Hi, I’m David Datt – and I help people turn pressure into purpose.
After nearly four decades in the culinary world, I’ve had the privilege of cooking for royalty, global icons, and at prestigious events like the King and Queen of Spain’s wedding and Royal Ascot. But behind all the glamour, I built my career in one of the most demanding environments imaginable — the professional kitchen. From those experiences, I developed my PRESSURE framework — a practical “recipe for success” that helps individuals and teams handle stress, build resilience, and achieve excellence without burning out.
Today, I’m a motivational speaker, author, and retreat host. I share lessons from my years in the kitchen and from my own life journey, including my battle with prostate cancer, to help others face life’s challenges with courage, humour, and authenticity. My talks are designed to leave audiences equipped, inspired, and ready to thrive — even under pressure.
I speak on topics including “A Recipe for Success – How to Deal with Pressure in the Workplace,” “Prostate Cancer Awareness,” and “Bereavement Support and Resilience.”
When you book me for your event, you won’t just get a polished speaker — you’ll get someone who’s lived the pressure, found the recipe for resilience, and speaks straight from the heart.
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For more information or to book me to speak at your event, click here!