Facilitation and Training

Better conversations.
Stronger teams.
Meaningful progress.

I design and lead workshops, offsites, and training that help people connect, solve problems, and move forward.Workshops and training that turn conversation into action.

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Make space for what’s possible.

From one-hour sessions to multi-day experiences, every program is designed around your team’s goals.

Leadership offsites

Align priorities, work through challenges, and move forward as a leadership team.

Retreats

Create space for reflection, stronger relationships, and new perspectives.

Workshops and design sprints

Explore challenges, generate ideas, and agree on practical next steps.

Communication training

Help teams tell better stories, present clearly, and speak with confidence.

“Daniel’s knowledge of presentation storytelling was game-changing for our design team. His practical storytelling tools and frameworks are already making a difference in how our work lands with critical stakeholders.”

David Stern-Gottfried

Manager, Design Operations, Centene

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Facilitation in practice.

From government agencies to creative studios and classrooms, I design experiences that help groups think and work better together.

BARDA / HHS

Leadership offsites and organizational alignment.

Working through Booz Allen Hamilton, I designed and facilitated a 50-person BARDA offsite introducing a new organizational brand. I built the senior leader’s presentation, coached delivery, and led breakout exercises connecting the new identity to the team’s work.

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“Daniel’s presentation coaching transformed how our team communicates. He helped our scientists present complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and real impact.”

Travis DittmerChief Scientist, Biomedical Research and Development Authority, HHS

Vision Camp

Immersive retreats focused on purpose, reflection, and connection.

I designed and led two-day retreats for 10–18 participants, combining storytelling, guided reflection, breathwork, and somatic practices. With fellow coaches, I created space for participants to explore their values and share their stories.

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“Daniel is the perfect guide because this is what he does in his own life. He’s been doing this work his whole life.”

Adam CVision Camp Participant

Booz Allen Hamilton

Innovation workshops using Google Ventures design sprint methodologies.

I designed an offsite for 12 colleagues using a growth matrix to explore skills, interests, and career direction. Shared reflection helped build trust and identify opportunities for collaboration.

“Daniel is a gifted coach and mentor who leads with empathy. His contributions to our team have helped many team members tell their stories, chart their career goals, and begin sharing authentic experiences.”

Francesca BonifacioDesign Strategist and People Operations Leader, Booz Allen Hamilton

Teaching & education

Instructional design and creative skills development at various art colleges around the SF Bay Area

I taught game art at Academy of Art University, CCA, and The Art Institute, drawing on my experience at Electronic Arts and Activision. I also built Gamestepper, a peer-learning platform for students.

“Daniel is motivating and open to a lot of ideas. Always good to go to for advice. I improved greatly under his tutelage. He’s not easy; he works you hard but you’ll gain a lot from it.”

StudentAcademy of Art University

Process

How we work together

A flexible four-step approach helps turn complex challenges into productive conversations and practical next steps.

Understand

Clarify the people, challenge, and desired outcome.

Design

Build the right format, activities, and experience.

Facilitate

Guide participation, dialogue, and discovery.

Reflect

Turn insights into commitments and next steps.

Let’s bring your people together.

From a single workshop to a multi-day offsite, I’ll help your team make meaningful progress.

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