Motivational Speakers

When it comes to hiring the right speaker, you need a proven leader and motivator. Dr. David Metzen will get you the results your organization is striving for. He has experienced first-hand what it takes to lead an organization. Dr. Metzen has shared his knowledge on leadership, team building and change with a wide range of companies throughout the U.S. and overseas. He knows what it takes to motivate... to coach... and to manage, through seemingly overwhelming obstacles - from both within and without. Throughout his career, Dr. Metzen has taken the complex issues of leadership and distilled them down into practical applications and specific how-tos.

A former University of Minnesota Gopher Hockey Captain, Dr. Metzen spent 30 years in the South St. Paul school system, serving as their superintendent for 18 years. During his tenure, Dr. Metzen transformed a school district from one that emphasized athletics to one that emphasized academics and the arts. He also launched the state's largest grass roots public school educational foundation. He was a longtime Director at American Bank, part owner of a real estate company and was the Executive Director of Dodge Nature Center. Dr. Metzen currently serves as a Regent at the University of Minnesota (and has for 8 years) and held the role of Regent Chair from 2003-2005.

Dr. Metzen connects well with his audiences, using his gift of humor and story telling based on true-life experiences. At the same time, his message reveals easy-to-put-into-practice techniques that participants can use immediately in their lives, whether at work or at home. Each presentation or workshop is tailor-made to focus on the challenges and goals of the individual organization.