Speaking & Workshops
Inspiring Action. Building Leaders. Creating Lasting Impact.
Speaking & Workshops – Piedmont Coaching
At Piedmont Coaching, we believe that speaking, training, and workshops are more than just events—they are opportunities for transformation. In today’s fast-paced and competitive markets such as San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, and New York City, organizations that prioritize learning and leadership development consistently outperform those that don’t. Speaking engagements and corporate training programs are essential investments in people, ensuring that leaders, teams, and organizations are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Led by David Mitroff, Ph.D., an internationally recognized keynote speaker, business growth strategist, and UC Berkeley instructor, Piedmont Coaching brings decades of expertise in consulting, psychology, and leadership to every event. Whether you are a government agency, nonprofit, educational institution, or Fortune 500 company, we provide keynote speaking, corporate training, and workshops that inspire action, build capacity, and deliver measurable results.
Experience That Spans Industries and Roles
Keynote Speaking
David Mitroff, Ph.D., has delivered hundreds of keynote presentations across the globe, from intimate boardrooms of executives to packed auditoriums of more than 1,000 attendees. His keynotes are known for their engaging storytelling, practical frameworks, and audience interactivity. David’s style combines real-world business insights with humor, energy, and actionable takeaways. Each keynote is customized to meet the audience’s unique challenges and opportunities.
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Case Study: At an AAHOA national hospitality conference, David addressed an audience of over 1,000 hotel owners. By combining digital marketing insights with leadership strategies, attendees walked away with tools to modernize their businesses and immediately improve guest engagement. Similar impact has been achieved at UC Berkeley, where David regularly teaches entrepreneurship and business growth, and at Google, where he mentors founders scaling their companies.
Corporate Training & Workshops
Corporate training with Piedmont Coaching is designed to move beyond theory and deliver practical skills that teams can apply immediately. Unlike generic workshops, our programs are interactive, experiential, and tailored to the specific goals of each organization.
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Case Study: A San Francisco nonprofit brought Piedmont Coaching in to improve donor communication. After a series of workshops focused on storytelling and strategic messaging, the organization reported a 30% increase in donor engagement and contributions within six months.
Why Choose Piedmont Coaching
Organizations choose Piedmont Coaching because we deliver measurable impact. Unlike motivational speakers who offer inspiration without structure, we combine academic expertise, consulting knowledge, and practical tools to create real change. Our programs are customized to every audience, whether it’s a group of government leaders, nonprofit managers, or corporate executives.
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About David Mitroff, Ph.D. – Speaker Bio
David Mitroff, Ph.D., is a business growth strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Professional Connector, and Piedmont Coaching. He has worked with thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations worldwide to drive innovation, improve performance, and accelerate growth.
David serves as an instructor at UC Berkeley, where he teaches courses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business consulting. He is the author of several books, including The Event Effect, How Leaders Create Luck, and The 45 Day Consultant. His work has been featured on NBC, ABC, Inc., and Hospitality Technology.
As a keynote speaker, David has delivered talks for organizations such as Google, AT&T, Marriott, AAHOA, and international conferences in Korea, Turkey, and China. He blends his background in clinical psychology with real-world business expertise, offering audiences a unique perspective on leadership, growth, and transformation.
Book a Speaking Engagement or Workshop
Whether you’re planning a conference keynote, corporate training, or team workshop, Piedmont Coaching delivers programs that inspire, educate, and equip participants for success. We work with government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions to design events that meet their unique goals.
Executive Training, Leadership Workshops, and Professional Development Programs
At Piedmont Coaching, Dr. David Mitroff leads dynamic executive training sessions, leadership development workshops, and professional coaching programs designed to inspire measurable results. Drawing from over 20 years of consulting, teaching, and keynote speaking experience, Dr. Mitroff delivers engaging, hands-on training tailored for organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and nationwide. Each program combines business strategy, communication mastery, and psychological insight to improve performance, strengthen leadership skills, and build high-impact teams. Whether conducting an executive workshop for corporate leaders, a sales training for emerging professionals, or a custom leadership retreat, Piedmont Coaching equips participants with the tools and frameworks to think strategically, collaborate effectively, and lead with confidence.