Most Requested keynotes

An Imposter's Tale:
From Fitting In to Standing Out
Have you ever felt out of place, like you don’t belong? Maybe you’ve been elected to serve your organization and don’t feel like you’re qualified. Turns out, you’re not alone. A study from the Journal of Behavioral Science found that over 70% of people feel like an impostor at some point in their life. Throughout this keynote, we engage audiences so you not only understand you’re not alone, but we help you realize your capacity to ask better questions and connect on a more natural level, proving that it’s not about trying to fit in, but stand out.
A Night to Forget:
The Intersection of Blackouts and Sex
There are times people think they are invincible. They go out with the intention of drinking so much they black out, but what happens when they don’t remember the night before? How does alcohol impact the ability for a person to give consent? Listen to real life stories as we go through college nights of fun, nights of mischief, and one particular night to forget.
Redefining Superman
Being a guy isn’t easy, and it seems like it’s getting harder all the time. Drawing from personal experience as a geek and comic book collector, Dan realized the parallels for masculinity that have existed throughout the decades, continually being shifted and refined. Through the lens of pop culture and some very entertaining and vulnerable stories about his own life, Dan believes we need to move past “boys will be boys” and understand how we can be the real men the world needs.
Faill Forward
Being a leader is hard, and there are times when it feels lonely. So, what do we do when we are managing the high expectations and challenges we face daily? I believe the best way to fix problems in our roles is to shift how we think about leadership in general. In this keynote, we discuss the Cycle of Failure and shares his tips on how to “Faill Forward,” that people can apply to help them grow as a leader and advance their organization or community.
Just One Friend: The Power of Relationships
Recruitment. Training. Onboarding. Whatever you want to call it, it still comes down to one thing: people. What if we could move past getting to know people on a superficial level and get to know them better? What if the people you were inviting into your organization were already your friends? This keynote illustrates the power of friendship in the recruitment process, while having a blast along the way, with entertaining real life experiences and tangible tips and tricks you can use for the rest of your life.
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Where In the world am i [ virtually ] going?

2021 Speaking Engagements
  •  July 14 - Zeta Psi Convention: Recruitment (virtual keynote)
  • July 15 - Zeta Psi Convention: Impostor Syndrome  (virtual keynote)
  • July 15 - Zeta Psi Convention: Effective Meetings (virtual keynote)
  • July 15 - Mark Halperin's Focus Group (podcast recording)
  • July 27 - Braille Institute: Parent Programming (virtual)
  • August 5 - UNCW Panhellenic (virtual engagement)
  • August 8 - Lyon College (keynote - in person!)
  • August 17 - "And then there was ME" (podcast recording)
  • August 21 - NSA-LA Member Engagement Meeting
Ongoing Consulting
  • Zeta Psi Fraternity & Zeta Psi Foundation
  • Kiwanis International - Kiwanis Amplify virtual engagement: Leadership & Event Planning modules
  • Braille Institute
  • Denison University - Fall 2021
Ongoing Coaching
"[Dan] had the biggest impact on me because he sent a strong message about how I should pursue whatever I choose in my life with integrity and know that no one is perfect. Also that I will have failures but I can learn from them."
 ~ Gisselle Delgado-Medina
Envision National Youth Leadership Forum, high school participant