David J. Smith, JD, MS

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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

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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 more 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. Click here to learn more.

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, conflict resolution, education, peacebuilding, or related fields, I can help you in reaching your goals. Click here to learn more.

Official Member of 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. Click here to learn more.

Featured Media

CAREERS

How to Transition Into a Career After Service Work | Forbes.com | 2/11/19

Countering the Winter Doldrums | Fulbright Edge | January 2019

Ask the Peace Careers Coach | The Peace Chronicle | Fall 2018/Spring 2019

If You Are Furloughed Right Now… Here Are Some Things To Attend To | LinkedIn Pulse | 1/1/19

Take Time to Reflect Before Making Your Resolutions | Forbes.com | 12/28/18

Starting Off The New Year | Fulbright Edge | December 2018

15 Tips For Re-energizing The ‘A- Players’ In Your Business | Forbes.com | 12/19/18

15 Top Tips To Become A Better Team Player At Work | Forbes.com | 12/18/18

Career Changers and Job Seekers: Who Are They? What Do They Need? | ACResolution | December 2018

Careers Edition (guest editor) | ACResolution | December 2018

Ease Back Into Your Job Search With These 13 Smart Tactics | Forbes.com | 12/12/18

Making Money Versus ‘Making Good’: Accomplishing Both in a Career | Forbes.com | 12/5/18

Peace Jobs Interview | Peace Talks Radio | 1/27/17

CONFLICT RESOLUTION, PEACEBUILDING, HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE

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

What’s Peace Got To Do With It? | Community College Daily | 12/12/18

Human Rights Day | City of Rockville | 12/10/18

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