I look forward to assisting in your pursuit of new opportunities or working on objectives you wish to achieve in your organization or institution. Together, we can make a difference.
– David J. Smith
My work is wide-ranging and includes consulting, particularly with academic institutions, career and executive coaching those interested in international, policy, education and related fields, and speaking and presenting. My 30 years of experience as a professor, mediator, Fulbright Scholar, TEDx speaker, book author, writer, lawyer, and senior manager has provided me with insight into the many facets of public affairs and education careers as well as global and domestic peacebuilding and conflict resolution work. Together, we can collaborate to achieve your personal, professional, and organizational objectives. Read about my background here.
Consulting
Organizations and institutions can benefit from advice based on experience. I have worked closely with educational institutions, businesses, NGOs, and not for profits in helping achieve their goals. I have focused heavily on peacebuilding and conflict resolution strategies. I consult on curriculum as well as organizational development and conflict processes. To learn more click here.
Career & Executive Coaching
Are you searching for a new professional path? Are you looking for career opportunities? If your focus is on international affairs, policy, development, conflict resolution, education, peacebuilding, or related fields, I can help you in reaching your goals. To learn more click here.
Forbes Coaches Council
Speaking & Presenting
I frequently present to large and small groups on careers, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, higher education, and international affairs. I have given over 500 talks around the U.S. I have spoken to large professional organizations and academic groups on a range of topics. Often when I speak at conferences, I will also offer workshops for the public and professionals. To learn more click here.
Featured Media
CAREERS
Applying an International Experience to Your Career Search | Forbes.com | 9/4/19
Making Connections through Career Connections | Fulbright Edge | August 2019
Reducing the Stress of a Job Search | Fulbright Edge | July 2019
13 Summertime Steps Every Student Should Take To Be Prepared For A Fall Internship | Forbes.com | 7/16/19
Why Study Abroad Could Be the Key to Career Success | Forbes.com | 7/12/19
What Was Your Motivation for a Fulbright Experience? | Fulbright Edge | June 2019
If You want to Find Work, Go to Where the Work Is | Forbes.com | 6/5/19
Using Summer Wisely | Fulbright Edge | May 2019
How An Airport Bookstore Can Spark The Career Change You’re Looking For | Forbes.com | 5/2/19
The Lasting Impact of a Fulbright Experience | Fulbright Edge | April 2019
Coming to Terms with Our Approach to Conflict in the Workplace | Forbes.com | 4/5/19
Love of Work: It Might Come Down to Your Flow | Forbes.com | 3/11/19
How Does An International Experience Give You An Edge? | Fulbright Edge | February 2019
How to Transition Into a Career After Service Work | Forbes.com | 2/11/19
Career Changers and Job Seekers: Who Are They? What Do They Need? | ACResolution | December 2018
Careers Edition (guest editor) | ACResolution | December 2018
CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEACEBUILDING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Peace Studies as an Academic Approach to Teaching About Conflict | ACResolution | July 2019
We Should All Review Our Yearbooks to See What We Can Learn | Baltimore Sun | 2/22/19
Peacebuilding as a Means to Global Citizenry | Study Abroad Opportunities for Community College Students and Strategies for Global Learning | IGI Global 2019
Practice Informed by Research: Cross Cultural Approaches Informing Mediation | Mediate.com | December 2018
Lesson from the California Wildfires: Empathy for Others | Baltimore Sun | 12/3/18
U.S. Diplomacy Center Interview | U.S. Department of State | November 2018
Rescue: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time (book review) | International Journal of World Peace | September 2018
Latest Blog Posts
- Master the In-demand Soft Skills Employers are Seeking, Washington Post, 9/15/19
- Diplomacy After Hours September: Cal Ripken, Jr., Washington, DC, 9/18/19
- Critical Language Scholarship Program: Applications Now Accepted for 2020
- 7th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, George Mason University, October 31-November 3, 2019: Registration Open! Agenda attached
- Tuesday’s Children Works to Heal and Support Those Affected by 9/11 and Violence
- EVENT REPORT: RPCVs and State Department Alum Career Fair, 9/6/19
Books
Upcoming Talks, Programs & Conferences
Association for Conflict Resolution Conference
Tucson, AZ, September 18-21, 2019
Alliance for Peacebuilding: PeaceCon
Washington, DC, October 2-4, 2019
Graduate Education Symposium
University of Notre Dame (DC office), Washington, October 5, 2019
Youth Diversity Leadership Workshop
Rockville, MD, October 19, 2019
Fulbright Association Annual Conference
Washington, DC, October 24-26, 2019
7th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar
George Mason University, Arlington, VA, October 31-November 3, 2019
Community College Initiative Program
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA, November 15, 2019
Peace Careers Workshop
Loyola University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, January 30, 2020
