danblanchard

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 17

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Recapturing Childhood Magic: Dreaming Big Again   In my TEDx Talk, it explores the transformative power of reconnecting with the untamed dreams of youth. I delve into the enchantment that fueled our earliest aspirations and challenge the constraints of adulthood […]

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Finding Flow: The State of Peak Performance   In my TEDx Talk, I embody the pursuit of peak performance, unlocking the state of flow becomes paramount in my performance. Flow, characterized by complete absorption in an activity, offers a pathway

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   The Paradigm Shift: Choosing the Bold Path   In my TEDx Talk, embracing the paradigm shift: choosing the bold path signifies a departure from the comfort of the familiar towards uncharted territories. In this TEDx exploration, we unravel the transformative

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Overcoming Fear: Taking the Big Scary Leap   In my TEDx Talk, I talk about overcoming fear and taking the big scary leap, I delve into the transformative power of confronting and conquering our fears. Exploring personal anecdotes and universal

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