Dan Thurmon began his entrepreneurial career when he was eleven years old after learning to juggle at a Renaissance Festival. That one event uncovered a passion for engaging and inspiring audiences that has only grown over time. As an entertainer, Dan has appeared at thousands of events across the country and overseas. He has shared the stage with acts such as The Commodores, Dave Koz, The Neville Brothers, Bella Fleck, Frankie Avalon and Kool and the Gang. He has also appeared many times on national television, including "The Late Show with David Letterman."

As he built his entertainment business, Dan was able to self-finance his education, travel the world, and learn what it takes to consistently deliver superior performances on and off the stage.

Dan is president of Motivation Works, Inc., an international speaking and entertainment firm. He teaches audiences how to manage the demands of their busy lives with increased focus and decisive action. His unique speaking style, Speaking with Visual Impact™, utilizes all of his skills, blending meaningful content with emotionally charged performances.

Dan is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing. He has also studied business management, music, theater, acting, dance, gymnastics, and aviation. In 2003 Dan achieved the highest earned award of the National Speakers Association, receiving the elite designation of "Certified Speaking Professional." He has delivered over a thousand presentations across America, Europe, and Asia for organizations including IBM, General Motors, Deloitte and Touche, The Coca Cola Company, and AT&T. Dan currently lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Sheilia, and their children, Eddie and Maggie.

• Success in Action : Dan's flagship keynote program, Success in Action, has inspired and propelled thousands of individuals to achieve greater results in the midst of change. This inspirational program teaches and illustrates personal management of multiple responsibilities. You can do more than you think you can, and during this presentation you will learn how to accomplish more of your important tasks in less time with precision, confidence and satisfaction!
  
  
• Off Balance On Purpose : Maintaining your balance in today's off-balance world is never ending challenge. That's why Dan tells you to give up trying to live your life "on balance," and start living Off Balance On Purpose. This interactive session will guide you to see and shape the patterns at work in your life, giving your actions greater purpose and your life enhanced balance.
  
  

• Accelerated Learning Workshop : During this hands-on workshop, you will learn to break through previous conceptions of your own abilities. Everyone in the audience will practice, both mentally and physically, the process of learning at today's increased pace. Taking the juggling analogy one step further, all the participants will learn to juggle while Dan teaches key concepts.
  
  
• Celebrating Your Style : At one time in life we have all heard the encouraging words "just be yourself." This advice is, in many ways, the key to fulfillment and effectiveness.In this participative and entertaining session, Dan will take you on a journey to bring out your best. You will also learn to build better relationships and connect with people in a powerful way, engaging "multi-sensory" experiences.
  
  
• Targeting Your Destiny : Dan will lead you on a powerful goal setting workshop that will help you define your future and develop action plans to propel you forward. This session will help you take action and succeed where you may have struggled before. You will discover your personal and professional goals, and then set a balanced approach toward achievement.