About David Staughton

Specialist Practice Consultant & Professional Speaker

DAVID STAUGHTON B.Sc.(Hons) CSP CCEO

David Staughton is an Award-winning businessman who is an expert at growing Plastic Surgeon Practices & Smaller businesses. As a Certified Speaking Professional, he is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker and an Australian Expert on SME Growth Strategies.

“A walking library of “hands-on” practical business experiences, he inspires audiences with his funny & memorable stories, passion and enthusiasm.”

Background 

David has over 30 years “Hands-on” experience in a broad range of industries including mining, retailing, hospitality, tourism, health and business consulting. He’s been passionate about growing Businesses since starting work in the family-owned hardware store at age six.

David originally qualified as a Scientist and worked for five of Australia’s largest mining companies. Then he left to start his own hospitality business.In 15 years he grew a multi-business hospitality & tourism group in Victoria, Australia employing over 200 staff and hosting more than 2000 weddings & events.

In 2001, David successfully sold his businesses and has since been helping other businesses get better results. He has shown business owners how to energise their team, attract & delight more customers and significantly increase their results all year round.

Dave has grown many SME businesses, coached business leaders & teams and has assisted many Associations & SME groups. He has been responsible for multi-million dollar sales turnarounds and helped several businesses grow big enough to get listed on the ASX.

As a best-selling author and expert, David has contributed to books on Sales & Small Business and most recently The VIP Principle – about the long-term business benefits of using systems and continuous improvement.

Dave is a highly entertaining speaker and has been performing in front of an audience for over 20 years. As an experienced International Keynote Speaker he has presented to over 750 Audiences in 10 different Countries.

In 2017 Dave was awarded the Nevin Award, the most prestigious award presented by Professional Speakers Australia – the peak association for Conference Speakers in Australia.

Since 2012 David has been growing Specialist Medical Practices, attending Surgical conferences and working with Plastic Surgeons around the world.

Experience & Achievements

Here is a list of some of David Staughton’s Achievements & Experience

David Staughton motivational speaker Achievements
David Staughton receives the 2017 Nevin Award from Michael McQueen – President of Professional Speakers Australia

BUSINESS & CONSULTING

  • Award-winning small business owner & operator of 4 Wedding Venues
  • Self-made millionaire & serial entrepreneur, establishing and then trading seven business entities
  • Certified CEO (CCEO) from The CEO Institute – 21 year membership
  • Connections – an amazing network of thousands of surgeons, speakers, consultants & businesspeople
  • A library of over 5000 business and personal development books
  • Twenty years of business consulting experience, facilitating major business turnarounds and multi-million dollar sales improvements

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING

  • 2017 Nevin Award Winner – The highest award given by Professional Speakers Australia (PSA), the peak body for speakers.
  • Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from Professional Speakers Australia – Just 1 of around 130 Certified in Australia
  • Professional Speakers Australia Ex-Board Member and Two-time National Convention organiser
  • Speaking Mentor to some of Australia’s most successful speakers
  • Past-Advisor to one of Australia’s largest speakers bureaus
  • Over 750 Presentations in 10 Countries – David has presented to hundreds of CEO’s, management teams, business owners and front-line sales teams –
  • Contributing author of two best-selling books

PERSONAL

  • Happily married to Michelle for 31 years with three grown-up children
  • Personal Success Story of Long-Term Massive Weight loss and Cosmetic Surgery

David’s expertise is highly sought-after. Based in Melbourne he works extensively throughout Australia, NZ and across Asia.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc.(Hons) from Melbourne and Monash University
  • Graduate of Tony Robbins Mastery University, Action International Entreprenuers and Practitioner of NLP
  • CSP – Certified Speaking Professional
  • CCEO – Certified CEO from the CEO Institute

Some of Dave’s past long-term Clients have included

  • CocoRuby Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Surgery for Women)
  • Tyrepower Tyres
  • Motion Industries – Inenco – CBC/BSC Bearings
  • Rapidclean Stores
  • Bioguard Pool Shops
  • Fashionline Blinds & Awnings
  • many Associations & Venues

Find out what Dave’s Clients Say

Dave is based in MELBOURNE and has clients all over Australia, NZ, Asia and USA/UK.