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Meet The Survivalist Coach.

Hi, I’m David. I coach and speak about resilience the way survivalists train for storms – to navigate uncertaintly and survive impact; this is crisis training, not motivation. You need to know what to do when clarity drops, pressure rises and hope starts to falter. I offer a practical, grounded and tested practice in remaining whole when things go wildly wrong. I know it works because it is based on my real world executive experience – not theory – and it is designed for real condistions, not ideal ones.

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The Survivalist Coach

Coaching is about helping you get unstuck

I use a proprietary, signature approach to train resilience, I call it “Grace Under Pressure.” It’s a resilience operating system for high-pressure conditions.

You don’t rise to the moment – you fall to your training
GRACE trains you to operate free from fear-based reaction and
self-judgement so you can respond effectively in real conditions.
GRACE doesn’t rely on hope – it rebuilds it through action.

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Core Offerings

You can join me in this resilience journey – and I invite you not as a relationship of teacher and student, but rather human beings reciprocally benefiting from the sharing of experience and encouragement.
Keynotes with Outcomes

Direct, high-impact experiences from the stage that challenges conventional resilience thinking and deliver actionable frameworks.

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Coaching & Advisory

Targeted support for leaders and teams navigating disruption, pressure, and high-stakes environments.

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Workshops & Crisis Training

Hands-on, practical sessions focused on real-world application—not theory or
inspiration.

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COACHING & ADVISORY

This isn’t motivation; it is survival with integrity. You have it within you to meet all of life’s challenges with GRACE and not just survive but remain whole and functional.
Careers end. Markets shift. Crises erupt. Rapid change happens. Bodies break. Identities crack. When your career, business, team or identity hits turbulence, optimism isn’t enough.
You don’t need another keynote about mindset; You don’t need an inspirational coach. You need field skills, tools for thinking clearly under pressure when the ground shifts and the map stops working. Resilience is a skillset, not a trait. That’s what we train here.
I believe I’ve been brought to this place in my life to help others thrive. I look forward to working with you. Together let’s aim high and take you to another level of resilience that will transform your life.

I coach (teams and individuals) and speak about resilience as a survival skill—practical, grounded, and honest. Not hype. Not platitudes. No pressure to perform strength you don’t actually have.

Together, we focus on:

  • Telling the truth without judgement
  • Release what isn’t yours to carry
  • Stay oriented when certainty is gone
  • Take clear, responsible action—one step at a time

This approach works in crisis, transition, and prolonged uncertainty because it doesn’t depend on optimism or control. It’s built for real conditions.

You don’t need to become someone else to move forward.
You need steadiness, integrity, and room to breathe.

I coach leaders and teams to survive impact and thrive.

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Our approach to The Survivalist Coach

Helping individuals build emotional strength, adapt to change, and move forward confidently through life’s challenges.
Who I Work With
Leadership teams under pressure
Organizations navigating rapid change
High-performance environments
Professionals facing transition or disruption
Our Mission
I believe I’ve been brought to this work to help people not just survive adversity—but remain whole, capable, and grow through it. Together, we build a level of resilience that transforms how you meet life, work, and uncertainty.
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You can join me in this resilience journey – and I invite you not as a relationship of teacher and student, but rather human beings reciprocally benefiting from the sharing of experience and encouragement.

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Workshops and Survivalist Training

Hands-on, operational resilience training for leaders and teams focused on real-world application—not theory or inspiration.

When you need to go to a deeper level of depth and engagement to;

Reduce risk and train you and your leadership team to function when it matters most.

Survivalist workshops

Most organizations approach this through mindset or leadership development.

But when things go wrong, mindset alone isn’t enough.

What’s needed is trained capability under pressure—how people think, decide, and act when conditions aren’t stable.

Together we will diagnose and bring to surface how your team operates under pressure. This is where clarity drops, decisions get harder, creating risk for the business.

This is the gap I work in – to help your team remain whole in the wake of storms, stay clear and reduce risks.

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KEYNOTE

This isn’t motivation. This is crisis training.

Signature Keynote

GRACE Under Pressure: How to Stay Functional When the Ground Shifts

Most resilience training focuses on mindset.
But in real conditions, mindset alone breaks.

This survivalist expert presentation equips leaders and teams with a practical system for navigating disruption, uncertainty, and high-stakes pressure.

Audience Takeaways

  • How to stay cognitively clear under stress
  • Tools to regulate emotional response in real time
  • Decision-making under uncertainty
  • How to act responsibly under pressure
  • A repeatable system (GRACE) for handling adversity

Core Topics

  • Resilience as a Skillset (Not a Trait)
  • Crisis Decision-Making
  • Performing Under Pressure
  • Leading When Hope Falters
  • Identity, Beliefs & Behavior Under Stress
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TESTIMONIALS

You can join me in this resilience journey – and I invite you not as a relationship of teacher and student, but rather human beings reciprocally benefiting from the sharing of experience and encouragement.

"David was evaluated as the top presenter at a 3 day conference I managed . His fascinating experiences, creative and passionate delivery and deep knowledge of the subject had the audience riveted. And the evaluations clearly indicated that the delegates came away with information that was valuable and useful, making it possible for them to initiate positive change within their own work environments."

Jennie Avram Avram Events & Communications

“David White is someone that is able to see the good in everyone and every organization. This ability helps him to identify the core strengths in an organization and how to leverage those to improve the business. Through his process, he not only improves business performance, but perhaps more importantly, he helps individuals reach their full potential. This approach leaves his customers successful in the work place and in their personal life.”

Christian Braid BRAID Flooring & Window Fashions

“We recently had the pleasure to work with David White on establishing  Cultural Practices  in our firm and I must say the process was seamless. The planning, collaboration and execution was met  with excellence and David delivered and facilitated the rollout in a very professional and informative manner.  I would highly recommend David and Synergy Solutions Group to facilitate and guide you through organizational change.”

Pat Kyle Wiegers Financial & Benefits

“Over the course of meeting with David, on a mostly regular basis, I have developed a deep appreciation for David’s wisdom and prudence. David’s coaching has inspired and motivated me to ensure there is strategic alignment within all aspects of my projects ranging from vision to culture to implementation. It has been my experience with David that he is creative and focused with an easy going manner. In all of my conversations with David I always come away feeling encouraged and motivated.”

John Enns-Wind Mayor, Town of Kindersley

“’Resilience’ describes the importance of having a compelling vision and working together to serve customers and create a profitably growing company. Thank you, David, for telling the Ford story!”

Alan Mulally President and CEO, Ford Motor Company

After hearing what David had to share, our people said "everyone needs to hear this.” Resilience is one of the most important abilities of our age. Whether you are facing a tough situation and circumstances or just handling day-to- day challenges, it is essential to focus inward and draw from our best source of strength. David White shares  his personal life story and corporate journey and through this authentic and reflective presentation, leaves people both inspired and focused. After hearing what David had to share, our people said "everyone needs to hear this".

Candace Laing PotashCorp
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