Who We Are
The Critical Communication Group has developed nationally recognized programs that address the organizational and interpersonal communication needs specific to many disciplines with the education, business, science, and healthcare industries. The two core members of the Group have authored several books (including the two Real-World Public Speaking books on this website). Together and separately, Aaron and David also lead active lives as theatre artists and professional keynote speakers.
Aaron D. Anderson
Aaron’s hard-won experience began as an Army Explosive Ordinance Specialist struggling to get out of a wheelchair after a year in a military hospital. Fast-forward to the present where Aaron is now probably the only person in the world to hold simultaneous university positions in Art, Business, and Medicine.
He holds an Interdisciplinary PhD in Culture from Northwestern University and is one of the only non-physicians to have ever received an award for Innovation in Medical Education.
His unique background has helped him found three successful companies; and for the past 15 years, he has coached leaders on five continents, from congressional candidates and government officials to doctors, lawyers, and Fortune 500 CEOs.
David S. Leong
David is an international consultant, speaker, author, and fight master and conflict resolution trainer. He is a Professor Emeritus from Virginia Commonwealth University and a member of the Board of Trustees of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre..
His 40-year career in higher education includes faculty appointments at the Juilliard School, Brandeis University, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Maryland, and the University of Montevallo. His Broadway and London West End fight choreography for plays and musicals has spanned over four decades. David has coached many TV, film, and theatre stars including Don Cheadle, Christopher Plummer, Woody Harrelson, Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Marisa Tomei, Joan Cusack, Frances McDormand, Raul Julia, Christopher Walken, and many more.
