About David McNally – Synopsis
Hall of Fame Speaker • Bestselling Author • Thought Leader
David McNally is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, award-winning film producer and retired CEO of TransForm Corporation.

David brings his Expertise, Humor and Engaging style to Inspire audiences to better understand the opportunities and challenges for those who are 60 years plus. Companies and individuals alike will boldly commit to actions that answer the question-what's next?

About David McNally – Brief Bio

Hall of Fame Speaker • Bestselling Author • Thought Leader

David McNally has inspired millions of people from the stage, on film and in his best-selling books. A member of the Speakers’ Hall of Fame, he was described by a leading speakers’ bureau as one of the world's Top 50 business speakers.

David brings his Expertise, Humor and Engaging style to Inspire audiences to better understand the opportunities and challenges for those who are 60 years plus. Companies and individuals alike will boldly commit to actions that answer the question-what's next?

David McNally, author of the groundbreaking new book, IF YOU'RE ALIVE-Your Mission on Earth Isn't Finished, empowers and encourages s seniors to redefine aging on their own terms. "Age," says David, "is a chronological fact, not an indictment."

David inspires his readers to discover and embrace opportunities for a rich and full life.. Infusing the book with the wisdom gained from a life that had its share of both joy and pain, IF YOU’RE ALIVE poignantly reflects David’s own search for meaning and purpose after excruciating loss. Written with compassion and profound wisdom, he offers a powerful way forward to a deeper awareness of who we are at the deepest level.. As we reach the autumn of our lives, each day becomes more precious.

About David McNally – Long Bio and Personal History

Speaker • Author • Thought Leader

David McNally was born in London, England, when the city was recovering from the devastation of WWII. His playground was the bombed-out buildings that littered the landscape of his neighborhood. At age nine he emigrated to Australia with his parents. He grew up in Adelaide, a beautiful city on the southern coast of Australia, where he could fulfil his passion for surfing. His other passion was travel. By age 22, he had backpacked across much of Europe, Canada and the United States.

As a young adult, he was introduced to the world of motivation and human potential, which significantly influenced David’s philosophy and his life. One of the early pioneers was Earl Nightingale, known as the Dean of Motivation--creator and narrator of a best-selling audio album—Lead the Field. He wholeheartedly embraced the concepts being taught: Belief in oneself, and the confidence to attain what was possible for one’s life. This has been the foundation for his life’s work.

David believes passionately that clarity of purpose is the key to accomplishment and meaningful contribution. This is illustrated in his highly acclaimed film The Power of Purpose, about Terry Fox, a young Canadian who, at the age of eighteen, lost his right leg to cancer. Rather than give-up, Terry committed himself to a much larger purpose: to run the entire width of Canada to raise a million dollars for cancer research. Terry never made it across Canada as the cancer metastasized to his lungs, but he did complete 3,339 miles of the journey. The final tally for cancer research was twenty-four million dollars.

David is also widely recognized for his company’s work in helping organizations build strong brands. This is revealed in his bestselling book—Be Your Own Brand. Clients engaged David and his team at TransForm Corporation to inspire and develop the skills for their employees to become passionate ambassadors of their brands. Business schools have included Be Your Own Brand in their curriculum, to help leaders understand the importance of developing a strong personal brand.

As a professional speaker, David has presented to distinguished organizations including: IBM, 3M, AETNA, Delta Air Lines, Fidelity, Ameriprise, Pulte Homes, The Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Walt Disney Imagineers.. He is among an elite group of people elected to the Speakers Hall of Fame by the National Speakers Association (NSA). This award is presented to speakers who have consistently received the highest accolades for excellence in content and presentation skills.

One of David’s core teachings is: “No-one escapes life!” No matter how motivated an individual might be, life will present many challenges along the way. In his early career, he was enormously successful and then lost everything—materially that is. In 2003, his first wife, the mother of his five children, passed away from ovarian cancer. David has personally survived head and neck cancer. He is no stranger to life’s challenges. His second wife recently succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease.

David believes, however, in the transcendent nature of the human spirit. No matter our age, we can stay engaged in life in a way that ensures living is always meaningful and fulfilling. To understand the core of David McNally is to know the question he poses in his new book: IF YOU’RE ALIVE-Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished: Will I grow or decline?

This is the question with which he begins every day. It influences his morning ritual of reading and meditation, a practice that has been a part of his life for over forty years. It is during this time that he reminds himself to Show Up, Pay Attention and See What Happens. To David, this lays the foundation for a day of accomplishment, enjoyment and fun. David’s believes:: “If our lives are mundane, we have only ourselves to blame.”

IF YOU’RE ALIVE – Description:
“If You’re Alive…” illustrates how to live a life of purpose, contribution and grace. As a companion to the book, David McNally has launched The Inspired Elder on YouTube. In this dynamic and powerful video series he presents messages designed to ensure your next years are among your best years.

David McNally Speaker Introduction:
David is the author of the bestselling books, EVEN EAGLES NEED A PUSH-Learning to Soar in a Changing World, THE EAGLE'S SECRET-Success Strategies for Thriving at Work and in Life, BE YOUR OWN BRAND-Achieving More of What You Want by Being More of Who You Are, and MARK OF AN EAGLE-How Your Life Changes The World. In his newest book, IF YOU'RE ALIVE - Your Mission on Earth Isn't Finished, David brings his focus and expertise to the abundant possibilities of late life. David believes in the transcendent nature of the human spirit. No matter our age, we can stay engaged in life in a way that ensures living is always meaningful and fulfilling. Aimed at those who, at sixty plus, are entering a new phase of their lives, David shares the keys to "aging upwards" to become the flourishing elder you aspire to be.

He is also the producer of the award-winning documentary, THE POWER OF PURPOSE. A member of the Speaker’s Hall of Fame, he has spoken to audiences all over the world. He is a globally recognized thought leader on topics of purpose, personal branding and vital aging. His books, films, and corporate training programs have been released in over twenty countries.

Please welcome David McNally!

Sample Interview Questions:

Welcome David! Our listeners are going to wonder about your charming accent. Where are you from? How did you happen to come to America? David, you have had an impressive career as an author, speaker, business consultant and film producer, what sparked the idea for your most recent book IF YOU’RE ALIVE-Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished?

IF YOU’RE ALIVE Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished strikes me as a book that can inspire mature readers to review their life to make their next years the best years. Was this your intention when writing the book? Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished is a provocative statement. What are some of the ways in which we as humans can ignite our commitment to finding our mission? Tell me a little bit about the why it is so important for companies to understand the 60years plus market? You are an acclaimed public speaker, what are your most popular speaking topics? Who are some of your clients? I am intrigued by the titles of your award-winning films: THE POWER OF PURPOSE and IF I WERE BRAVE. What are these films about? What motivated you to produce them? Where could our listeners see them?

Where can our listeners purchase your books? To learn more about David McNally and his books, visit: http://davidmcnally.com/ To purchase IF YOU’RE ALIVE-Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished or David’s other books, visit: Amazon.com or ask your local book seller to order them.