Dan Shaikh co-founded Speaker Slam® in 2016, a speaker development agency that builds speakers into changemakers & Thought Leaders. He is best known as the host of North America's largest inspirational speaking competition.
As a publicist for inspirational changemakers, Dan’s work has catapulted speakers to secure media coverage, viral opportunities, paid speaking gigs, TEDx talks, book deals & documentaries. His speakers have accrued over 500 million views across social media on platforms like Goalcast, Jay Shetty, Power of Positivity, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and many more. His events have helped raise over $30,000 for various charitable causes and have been featured in the media on Global News, CBC, CTV News, and more.
His own story has been celebrated on Breakfast Television, TEDx, CityNews & OmniNews. He also co-authors the Amazon best-seller book Our Yellow Brick Road. Having produced more than 100 events in Toronto, Dan has provided a stage for over 1,000 speakers to share their inspirational messages. His passion for changing narratives and breaking stigmas shines through his dedication to promoting diversity, strength, and positive representation.
Dan's journey from a shy immigrant who once felt voiceless to a leading figure in the speaking world exemplifies the profound impact of embracing vulnerability and self-expression. Today, he is committed to inspiring others to find their authentic voice, share their unique stories, and ignite global change through the power of speaking.
See the global impact of Dan's work here: https://www.speakerslam.org/success