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Speaking

and Workshops

Your group will discover actionable takeaways, paradigm-shifting insights, and deep belly laughs that supercharge their transformation.

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“Truly

unforgettable!”

Don inspires groups to ditch the status quo and unleash their inner Clown. A former Blue Man Group performer and current innovation facilitator at the world’s largest tech companies, Don equips your group with the tools to think differently, captivate any audience, and conquer business goals.

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  • Innovation Through Laughter Workshop

    Innovation Through Laughter Workshop

    Inject fun and connection into your org’s innovation process while equipping participants with actionable tools to tackle challenges head-on.

    Objectives:

    • Foster connection, inspiration, and laughter

    • Cultivate psychological safety to create a space where creativity thrives

    • Develop divergent thinking, problem framing, and group ideation skills

  • Engaging your Audience Like A Clown (Not The Creepy Kind) Keynote

    Engaging your Audience Like A Clown (Not The Creepy Kind) Keynote

    Struggling to hold attention? This crash course in Clown Presence (no nose required) equips your group with pro techniques to captivate any audience.

    Objectives:

    • 4 surefire techniques for audience engagement

    • 3 methods to add humor to your presentation

    • 1 essential exercise to build audience awareness, warmth, and charisma

  • Overcoming Perfectionism With Comedy Keynote

    Overcoming Perfectionism With Comedy Keynote

    Forget the boring and equip your group with actionable skills to slay their inner perfectionist and unleash their creative beast.

    Objectives:

    • Learn a simple framework combining excellence with ease

    • Discover the profound mindset shift that brings about confidence and resilience

    • Leverage an empirical technique that will allow you to leave procrastination behind

  • “Don was an absolute hit with attendees! His presentations are engaging, informative, and full of laughs.”

    Laura Amann, Event Lead, Toastmasters International Convention

  • “Hands down one of the best events I have ever done and the participants in my company are still raging about it!”

    Arthur Soroken, Operations Lead, Songza

  • “Don was able to create an environment where a group of normally serious engineers were acting completely goofy and ridiculous with each other. I would definitely recommend Don if you are looking for an event.”

    Aaron Michelony, Software Engineer, Google

  • “Don’s event was spot on! We are all still chatting about it! We all learned, laughed, and are ready to work more cohesively as a team to deliver outcomes!”

    Katie Lechner, Head of Search UX, Google

  • "I look for speakers who are easy to work with, and most importantly, offer actionable advice in a fun and engaging way. Don totally checked these boxes and much more!"

    Karlene Phillips, Toastmasters District 117 Director

  • "Don is truly world-class from start to finish. If you are not booking Don for your next event, you are missing out!"

    Collin Sommerhauser, Business Development Manager, SAP

  • “Don is a total pro. He had our students engaged, humored, and moved.”

    William Grey, Health Careers Academy, Sequoia High School