Humor, energy, intellectually rigorous and transformative
“There is an art and a science to successful community development. David is a master of both. Our organization and our communities have benefited from his great energy and knowledge. He has fostered thought provoking dialogue that is at once full of humor and energy, intellectually rigorous, and transformative in its effect. It is evident that he finds great joy in his work, and that is contagious!”  Read More...
Kathi Jaworski – Rural Development Initiatives, Inc., Oregon, USA

A catalyst for resurgence in rural communities
“The programs David developed were a catalyst for resurgence in rural communities across our state. They were regarded by many as a revolutionary approach to working with rural people and communities.” Read More...
Hon. Monty House - Former Western Australian Cabinet Minister

Inspirational and truthful.…one of Australia’s most valuable exports
“David has the rare ability to be inspirational and truthful. I have seen him command the attention of squirming six graders and fill a room of 500 with the force of his buoyant personality. He’s one of Australia’s most valuable exports!” Read More...
Jean Burkhardt - Northwest Area Foundation, Minnesota, USA

A challenge to think differently
"David is a great people person. He connects with people as he challenges them to think differently. He really ‘gets it’ when it comes to connecting with people about making things happen." Read More...
Marie Hvidsten - Rural Leadership North Dakota, USA

Inspired to think bigger and think differently
“Our conference would not have been as successful without David’s wit, humour and enthusiasm for our cause. The Wheatbelt and many other heartland regions in Australia are facing huge structural adjustment issues and David not only empathised with our audience, but also inspired them to think bigger and differently.” Read More...
David White, Chairman - Wheatbelt Area Consultative Committee, Western Australia

Powerfully connecting community and economic development
"David Beurle was our plenary speaker. He was fabulous! I have never heard anyone describe the connection between community development and economic development in as clear and compelling words as his." Read More...
Anne Heinze Silvis - University of Illinois, USA

Spoke with heartfelt passion
"You spoke with heartfelt passion about the potential of small towns worldwide. You reminded us that it is not about projects and programs and grants, but about the creativity and caring of local people." Read More...
Elaine Matthews, Vice President - North Carolina Rural Center, USA

Outstanding and unpredictable results
"David worked with my team to build a high performance team. The results were outstanding and unpredictable. Programs that were developed by the team have gone on to achieve national and international recognition." Read More...
Christina Pollard – Western Australian Department of Health

Making our efforts successful
"We agreed that the MOST IMPORTANT factor was having a good facilitator…and that you would be the key person to make our efforts successful!" Read More...
Connie Reinert – Jackson, Minnesota, USA