential presence inspires leaders and teams while revitalizing engagement, ultimately improving business results. With a unique mix of insight, humour, and personal reflections, David empowers audiences, teams, and individuals to do their best every day.

Clients consistently praise David's team-building sessions and motivational keynote speeches, describing them as "energizing," "entertaining," and a surprising combination of fun and learning. His approach goes beyond mere inspiration, as organisations turn to David to help executives understand the complex links between company values, culture, and strategic planning. This comprehensive method has proven crucial in aligning organisational culture with strategic goals, ensuring sustainable long-term success.

David's perspective provides a fresh view that encourages reflection on how behaviours influence people at work, shedding light on how to achieve success within specific company cultures. Having worked internationally with a wide range of organisations, from Fortune 100 firms to start-ups, municipal to federal agencies, David's goal is evident: to make organisations as great as the people within them.

An accomplished author, David has written three books:

The Talent Edge: A Behavioral Approach to Hiring, Developing, and Keeping Top Performers (John Wiley and Sons, August 2001)

Inside the Box: Leading with Corporate Values to Drive Sustained Business Success; (Jossey-Bass, September 2006).

Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for lasting Success; Rock's Mills Press (April 15, 2025)

His clientele includes renowned names such as Michelin Tire, Sanofi, Johnson & Johnson, Symbility Solutions (now CoreLogic), The Bulldog Software Group (now integrated with Sony Pictures), Export Development Canada, Nemak, The Calgary Police Service, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, The Bank of Canada, the Canadian Mint, CitiBank, National Grocers (Now Loblaws) Shoppers Drug Mart, Scotiabank, the Royal Canadian Bank, Inalfa Roofing Systems, HEICO, Starbucks, Inter Pipelines, Air Canada, HSL Group, Estee Lauder Singapore, and many more.

David's impact extends globally, with presentations at conferences in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, Indonesia, the U.A.E, Canada, USA, Chili, Columbia, and Jamaica. His thought leadership in organizational culture is recognized by the Global Gurus Top30 Organizational Culture and the World HRD Congress, where he is acknowledged for leadership in talent management.