David Waters
David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.
Drawing on a background in journalism and mental health, David brings a distinctive blend of insight, clarity, and emotional intelligence to his work. He has lived and worked in New York, Paris, and London, where he is now based. David writes on men and mental health for Mr Porter, The Beautiful Truth and newspapers including The New York Observer, The Guardian and the Telegraph.
David has a profound commitment to facilitating and supporting meaningful change in organizations, fostering psychological safety, and developing self-awareness for both individuals and teams. Alongside his professional practice, David is a passionate advocate for the arts and maintains a parallel creative life as a classical musician.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
How to Build Trust in Teams: The Foundation of High Performance Success
Based on Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, this practical and impactful talk explores trust as the cornerstone of high-functioning teams. David focuses on vulnerability, openness and psychological safety as essential conditions for collaboration and performance. With applied tools, participants learn how to model trust, address unspoken dynamics and reduce defensive behaviours. Attendees leave with clear insights and powerful, usable takeaways to build stronger relationships and create more resilient, effective relationships in their teams.