Dave Durand is a world-renowned leader in personal development, business coaching, and influence mastery, with over two decades of experience. He is the CEO of Leading Giants and Executive Chairman of Best Version Media (BVM), where he led BVM to rank among the top 20 fastest-growing media companies in North America and the fastest-growing private company in Wisconsin. In 2024, The Wall Street Journal named BVM one of the “Top 100 Best & Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation”.

A best-selling author and renowned trainer, Dave has impacted over 150,000 individuals across various professions with actionable, real-world advice. With over two decades of leadership experience, he has built and sold multiple businesses, generating over one billion dollars in sales. Dave’s accolades include being named an Excellence 100 leader by Leadership Excellence Magazine, three-time Most Respected CEO by Glassdoor, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.