Dr. David Powers is an accomplished adventurer, philosopher, and leader. He has perfected his skills in life-threatening situations and uses this experience as a foundation to teach and train others. Dr. Powers is a best-selling author in cognitive psychology and experimental education. He is a decorated veteran of the Marine Corps and a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Powers is married with five children, and he is passionate about finding the magical best mug of coffee in the world.

Throughout his esteemed career, Dr. Powers has trained individuals and organizations to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and create cultures of collaboration and trust. His clients include the American Red Cross, U.S. Secret Service, City of Myrtle Beach, U.S. Army, Virginia Department of Emergency Medical Services, Tennessee Treasury Department, and others. Dr. Powers specializes in leadership academy, team-building, goal-setting, small group coaching, executive coaching, and adventure workshops.

Dr. Powers studied at Coastal Carolina University while also serving as a Logistics Specialist in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later worked as a Disaster Medical Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before transitioning to a life coach and keynote speaker at Master of the Art of Living. Currently, Dr. Powers serves as a corporate trainer at Master of the Art of Living where he focuses on leadership development and coaching.