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Dave Kovar    

Leadership Speaker, CEO of Kovars, Inc., Author of "Brief Moments of Clarity" & Grandmaster Martial Artist

Grandmaster Dave Kovar started his first martial arts school in 1978 and has dedicated his life to operating at his full potential. Over the years, Mr. Kovar has grown his company to include 8 academies, an international small business coaching system, a national business conference and authored many books along the way. Mr. Kovar now focuses his time on motivating other leaders to perform at their best, using practical and holistic tools that stem from the martial arts lifestyle, in an engaging and relatable presentation. A ninth degree black belt, Dave Kovar has motivated everyone from small business owners, to large international corporations and their staff. Attendees walk away empowered and motivated to take on life's challenges with a fresh, new outlook on their capabilities.

Speech Topics


The Leadership Mindset: How Small Changes in Perspective Can Lead to Massive Growth.

This interactive talk focuses on the Black Belt Leadership Mindsets. Participants will learn how to apply these mindsets to enhance their leadership ability, health, relationships, and overall productivity. They’ll leave with a new set of tools to help them excel in every aspect of their life, as well as a renewed appreciation for all the opportunities that their careers and lives are offering them.

Best Team Ever: Increase Productivity With the 5 Teamwork Mindsets.

Running a successful business can be overwhelming. Too often, hardworking, well-intentioned people become sidetracked or bogged down in the details; they lose sight of the big picture. This keynote helps participants focus on the five core teamwork elements of a successful business that should be top-of-mind for everyone in your organization.

Live Safe Training: The Five Rules of Personal Safety (Interactive)

The media would have us believe that there is violence lurking around every corner. Although there’s certainly we might come across potentially violent situations, living in fear is not the answer. Confidence, awareness and knowledge are the secret weapons to minimize your exposure. In this program, we will discuss the five rules of personal safety and how applying these rules will stack the odds in favor of you living in a safe life.

Samurai Wisdom: Applying the Principals of Martial Arts to Every Day Living.

The Samurai Lifestyle is based on Bushido—"The Warrior Code of the Samurai.” Dave’s Samurai Lifestyle keynote takes a holistic approach—personal habits and daily disciplines affect one's success in business and relationships, and throughout life. Participants will learn easy-to-implement strategies, based on time-tested principles, which will improve their health and vitality, productivity, and overall outlook.

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