6’ 2” and ginger, David Keeling has been a professional actor for 10 years and a ‘stand-up’ educationalist (or kinaesthetic and passionate) for 8 years working the length and breadth of the country with teachers, pupils and parents.
Stop Press: See Dave Keeling in action with a group of VIth formers, recorded live during the recent Big Day of Independent Thinking. Click here for details of this special new DVD.
He is developing a particular niche working some of the most disaffected students around and immediately wins over even the most reluctant of audiences (although one equally disaffected teacher once wrote in his evaluation, 'Keeling has a face I would never tire of slapping')
His Events are high on energy and entertainment value covering in a very practical and down–to-earth way a range of areas including confidence, motivation, the brain - how it works and how amazing it is, memory skills, managing change, visionary skills, improvisation, forum theatre, revision techniques, (did I mention memory skills?) success and creativity in the classroom, not to mention a little bit of magic!!!
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Having trained as a professional actor at The London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art David has worked extensively in theatre and television. He also writes and performs comedy something that has taken him from Bolton to Las Vegas and then usually back to Bolton again.
It’s David inimitable sense of humour, enthusiasm and ability to engage with everyone that makes him an ideal choice for keynote speeches, INSET days or motivational events for young people. Dynamic, energetic and not a bad singing voice to boot, David will create a unique and inspirational experience that no one will forget. Generally speaking you won’t have met anyone like David before.
Here are some coments from happy clients who have seen David in action:
- I had expected David to be good but my expectations were exceeded many times over. The opening presentation which David gave at our Conference was perfect in terms of setting the right tone for the 2 days - very upbeat, positive, lively and engaging and full of fun too. I couldn't have asked for a better start and it certainly carried through over the 2 days.
- The students thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and left the hall buzzing with enthusiasm
- I learnt you can have fun when learning
- David Keeling was fabulous, awe-inspiring what a livewire! We need more inspirational people like him in schools
And such glowing praise is also extended by the parents who have seen him during his 'How to help your child be motivated to learn' parent evenings:
- I was expecting to be hearing about how to keep my daughter on track as she goes into her exams last night at the presentation. My GOD! I came out feeling Energised, Motivated and very Focused
- If Hannah takes in half what she hears today from David, it will be a successful use of her time
- I would like to thank the school for putting this presentation on and investing in my daughter's future
- Just as you predicted, a parent begging you to bring David Keeling back. My daughter and I were both buzzing with enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoyed the evening
- I would love for my husband and my son to experience one of his talks
- I feel that we are very lucky that the school invests in both students and parents like this
So, remember, whether you're a student, a teacher, a conference delegate or even a parent, the future’s bright, the future’s orange!!
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- People who benefited from Dave have also enjoyed Jim Roberson
For more information contact David through the Independent Thinking office on 0709 239 9617 or email us at learn@independentthinking.co.uk
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