Keynotes

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Motivational 

Bring out the Champ in you

Available in 60, 90, 120 min keynote versions

Unlearn, Learn, Relearn: REPEAT

How do you channel inspiration and motivation to achieve tangible goals during times of change?

As a Human Resource Development Specialist, Dananjaya had the unique opportunity to closely study, research and work in the fields of talent management and competency building in adults. When decided to take on the challenge of converting his own potential towards becoming the world’s best competitive speaker in 2014, it took him down a rigorous 10-year journey of unlearning, learning and relearning. This experience helped bridge the gap between the theory and practice of competency and skill development in adults.

Keynote in Action

Learning how to thrive in times of uncertainty has become the new norm. Leaders and teams need a different mindset that parts from traditional thinking akin, to achieving goals at a more intune philosophy of growth, inclusivity and self-leadership. This exciting keynote explores how you can unlock peak performance levels and accelerate growth during challenging times.

“Five compelling strategies to create a step-change in your approach to thriving in uncertainty”

Why would this keynote work for you

As a Human Resource Development Specialist, Dananjaya had the unique opportunity to closely study, research, and work in the fields of organizational transformation and competency building in adults. When he decided to take on the challenge of converting his own potential towards becoming the world’s best competitive speaker in 2014, it took him down a rigorous 10-year journey of unlearning, learning, and relearning. This keynote will help participants bridge the gap between theory and practice when it comes to the mindset change needed to thrive and transform themselves.

Best placed as an opening keynote to energize and motivate the audience.

In this keynote, Dananjaya explores five powerful principles that will help you evolve as a transformational leader and become a catalyst for inspiration and change.

Keynote in Action

This keynote brings together a compelling narrative of how leaders should compliment tactical superiority with transformational leadership. Working with leaders and organizations across the world, Dananjaya has managed to condense his experience into an illuminating keynote that challenges leaders to co-create new visions and realities for those they serve.

“Five principles of bleeding-edge leadership that combines the old ways with the new”

Why would this keynote work for you

There are two types of leadership. Leadership that’s transactional and leadership that’s transformational. More than ever, the world needs leaders that can inspire performance and drive teams through a compelling vision. Dananjaya’s experience in helping leaders stand out on stage and off the stage has allowed him to gain deep insight into how tactically and strategically sound leaders can become beacons of inspiration.

Keynote to energize and motivate the audience.

Motivational 

Bleeding Edge Leadership

Available in 60, 90, 120 min keynote versions

The world needs a new leadership paradigm

How do you move from tactical to transformational leadership?

Educational & Inspirational

Leaders Speak

Available in  90, 120 min keynote versions

A brave new world, needs brave new stories

A compelling vision needs to be told in a compelling way

This signature keynote helps participants experience and learn the power of storytelling as a tool for influence and persuasion.

Keynote in Action

This keynote is designed to help leaders connect, communicate, and persuade in a group setting. The session allows participants to understand how to use storytelling as a persuasive communication tool during presentations, team meetings, and town-hall sessions. The focus will be on learning communication structuring and delivery techniques, to quickly and easily establish your presence and extend your influence.

  • Three ways to convert your ideas into messages that matter
  • How to deliver compelling stories painlessly and effectively
  • Pitch, position, and promote the art of the 2-minute story-pitch
  • Sharing vs Telling three strategies to go from a leader that commands to a leader that inspires change

Why would this keynote work for you

Strong leadership assures results; but the ability to communicate a compelling vision builds a brand. Dananjaya’s work has helped global change-makers and professionals master the art of storytelling as a tool for influence and brand building. This keynote helps participants experience the subtle art of transformative storytelling to pitch, position, and promote their ideas, vision, and brand.

Dananjaya’s iconic speech “I See Something” at the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking was ranked as one of the most talked-about speeches in 2014 by Fortune Magazine; alongside Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai’s acceptance speech and Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg’s speech delivered at Harvard University.

Keynote in Action

Through this keynote, Dananjaya shows how we could all be better at what we do, and achieve the success we envision for ourselves by shifting through six gears of success. These six self-transformation lessons combine into a powerful formula that will help participants achieve personal mastery and growth.

“Six world-class strategies to go from being good to great at what you do”

Why would this keynote work for you

Dananjaya was the first Asian representing an Asian country to win the world championship of public speaking in the 70+ year history of the contest. This remarkable feat is only compounded by the fact that Dananjaya is a non-native english speaker. Dananjaya brings tried and tested strategies on self-growth and mastery through an entertaining and deeply inspirational keynote that has received standing ovations across 20 different countries.

Motivational & Inspirational

I See Something

Available in 60, 90 min keynote versions

The journey to personal mastery
begins with pain and ends with glory