David Kinigson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - DAVID KINIGSON David Kinigson has more than 40 years experience as a leader in personal development and transformational education. A practitioner in a variety of arts, academics, and disciplines, David’s methodology draws from his diverse background, studies, and life experiences. He has held numerous positions including: creative director, education director, national educator, keynote speaker, seminar leader, spokesperson, author, editor-in-chief, performer, athlete, stylist, artist, photographer, consultant, mentor, ghost writer, and career coach. Creatively repressed at a young age, David first came to the attention of the New York City art and fashion scene when he was fired from Vidal Sassoon for shaving his eyebrows. It wasn’t long before David was recognized as an A-list NYC haircutter, international editorial stylist, and award-winning educator with a distinctive creative, conceptual and cerebral stage presence. But, it is his prodigious ability to share the abstract distinctions of transformation, in tandem with his own personal challenges that encourages others to be their authentic-self… living their vision in action. A coaching conversation with David inspires a shift in mindset to overcome challenges and develop new habits by taking intentional actions consistent with fulfilling one’s vision and purpose creating unpredictable results. He has lead interactive seminars for both intimate and large groups, consulted organizations, and coaches one-on-one. With a focus on leadership teamwork, and performance excellence David has ‘trained the trainers,’ written developmental manuals, ghost written corporate seminars, and implemented protocols for long-term sustainable results. The Power of Asking WHAT? was written during "lockdown" and immediately received praise from transformational program leaders, consultants, and executives. Now celebrating its 33⅓ Anniversary, David's first book, Language and Education: The Haircutter's Handbook, includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and is endorsed by industry leaders, icons, and legends, including: Maurice Tidy, Stephen Moody, Dwight Miller, Nick Berardi, Winn Claybaugh, Van Council, Nick Arrojo, Sam Villa, Gerard Scarpaci, Howard McLaren, Edward Tricomi, Sam Brocato, Mary Brunetti, Charlie Price, Eden Sassoon, and Tabatha Coffey. An inspirational keynote speaker at team conferences, David delivers thought provoking presentations with customized original conversations, among them: "What Makes An Impact? (A Conversation for inspiring youth-at-risk.), “What is Your What?” “Mind Set In Action,” “The Anatomy of the Comfort Zone,” “Think Inside the Box,” “The Law of Diminishing Returns” and “The Value of Continuing Education.” David also authored The Power of Asking WHAT? and Language and Education: The Haircutter’s Handbook. He is putting the finishing touches on two new books: 52 Secrets, and The Never Ending Consultation. Dedicated, fiercely intense and entertaining -a class, workshop, event or conversation with- David Kinigson will leave you thinking new thoughts, taking new actions, making new choices, and living a more authentic intentional career and fulfilling life. A "Renaissance Man" David is an award winning, internationally renowned celebrity hairdresser, singer-songwriter, black belt, marathon runner, fine artist and family man. David Kinigson is available as a keynote inspirational speaker at corporate conferences.