• Dan Thurmon Email and Phone Number
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.His clients include Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Marriott, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Prudential, State Farm, and Walmart.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.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.He is also a writer and content producer. He’s authored two books: Success in Action and Off Balance On Purpose.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 viewedmore than 30 million times, and their personal channel has well over three million subscribers. Maggie and Dan’s creative and enthusiastic content resonates strongly with an audience that spans the world.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.He 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.Most Requested Topics and Programs include:--> Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence--> Balancing Life--> Personal Motivation--> Performance Excellence--> Peak Performance--> Building Workplace Culture
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PresidentMotivation Works, Inc. Jan 1995 - PresentSnellville, Ga, Us -
Business Keynote Speaker And Personal Performance ExpertMotivation Works, Inc. 1994 - PresentSnellville, Ga, UsMany organizations struggle to bring out the best in their workforce. They are faced with low morale, productivity, and a resistance to change. I help business leaders inspire their teams to embrace change and lean into their potential through dynamic keynotes and workshops on topics including: - Motivation - Performance Excellence - Peak Performance - Life Balance - Work-Life Balance - Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence - Building Workplace Culture -
Author - Off Balance On Purpose – Embrace Uncertainty And Create A Life You LoveGreenleaf Book Group 2010 - PresentAustin, Tx, UsEvery day, we are inundated with messages about the importance of finding ''balance'' in our lives. Yet, perfect balance is unachievable and, upon closer inspection, undesirable. The perpetual quest for balance ends up limiting growth, progress, and the quality of life.In Off Balance On Purpose, Dan Thurmon frees you from the ''balance'' dilemma and empowers you to adopt a new approach to creating a happy, fulfilling life. -
Virtual Keynote SpeakerGeorgia Association Of Water Professionals (Gawp) Jul 2020 - Jul 2020Marietta, Ga, UsThis was Dan’s third keynote address for the GAWP, and it served as the opening presentation to kick off the 2020 Annual Conference, which was held virtually. Dan’s presentation helped to provide the desperately needed acknowledgement of the heroic efforts of water professionals, key first responders to the pandemic and quarantine events of 2020. Dan’s presentation helped equip these leaders with new tools to navigate ongoing change while connecting their efforts to deeper purpose and personal satisfaction. -
Virtual Keynote SpeakerOracle Applications & Technology Users Group (Oatug) Jun 2020 - Jun 2020Atlanta, Ga, UsDan’s presentation reached an audience of approximately 1,500 users of Oracle Applications, spanning a wide range of professions, industries, and institutions of learning.This was a Live Virtual Event, designed to help customers make better use of platforms, upcoming integrations, and upgrades. Dan’s contribution helped them respond to the 2020 real-time reality of:-Projects being out on hold on a grand scale.-Uncertain timelines for both current and future projects.-Increasing complications in many, unexpected forms.-Personal uncertainty, overwhelm, and increased anxiety. -
Virtual Keynote SpeakerPinnaclehealth System Jun 2020 - Jun 2020Pittsburgh, Pa, UsDan delivered the opening address for Pinnacle Health Systems’ day-long team event. This, Dan’s second engagement with Pinnacle Health, helped to reinvigorate the front line healthcare personnel, who’s extraordinary contributions during 2020 have improved the lives and health outcomes of countless patients. The theme, “Reimagining the Experience” served a dual purpose to advance the level of patient care while embracing the lessons learned and evolving the reality of what the future of healthcare will look like. -
Keynote SpeakerTruckpro, Llc Mar 2020 - Mar 2020Cordova, Tennessee, UsDan’s Opening Keynote Presentation helped build alignment among the national account managers, while fostering greater adoption of ongoing strategies. Sales Force Effectiveness was the overarching theme, and Dan helped to provide personal context as to how each individual person/account manager could bring personal strengths and attributes to elevate excellence. -
Keynote SpeakerPurpose Financial Mar 2020 - Mar 2020Greenville, South Carolina, UsDan Thurmon was the featured keynote presenter for this live event in Dallas, TX, at the Gaylord Texan Resort. The event unveiled a bold “Vision with a Purpose.” Dan’s message helped unpack the true value of change, encouraging team members to take greater ownership of opportunities, tools, and personal strengths in order to execute with both excellence and speed to drive results. -
