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Speaking, Ottawa · September 23, 2026

Why corporate teams book a resilience speaker, and what they should expect

Resilience is not toughness. It is the small daily habits that keep people steady when work gets heavy.

Resilience has become a conference buzzword. Used well, it means something specific: the capacity to take a hit and keep functioning.

Resilience is built, not announced

Nobody becomes resilient from a slide. It comes from habits: moving, recovering, reading, thinking clearly. Dai learned this the hard way, as a 250-pound teenager who rebuilt his health before he taught anyone else how.

What a good resilience talk leaves behind

A simple practice people can start tomorrow. Language the team can share. A reason to keep going after the first week.

Where it fits

Annual kickoffs, wellness weeks, leadership offsites and any event after a hard stretch.

Dai speaks in person across Canada and virtually. See the full guide to choosing a keynote speaker, or check a date on the speaking calendar.

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