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David Hollingsworth

MBA
Speaker, Storyteller and Author
Holliworks
Country or state 
United States (Virginia)
Available to 
North America,
Europe
City 
Oak Hill
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

David is an award-winning speaker, storyteller and author of the forthcoming book "Get Out the Door!" David speaks on storytelling, service excellence, goal setting, and overcoming obstacles. He leverages his technical and professional background to share secrets to career advancement via studying for and passing certification exams. David has significant experience in mentoring PMP exam candidates, specializing in working with students who have already made multiple exam attempts.

Current position (1)

Speaker, Storyteller and Author

Holliworks

Degrees (2)
MBA
Xavier University
1987 to 1989
Management Information Systems, Marketing
Ball State University
1979 to 1986

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Get Out the Door!

Big goals may inspire, but the hardest part isn't getting to the finish line, it's just getting started. David shares his journey from a devastating motorcycle accident that left shattered his spine and unable to walk....to running up the Empire State Building and finishing the Marine Corps Marathon. He'll show your audience how small, daily actions can become big achievements.

Storytelling in Real Life

Did you ever wish you had a great story to tell? You do....but you may just need to learn how to tell it. David shows your audience how to take seemingly ordinary events and turn them into engaging stories that you can use in business conversations, making your ideas stick, and leaving a lasting impression.

How to Pass the PMP (or any other) Certification Exam

The PMP exam is a valued certification, and a requirement for many positions. The exam itself, however, can be challenging. Many people struggle with the exam, despite knowing the material. David will help you understand the basics of learning the material for the PMP exam, memorization techniques, and ways to improve your chances of passing the exam on the first try. The techniques can be applied to any certification exam, and will help you manage your time, focus your attention and reduce test anxiety.

Cross-Training for Speakers

Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, speaking is a skill that requires training in different disciplines to improve your overall ability. In this workshop, David shows how cross-training in stand-up comedy, improvisation and storytelling can improve your delivery, connect to your audience…and avoid injury.

Past talks (4)
World Championship of Public Speaking, Semifinalist
Toastmasters International Convention
Chicago, IL
August 22, 2018
How to Pass the PMP (or any other) Certification Exam
PMI-DC
Fairfax, VA
March 5, 2019
How to Pass the PMP (or any other) Certification Exam
PMI-DC
Chantilly, VA
April 10, 2019
Storytelling in Real Life
Asurion, Inc
Ashburn, VA
May 13, 2019
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Books & Articles (4)

Get Out the Door!
The Line Must be Drawn Here!
Last Place Finish
Blame it on Mom

Expertise (12)

Leadership
Education
Skills & Trades
Technology
Storytelling Business Storytelling Customer Care PMP Certification Handling adversity spinal cord injury back to life

Clients

Asurion
Project Management Institute

Awards & certifications (5)

ITIL V3 Expert
AXELOS
2017
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
2009
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Scrum Alliance, Inc
2017
Social Media Security Professional
CSIAC
2011
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management International
2011

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • David did a presentation on Storytelling in Real Life for about 25 people at my company. David is a master storyteller with engaging content. He was kind enough to spend as much time as needed to answer questions and talk with individuals after the presentation. It was a pleasure to have David visit with us!
    Lynne Cordary
    Verified
  • Memorable stories bring lessons to life, and David Hollingsworth is a captivating storyteller. I’ve seen firsthand how he connects to audiences and transports them into each story, making his practical, real-world lessons sink in and last. Hire him for your next event! David Goad, Professional Speaker and Coach
    David Goad
    Verified
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Why choose me? 

David is an engaging and humorous speaker and storyteller with strong content that sticks.

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