TESTIMONIALS

Recent verbatim comments from newly designated squadron Commanding Officers/Executive Officers who attended the presentation on “Ethics, Leadership and a Moral Perspective on Safety” at the U.S. Navy School Of Aviation Safety:

"Keep Dave Beard in the syllabus - his brief was outstanding!"

"Most passionate speaker I've listened to in a long time.  I hope to be the lucky Air Station that can book him for our next Safety Stand Up!" 

"Excellent class!  Great reminder on how to be as a Commanding Officer."

"Mr. Beard - Super!  Left us wanting more..."

"Ethics discussion by Mr. Beard was simply amazing!"

"Great!! Absolutely best lecture of the course!"

"Mr. Beard's speech gave me the building blocks of what I hope to say to the Marines and the Ready Room after I take command."

"Mr. Beard tied many thoughts about leadership and safety together.  His brief is a great capstone."

"Holy crap ... That was good!"


 A Few Past Comments
 “David Beard was inspirational – it’s rare to see a man share such private personal feelings without apology.” 
(Comments from conference attendee)

“Thank you very much for speaking to us yesterday at our CG’s Conference. Your speech was inspirational, thought-provoking, and applicable not only to us as Marines, but to all of us in our daily lives.  I was once again moved by the enthusiastic spirit of your words.  I received 15 e-mails thanking me for your presentation! You are a hero to this Wing.”  
(Major General, USMC)

 “There are times in one's career when you hear something said that you take to heart and make note of to pass on to others, and this was one of them.”

 “The presentation overall was just outstanding. It was so deep, intense, thoughtful, emotional, and entertaining. Great stories, exercises, and discussions. Bring him back for years to come. Highly recommended. Four stars. He is the perfect individual to give a presentation on ethics.”

 “The conference, held Friday, March 29th at the Anchorage Hilton, featured trainer Dave Beard, who was so popular he received a standing round of applause at the end of the day.  Several attendees evaluated his performance “off the scale”.  To say he was an effective presenter would be a study in understatement.” 
(Article in Anchorage Rotary Club publication)