Author, Coach, Veteran, & Sports Doctor; Consultant for Warrior Centric Health

Dallas, TX, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Dr. Davis McAlister Biography

Dr. Davis McAlister is a dynamic keynote speaker, executive coach, and business strategist dedicated to transforming leaders into resilient problem solvers who build high-performing teams. A U.S. Army veteran, he served as an Interrogator, Counterintelligence Specialist, and Linguist, receiving advanced training from the FBI and Mossad and graduating as the Distinguished Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army Leadership and Development Course. With a doctorate, two master’s degrees, and certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. McAlister combines academic excellence, military precision, and entrepreneurial insight to help organizations elevate performance, retention, and team dynamics.

His expertise has been featured on multiple appearances of the global news network Ticker News, where he discussed leadership ethics, artificial intelligence, and organizational resilience. As CEO of three companies, a collegiate educator, and host of The Approach—a program featuring elite performers from Navy SEALs to Fortune 500 executives—Dr. McAlister inspires audiences to lead with clarity, confidence, and command presence in every arena.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/19/2025.

Dr. Davis McAlister Speaking Topics

  • From Hesitation to Innovation: Demystifying AI for the Human-Centered Leader

    Many executives are facing a crossroads: embrace artificial intelligence or risk being left behind. Yet, fear, confusion, and misinformation often stall progress. This keynote cuts through the hype and hysteria to offer a pragmatic, human-centered approach to understanding and adopting AI. It’s not about replacing people—it’s about empowering them.

  • When AI Goes Bad: The Human Cost

    AI now touches hiring, safety, and everyday decisions. When it misfires—bias, hallucinations, false flags—the damage is immediate: reputations, careers, and trust collapse overnight. Drawing on military interrogation principles, crisis leadership, and real‑world AI use in talent systems, Dr. Davis McAlister shows leaders how to keep humans in the loop, pressure‑test assumptions, and build resilient orgs that don’t break when tech does. Your team will leave with a practical playbook to reduce risk, communicate clearly, and make better decisions—in real time.

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Dr. Davis McAlister Videos

Dr. Davis McAlister Demo Reel

Dr. Davis McAlister Demo Reel

I would make a great speaker for your event because of my unique combination of experiences, insights, and skills sets that set me apart. My...

Ticker News Part 2 When AI Misfires

Ticker News Part 2 When AI Misfires

Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of business, but when it gets it wrong — the fallout can be devastating. In this Ticker News...

Dr. McAlister's The Power of Persuasion

Dr. McAlister's The Power of Persuasion

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Dr. Davis McAlister is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as From Hesitation to Innovation: Demystifying AI for the Human-Centered Leader, When AI Goes Bad: The Human Cost, Future-Ready Talent Acquisition: Emerging Trends in AI to Attract, Engage, and Retain Top Talent, From Homeless to High Performance: Resilience and Determination, Mission Resiliency: 3 Tactical Keys to Empowering Leaders to be Resilient Problem-Solvers and The Power of Persuasion: Lessons from a Former Military Interrogator for Sales & Leadership Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Davis McAlister for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Davis McAlister generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lonnie Bedwell, Ray "Cash" Care, Jenn Donahue, Stephen Drum and Brent Gleeson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Davis McAlister for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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