What Dave will bring
A variety of professionally created presentation options perfect for your next corporate or private event.
A commitment to work with you and/or your organization from beginning to end – ensuring the information Dave delivers will meet your specific needs and expectations.
All required course materials (if applicable).
An unconventional experience your group will not soon forget.
What we will work on together
Finding a venue for the size of the group Dave will be speaking too.
Collaboration ahead of your event to ensure the content of Dave’s presentation meets your organization’s or group’s goals and objectives.
Challenge me
If what you envision is not listed as one of the optional workshops or courses. Give Dave the opportunity to tailor-make a presentation that will.
FLAGSHIP PRESENTATIONS
Unconventional Classroom
Pablo Picasso once said, “the meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away.” Inspired by Picasso’s wisdom, Dave shares his passion for helping others in this unique one of a kind presentation.
Over his career, Dave discovered meaning and purpose in the unlikeliest of places. This presentation shares some of his most impactful lessons earned through his service.
Finding Silver Linings
Inspired by the many people he has met along the way, Dave explores with participants what strategies he and others have used to strengthen resolve and resiliency through difficult circumstances or unwanted change.
Finding Silver Linings will enlighten participants and provide fresh new perspectives on how to react to adversity with strength and purpose.
White Picket Fences
Dave takes audiences through his time working undercover in a major city’s downtown drug scene and frames a number of lessons learned and earned during this time.
Realizing long ago, “Not everyone lives behind white picket fences”, has had a long-lasting and positive impact on Dave and he hopes this perspective-widening wisdom will affect audiences too.
MOTIVATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
The Power of Belief
This presentation will dive into the importance of belief – in our lives, even if it means believing in nothing at all. The Power of Belief will introduce participants to some incredible people who used belief to bring meaning and purpose into their own lives. Through their examples we can learn how to do the same.
BOOGEYMEN
Fear is a natural human emotion that often arises in response to perceived threats or unknown situations. It can paralyze us, preventing us from pursuing our goals and dreams. However, by delving into the depths of our fears and exploring their origins, we gain insight into their underlying causes.
COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP
Courageous leadership drives positive change and inspires others to reach their full potential. It is the ability to make bold decisions, take calculated risks, and stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. Courageous leaders lead with authenticity, integrity, and a clear vision, fostering an environment of trust and empowerment.
CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS
HOW TO SELL A LIFE SENTENCE
This presentation will dive into the importance of belief – in our lives, eveIf you can sell a life sentence you can sell anything? How to Sell a Life Sentence is a one day workshop which delves into the strategies investigators use in the interview room to influence a truthful statement from an accused. Using chilling case examples to illustrate the point, this workshop highlights how these same skills cross-over into any sales persons everyday life. Group participation is encouraged in this engaging workshop which will reinforce some common and perhaps not so common sales strategies.n if it means believing in nothing at all. The Power of Belief will introduce participants to some incredible people who used belief to bring meaning and purpose into their own lives. Through their examples we can learn how to do the same.
NINE PRINCIPLES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Did you know the key to a projects success comes down to nine important principles. In a major crimes investigation adherence to these principles helps guide an investigation to success, but this is not unlike any other type of project team. If you are looking for a unique way of learning about project management this workshop maybe for you. NOTE this workshop will focus on several true crime cases to demonstrate how law enforcement agencies across Canada work within the nine principles of any major case.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY
INVESTIGATING DEATH
Death investigations are complicated and can require a degree of specialization. Investigating Death is a basic course which will explore with participants how professional death investigations are conducted successfully. From the scene, to the notification, to potentially the courtroom. Investigating Death will delve into the facets and complexities of death investigation. Course materials supplied.
WIRETAPS 101
Maximizing your results begins with a plan. Wiretaps 101 covers will cover all the basics when it comes to managing and administrating wire taps and provide participants valuable insights and guidance into this valuable investigative technique. 3 hours Course materials supplied.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
A dynamic one day interviewing course where participants will learn about the art of statement taking, and evidenced based interview and interrogation techniques. Course material will be supplied.
TRUE CRIME EVENTS
WHISPERS
Death investigations are complicated and can require a degree of specialization. Investigating Death is a basic course which will explore with participants how professional death investigations are conducted successfully. From the scene, to the notification, to potentially the courtroom. Investigating Death will delve into the facets and complexities of death investigation. Course materials supplied.
THE UPSIDE DOWN
Maximizing your results begins with a plan. Wiretaps 101 covers will cover all the basics when it comes to managing and administrating wire taps and provide participants valuable insights and guidance into this valuable investigative technique. 3 hours Course materials supplied.
LOVE ACTUALLY – NOT
Valentines day will never be the same. Originally created to celebrate Valentines Day but..in a true crime, creepy, steamy, kinda way. Stalkers, fetishes and the perils of on-line dating are all important topics covered during this unique take on sex, love and relationships. This presentation ends with an important and provocative message about what love is and what love actually is not. 18+ audience 1.5 hours
BACKSTAGE PASS
Learn firsthand what life is like for a homicide investigator. Backstage pass is ideal for smaller groups of true crime enthusiasts or book clubs and allows participants to ask questions of Dave guiding the conversation in whatever direction they wish. You will not be disappointed with “Backstage Pass”.
JUNIOR DETECTIVE
FORENSICS 101
Perfect for educators or schools looking to supplement the Grade 6 forensic science unit as part of the provinces curriculum guidelines. This 1.5 hour presentation parallels what students have already learned and responsibly supplements their learning by introducing other forensic and investigative techniques used by police to solve crimes. Over the past decade this presentation has been given to thousands of students in Calgary and the surrounding area and it is one of the most popular “workshops” The Unconventional Classroom provides. Day rates now apply.
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