Dave Kelly Speaker & author, student leadership expert

I have know years for many years as a student organizing. He has presented leadership seminars at many college here in New York. He has been invited back many times since he does an outstanding job.

Dave is passionate about serving others while motivating others to serve! He is a leader by example, a man of many wonderful quotes and always has a smile to share...and share...and share!

Dave is a dynamic speaker who uses humor and stories to motivate and educate his audience, be it students, professionals, or community members. I had the pleasure to work with Dave on the Circle K District Board, and Dave's leadership and motivational style is one big reason why I was involved at the district level for three years in a row. Dave always seemed to know what to say (and how to say it!) for whatever us student leaders needed at the time. Dave is also gifted at facilitating group cohesion and communication with activities and feedback.

Dave will no doubt entertain your group while presenting meaningful content and concrete examples of how you can reach your own goals and dreams. I look up to Dave both personally and professionally and am glad I had the opportunity to work with him through Circle K. I am a better leader and speaker because of it.

Dave Kelly is one of the most remarkable speakers today. His knowledge when it comes to student leadership, goal setting, motivation and inspiration are unsurpassed. In addition, Dave's experience has transcended into the business sector. He is an all-around speaker who gets his audience fired up, rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.

I had the pleasure of working with Dave when he was the Administrator for the Georgia District of Circle K International. Through his encouragement, his leadership and his guidance, he took me from being a very non-motivated person to someone who wanted to achieve more. Under his direction, I did just that. I accelerated up the ladder of Circle K and went from just a member to the Governor of Circle K for the entire State of Georgia.

Through Dave's teachings, I had the desire and the passion to succeed. I am now one of Dave's success stories as I am a successful business owner and author of children's books. Dave has taken that drive and that desire to see others succeed and created a successful public speaking business. He has traveled all over the country and inspired others the way he has inspired me.

Dave has over 25 years of experience. All it takes is meeting him one time and you'll see why colleges, universities, businesses and associations trust Dave to make an impact at their events.

I am honored to recommend Dave for any event. He is my mentor and someone I will consider a friend for life.

Dave Kelly is an amazing person and inspirational speaker. I met Dave 14 years ago through Circle K International. He was District Administrator for the Georgia District, and I was President of the fledgling Oglethorpe Circle K. Over the next three years I got to know Dave while on the district board. I always walked away from "Dave" events with new ideas and new perspectives. He made conferences fun and engaging -- which I think can be difficult when your audience is a bunch of college kids.

In 2003 Dave asked me to help create his first website for his new professional speaking company. I've watched his speaking career grow (along with his website!) and it is inspiring to see the company that he has created from the ground up. I highly recommend Dave. He will not disappoint!

Dave Kelly is one of the finest professionals in his field. We have invited Dave to work with our student leaders on several occasions, and he has always delivered outstanding results. Anyone that I bring to the students must be trustworthy, have great knowledge, and be able to communicate that knowledge to the students. Dave has excelled in each of those areas, as have many others. What sets Dave apart from the rest, is that our students remember what he says, and they put it into action. Many Leadership Trainers and Speakers have done an outstanding job with our students in the moment, and the students were really fired up, but almost as soon as the presentation was over and the speaker left the lesson went with them. With Dave the lessons stay with the students long after the training is over.

I recommend Dave as a Student Leadership Trainer, Mentor and Guide. Together, we have worked with collegians and high school students across the country. Dave's sessions are interactive, engaging and targeted to meet the needs of the students and the organizations to which they belong. Dave is passionate about helping young people become the best leaders and people they can become and words hard to reach that end. I am confident you will be pleased with his presentations.

As a student leader of Circle K International (CKI), an international collegiate service organization, I had the opportunity work with and learn from Dave Kelly, who was the Administrator of Circle K across the state of Georgia, a huge volunteer role. When I was elected to the Circle K International Board, one of the reasons I wanted to serve the Georgia District was to have the opportunity to learn from Dave because I had seen firsthand the quality of the district's leadership development programs and events. In this volunteer role, he donated countless hours of mentoring and leadership training to collegiate leaders. He taught his students how to lead with integrity and to set high, but attainable, goals for themselves. He also taught them marketable skills including public speaking and branding which they use in the workplace today across a wide range of industries. As a trainer, Dave is very friendly, funny and personable and relates well to students. I would recommend Dave to any organization because he is truly passionate about student development.

Dave Kelly is a high energy, motivating and exciting speaker/ trainer. You are laughing as you learn as he believes in humor to get through your challenges. Dave's programs on motivation, team building, goal setting and leadership will move your audience/ team into action. I highly recommend Dave Kelly for your next event, whether it is a student function or an organizational conference, his wide range of expertise and presentation style will create the motivation you are looking for.

Dave is a passionate presenter committed to helping and supporting student leaders.