Dave Carey

Dave Carey

Keynote Speaker: Retired Navy Captain & Speaker

Dave Carey Biography

Dave Carey is a sought-after professional speaker, trainer and consultant.

Flying a combat mission over Vietnam, Carey’s aircraft was shot down. As a motivational speaker, Carey relates his experiences as a P.O.W. for 5& 1/2/ years to help people better understand the prison-like aspects they may experience in their personal and professional lives. Drawing from his extensive experience as: a P.O.W.; a leader of several organizations himself; and, as a trainer and consultant, he brings to his audiences a positive, up-beat message about being your best - doing your best - no matter the circumstances!

Given the present difficult professional and personal situations caused by the siege of the coronavirus, Carey’s presentations have become increasingly relevant. His experience and insight on how to deal effectively with: difficult situations, an uncertain future, change, bad business cycles, all the pressure in our personal and professional lives is encouraging, enlightening and reassuring.

He reminds us of the power that is stored within each of us. His personal story, told with intensity and humor, inspires and empowers others to gain a renewed sense of purpose, and overcome seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

Additionally, Carey is an author, his book, "The Ways We Choose, Lessons for Life from a POW’s Experience" captures the essence of his message and has received rave reviews.

A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Carey is a retired Navy Captain. He was three times selected to be a Commanding Officer and served as the Director of the Navy’s premiere site for leadership and management training. In this role he personally led leadership seminars for prospective commanding and executive officers.

His audiences and clients have included numerous diverse groups and organizations. Among them are: the Phillips-Van Heusen; Aetna Insurance; ARCO; 3M; Starbucks Coffee Company; the Group Health Cooperative; IBM; Superba, Inc.; McDonnell Douglas; Owens Corning; EDS; numerous Nuclear Power Plants; Hewlett Packard, Toyota of South Africa; Solar Turbines; Experian; Merck; The National Roofing Contractors Assoc., and many, many others.

Among Captain Carey’s military awards are the Legion of Merit, five Bronze Stars, two Meritorious Service Medals, the Purple Heart, eight Air Medals and the Navy Commendation Medal.

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Dave Carey Speaking Topics

Organizational Development

Members discover how the organization's culture, policies, procedures, and reward systems contribute to, or interfere with, the organization's overall health, productivity, and long-term viability. They determine changes needed to increase individual commitment, blend management needs with effective group performance, and focus corporate action on continuous improvement toward customer satisfaction.

Teamwork Development

Group members gain understanding of their group's dynamics, forces of unification and polarization, and the importance of individual differences. They develop a shared vision and comprehensive strategy for integrating individual strengths, resolving conflicts, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity.

Leadership Development

Individuals will achieve insights about their impact on the people with whom they work and learn how to significantly improve their leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Dave Carey Videos

VETERAN Angels Speaker Series Dave Carey
Dave Carey | Vietnam POW, Austin Speaker - Motivational Speaker
Dave Carey (Long): Lessons for Life from a POW & American Hero

How do I book Dave Carey to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Dave Carey for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dave Carey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Carey are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Carey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dave Carey speak about?

Dave Carey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Teamwork & Teambuilding, International Business, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Overcoming Adversity, Peak Performance, Storytelling, Leadership, Motivational, Military, College, Veterans and Thought Leadership.

Where does Dave Carey travel from?

Dave Carey generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Carey?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Carey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Carey for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Carey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dave Carey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Teamwork & Teambuilding. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Carey for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dave Carey generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rocky Bleier, Tom Voss and Jason Redman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Carey for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/09/2024.

Dave Carey Speaking Topics

  • Organizational Development

    Members discover how the organization's culture, policies, procedures, and reward systems contribute to, or interfere with, the organization's overall health, productivity, and long-term viability. They determine changes needed to increase individual commitment, blend management needs with effective group performance, and focus corporate action on continuous improvement toward customer satisfaction.

  • Teamwork Development

    Group members gain understanding of their group's dynamics, forces of unification and polarization, and the importance of individual differences. They develop a shared vision and comprehensive strategy for integrating individual strengths, resolving conflicts, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity.

  • Leadership Development

    Individuals will achieve insights about their impact on the people with whom they work and learn how to significantly improve their leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Dave Carey Videos

VETERAN Angels Speaker Series Dave Carey
Dave Carey | Vietnam POW, Austin Speaker - Motivational Speaker
Dave Carey (Long): Lessons for Life from a POW & American Hero
  • How do I book Dave Carey to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Carey for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Carey, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Carey or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dave Carey for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dave Carey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Carey are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Carey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Carey speak about?

  • Where does Dave Carey travel from?

    Dave Carey generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dave Carey?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Carey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Carey for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Carey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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