Mental Health & Personal Development Expert; National Talk Show Host; Author of "Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life…But This Book Will!"; Executive Coach & Sport Psychology Counselor
David Essel Biography
David Essel, M.S., O.M., is a national talk show host, best-selling author, counselor, executive coach, international speaker, radio, television and podcast host, sport psychology coach, and all-faiths minister. Essel began his career in the health and fitness industry, later earning a master's degree in fitness management with an emphasis on sport psychology. He has worked as a mental success counselor for basketball, baseball, and tennis players across the United States, focusing on mental health and performance in athletics.
Essel's television career includes work as a motivational segment reporter and host with WWOR-TV, Fox TV's "Good Day New York," Lifetime Television's "The Image Workshop," and the Emmy Award-winning Fox TV show "The Morning Blend." His nationally syndicated radio talk show, "David Essel Alive!," aired on Westwood One, XM Satellite Radio, Premiere Radio/iHeart Radio, and Beasley Broadcasting Group for 27 years.
As an author, Essel has written 16 books on personal development, addiction recovery, and mental health. His titles include "Positive Thinking Will Never Change Your Life…But This Book Will!," "Rock Star: Finding God's Purpose for Your Life," "David Essel's Permanent Alcohol and Life Recovery," and "Helping Americans Heal: The Ultimate Guide to Healing During These Challenging Times." His book "Lessen Your Burdens, Lift Your Spirits" offers guidance on deepening faith and increasing inner peace.
Essel has delivered presentations on leadership, motivation, and mental health to corporations such as Chicos, Nestlé, and Boeing, as well as to media outlets including FOX TV and iHeart Radio, and organizations like the March of Dimes and Unity Church. He has received the Businessperson of the Year Award from The IDEA Association and has been recognized as a top-rated speaker by the International Exhibitors Association. Essel served as convocation graduation speaker at Syracuse University’s School of Education.
Essel has taught as an adjunct professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison State College, offering courses in public speaking and mental health coaching. He is verified through Psychology Today, Theravive, Therapy Tribe, and Marriage.com as a counselor, executive life coach, and relationship expert. Essel has contributed to the NBA Mind Health program, promoting mental health awareness for athletes and the broader community.
David Essel Speaking Topics
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Alcoholism & Addiction: Life Recovery
David will take you through the most effective addiction recovery course on the market today! David regularly updates this work to include the most powerful teaching tools in the world of recovery… to help you or your clients become sober from any addiction in the world…. for life! For the individual struggling with any form of addiction, who wants to be free for life! For the professional counselor or addiction counselor who wants to dramatically improve their success rates with their clients, and receive the latest information regarding recovery from the holistic perspective…totally missing in 90% of recovery programs today!
- What is the true cause of any and all Addictions?
- We teach “PERMANENT RECOVERY”, AND IT IS POSSIBLE!
- Why does the current model for addiction recovery have a 90% failure rate?
- Why do we teach “sobriety/recovery for life?” And not, “1 day at a time?”
- Relapse is not an ongoing part of recovery! You are not an alcoholic for life~!
- What are the emotional causes of any and all addictions?
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Mental Healing with a Proactive Mindset
In the world of anxiety, we have general anxiety disorder, to panic disorder, to social anxiety, as well as post Traumatic stress disorder, that can ruin the lives of those afflicted and their family members.
In 1990, David was one of those deeply affected by untreated clinical depression… That lead to constant thoughts of taking his own life, even while doing the work he absolutely loves to do.
Once chronic depression and/or high anxiety set in, if there is not an organized, holistic approach to healing any of these disorders… They can easily become worse, taking away an individuals opportunity for joy, happiness, personal fulfillment and health.
David Essel Videos
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David Essel is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Christian, Disruptive Thinking, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Personal Growth, Storytelling, Stress Management, Television & Film, Thought Leadership, Work-Life Balance -
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David Essel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Alcoholism & Addiction: Life Recovery, Mental Healing with a Proactive Mindset, Mental Healing with a Proactive Mindset and The Secret of Grief. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Essel for your event is available upon request. David Essel generally travels from Fort Myers, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Jaffe, Paul F. Davis, Sherene McHenry, Ph.D., LPC, Tom Hinton and Michelle Courtney Berry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Essel for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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