Media kit, 2026 edition
Vancouver fitness keynote speaker, coach and gym owner. Thirty years coaching and building fitness businesses. Everything a planner, producer or brand partner needs, plus the full PDF.
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Short bio
Dai Manuel is a Vancouver keynote speaker, executive coach, fitness business consultant and author. Known as Coach Moose, he brings nearly thirty years of coaching, operating and teaching to conversations about resilience, leadership, health and change.
Full bio
Dai Manuel is a Vancouver-based keynote speaker, executive coach, fitness business consultant and author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto. He runs MERGE Fitness Inc. and co-owns CrossFit BC with his wife, Christie. Over nearly thirty years in fitness and business, Dai has coached real people, led teams, carried payroll and helped founders navigate the work that does not fit neatly into a presentation. His talks combine those lived lessons with practical ideas on resilience, leadership, men's mental health and sustainable change. He is a TEDx speaker, Distinguished Toastmaster and host of The 2% Solution podcast.
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65K
Combined followers across Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook
41.7K
Instagram followers, verified
152.9K
All-time podcast downloads
14.3K
LinkedIn followers
90K+
Members in the LinkedIn group Dai founded
300+
Media appearances
Audience: adults in midlife, mostly men (58/42), 56% aged 35 to 54. 51% United States, 10% Canada on Instagram; podcast listeners 59% US, 27% Canada. Figures as of September 2026.
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One of Canada's longest-running affiliates, and the first Vancouver gym with daily HYROX classes.
Grew the business from 3 to 8 locations as COO.
The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto.
Canada Beef and Chicken Farmers of Canada, with TV, radio and print across Canada.
The 2% Solution podcast and the Active Living Zone at The Wellness Show (12,000+ attendees).
The highest award in Toastmasters International, and a competition-winning speaker.
One of 60 coaches worldwide selected.
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Speaking
Session speaker at the 2026 convention in Vancouver, and invited to write for Toastmaster magazine.
Main stage
Creator of the Active Living Zone. Two talks and the men's health panel on the main stage.
Competing
Qualified for the Age-Group Quarterfinals.
Industry
Program Advisory Committee member.
Coaching
One of 60 coaches worldwide selected for 2026.
Watch Dai
The TEDx talk in full, plus television and interview appearances. What you see here is what shows up in your room.
Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing | TEDxBearCreekPark
Dai Manuel on Breakfast Television Montreal
Meet the Moose | Vancouver Real
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"Dai is one of the most engaging public speakers I've ever met. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in what he does, but he also has the innate ability to inspire, motivate, understand, and guide you."
"Dai is one of the best in the business. He helps you with evidence-based, actionable steps instead of long theories that don't work."
"I can rely on him 100% when it comes to getting feedback on different parts of my business."
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Approved photography for event promotion, interviews and editorial coverage.
For original files, captions or usage questions, contact daimanuel@daimanuel.com.
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CAD. In person or virtual.
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CAD, plus GST.
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Award-winning content
Ten awards across a decade of lists ranking Dai's writing among the best in health and fitness, including Breaking Muscle's Top 10 Fitness Blog Contest (2015) and GuidedMind's Top 101 Most Inspiring Blogs (2016).
Booking a talk? See the speaking page and calendar.
Press contact
For press interviews, speaking clips, approved photography or fact checks, send the request here. It lands directly in Dai's inbox. Include your outlet, deadline and what you need.
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