Dan Thurmon

Personal Empowerment Motivator, Workplace Performance Expert, and Best-Selling Author

Dan Thurmon Fee Range
$20,001 to $50,000
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Travels From
Georgia, United States

Dan Thurmon Speaker Biography

Personal Empowerment Motivator, Workplace Performance Expert, and Best-Selling Author

Dan Thurmon is the founder and President of Motivation Works, Inc, a company that helps leaders and their organizations move confidently through change and transformation, so they become, achieve, and contribute MORE.

Clients

His clients include Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Marriott, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Prudential, State Farm, and Walmart.

Keynote Speaker and Performer

Dan is an expert speaker and performer. He’s delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for audiences including world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and even troops on the front lines of battle in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Speaker Hall of Fame

In 2011, he was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame — and is one of fewer than 200 living speakers to have received this honor. Dan has served as the President of the National Speakers Association. During his tenure, he led the Board of Directors and the 3,000+ member organization through a critical transformation, which included new governance; new mission, vision, and values; higher member value; and greater financial accountability.

Books

He is also a writer and content producer. He’s authored two books: Success in Action and Off Balance On Purpose.

TikTok

Along with his speeches and books, Dan produces an ongoing, weekly video-coaching series and podcast in which he shares leadership principles and life-enhancement strategies in under three minutes. Dan and his teenage daughter, Maggie, have become social media sensations on TikTok. Several of their videos have been viewed more than 30 million times, and their personal channel has well over a million subscribers. Maggie and Dan’s creative and enthusiastic content resonates strongly with an audience that spans the world.

Corporate Education

Dan built his first company, a live entertainment firm, in the late 1980s as a means of financing his education at the University of Georgia. There, he received his degree in Business. In the mid-1990s, Dan changed his firm’s focus, from live entertainment to corporate education, so he could more fully use his knowledge about peak performance and help businesses succeed at a much higher level.

Dan is a health and fitness advocate. In his 50s, Dan continues to train and perform advanced acrobatics, and enjoys hobbies such as golf, mountain unicycling and the flying trapeze.

Dan Thurmon Speaking Topics

Positive CHAOS

We're living in a time where "change" has become "CHAOS." Events that seem unpredictable and out of our control can create an environment of anxious overwhelming stress. Or, you can leverage today's CHAOS into breakthroughs of understanding and exponential future results. Dan will teach you the truth about CHAOS. You'll gain insights and tools to transform your CHAOS from a negative state to a strategic advantage. Learn to see clear patterns in what now appears random and take intentional action to shape them for your benefit! – Understand and use the principles of Chaos Theory in order to take more confident action during uncertain times. – Identify existing patterns within seemingly random or unpredictable events, or within consistent recurring similar situations and obstacles. – Shape those patterns more intentionally to create dramatically better future results. At the end of this presentation, attendees are more resourceful, confident and comfortable in the midst of change, for themselves and those they lead.

Off Balance On Purpose – Improving Work-Life Alignment

The incredible challenges of COVID have impacted every aspect of how we live and how we work. It's now crystal clear that there isn't a "work life" and a "home life." You get ONE life, and improvement starts with handling what matters most. Dan Thurmon believes we set ourselves up for failure trying to "compartmentalize life" or “achieve balance." Balance isn't what you get. It's what you DO. When we recognize what’s necessary and initiate meaningful changes, you are living Off Balance On Purpose. You are also more successful, productive, and fulfilled. This keynote will help you embrace lifelong learning and stretch into the next opportunity, leveraging your past experience into present action and future success. Dan amplifies his messages with exciting stunts and interaction, making the learning memorable. Your audience will talk about this presentation for years to come! As a result of attending this program attendees will: • Know how to act with confidence, even when it's uncomfortable. • Have a model to align personal growth to professional excellence. • Feel more excited and optimistic about what's to come, and their role in making it happen.

Perform - Ability

It isn’t really possible to “always be at your best because every moment counts” – some moments count much more than others. That’s why it’s more important to be your best When It Matters The Most. In this keynote, peak performance speaker Dan Thurmon explores the reasons why some individuals fail under pressure, and why others seem to naturally rise to handle critical moments with ease and excellence. This isn’t an innate talent – it’s an ability that can be learned and mastered. Dan calls it “Perform-Ability.” The key to being able to “perform,” or deliver excellence when it matters the most, is to prepare properly and understand the mindset and methods of top performers. Dan demonstrates these concepts in his signature high-impact style that includes juggling, acrobatics, and even a unicycle. Audiences leave this unforgettable session armed with new tools and the enthusiasm to tackle their biggest challenges. As a result of attending this program attendees will: • Understand the three aspects of an effective performance. • Recognize critical moments to perform and rise to the occasion. • Adopt the mindset and methods of peak performers. • More rewarding experiences for team members and clients.

WORKSHOP: Off Balance on Purpose in Practice

Your people are your organization. When individuals perform well, the organization does too. For organizations to truly thrive, especially with a millennial workforce, they need to provide hands-on opportunities for personal development and create a culture of personal performance. “Change is hard. Motivation is only valuable if there is ACTION that creates change. That is why I created this workshop – to help you deliver real change for your teams.” Dan Thurmon This workshop is interactive (each participant gets their own workbook), introspective and personal. After the course, participants will be equipped to better integrate all aspects of their life so each area is strengthened and fully developed. Participants will also take stock of what they should stop/start/continue and create an action plan for themselves. Enhancing personal performance is the new corporate strategy. Adding this workshop to Dan’s keynote on the same day will reinforce and solidify this year's goals for your organization.

Dan Thurmon Books

Off Balance On Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love
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Dan Thurmon Videos

Dan Thurmon Speaker Testimonials

Dan received a standing ovation at the end of his presentation. Our group rarely gives standing ovations to our speakers, so that was truly high praise from our attendees.

- Donna Ettenson VP Operations | America’s SBDC


Dan was amazing! He set the precedent for the remainder of the conference. Almost every speaker during the conference commented on how they couldn’t top his presentation.

- Kristen Fleming Executive Director | Colorado Medical Group Management Association


Let me start with WOW! Dan, over my 35 years of being a part of different seminars and conventions, I have never had a speaker that has received better ratings as well as had the impact on our people you did.

- James Junkin COO | D.L. Rogers Companies


Dan was AMAZING as our closing keynote! He really connected with our audience and shocked them to life! His concept of work/life balance being impossible to reach was really important for them to hear.

- Danica Schroth Conference & Content Manager | Administrative Professionals Conference

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