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David is a retired New York State Police Captain over 22 years of service. He ran all State Police operations for the entire County of West Chester NY which averages approximately 400-500,000 911 calls a year. David was the New York State Trooper of the Year in 2003 followed by New York State Police Investigator of the Year in 2007. He moved up through the ranks during his 22 year career with the New York State Police. He went from patrol to Investigations to leading undercover units involved in Organized Crime, Auto The;, Money Laundering and large scale drug organizations. David was also a first responder at Ground Zero on 09/11 where he spent weeks working in New York City. Additionally, while working full -me with the NY State Police David also built a million dollar direct sales business where he leads a team of 1,400 people today.

Through his success both in law enforcement and business David became a Keynote Motivational Speaker presenting to groups of a few hundred people to over 20,000 people in the NFL Super Dome in New Orleans. David published his first book The Leveled Up Life this past Summer. Most importantly David is a husband and a Father to his three daughters. Davis is a retired New York State Police Captain (The State Police (Troopers) are very paramilitary), 1st Responder on 09/11, a million dollar direct sales business earner,

Keynote Motivational Speaker and Author of my new book The Leveled Up Life. The main message in my Keynote helps people breakthrough fear and adversity to play a bigger game in business and life. I do this through the storytelling of my life experiences that brought me to where I am today. I have spoken to groups of a few hundred to 20,000 in the NFL Super Dome.

Keynote Topics

Keynote #1 : One Decision Away

Your audience is one decision away from a breakthrough. One decision away from greater trust, more urgency, stronger culture, and better execution.
David Atkins is a motivational keynote speaker, retired New York State Police Captain, seven figure entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author of The One Decision Away Philosophy. He helps organizations across the United States confront fear, overcome adversity, strengthen resilience, and move from hesitation to action.

Whether your event is focused on leadership, sales performance, trust culture, burnout prevention, AI human leadership, or organizational change, David delivers a high energy, story driven keynote that connects deeply with real world conditions. Attendees walk away inspired, grounded, and equipped with a framework they can apply immediately.

Assess the Opportunity. Address the Obstacles. Take Action.
David’s proprietary 3 step framework gives audiences clarity, resilience, and urgency. It applies to leadership, sales, culture, mental well being, decision making, and performance.

Key Topics David Speaks On :
David customizes every keynote to your audience, industry, and event goals while grounding everything in the One Decision Away Framework.

Key themes include:

1. Leadership Under Pressure
How to lead with clarity, confidence, and calm when stakes are high.

2. Burnout and Resilience
Practical tools to protect mental health, manage stress, and stay grounded in demanding environments.

3. Trust and Culture
Creating a culture of ownership, accountability, psychological safety, and unity.

4. Urgency and Execution
Moving from intention to daily action by focusing on the one decision that matters most today.

5. Mindset in the Age of AI
How to stay adaptable, human centered, and emotionally intelligent while AI reshapes the workplace.

6. No More Excuses
Replacing hesitation, fear, and doubt with courage, focus, and consistent action.

Call or text Neal at (720) 498 -3275 or email neal@infinitespeakers.com to place a calendar hold for David or book him today for your next event.