David Atkins

Speaker & Booking Information

Retired New York State Police Captain, 9/11 First Responder & Resiliency Expert

Speaking Fee

$100,000 or more

Travels From

Katonah, NY

Speaking Categories

Leadership Speakers

Available for:

Corporate Appearances
Speaking Engagements
Virtual Events
Moderated Q&A Sessions
Fireside Chats
Meet-And-Greets

David Atkins is a keynote speaker, author, and retired New York State Police Captain with 22 years of service, where he managed operations in Westchester County, handling 400–500,000 annual 911 calls. Named New York State Trooper of the Year (2003) and Investigator of the Year (2007), he was a first responder at Ground Zero on 9/11 and Incident Commander for the 2020 US Open.

Atkins authored “The Leveled Up Life” (2022) and promotes his “One Decision Away” philosophy, inspiring audiences to overcome fear and adversity. As a top Beachbody Coach, he built a million-dollar direct sales business. He speaks to diverse groups, including Amazon and Acentria Insurance, emphasizing resilience and leadership.

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