
Dan Millman
Self-Help Author, Former World Champion Gymnast & Coach
Dan Millman a former world champion gymnast, Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor, and Oberlin College professor — is author of 16 books published in 29 languages. His best-known work, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film and released by Universal Pictures in 2007. Dan’s seminars and trainings have influenced people from all…
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Dan Millman a former world champion gymnast, Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor, and Oberlin College professor — is author of 16 books published in 29 languages.
His best-known work, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film and released by Universal Pictures in 2007. Dan’s seminars and trainings have influenced people from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports and the arts.
Dan has presented keynote addresses to companies as varied as: American Healthcare Radiologists Association, Images International, and Apple University, among many others. Like his readership, Dan Millman’s audiences over the past 25 years range from business organizations to university students and faculty, to churches, sports teams, and holistic organizations, medical, dental, and chiropractic conventions, men’s gatherings, and a variety of other venues.
The nature of his work encompasses areas such as “life-education,” enhanced wellness, stress release, higher awareness and perspective — essentially, how to live a more meaningful and purposeful life in the real world — keeping one’s head in the clouds and feet on the ground.
His work has direct, practical applications in everyday life, at work and at home. He takes listeners beyond lofty philosophy, abstract concepts, and idealistic notions to remind listeners of what they “already know on deeper levels but might have forgotten” — for real-world outcomes.
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MEDTRONIC
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
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SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!

CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!

PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!

FURMAN UNIVERSITY
Topics
Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit
The demands of daily life, at work and at home, make peaceful warriors of us all. Dan’s keynote reveals how to overcome self-doubt, access true courage, turn knowledge into action, awaken the warrior spirit, and transform our work into a path of personal evolution; concluding with a simple method to open our hearts and connect with others.
The Four Purposes of Life
By viewing our lives through the lens of four fundamental purposes involving: Life’s Lessons, Career and Calling, Life Path, and The Present Moment — we re-awaken to the value of everyday challenges at work and at home. Dan concludes by revealing the life-changing power of the attention (mindfulness) in present moment.
Success: The Bigger Picture
As we strive for health, love, financial success and career enhancement, it’s easy to lose sight of life’s bigger picture — what we’re doing here on Planet Earth. Dan reveals gateways that each of us will pass through on our way to an inspired life: Self-worth; Will; Energy; Clarity; Security; Instinct; Courage; Power, and more — all leading to true success, fulfillment, and to a natural, easeful way of living.
Universal Laws for the Business of Living
The universe works according to laws as real and concrete as the law of gravity. In this keynote, Dan shows how to harness the laws of balance, choices presence, action, and non-resistance to master ourselves and improve every facet of our lives at work and at home.
Videos
Dan Millman at TEDxBerkeley
Dan Millman at Creative Innovation 2015 (Ci2015) - "The power of mindfulness in a changing world"
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