Keynote SpeakerMicrosoft Mar 2020 - Mar 2020Redmond, Washington, UsDan’s presentation was a key contribution to an ongoing 2-year journey and course of learning. Microsoft’s new hires, recent university graduates, fully engage their early career employees by building a network, enhancing skills and knowledge, and planning future steps for success. Dan’s program during the Israel Aspire Career Day helped attendees identify and leverage personal uniqueness while better aligning their career with their life ambitions. -
Keynote SpeakerChpa | Corporate Housing Providers Association Feb 2020 - Feb 2020Indianapolis, Indiana, UsDan delivered the opening keynote presentation for the 2020 Annual Conference. The audience, which included both providers and suppliers of the corporate housing industry continues to grapple with disruption and increasing uncertainty. Dan’s message provided clarity about existing certainties even now, as well as ways to bring a personal approach to shape events yet to come. -
Keynote SpeakerBbva Feb 2020 - Feb 2020Bilbao, Vizcaya, EsDan was brought in to help achieve two specific outcomes. 1. Elevate this event by delivering a presentation that was more engaging, innovative, and valuable than what we’ve had in the past. 2. Empower attendees to execute our exciting strategy and create better opportunities and experiences for our customers.As the keynote presentation for this event, Dan’s presentation delivered on both counts. And as a result the audience of leaders, sales personnel, and partners embraced both the strategy and their role in making it happen. -
Keynote SpeakerStaples Promotional Products Feb 2020 - Feb 2020Overland Park, Ks, UsDan’s presentation served to re-energize the sales force and help foster the mindset of true champions. Developed in alignment with leadership objectives, his message helped brand specialists identify new opportunities while using existing tools for better sales process management and account experience. His remarks and illustrations set the stage for ongoing work and conversations within this conference and into the future. -
Keynote SpeakerMölnlycke Health Care Dach Feb 2020 - Feb 2020Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DeDan delivered the featured keynote presentation to Mölnlycke’s salesforce and helped them to embrace and elevate challenging targets, infused with greater purpose. Developed in concert with Mölnlycke’s leadership team, Dan amplified current themes regarding market leadership, distinct advantages, and present urgency for action. He helped the team access greater internal drive and external resources to elevate and attain future results. -
Keynote SpeakerCarolinaeast Health System Feb 2020 - Feb 2020New Bern, North Carolina, UsThis event was designed to build greater connection and capability across the entire Carolina East Leadership Team. Directors, VPs and Sr. Leaders gathered to learn together and share their knowledge. Dan provided the tools to help them better motivate and engage their direct reports in order to deliver a consistent, quality, and exceptional patient care experience.Dan leveraged the motto, “Here to Serve,” in order to emphasize the importance and necessity of personal commitment and uniqueness. -
Keynote SpeakerNjcma Jan 2020 - Jan 2020Dan Thurmon was brought in to deliver a half day workshop for 200 Private Club Managers from across the state of New Jersey. Dan delivered an engaging, interactive experience which helped them set higher goals and adjust their strategies, regarding:Attracting and retaining great talent and building a culture of accountability.Connecting personal growth to professional excellence, for themselves and their teams.Expand the concept of delivering a high value member experience.
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Keynote SpeakerVerisk Jan 2020 - Jan 2020Jersey City, Nj, UsDan was brought in to help this audience of sales pros and partners celebrate their current success while challenging them to “get uncomfortable” and embrace next-level goals. The overall theme of his message was “taking ownership” … of your territory, your influence, and your life. As the closing keynote speaker, his message provided a powerful call to action and integrated key messages from throughout the three day conference. -
Keynote SpeakerLone Star College-Cyfair Jan 2020 - Jan 2020Cypress, Tx, UsDan addressed the 400 faculty and staff of Lone Star College to kick off their 2020 year of excellence. The meeting’s focus was on Purpose, People, and Performance, and Dan delivered content to elevate and address each of these areas. By reinforcing and building upon the deep, shared purpose of impacting the lives of students, attendees deepened their appreciation and collaboration with their fellow staff and learned how to access additional internal resources to perform at ever-increasing levels. -
Leadership ConsultantErmi Llc. Jan 2019 - Jan 2020Atlanta, Ga, UsDan was engaged by ERMI, a rapidly growing medical device company, to help develop an intentional culture of accountability and excellence, and to help better align team members' personal and professional growth plans. Working with executives and sales leaders, Dan's message of being "Off Balance On Purpose" serves as a backdrop for their ambitious and purposeful strategy of helping patients improve their ranges of movement and quality of life – "Free to move again. Free to live again." -
