Meet David McBee, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Trainer
David McBee is an author, keynote speaker, and trainer who believes happiness is not a destination, but a way of living. With humor, heart, and real-life stories, he helps audiences discover simple strategies that lead to more gratitude, stronger relationships, and greater fulfillment at work and at home.
Born and raised in the Midwest, David grew up with a blue-collar dad and a stay-at-home mom who instilled in him strong family values and a deep appreciation for kindness. Married to his best friend, Emily, they’ve passed those same values on to their son, Tanner, and daughter, Zoey.
Self-help books began shaping David’s life in his early twenties. What started as a search for business and success advice quickly turned into a lifelong journey of personal growth. The wisdom he found in those pages helped him build a thriving career, strengthen his marriage, rebuild family relationships, and find hope and perspective during his battle with cancer.
David first conceived the idea for his book, The Greatest Gift in the World in 2009, though he didn’t finish it until years later. Looking back, he believes he simply wasn’t ready, that he still had lessons to learn and experiences to live before the story could be complete.
He is also the author of the children’s series DJ’s Off-Road Adventures, which teaches kindness, teamwork, and bravery through the adventures of lovable off-road vehicles. His collection of short stories, Tales from the Trails: Off-Road Stories of Adventure and Resilience, celebrates courage, friendship, and the power to overcome obstacles, both on the trail and in life.
When he isn’t writing, David enjoys music, movies, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. He’s happiest exploring the country behind the wheel of his Jeep, traversing trails, climbing over rocks, splashing through mud, and breathing in the mountain air high above the tree line.
David lives each day with gratitude for the people, lessons, and moments that continue to shape his story, and his mission is to help others do the same.