Dan is an event MC, speaker, and coach. He found himself unemployed in 2010 for almost two years, and decided to say yes to the next opportunity that came his way. He soon became a motivational speaker and executive coach. His motto is Start Now Start Simple, a reminder that you can start making your dreams a reality by taking one small step.

Favorite Quotes: 

“This could be a time and a season that you will look back one day and go, ‘I am better, I am stronger, I am wiser, I’m more resilient, I’m more resourceful because of that moment.’”

“Don’t limit yourself to what’s on your business card. That is not why you’re here on this planet.”

Takeaways:

Preparation starts now when no one is watchingWhy over what: if you are limited in what you are doing, look at why you are doing it to find new ways about itYou can be an introvert AND an amazing emcee, event host, and speakerSelf-awareness is freeing; it’s freeing to know who you areWe all need a personal brand regardless of what we do: you decide your story

What you’ll learn:

How Dan survived being jobless in a recession and used it in his favorThe four pillars of a good day that you can implement today to motivate yourselfHow to know that you’ve found your purposeDan’s process of becoming a public speaker with no formal trainingWhat to do if you’re an introvert at a party or event to engage with othersThe three really simple questions you can ask yourself every day to improve self-awarenessHow to build your personal brand

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