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Parent, Educator, Author Dan Blanchard the Award Winning Author and Speaker, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach who grew up as a student-athlete. Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Since then, Dan has successfully completed twelve years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school. In addition, Dan is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Writing Project. He was chosen by the American Federation of Teachers as their face and voice of educational reform. Dan has authored the two dynamic teen leadership books, Feeling Lucky? and Feeling Good. His third book of the Granddaddy’s Secrets series, Feeling Strong! will be out next winter. As an educator, coach, author, and speaker Dan feels that it is his duty to positively influence our youth every chance that he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their five children, and family dog, Daisy.

From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 62

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Inspiring Change: A Teacher’s Transformation  In my TEDx Talk, I allude to inspiring change and a teacher’s transformation. I unveiled my secret of success: embracing change with an open heart and mind. As a teacher, I learned that growth stems …

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How to Be a Bestselling, Money-Making Author Blog 21

Niche Navigator: Specializing for Authorship Success   In the vast sea of literature, finding your niche as an author can be the compass that directs you to success. Specializing doesn’t mean limiting yourself; rather, it’s about honing your unique voice and perspective in a way that resonates deeply with readers. Firstly, identifying your niche requires …

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From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 61

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Overcoming Classroom Hurdles: Lessons in Inspiration  In my TEDx Talk, I allude to overcoming classroom hurdles with lessons in inspiration. I delved into a profound secret of success: resilience. Resilience is not merely about bouncing back from setbacks; it’s the …

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From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 60

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Inspiring the Next Generation: A Teacher’s Journey  In my TEDx Talk, I to inspiring the next generation in a teacher’s journey, and how the secret of success unravels through passion, persistence, and purpose. Anyone teaching another serves as catalysts, igniting …

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How to Be a Paid Professional Speaker Blog #19

Follow-Up Fundamentals: Securing Future Speaking Gigs   In the world of professional speaking, the art of securing future gigs doesn’t just end with a captivating performance on stage. It extends far beyond, into the realm of strategic follow-up. As a speaker, your post-event actions are just as crucial as your on-stage presence. Here are some …

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From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 59

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Words that Ignite: A Teacher’s Influence  In my TEDx Talk, I hit on words that ignite and a teacher’s influence, and how the secret of success lies in the transformative power of language. Teachers, as stewards of this power, wield …

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