Keynote SpeakerSite Dec 2019 - Dec 2019Chicago, Il, UsDan delivered the closing keynote for the annual, year-end gathering of incentive travel professionals. This audience of corporate event planners and third party planning professionals are constantly trying to raise the bars of excellence and effectiveness with incentive meetings. This gathering, in particular, featured cutting edge education in marketing and design, and demonstrated innovation every step of the way. Dan's presentation enabled the audience to capture the essence of the experience and put it into action for immediate benefit. -
Keynote And Workshop Closing SpeakerGrant Thornton Llp Dec 2019 - Dec 2019Chicago, Il, UsThis event marked Dan's fourth appearance at Grant Thornton's Senior Management Academy. This event and program, which took place this year at their Chicago IL headquarters, was designed to help new Senior Advisors take complete ownership of their career development plan and chart a course to future Partnership in the firm. Dan's presentation was designed to help them gain personal clarity and accountability with regard to their role and growth track. He also offered a model to help them better align their personal and professional growth and to elevate the attention to purpose, enabling greater success and fulfillment along the journey.. -
Team SpecialistSolenis Nov 2019 - Nov 2019Wilmington, De, UsDan worked with this group of 20 heads of Finance and Information Technology in order to help them better think strategically and elevate their Leadership capabilities. During this two hour, hands on workshop, Dan shift their mindsets from of reacting to anticipating. The themes of the event revolved around Clarity, Insight and Profitability, and Dan related these goals to elements of Simplicity, Growth, and Speed. He helped leaders claim ownership of their professional goals and personal growth plans. -
Keynote Speaker1St United Credit Union Nov 2019 - Nov 2019Pleasanton, Ca, UsDan delivered a customized presentation for 1st United Credit Union's annual Staff Appreciation Day. The 200 employees from 8 branches gathered in Pleasanton, CA for this greatly anticipated event to celebrate their achievements, award special recognition, and further commit to their unique approach to serving their members. -
Closing Keynote SpeakerMountain America Credit Union Nov 2019 - Nov 2019Sandy, Utah, UsDan delivered a rousing, call-to-action keynote to close Mountain America's Annual Leadership Meeting. This program helped the 300+ attendees from across 5 states and 95 branches to better Embrace Uncertainty in order to live their vision: Help our members achieve their financial dreams! -
Opening Keynote SpeakerInspire Brands Nov 2019 - Nov 2019Atlanta, Georgia, UsDan delivered a customized, Keynote Presentation to help the 430 Franchise Team Members "Activate Change" for their teams and restaurants. Specifically, this meeting focused on elevating People, Performance, and Profitability. Dan's presentation provided a very personal challenge to each attendee that they take ownership of the values, goals, and responsibility to lead others to the desired results. He utilized powerful stories and illustrations to provide emotional and visual connection to essential leadership principles. -
Opening Keynote SpeakerAdvertising Specialty Institute Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Trevose, Pa, UsDan delivered an opening keynote to set the tone and theme for the 2019 Power Summit and to deliver some insights that would be particularly relevant to this high level audience of Advertising Specialty Professionals. The Promotional Product industry has been growing while simultaneously transforming, consolidating and maturing. Dan helped these suppliers and distributors take charge of the changes they are facing and uncover new strategies and opportunities to grow. -
Closing SpeakerGoddard Systems, Inc. Oct 2019 - Oct 2019King Of Prussia, Pa, Us -
Keynote SpeakerGoddard Systems, Inc. Oct 2019 - Oct 2019King Of Prussia, Pa, UsDan delivered the closing keynote speech for 2019 Franchise Convention of Goddard Schools. The event drew nearly 700 attendees from across the US (Franchise owners and onsite operators) who focused on elevating this incredible brand, growing "Super Fans," and leveraging integrated technology to improve capacity. Dan's message helped them redefine their roles as owners, leaders, and legacy leavers. -
Closing Keynote SpeakerNational Restaurant Association Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Washington, Dc, UsDan delivered the closing address for the National Restaurant Association Fall Summit, helping the 300 leaders in attendance to expand personal capacity, lead change, and align personal and professional growth. In an environment where they are facing constant competition for customers and talent, increasing regulations, and ever present uncertainty, Dan showed them how they could leverage their teams and abilities to take confident action. -
Kickoff SpeakerVizient, Inc Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Irving, Texas, UsDan was engaged to present a critical message to this audience of 700, including Service Providers Team, Health Systems, and Suppliers to hospital systems. The desire was an elevated conversation around better dialogues that leads to deeper relationships and ever-increasing relevance. Dans' program taught systems and strategies for continuous improvement, and unforgettable demonstrations about how to adapt to change with speed, positivity, and intentional action. The result was far more than the standing ovation – but in fact a powerful moment that was leveraged into many other aspects of this meeting's success and ongoing initiatives with the Captis System. -
