BiographyDavid Benzel - Author of:
“From Chump to Champ – How Individuals Go From Good to Great”
David Benzel's life itself is an inspiring story. When David decided at age 30 to leave his prestigious college administrative position to pursue a national water-skiing championship, most people didn't understand or think it was possible. He ignored the odds - selling his home and car - and went in pursuit of his dreams.
What followed was eight national water-skiing titles and five records, a book on peak performance, a monthly magazine column, and a position as coach of the U.S. Water-ski Team. David also taught and inspired other skiers through his own international training center. Then he began a career in broadcasting with ESPN as commentator for the "Pro Water Ski Tour" and X-Games.
Today David is a much sought after presenter and corporate coach for business organizations nationwide. He brings an athlete's discipline, a coach's inspiration, and a business owner's practical experience to teach your organization skills for succeeding in business and life. His journey as a world-class athlete, coach and business owner have taught him the secrets of peak performance and quantum leap growth. His true talent is his ability to pass on to others the concepts that have made him a winner!
Putting heart back into the workplace is both a theme and personal conviction for David. His approach to the challenge of making organizations succeed is the marriage of three topics:
• Personal development for the employee,
• Leadership development for the organization,
• Culture development to enhance the customer’s experience.
Recent clients who have seen results from David's coaching, facilitation, and workshops:
Nextel Communications
Sprint
The Villages
Centex Construction
Rinker Materials
The Signal Group
Bailey Industries
National City Bank
SunTrust Bank
Bank of America
Martin Marietta Corp.
MI Homes Trinity Tile Group Balfour Beatty Construction
David’s book and workbook are available at www.fromchumptochamp.com