Meet David Powell: Founder, author and life skills mentor
“I have seen these tools transform individuals, teams and businesses all around the world”[
About David
David Powell is a life skills mentor, author and executive coach. He is the founder of The Golden Thread, a media and education company that empowers people and teams to find their way to success.
Through online programs, workshops and media, he helps you build the essential skills you didn’t learn at school so you can stay true to your vision and purpose.
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“Prepare to learn, have fun, work hard and be challenged”
CEO, Acacia (African Barrick Gold)
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“You completely held the attention and focus of 46 senior managers for two very full days – truly amazing”
CEO, Lloyd’s Insurance Corporation
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“David is a superb facilitator and his passion is catching”
General Manager R&D, Roche Europe
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“His energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the topic is infectious”
Manager, Ernst & Young, Sydney
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“You vastly exceeded my expectations”
Vice President, Nortel Asia Pacific
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“We achieved so much more than we originally set out to do”
Managing Director, Jim Beam
Q&A with David
How does an engineer end up founding a media and education company? Read our interview and find out.
David’s life work
Unleash the power of the whole person – body, mind, emotions and the inner being – with high performance approaches for navigating life.
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Life Journey Skills
A practical online toolkit to help you lead your life, not just live it.
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Big Life Questions
Yes, life’s a beautiful conundrum. Your questions answered.
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Life Journey Skills book (available on Amazon)
A guidebook to the life you want with proven tools you can use right away.