Leadership Communication Expert & Mental Health Advocate Reducing Workplace Silence; Author
David Otey Biography
David P. Otey is a keynote speaker, author, and mental-health advocate who helps leaders eliminate the hidden risks that silence, shame, and “false strength” create in workplace culture.
For more than 15 years, Otey has spoken to audiences across industries and three continents, equipping professionals with the communication and leadership skills needed to thrive in high-pressure environments. A former broadcast engineer turned speaker and trainer, he is known for engaging, practical programs that connect with analytical and technical audiences alike.
Today, Otey brings a deeply personal message to organizations navigating the growing mental-health crisis. Drawing on his own recovery from depression and suicidal ideation and his experience as the father of a daughter who survived a suicide attempt, Otey helps leaders understand why cultures of silence are dangerous and how authentic leadership can change that.
Through powerful storytelling and actionable insights, Otey equips leaders to build cultures where people speak up sooner, support comes earlier, and both people and organizations grow stronger. He is a valued member of both the National Speakers Association and the National Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee.
Otey holds a BA in Radio-Television-Film and Physics from Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas) and both an MA in Communication and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
David Otey Speaking Topics
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How to Replace Silence with Conversations That Save Lives
Participants learn how to recognize when someone may be struggling and how to start supportive conversations that encourage people to seek help earlier.
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Why “False Strength” Is Dangerous and What Real Strength Looks Like
Leaders discover how modeling vulnerability, asking for help, and normalizing struggle builds stronger, healthier, more resilient teams.
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David Otey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Replace Silence with Conversations That Save Lives, Why “False Strength” Is Dangerous and What Real Strength Looks Like, How to Create a Culture Where People Feel Safe Speaking Up, Six Words: A Survivor’s View and Speaking About the Unspoken. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Otey for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. David Otey generally travels from Golden, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Emma Henderson MBE, Sam Kabert, Vladimir Louissaint, Sadie Restorick and Rob Hosking. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Otey for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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