Six keynotes. One science.
Every keynote is built on the same foundation: the psychology, biology and neurology of why stories move people — in boardrooms, sales meetings and keynote halls — delivered by the speaker behind the world’s most viewed talk on storytelling.
The Magical Science of Storytelling
The world’s most viewed TED talk on storytelling, expanded. On the cutting edge of practical storytelling based on neuroscience and biology — adaptable to sales, leadership and professional trainers.
Attention Code
NEWHow to command attention in a world that can’t focus. Based on David’s upcoming book The Attention Code, this science-backed keynote reveals why people pay attention, why they stop, and how anyone can intentionally command attention in almost any situation — on stage, in meetings, in sales, in content.
The Angels & Devil’s Cocktail
NeuroLeadership, inspirational and humorous — based on David’s best-selling book High on Life, published in 30 countries. The audience experiences the difference between dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins, cortisol and serotonin — to lead better, sell better, live better.
How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint
The world’s most viewed TED talk on visual presentations — used by Yale, Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford and MIT as training material. So insightful there’s no way your teams keep making the old slide mistakes.
How to Avoid Death by Video Meeting
Broadcast live from David’s own studio — 4 cameras, 3 settings, 200-inch screens and dedicated technicians. The audience realizes: digital can be just as good as physical.
Business Storytelling
The keynote for organizations that run on facts but win on feelings. Why the brain decides on story and justifies with data — dopamine for attention, oxytocin for trust — and how the world’s best companies, from Virgin to IKEA, storytell their way to markets. Your leaders and sales teams leave with stories they can use on Monday.
What audiences say
“Riveting — everyone is talking about it. I could not stop watching!”Eddie Hill · Google · Director, IS Video & SDM
“Simply amazing.”Michael Zink · Salesforce · Vice President
“Highly relatable and no-bullshit — the most valuable hour I’ve had at Oracle in 5 years!”Simon Boundy · Oracle · Senior Customer Success Manager
“Your session is making the two-day storytelling course I’m on at the moment look extremely pedestrian and a poor time investment.”Richard Young · Oracle · Principal Sales Engineer
“Loved your story at the Finnish Salesforce basecamp today.”Timo Aspelin · Sumitomo · Director
“The feedback from everyone has been phenomenal.”Ian Mullen · Oracle · Transformation Director
“Wow! What an incredible last session you hosted yesterday. Our team was extremely moved by the Your Story segment…”Molly Campbell · Google · Account Executive
“It was such a pleasure to hear your storytelling talk today! Really inspirational — I will for sure share links to your talks with colleagues.”Gabriela Plucińska · Salesforce · Solutions Engineer
“What a wonderful experience. I learned so much from this great storytelling master class. Fantastic job! I highly recommend it to everyone!”Andrey Andonov · Tell Me a Story Productions · Filmmaker
Common questions
How long is a keynote?
Formats run from 20 to 90 minutes, and can be extended into half-day or full-day workshops. Every keynote is tailored to your audience in a pre-event call.
Does David speak in person and virtually?
Both. In-person keynotes are delivered worldwide, and virtual keynotes are broadcast live from David's own studio with four cameras, professional lighting and dedicated technicians.
Which languages does David present in?
English and Swedish.
What does it cost to book David JP Phillips?
Fees depend on format, location and audience size. Send an enquiry through the contact form with your date and event details, and you'll receive a personal reply with a quote within 48 hours.
Which keynote is right for a sales team or leadership group?
Business Storytelling is built for organizations that run on facts but win on feelings, and The Magical Science of Storytelling — the expanded version of the world's most viewed TEDx talk on storytelling — adapts to sales, leadership and professional trainers alike.
What happens after we book?
You get a pre-event call to tailor the keynote to your audience, plus the tech rider and speaker materials. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce have booked David for exactly these formats.
For event planners
Formats from 20–90 minutes, in person or virtual, in English or Swedish. Tailored to your audience in a pre-event call. Tech rider and speaker materials provided on booking.
“It was indeed one of the best training sessions that I’ve ever attended in my whole career. The wow effect is still running in my veins.”