Overcommitment, fear of conflict, avoidance of feedback, and the silent drift from our true priorities. We know we’d feel lighter if we said “no” more often.
We know our careers and relationships would thrive if we faced criticism and difficult people with clarity and confidence. This message gives people both permission—and a process—to do just that. It empowers audiences to reclaim control, build resilience, and move forward with purpose. It’s not just about motivation—it’s about transformation. It’s about becoming the person you aspire to be—and becoming the dominant team you’re capable of becoming.
I teach “Leverage Your Leverage to Elevate Your Legacy”. Through my signature process, STAND GROW WIN, I help people identify where they want to be—and declare what stands in their way. Whether those barriers are self-imposed or externally driven, we call these obstacles VICs: Villains, Influences, and Circumstances that cloud clarity, limit progress, or derail purpose.
With zeal and intention, we draw an uncrossable line, stand up to these VICs, declare them, and employ our signature process to defeat them. I believe every person has the capacity to improve their life and move closer to their personal vision—when they choose STAND, GROW, and WIN.
Breakthrough and excel in communication through tested tools and techniques including:Influential Listening, Responding to Criticism and Raising the Tough Issues.
“The 6 Truths about Leading Yourself Before Leading Anyone Else" builds the foundational understanding of leading yourself and how to use your impact to lead others.
Building it daily by defining the finish line and reverseengineering purpose-driven action.
Shifting internal dialogue to unlock growth and outcomes.
Sparking energy that lasts, anchored in perspective and purpose. Motivation is available to all. Don moves people to adopt the correct perspective and use motivation as fuel to achieve objectives.
Rising with clarity and heart. Don helps individuals stand, refocus, and act when life demands their best.
Whether you are looking for a speaker to motivate a stadium of 20,000 sales consultants or coach an executive boardroom of 10, Don delivers a tailored message that impacts each individual — leaving them with the tools to create lasting change.
Ideal Audience:
Emerging Leaders, Athletes, Corporate Teams, General Audience.
Description:
Are you where you want to be? If not, it’s time to stop and declare. Every day, we face VICs—Villains, Issues, and Circumstances—that hold us back. Whether it’s a toxic attitude, a limiting belief, or a distracting influence, these obstacles keep us from becoming the refined individual we’re meant to be. The question is: How long will you let them stay?
To grow, we must realign. Like a cargo ship drifting off course, even small missteps can lead to major consequences. Growth requires letting go of what no longer serves us and adding what we lack. With decades of experience mentoring athletes and professionals, I’ve seen how intentional orientation can transform lives. STAND GROW WIN is more than a framework—it’s a daily system for self-improvement, resilience, and achievement.
This keynote equips audiences to declare what’s holding them back, define success on their own terms, and build a personal framework for confidence and clarity. Whether you’re a student, a coach, or a corporate leader, you’ll walk away with tools to refocus, refresh, and WIN—starting now.
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Ideal Audience:
Executives, Entrepreneurs, Athletes, Corporate Teams, Employee-Owned Companies
Description:
We all start with dreams—childhood visions of success, joy, and purpose. But somewhere along the way, life reroutes us. We find ourselves on the “Legacy Highway,” committed to careers, teams, and missions that may not match our original plans, but demand our full heart. The challenge? Many individuals and organizations struggle to activate their existing influence. They don’t realize that their story, their perspective, and their presence are already powerful tools. So the question becomes: How do we leverage what we already have to elevate who we are, what we desire and what we leave behind?
With over 40 years in Division 1 Athletics—as a coach, mentor, and culture architect—I’ve trained competitors to lead teams and build legacies. I believe that every person carries leverage: experiences, values, and lessons that, when shared intentionally, become leadership tools. I teach audiences how to transform their story into a strategy. Legacy isn’t created at the end —it’s built daily through influence, culture, and communication. When we learn to lead with our story, we don’t just inspire—we elevate.
In this keynote, I guide audiences through three transformational stops: Influence, Culture, and Communication. You’ll learn how to recognize your leadership power (Superstar, Catalyst, Owner), build a winning team culture where every member is a gatekeeper, and communicate with clarity and purpose. Whether you’re an executive, athlete, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this journey will help you activate your leverage, reignite your competitive fire, and build a legacy that lasts. Let’s go!
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