Dan Thurmon: Peak Performance
Leadership expert, transformational speaker, and bestselling author Dan Thurmon helps organizations embrace change, elevate performance, and thrive through uncertainty and disruption.
Quick Facts:
- Founder and President of Motivation Works, Inc.
- International keynote speaker and leadership expert
- Bestselling author of Off Balance On Purpose
- Creator of the "Perform While You Transform" philosophy
- Formats:
- Keynote Speaker | Leadership Expert | Change Management Specialist
- Audiences:
- Executives, franchise organizations, leadership teams, business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, and organizations navigating change and growth.
- Outcomes:
- Develop the mindset and skills needed to thrive during change
- Learn practical strategies for leading through uncertainty and disruption
- Build resilience, adaptability, and sustained high performance
- Travels from: Atlanta, GA
- **US Fee range: $20,001 - $35,000
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Talent Short Bio
Dan Thurmon is a globally recognized keynote speaker, leadership expert, bestselling author, and founder of Motivation Works, Inc. Renowned for his powerful message of transformation and performance, Dan helps leaders, teams, and organizations navigate change with confidence while maintaining momentum, productivity, and growth.
For more than two decades, Dan has been helping organizations embrace disruption as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. His signature philosophy, “Perform While You Transform,” challenges individuals to stop waiting for perfect conditions and instead learn how to excel while managing change, uncertainty, and evolving priorities. This practical approach has made him a trusted advisor to corporations, franchise organizations, and leadership teams worldwide.
As the author of the bestselling book Off Balance On Purpose, Dan redefines traditional concepts of balance, arguing that success comes from intentional engagement across multiple priorities rather than seeking an unrealistic state of equilibrium. His insights have resonated with leaders facing the demands of rapid growth, organizational change, and evolving workplace expectations.
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