Dr. David Powers
Speaker, Author, and Adventurer
What I Do
Speaking
I regularly conduct keynotes, breakouts, and adventure workshops
Coaching
I specialize in working with people who are ready to move to the next level
Outfitting
I have a ton of resources to help you in your journey
Brainstorming
My Experiences with the Pinhole Gum Surgery- 3 Weeks After
This is a departure from my usual leadership and awesom
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way to Break a Promise?
I had to break a promise to my kids the other day. Have
Read MoreMy Experiences with the Pinhole Gum Surgery- 1 Week After
This is a departure from my usual leadership and awesom
Read MoreA Special Message for Meeting and Event Planners
Dear Meeting Planner, I know you’re bombarded not
Read MoreHave You Ever Been Through a Rite of Passage Event?
Whew! One done and four more to go. We held a Rite of P
Read MoreRite of Passage Resources- Reading List
As promised, here are resources I used and also mentio
Read MoreRite of Passage Resources- Physical Fitness Test
As promised, here are resources I used and also mentio
Read MoreRite of Passage Resources- Invitation Letters
I wanted to publish the invitation letters I used and a
Read MoreWhat do Professor Marston and Wonder Woman have to do with DISC Profiles?
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women hits theaters to
Read MoreHere’s Last Week’s Facepunch Friday
This message was written by a team of geeks, nerds, gam
Read More10 Ways to Work Your Life Like Boxing Champ GGG
You should know about GGG. If you don’t, there
Read MoreWhat Good is a Private Club if Anyone can Join?
Groucho Marx once said, “I don’t want to belong to
Read MoreSmall Team Strategies are the Key to New Success
I have a keynote that I deliver at places from corporat
Read MoreChoose Your Own Adventure- The Mystery of the Woman Keeping Atlanta Safe from the Zombie Horde
Welcome to the next installment of the Choose Your Own
Read MoreTaking Over the Faith and Fandom Podcast
Me and my good friend Hector Miray hijacked a bench are
Read MoreBoom! A Guest Appearance on Matters of Faith with Jay Wilburn
Many thanks to Jay Wilburn for having me on his podcast
Read MoreDo you know a parent who has one of THOSE kids?
Ugh! A parent walked over with her kid at the playgroun
Read MoreVitamix is Why You Should Pay for Quality
Years ago my wife bought a Vitamix blender at Costco fo
Read MoreWe’re No Longer on the Way to Being Homeless
I know many of you were around for the start of my 40 D
Read More38 Days Until We’re Homeless in Chattanooga
In 38 days my family might be homeless in Chattanooga T
Read More39 Days Until We’re Homeless in Chattanooga
In 39 days my family might be homeless in Chattanooga T
Read More40 Days Until We’re Homeless in Chattanooga
In 40 days my family might be homeless in Chattanooga T
Read MoreResources for My 40 Days to Homeless Thread
If you’re following my 40 Days to Homeless e-mai
Read MoreI Look Like a Big Hairy Chicken in the Bod Pod Egg
Check me out in the Bod Pod! I look like a big bearded
Read MoreChoose Your Own Adventure- The Mystery of the Homebrewing Beekeeper
Welcome to the first installment of the Choose Your Own
Read MoreYou’re too old, fat, ugly, skinny, bald, or whatever to make it.
That title is from a myth I busted in my book Breaking
Read MoreThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod (Redbeard’s Reading List)
Welcome to the next entry in Redbeard’s Reading List!
Read MoreEssentialism: the Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (Redbeard’s Reading List)
Welcome to the first entry in Redbeard’s Reading
Read MoreAre You Utilizing Small Teams in Your Business?
The notion of small team leadership isn’t new by
Read MoreWhat does getting punched in the face have to do with goals?
In case you haven’t been checking in with them or
Read MoreHow Much Money Did Your Business Make in the First Month of the Year? Mine Made…
How wide open are you with your business and your numbe
Read MoreWhat I Don’t Know about Snakes Could Kill Me
I started creating imagery for a local magazine to publ
Read MoreSuccess Profiles- Ryan McRae, Chief Nerd at ADHD Nerd
I coach people in high risk/high stress occupations and
Read MoreHere’s Your Chance to be Featured in the New Edition of My Rapid Skill Development Book!
I need your help with a project I’m working on. My bo
Read MoreThere’s No Reason to Quit a Uniformed Job if You Don’t Want To
It doesn’t matter if you’re a cop, EMT, fir
Read MoreSuccess Profiles- Retired S.C. Firefighter Raises $1 Million for Hands-Free Hose
I coach people in high risk/high stress occupations and
Read MoreAnnouncing Our Newest Sponsor…Peak Energy Performance Therapy
I wanted to announce the newest sponsor who is assistin
Read MoreQuit Making Dumb Goals. Make them S-M-A-R-T.
I teach a lot on goal-setting at various conferences an
Read MoreIs Your Team Anything Like the Star Wars Crew?
Aside from the obvious enjoyment of interstellar travel
Read MoreShould CPR Training Be Required in High School?
Should CPR Training Be Required in High School? It̵
Read MoreNate Morrison…from Spec Ops to Military Fitness Guru
I coach people in high risk/high stress occupations and
Read MoreIllinois State Ambulance Association Conference Resources
Welcome! This blog post is here for attendees that visi
Read MoreTop Seven Tips for Life After Military Service
With my coaching clients I’m often asked for a summat
Read MoreWhat Should I Do After Leaving a Life in Uniform?
With my coaching clients I’m often asked this questio
Read MoreDelta Airlines Should Switch Over to a 550 Team Setup
I’m sure by now most of you have heard of the mon
Read MoreWhy Do So Many People Die Soon After Retirement?
In a recent podcast my friend Dan Miller talked about r
Read MoreParents- Please Don’t Let the EpiPen Price Increase Keep You from Using Them!
I teach a lot of CPR and first aid classes, as part of
Read MoreLife After the Uniform- US Military Vets are Fighting Sex Trafficking
Welcome to my series on Life After the Uniform. The goa
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