I work with purpose-driven teams who want to think differently so they can create more change that matters.

Watch this unedited clip to see how I challenge assumptions and create more open minds.

Dan Trommater delivers keynotes and workshops to build teamwork and communication.

Speaking and Workshops

Keynotes to give your team a fresh perspective

Over the past two decades, I’ve been fortunate to present at over a thousand events for tens of thousands of people. Both of my programs, (We've Always Done It That Way and The Inside Story), can be delivered as a keynote address for hundreds or as a workshop for small groups.

Once the keynote or workshop is over, you can keep the ball rolling with one-on-one or team coaching (see the Change That Matters Program above.) This allows you to build upon the learnings and really apply them to your own situation.

  • Challenge Assumptions and Create More Change That Matters

    A keynote for audiences in need of new ways of thinking.

    What you know for certain could be exactly why you’re stuck.

    The thinking, processes, and attitudes that got you where you are have served their purpose. You’ve found lots of right answers and developed systems to get things done. That’s great as long as things are going as expected. But these past few years have taught us just how unpredictable the world really is. Now it’s time to shift our thinking and take the next steps to succeed.

    By challenging our assumptions, we can move past our preconceived notions of the ‘right answers.’ Perhaps more than at any time in history, we need to find new ways of thinking and doing things.

    As always I use eye-popping magic, stories, and optical illusions as powerful visual metaphors to create a sense of wonder and astonishment. This is not only thoroughly engaging and fun, but research shows that there’s a transformative power in wonder and awe. It empowers each person in the room to apply the learning to their own lives.

    Keynote or workshop participants will learn…

    … how to get out of the “same-old-thinking-rut” and find new solutions

    … how to identify and challenge the limiting assumptions that hold us back

    … how to see the world from new perspectives so they can create more change that matters.

  • Interrogating Our Internal Narratives to Create Meaningful Change

    A keynote for audiences navigating change.

    We humans are hardwired to interpret the world through stories. Our unconscious assumptions and narratives can quietly create misunderstandings and missed opportunities. But we can ‘tell different stories’ that lead to better results. Participants will leave with practical tools to improve collaboration, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change at work.

    To make these unconscious stories clear, I use magic, stories, and optical illusions as visual metaphors. This empowers participants to see themselves in the content and apply the learning to their own lives.

    This program can be delivered as an interactive keynote address or workshop.

    Keynote or workshop participants will leave with…

    … critical self-awareness of their assumptions

    … a deep understanding that our personal interpretations are not universal

    … a simple model to recognize and change the internal narratives that shape our interpretation of events

Work with Dan

Happy Speaking and Workshop Clients

  • Toronto Public Health

    Sue Makin

    "He challenged us to carefully examine our preconceptions and assumptions and to embrace outside-the-box thinking. This was a valuable lesson we enjoyed learning thanks to Dan’s “magical” approach.”

  • Peel District School Board

    Carla Pereira

    “You were, hands-down, our best keynote and workshop ever. Many, many thanks!”

  • University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

    David Belasco

    "You exceeded all expectations we had for our event. The magic was fascinating, but your command of the room as a speaker puts you in a rare class."

  • Rotman School of Management

    Ellie Avishai

    “Dan's keynote presentation brilliantly accomplished our teaching objectives in a unique and utterly engaging way.”

  • TEC Canada

    Peter Buchanan

    “You powerfully and skillfully engaged our audience of business leaders as you wove timeless messages and wisdom with your magic.”

  • Province of Ontario

    Elaine Lurie

    “Dan is an engaging and thought-provoking speaker who uses magic to help illustrate his concepts. He received rave reviews from staff and senior leaders.”

  • Dentsply Sirona

    Norbert Ulmer

    “It was the perfect fit and achieved exactly what we hoped for - a group of happy, engaged participants open to change. I know this because so many people made an effort to tell me how much they enjoyed and learned from Dan’s session.”

  • Eli Lilly

    Diane Flickinger

    “Dan got rave reviews at our functional team meeting. He changed our perspectives and assumptions and helped us understand leadership behaviours better. Plus, I can’t believe how much fun he was!”

So, how does this work?

Maybe you need an experienced keynote speaker to open the minds and hearts of your conference audience. Or maybe you’re looking for a workshop to help your team confront the assumptions that hold them back. Or perhaps you need a coach who can empower you and your team to move from where you are, to where you want to be.

I work collaboratively with each of my clients to create the best approach for their unique situation. My clients see the most transformative results when I work with their teams over a period of time, but sometimes I just deliver a keynote or workshop. It all depends, so let’s talk. Drop me a message below.