President & Founder: NeuroSynergetics Inc & Functional Cognitive Integration | Speaker
David Millar’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. Born and raised in Orillia, Ontario, he grew up in a household defined by hard work and sacrifice. His mother, a single parent, relied on social assistance in the early years and later juggled two jobs to keep the family afloat. But even in the face of financial struggles, young David discovered an inner fire—one that would shape the course of his life. Adopted at a young age, David wrestled with feelings of abandonment, a wound that deepened when his sisters left home when he was just nine. The pain was raw, but by eighth grade, he found an outlet: basketball. Larry Bird became his idol—not the fastest, not the tallest, but a relentless worker who turned his left hand into a weapon. Inspired, David spent hours perfecting his game, pushing his limits, and eventually earning a place on his high school’s varsity team. But basketball wasn’t his only escape. In university, he stumbled upon another form of therapy—drumming. What started as a hobby soon became a passion, an unspoken language that helped him process emotions he hadn’t yet learned to name. Without realizing it, rhythm was healing him. In 1992, David entered Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), pursuing a degree in Economics. But by his third year, a shift occurred. Psychology called to him, particularly the idea of working with troubled youth. This newfound interest led him to local schools, where he began mentoring children, unknowingly planting the seeds of a future that would one day intertwine with neurodiversity advocacy. David’s career took him through the peaks and valleys of corporate life. He spent a decade in IBM sales, excelling under pressure but struggling with the intricate dance of office politics and upper management navigation. He took on a leadership role at OCAS, but the challenge proved formidable, and he faced unemployment during the brutal 2008 “mancession.”
But reinvention was in his DNA. David returned to IBM, then moved to Bell Canada, excelling in sales and strategy. He was a high performer, but something was missing. Beneath the titles and successes, he battled an unseen force—one he didn’t fully understand yet. David married young, built a 22-year life with his wife, and raised two children. When his son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at five—followed by an ADHD diagnosis later—he faced a new reality. Fatherhood was filled with love and challenges, but he believed their family was solid.
Then, in 2019, everything unraveled. His marriage ended, and with it, the life he had carefully built. The collapse was swift and brutal. In the midst of this turmoil, in early 2020, David received his own diagnosis—ADHD-Combined. Suddenly, the struggles that had shadowed his career and relationships made sense. He turned to science and medicine for answers, seeking to understand himself in ways he never had before. Exercise became his salvation. He channeled his pain into movement, reshaping both his body and mind. The transformation was so striking that Inside Fitness Magazine featured him in their December 2020 issue. But as one battle was won, another loomed in the shadows.
Dating brought social drinking, which soon became a nightly ritual. A glass of wine turned into a habit—a slow, quiet poison that disrupted his sleep, clouded his mind, and eroded his well-being. His health declined, and relationships suffered, including the one with his oldest son. On September 11, 2023, David made a decision that would change his life forever. He quit drinking cold turkey. No more self-sabotage. No more slow suicide. With newfound clarity, David embraced martial arts, weightlifting, and running. Kung Fu became more than just a physical practice—it became a philosophy of resilience and discipline. His son joined him, proving that neurodiversity wasn’t a barrier to strength—it was an opportunity for adaptation and growth.
His career also took on new meaning. During his time at IBM, he had helped launch a global neurodiversity hiring program with Specialisterne Canada and even served on their board. Those seeds of advocacy had been planted, and now, they were ready to bloom. In 2024, at a moment of desperation, David turned to God for guidance. The answer came in the form of a vision—NeuroSynergetics. A company designed to help neurodiverse children thrive using movement, nutrition, sensory therapies, and natural elements to rewire the brain. No more resigning to suffering. No more believing that these children were broken. They had the potential to heal, to grow—to thrive.
David’s journey isn’t just one of personal transformation—it’s a mission to change lives. To prove that adversity doesn’t define us—our response to it does. And with faith, science, and relentless determination, we can rewrite the narrative of neurodiversity, one breakthrough at a time.
