MEET THE
GIANT MAKER
Discover the visionary leadership of Dave Durand, a trailblazer in personal development and business coaching, empowering leaders to master influence, achieve greatness, and unlock their full potential.
DAVE DURAND
Dave Durand is a world-class leader in personal development, business coaching, and influence mastery. With over three decades of hands-on experience in leadership and entrepreneurship, Dave has successfully guided more than 150,000 individuals from all walks of life—ranging from Fortune 500 executives and CEOs to small business owners, sales representatives, and even stay-at-home parents. He is a sought-after authority in leadership, decision-making, and personal transformation, drawing on his own journey from modest beginnings to becoming a successful serial entrepreneur.
As the CEO of Leading Giants and Executive Chairman of Best Version Media, Dave has led companies to extraordinary growth. Under his leadership, BVM became one of the top 20 fastest-growing media companies in North America and the fastest-growing private company in Wisconsin. His leadership culture and focus on humility have earned recognition from major organizations, including Glassdoor, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and Top Workplaces USA. Dave’s companies have also been honored by the Stevie Awards for Great Employers.
What sets us apart
BECOME A DRAGON SLAYER
Unlike many business coaches, Dave Durand’s coaching goes beyond processes, tools, and operational improvements. He believes that true success begins within—with the molding of the person. Dave’s approach revolves around understanding human nature and rewiring thought and decision patterns to bring out the best in people. His Dragon Slayer Program introduces participants to 12 powerful decision patterns that are unconsciously used by high-level performers to conquer their fears, attain their goals, and reach their full potential.
Dave’s expertise extends beyond just theory; he has built and sold multiple companies, collectively generating over one billion dollars in sales across various industries. His unique combination of real-world experience and mastery in influence sets him apart from other leaders. He has been named an Excellence 100 leader by Leadership Excellence Magazine, a three-time Most Respected CEO by Glassdoor, Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, and one of the Top 100 minds in Personal Development by Personal Excellence magazine.Working together is success.
THE PROGRAMS
HIGH-PROFILE EXECUTIVES
Drive strategy and vision across management. Step into your fullest potential.
CREATIVE TEAMS
Lead a team of creatives into more productivity and less idle time.
CHANGE AGENTS
Learn to effectively influence leadership and create the change you want to see.
FIRST TIME LEADERS
Step into leadership and learn to harness your skills for the next phase of your career.
SALES LEADERS
Recruit the top sales talent and learn to train them for success in the workplace.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMS
Ready to become a Dragon Slayer? Check out our programs and join the movement.