Keynote SpeakerBeachbody Oct 2019 - Oct 2019El Segundo, Ca, UsDan was the featured Keynote for Beachbody's annual conference, hosting an incredible audience of their most successful coaches and sales agents. This incredible company, focused on helping people achieve the best health and fitness results while providing an opportunity for like-minded advocates to achieve financial success. This event was an "invitation only" experience for the top 10% of the company's performers. Dan's keynote amplified the congruence and connection between health, personal growth, and professional success. He provided techniques to stay focused on purpose, even amidst the challenge, and provided celebration and praise for their results, as well as a challenge to create an even bigger impact within their businesses and scopes of influence. -
Closing Keynote SpeakerDiversified Communications Hq Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Portland, Maine, UsDan provided the call to action message for this audience of 600 attendees for this very special "20th Anniversary" Conference. Dan helped to validate their efforts, enable them to accomplish their vital mission, and better fuel their lives while accomplishing vital work. -
Breakthrough SpeakerDenny'S Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Spartanburg, Sc, UsDan addressed Denny's Franchise Owners and General Managers from across the country's 1,700 locations. The concept of the event, and Dan's role was to help them achieve "Breakthrough Leadership" capabilities. He demonstrated, through is powerful keynote presentation, how they could leverage their experience and Denny's incredible brand story to reach new levels of personal excellence and professional growth. -
Keynote SpeakerCamp Bow Wow Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Westminster, Colorado, UsDan worked with the leadership team at Camp Bow Wow to craft and deliver a message that would help build trust, excitement, and mutual confidence with their Franchisees. This rapidly growing company enjoys outstanding market position and a powerful culture, and Dan provided insights to leverage those incredible assets into scalable continued success. He also equipped the business owners with tools to expand their personal capacity for change while ensuring that their efforts were sustainable. -
Closing Keynote SpeakerFrontdoor, Inc. Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Memphis, Tn, UsDan served as the closing, call to action message for Frontdoor's second annual "Ten One Day," the anniversary of their public listing on Nasdaq. Dan was the first outside speaker ever selected to address this group, and he helped the leadership team activate more of the team's potential and increase understanding and "buy in" of the strategic plan. Dan's talk was delivered to an audience in the in the company's headquarters' home, Memphis, TN, and streamed live via video to a much broader audience. -
Opening Keynote SpeakerHarris Computer Oct 2019 - Oct 2019Ottawa, Ontario, CaDan Thurmon addressed Harris Computers' 13 Business Units and 1,200 delegates, staff, and sponsors, delivering an essential message to maximize the impact of this important gathering. Because this three day learning opportunity was designed to increase technical knowledge, leverage best practices, and build community, it was extremely important that attendees adopt a mindset to foster new connections and expand their lenses of awareness. Dan's speech set the theme and tone while challenging everyone to take specific steps to maximize the experience. -
Opening Keynote SpeakeMichelin Sep 2019 - Sep 2019Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FrDan delivered his Off Balance On Purpose signature keynote, customized for Michelin and this distinguished group, in order to help elevate the success of their annual fundraising event. Key messages included Empowerment (for employees and suppliers), Simplification (to encourage greater focus and speed), and Digitization (Leveraging the strengths of platforms, apps, and tools). The audience consisted of Michelin's purchasing groups and suppliers, and Dan's message provided the ground work for important conversations and elevated partnerships. -
PresidentNational Speakers Association Jul 2018 - Aug 2019Tempe, Az, UsDan led a year-long effort for the largest worldwide association of speakers, consultants, trainers, and thought leaders. As Board Chair, he worked with the CEO, volunteers, state chapters, international partners, and staff to increase member value, transform processes, execute key events, develop revenue, and orchestrate a strategy to pivot to updated models. -
PresidentNational Speakers Association Jul 2018 - Aug 2019Tempe, Az, UsAfter several years serving on the Board, Dan was elected President of NSA, and in this role, led the organization – board, members, and staff, through the process of clarifying and elevating NSA’s Mission, Vision, and Values. He also completed many significant transformations, including a shift to a policy driven, strategic governance model, and the creating of significant new member value. -
