David Gillis is a speaker coach, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and retired Air Force nuclear operations officer who specializes in human factors and communication under pressure. Over the past decade, he has taught more than 600 human factors and performance improvement classes to over 5,000 professionals, focusing on communication, decision quality, team coordination, and clear thinking in high stress environments.
For the last five years, David has coached dozens of TEDx speakers through a six month process of developing their core idea and strengthening their presence on stage. He also specializes in coaching speakers and communicators in the financial industry, helping advisors turn complex ideas into clear client conversations that build trust and confidence.
David has led the ChooseFI Nebraska community for seven years, coordinating more than 50 meetups and speaker events. He blends human factors training, financial education, and high impact speaking techniques to help professionals listen better, think clearer, and communicate with purpose.