Dave James

Dave James – What Makes A Happy Human

Dave James is a professional speaker, TEDx speaker and former healthcare professional who helps people and teams reconnect with what makes them human and what makes a Happy Human.

Through his keynote How to Be a Happy Human and companion workshop How to Build a Happy Team, Dave explores how authenticity, purpose and choice shape wellbeing, resilience and performance at work. His sessions mix story, psychology and humour to help audiences think more clearly, feel more connected and communicate with confidence.

Drawing on years in healthcare and his experience as a coach, Dave has worked with individuals and organisations across business, education and the public sector. His TEDx talk, What Mindfulness and Meditation Can Do for Men, was chosen as an Editor’s Pick and underpins his focus on presence and self-awareness.

Alongside his speaking work, Dave coaches other speakers and leaders to share what matters to them without freaking out.

Speaking Topics

Dave’s keynotes and workshops explore how happiness drives wellbeing and performance in life, work and leadership.

How to Be a Happy Human –A keynote about what it really means to live and work well. Dave explores the areas that help individuals feel happier, build resilience and improve wellbeing. Through real stories and practical tools, audiences discover how to reconnect with themselves, manage pressure and make better choices that last beyond the working day.

Audience outcomes:

• Greater self-awareness and emotional resilience
• Practical ways to build and sustain personal happiness
• Clear focus on the drivers that improve everyday wellbeing

How to Build a Happy Team –This keynote or workshop helps leaders and teams move beyond surface-level wellbeing. Dave helps organisations identify the areas that boost happiness, wellbeing and performance across their teams. He combines experience, humour and evidence-based tools to show how small shifts in awareness and communication can create a stronger, happier workplace.

Audience outcomes:

• Stronger, more open team communication
• Clearer boundaries and better collaboration
• Happier staff and a healthier, more successful business

Speaking Without Freaking –For those who want to communicate with clarity and confidence, this practical, engaging session helps people find their voice and share what matters. Using his proprietary speaking framework, Dave gives professionals and leaders the tools to speak authentically, manage nerves and connect with any audience.

Audience outcomes:

• Greater confidence and presence when speaking
• Clear, audience-centred messages that land
• A repeatable process for planning and delivering talks