President ElectNational Speakers Association 2017 - Jul 2018Tempe, Az, Us -
Member, Csp, CpaeNational Speakers Association 1994 - 2017Tempe, Az, Us -
Keynote SpeakerMorgan Properties Apr 2018 - Apr 2018King Of Prussia, Pa, Us -
Keynote SpeakerRoyal Cup, Inc. Aug 2017 - Aug 2017Birmingham, Al, UsDan's customized keynote presentation served as the cornerstone of this All Company meeting. The theme of the event and content delivered taught individuals to "Lead Forward" with a unified vision in order to leverage past successes and both corporate and personal strengths. As a result, the company established strategies to change with enhanced collaboration. -
Keynote SpeakerJ.M. Huber Corporation Jun 2017 - Jun 2017UsPartnered with Huber's internal and external training partners to equip HEM directors and managers with tools to effectively lead their teams through significant change. Dan delivered both a keynote experience and an interactive workshop as critical elements to this multi-day agenda. -
Keynote SpeakerMichigan Sugar Company May 2017 - May 2017Bay City, Mi, UsMichigan Sugar provided recognition of their team's accomplishments and ongoing encouragement, both professionally and personally, by engaging Dan's powerful keynote and providing every employee with a copy of Off Balance On Purpose. -
Keynote SpeakerHill'S Pet Nutrition Apr 2017 - Apr 2017Topeka, Ks, UsDelivered the Opening Keynote for HIll's Pet Nutrition's National Commercial Experience. Helped sales leaders "Win as One," utilizing outstanding peformance, service, and innovation. -
Keynote SpeakerKpmg Us Feb 2017 - Feb 2017New York, Ny, UsProvided the featured Keynote Presentation for KPMG's Executive Forum/Innovation Showcase, teaching and inspiring top leaders, clients, and prospects. -
Keynote SpeakerUps Jan 2017 - Jan 2017Delivered the Closing Keynote for UPS Capital's Annual Sales Meeting. Provided a powerful "call to action," and tools to increase performance for the coming year.
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Keynote Speaker & Leadership CoachChick-Fil-A Corporate Jan 2017 - Jan 2017Atlanta, Ga, UsDan has, for years, delivered impactful content and motivation to guide new restaurant operators to execute long-term planning. This segment has been consistently rated among the highlights of CFA's leadership development program. -
Keynote SpeakerState Farm ® Nov 2016 - Nov 2016Bloomington, Illinois, UsAfter a previous, highly acclaimed appearance, Dan was asked to return to State Farm headquarters to present at this annual, internal event. -
Keynote SpeakerGrant Thornton Llp Oct 2016 - Oct 2016Chicago, Il, UsFor multiple years, Dan has delivered a keynote presentation and led discussions for leaders within the firm who are planning their careers and aspiring to become partners. -
Keynote SpeakerAnthem, Inc. Sep 2016 - Sep 2016Indianapolis, Indiana, Us -
Keynote SpeakerCarefirst Bluecross Blueshield Jun 2016 - Jun 2016Baltimore, Md, UsDan performed two engagements this year with CareFirst BCBS, both for their Annual Sales Conference and also at the Top Producers Incentive trip. -
Keynote SpeakerPacific Gas And Electric Company Mar 2016 - Mar 2016Oakland, California, UsPresented Dan's Safe Danger presentation, helping to build a culture where technicians operate with flawless execution and increased awareness of safety factors. -
Keynote SpeakerAsh Brokerage Feb 2016 - Feb 2016Fort Wayne, Indiana, UsDan delivered an extended keynote, followed by personal conversation with the Top Brokers from the organization. -
Keynote SpeakerJ.M. Huber Corporation Jan 2016 - Jan 2016UsStart of Year Kickoff for Huber's leadership team throughout the division and their spouses and significant others. Dan taught the interrelationship between personal and professional growth, and helped these couples align their efforts to grow while leading Huber to greater accomplishments in the coming year. -
Keynote SpeakerThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Jan 2016 - Jan 2016Akron, Oh, UsIn his dynamic, general session keynote, Dan inspired and challenged over 2,000 Dealer Leaders to break barriers and acheive higher levels of personal and professional performance. -
Author: Success In ActionAction Press Sep 2005 - 2006It can be said that this self-help book starts where others end. Instead of merely informing or inspiring you, this book will lead you to action. It is infused with hundreds of actionable suggestions that you can adopt immediately to create positive life changes. Success in Action blends Dan's extensive experience as a professional entertainer and entrepreneur with stories from fascinating authors, athletes, and public personalities. The result is a well rounded and comprehensive treatment on the subject of getting things done.
• Dan Thurmon Education Details
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The University Of GeorgiaMarketing
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• Dan Thurmon works for Motivation Works, Inc.
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• Dan Thurmon's current role is Change Leadership Speaker and Coach.
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• Dan Thurmon attended The University Of Georgia.
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