About

DAVID KOUTSOUKIS

Exceptional Teams Architect

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LEADERSHIP EXPERT

David has been exploring the art and science of leading teams for 30 years - from his early career as a Phys Ed Teacher, Sports Coach and Adventure Instructor; through Team Leader, Management and Chief People Officer roles; as a National Association President, Company Director and University Lecturer; and for the last 20 years as a Leadership Speaker, Author and Consultant.

PEOPLE INSPIRER

KEFI is the Greek word that means ‘Zest for Life’ and David has plenty of it! His passionate enthusiasm is contagious, and as one his clients once said “David has a unique ability to make you feel good about yourself and get the best out of people.”

DIFFERENCE MAKER

David calls himself a LIFTER and encourages others to be the same. LIFTERS are people who LIFT the attitudes, aspirations and performance of those around them through positive thoughts, words and actions. David’s purpose is to LIFT the spirits and wisdom of people and teams to help make the world a more thoughtful and happier place for more people.

CREATIVE INNOVATOR

David has created many innovative tools and resources for building teams, and is recognised by his clients as a creative and innovative thinker. He has spoken at theInternational Conference on Thinking (ICOT) on two occasions, and Dr Troy Henrickson once described him as “incredibly creative, intelligent and gifted in so many ways. I am always impressed by David’s ability to synthesise information in a way that is enjoyable and memorable.”

STRATEGIC THINKER

David takes a strategic approach to his work and his popular Architecture for Success framework is an example of his strategic thinking mindset. David works with clients to find solutions to problems and innovate for improvement using logical, sequential and practical tools, processes and methodologies.

RESULTS GETTER

David is competitive by nature and results driven. He has helped many of his clients win prestige individual and organisational awards, and teams he works with regularly break performance records.Two of his clients have enjoyed the profits of lucrative international buy-outs.

FAMILY MAN

David has been married to Anna for over 25 years and has two sons, Sam and Matt. Both David and Anna had great role models for parents and aspire to be the same for their children. They love spending time together as a family and international travel is a family favourite when circumstances allow.

SINGER MUSICIAN

David plays a number of instruments and spent 10+ years as a one-man-band singer/guitarist in pubs and resorts around Australia and the Asia Pacific. He has written and recorded more than 50 songs and loves to play his vintage telecaster. David brings his guitar on stage for some presentations.

Passionate Greek

David calls him self a born-again Greek because he became very passionate about his Greek heritage when his father passed away in 2005. He loves Greek history, philosophy and mythology, and is particularly fond of the island his family came from, Kastellorizo(pictured in the background).

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David Koutsoukis

At A Glance

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Multi-award winning speaker

CSP Designation (the highest international accreditation for speakers worldwide)

Delivered more than 1000 presentations in 12 countries across 4 continents

2 x West Australian Speaker of the Year

Past President of the National Speakers Association of Australia (now PSA)

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30+ years experience leading teams

20+ years of teaching leadership and team development

Regular presenter for Masters Of Business and Leadership at Curtin University

Worked with over 300 companies including, BHP, Woodside, INPEX, HBOS, CBA, Bankwest, Diageo

Proven track-record with clients regularly breaking performance records and winning industry awards

Leadership and Team Development

Greece

Greek history, philosophy and mythology

Kastellorizo - the Greek island David's family came from

Music - 10+ years as a professional singer/guitarist

Passions

Author of 27 books

Creator of 100 team development tools and resources

Co-creator of the Click! Colours Personality Tool

Founder of the Exceptional Teams Academy

Authorship

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DAVID KOUTSOUKIS

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Albert Koutsoukis

My Dad

Father, role model, mentor and a huge influence on my life.

B

Books

I’ve written 27 books - still chasing my Dad’s total of 52 pictured here.

C

Cars

I’ve had a number of cool cars over the years. Here’s one of my favourites – a 1969 MBG convertible.

D

Drummer

Drumming in my first band ‘Graveyard Shift.’

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East Fremantle
Football Club

The Sharks are my favourite WAFL team. I also happen to be their leadership and culture consultant.

F

Flannel

My wife is one of 4 family partners in the successful fashion label, Flannel.

G

Guitar

Pictured here is my favourite guitar. A lake placid blue 60s vintage series telecaster.

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Horses

I rode horses for many years and I’m pictured here on my favourite quarter horse ready for an ocean swim.

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Indonesia

I love Indonesia and Indonesian people. I’m pictured here at one of the many team building programs I have run there.

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Junior Coach

As a Phys Ed Teacher, Sports Master and parent I’ve spent many years coaching junior sport.

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Kastellorizo

The Greek island my family came from and a source of pride, joy and inspiration.

L

Love My Family

My parents taught me the power of a loving family and I love my family very much..

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Mini-Olympics

Mini-Olympics competitions were just one of the many events I used to run as a team building facilitator.

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Neil Diamond

I’m a big Neil Diamond fan and have even been known to incorporate the odd Neil Diamond song into my presentations.

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Outdoor Adventure
Instructor

In my role as an outdoor adventure instructor I used to enjoy facilitating all sorts of activities including white water rafting.

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President

I am a Past National President of the National Speakers Association of Australia.

Q

Quotes

I love the power of quotes for focus and motivation. I particularly enjoy the wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers.

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Rodeo Singer

As a logical convergence of my love of horses and music, I was a rodeo singer for many years.

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Songwriter

I’ve written more than 100 songs and I’m pictured here performing Aussie Born, Aussie Bred on Telethon.

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Teacher

I started my career as a physical education teacher. I’m pictured here with my year 9 form class at Pingelly District High School.

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University

For many years I presented for the Masters of Business and Leadership Program at Curtin University Graduate School of Business.

V

Vacation USA

The title of my first album, and as you can see back in the days of the cassette player.

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Wedding

The day I married my lovely wife Anna. Hard to believe it was 25 years ago.

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Xtra Cute

I had to make sure our gorgeous dog Archie got a mention. An important member of the family, and yes, xtra cute.

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Yellow

The colour of Fat Cat, the children’s TV character and my buddy as a Children’s Television Presenter in the late 80’s.

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Zorba

One of my favourite Greek characters who reminds us to ‘Find Our Kefi’ – our zest for life.

ancient wisdom  

modern leadership

Greek philosophy for the modern manager
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“The most useful piece of learning is to unlearn what is untrue.”

Antisthenes

“Courage is the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees the others.”

Aristotle

“For a person to conquer them self is the first and noblest of all victories.”

Plato

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