The Influence Factor
Transforming entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses—one speech at a time.
Dan Adkins' Speaking is:
Engaging
Informative
Inspiring
Motivating
Dan Adkins enters and Owns the Spotlight and the room. He engages his audiences immediately and captivates them throughout his speaking.
The Man Who Speaks to the Living… but Rehearses with the Dead
And no matter who is in the audience, Dan does what he does best: he engages, he entertains, and—most importantly—he equips people with practical tools they can use immediately.
He keeps the crowd laughing, learning, and leaning in, using real-time interaction and expert listening to shape better communicators on the spot.
Oh— and in case you wonder where he hones his craft?
Dan practices his speeches in the cemetery near his home. So far, he's had no complaints. Not one single negative comment.
The audience is so "Wowed!", there's dead silence.
Professional & Memorable:
Dan speaks about speaking.
That’s right—he’s a speaker who speaks… about how to speak. And while the world may have gone virtual, Dan knows one thing hasn’t changed: speaking—live, virtual, or somewhere in between—is still the fastest way to grow your career or your business.
He’s spoken to and coached executives, sales teams, entrepreneurs, and just about anyone else who needs to win a room, close a deal, or make a message land.
Dan's Speaking Topics Include
(but are not limted to)
1. Managing Stage Fright
Embrace the Anxiety
Reframe the Event
Practice the Right Way
Be in the Moment
2. Impacting Your Audience
Engage, Engage, Engage
Reach Beyond Your Audience's Ears so They Care
Use Strategic Stories that Touch the Heart and Mind
Structure Your Speech or Presentation
3. Next Steps
Create Your Pre-Presentation Routine
Take the Stage with Comfort and Command
The Conversation with your Audience
Your Call to Action
Corporate Presentations and Workshops
Speaking Leadership
Not all Speakers are Leaders, but All Leaders are Speakers
Why Speaking Matters in Business
Team Work
Leading Out Loud: Speaking Skills that Build Stronger Teams
Stronger Together: Speaking Strategies for High-Performing Teams
What My Clients Say
What do Saturday Night Live and strategic finance have in common? A lot more than you'd think — just ask Dan Adkins, MBA!
Our Jacksonville Chapter of the CFO Leadership Council had the pleasure of hosting Dan, a Business Coach, Author, and Speaker from Strategystix LLC, for a session that was equal parts insightful, entertaining, and inspiring.
Using humor and storytelling honed during his time at SNL, Dan helped our members see how powerful communication can transform data into action.
Posted on LinkedIn by Caroliine Boyce - Southeast Community Director @ CFO Leadership Council / Membership Development
Working with Dan, I found that his abilities to communicate were excellent. His strategic approach and positive presentation helped our investors understand the importance of our efforts and motivated our volunteers. He focused on communicating from their point of view.
Dan was able to explain the benefit that they were looking to hear, rather than just coming from a “sales” platform.
He had instant rapport in so many cases and built lasting relationships. Dan’s abilities to communicate, organize and motivate made all of that actionable!
Mike Collins - Mississippi Power
Hattiesburg, MS
Dan is a great listener - and knows that you need to get the story first and understand where you've been and where you are - before you can assess where you want to go.
He is extraordinarily creative - and able to produce/orchestrate amazing outcomes.
His friendly demeanor makes him easy to work with - and is in some ways deceptive - he is tenacious in his work and a real mover and shaker. He is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him highly.
Barbara Garlock., Non-Profit Consultant,
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
+1 470.648.1926
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