David Pettrone Swalve

David Pettrone Swalve is a leadership strategist, author, and founder of Authentara(TM), a leadership ecosystem redefining how organizations build trust, culture, and measurable results through authenticity.

His leadershp perspective was forged at West Point, shaped through international research fellowships in Europe and Africa focused on leadership and economic development, and tested in Fortune 500 boardrooms navigating complexity and change.

He is the architect of the Authentara Blueprint(TM), an evidence-based framework that helps leaders replace performance with presence and turn inclusion into measurable impact. His debut book, Pirate Jokes Aren't Funny: A Powerful Blueprint for Authentic Leadership in a World Built for Sameness, challenges outdated leadership systems and offers a clear path toward authentic, high-performance leadership.

When he isn't coaching or speaking, David can be found scuba diving, playing guitar, or exploring coastlines and mountains with friends and family. Wherever he goes, he champions those once told they were "too much," proving that authenticity--lived fully and led boldly--remains the sharpest edge in modern leadership.