David Woods Bartley

When your organization needs to address mental health, disconnection, burnout, or suicide, finding a speaker who can engage people without making the conversation feel clinical, heavy, or overwhelming can be difficult. I bring a rare combination of lived experience, proven speaking expertise, and practical tools audiences can use immediately. As a three-time TEDx speaker and international mental health advocate, I have delivered more than 1,000 presentations across four continents for organizations including Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, NASA, the military, schools, and government agencies. My message is deeply personal, but it is never only about my story. I help audiences understand the power of human connection and leave them with clear ways to build cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued, and hopeful.