
Bring a Leadership Navigator to your Team
Inspiring keynotes and practical workshops that equip leaders to stop controlling, start navigating, and lead with purpose through today's turbulent seas.

BRING A LEADERSHIP NAVIGATOR TO YOUR TEAM
Inspiring keynotes and practical workshops that equip leaders to stop controlling, start navigating, and lead with purpose through today's turbulent seas.
More Than a Speaker: A True Leadership Navigator
Real-World Experience, Not Just Theory: With 17+ years leading high-stakes projects in the arena, Dave delivers grounded, practical wisdom forged in the fire of real-world challenges, not just the classroom.
A Proven, Memorable Framework: He replaces complex jargon with the powerful Nautical Leadership Model ™ (Beacon, Wayfinder, Seafarer)—a visual, actionable guide that resonates long after the event is over."
Authentic & Relatable Storytelling: No gurus, just real talk. Dave has been the burnt-out executive. He connects with audiences through authentic stories of drift and discovery, offering a practical path back to clarity and conviction.
Human-Centric & Future-Focused: "Dave champions the future of leadership: emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and the courage to lead with both heart and steel in an AI-accelerated world.

Signature Talks & Workshops
The Accidental Captain
An inspiring and personal journey of how 17 years across five industries shaped a powerful new philosophy for leading in uncertain times. Perfect for audiences needing a fresh perspective on leadership and personal reinvention.
Beyond Hustle Culture
Anchoring Your Team When Strategy Isn't Enough
An empathetic and powerful talk on the real causes of burnout. Dave provides practical strategies for building personal and team resilience, fostering psychological safety, and creating a culture of purpose and connection.
Why do so many great strategies fail? This talk explores the critical importance of values (The Beacon) as the ultimate anchor for team alignment, motivation, and performance in a turbulent market.

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In the spirit of learning from timeless wisdom, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather, work, and write. I live and work on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. I pay my deepest respects to their Elders—past, present, and emerging—and recognise their enduring connection to country, which continues to teach us about resilience, community, and navigating with purpose.
DAVE CHAUHAN, MBA | PMP® | AUTHOR OF CAPTAIN, SET SAIL
