David Cooks Speaks
God First I have a story, a book and a podcast. Wheelchair User | Accessibility Consultant |Thought Leader| CEO@DCE | Trader and Investor | Speaker|Virtual and On-Site | Coach
- Role
- Influencer, Virtual and On-site Speaker, Author, Coach, Leadership and Teamwork Expert at David Cooks Enterprises, Llc
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Cooks Speaks
David\'s journey from the playgrounds of Milwaukee to Cameron Indoor stadium and beyond, is captivating and provides a framework to find a new perspective and to build a life filled with passion and purpose. GETTING UNDRESSED is inspiring and proof that you can win in life, regardless of the circumstances.\"- Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men\'s Basketball, Duke University I am David Cooks, a Keynote Speaker, Author, Business Coach and former Basketball Coach. I am a T-6 paraplegic and a wheelchair user. Life didn\'t stop for me after losing my ability to walk at age 15.it was just beginning. The beginning of many life lessons and principles on Leadership, Teamwork and Perserverance, that can be shared with organizations and individuals alike.\"Getting Undressed-From Paralysis to Purpose\" is a byproduct of that journey. I am convinced that nothing, including paralysis, can stop anyone from succeeding in life and most importantly, in making a positive difference in the lives of others.\"Your Ability to endure is always greater than your Willingness to endure.\"-David Cooks Order signed copies of \"Getting Undressed, From Paralysis to Purpose\", at Getting Undressed is also available at https://amzn.to/2Qo7HyC and at Barnes and Noble stores. Contact me at 41••••••77 or at to speak at your next event.
Experience
Influencer, Virtual and On-site Speaker, Author, Coach, Leadership and Teamwork Expert
Mar 2016 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
I am a Keynote Speaker and the Author of \"Getting Undressed-From Paralysis to Purpose\". I share with my audiences my personal journey and how Perspective, Perseverance and Partnerships are essential in going from Paralysis to Purpose: personally, professionally and spiritually.\" Getting Undressed, From Paralysis to Purpose\" is the 2018 Midwest Best Book -Inspirational Category. A story about going from Tragedy to Triumph, from Paralysis to Purpose and is filled with life lessons along the journey. ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY at you are looking for a speaker for your next event or to speak to your ERG, please feel free contact me via email at: d••••••••@gmail.comFor additional information visit my website include: Secura Insurance, GE Healthcare, Dude Solutions, Kimberly Clark, Ixonia Bank, Montgomery Companies Northwestern Mutual, BMO Harris Bank, Golden Key Internationsl, SDSU Men\'s Basketball, Johnson Bank, Portland Jesuit HS, The Boys & Girls Club, Jesuit School Network Diversity Directors Conferences, Big East Conference of Wisconsin (Sportsmanship Summit), Regis High School (Denver), St. Francis Prep (Wheaton, IL), Harris Bank, Metavante, Milwaukee Center for Independence (\"MCFI\"), Marquette High School, NetRush Inc, Thomas More High School, UW- Milwaukee.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
BBA, Finance
1982 — 1986
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA, Finance
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA-Fuqua, Finance
1991 — 1993
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