For firms and partners
An experienced partner
for your team.
I work with leadership development, coaching, and consulting firms as an associate, facilitator, trainer, coach, and fractional partner.Experienced facilitation, coaching, and training support for your team.
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Experience that expands your team’s capabilities.
I bring two decades of creative leadership, program design, speaking, and coaching to the teams I join. I can develop the experience, facilitate the room, coach the people, or support delivery over time.
Executive & Communication Coaching
Help leaders build confidence, presence, and stronger communication in high-stakes moments.
Storytelling & Creative Direction
Shape complex ideas into stories, presentations, and experiences people remember.
Program & Curriculum Design
Design workshops, curricula, and interactive learning experiences from concept through delivery.
Associate Facilitation & Training
Deliver programs within your methodology and represent your brand with care.
Fractional & Strategic Partnership
Add experienced creative, communication, and program leadership without a full-time hire.
What clients say
“Daniel took complex ideas we were delivering in clunky ways and turned them into clear, engaging messages that resonated with our clients, making a huge impact on our business. He doesn’t just consult. He transforms.”
AJ HarbingerOwner and Podcast Host, The Art of Charm
“Daniel provided invaluable insights that transformed the way I approach presentation crafting and storytelling. In just 20 minutes with him, I gained more actionable value than I’ve experienced in professional development over the past eight years.”
Erica MeyerVP Organizational Development, Five Keys
“Daniel went to work right away, giving us clear options that got us to a workable product quickly. He built a powerful deck to support our narrative and helped us make complex ideas simple and persuasive.”
Jigar ShahHost of the Energy Empire and Open Circuit podcasts
“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-GottfriedManager, Design Operations, Centene
“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
“Daniel was a great asset – his keen insights, creative approach, and fresh perspectives were so helpful – it makes me want to weep.”
Steve TathamSenior Creative Manager, Disney Imagineering
“I find a lot of actionable value in my sessions with Daniel. His background in storytelling, design, and technology help him empathize with – and support – my career growth.”
Xin CExited founder & Entrepreneur
Credentials
Experience you can build on.
Two decades across creative leadership, speaking, teaching, and organizational development, backed by formal coaching training.
Coaching
Certified Integral Coach
New Ventures West
Speaking
50+ speaking engagements
Including SXSW, Comic-Con, and IDFA
Teaching & Training
College-level instructor
Academy of Art University, California College of the Arts, and The Art Institute
Creative Leadership
Award-winning creative director
Webby & FWA Awards · 20+ years of experience
Organizations I’ve worked with
Let’s build something together.
Need a coach, facilitator, program designer, or ongoing partner? Let’s talk about how I can support your team. Available for associate, bench, and fractional engagements.
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