Let’s make your event amazing

I’d love to help your next event be one that your audience will always remember. I’ve spoken professionally for over a decade, and I’m always looking for new opportunities to impact an audience.

On this page, you’ll find detailed information to help you discover if I might be the right fit for your event. You’ll find the topics I cover, as well as a detailed history of my experience and credentials.

Of course, you’re also welcome to reach out directly at any time – I’d be glad to chat about your event and see how I might help impact your audience.

Qualifications & Experience

A few of the great organizations I’ve spoken for:

And a few of my credentials:

• Two-time TEDx speaker (talks have been viewed 750K+ times on YouTube)
• Proudly autistic clinical psychologist
• Bestselling author of three books and co-author of Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal
• 10+ years of professional speaking experience with corporations, nonprofits, universities, hospitals, research laboratories, federal and state government agencies, the US Army and Navy…the list goes on!

Speaking Examples

If you want the best sense of what I’m about as a speaker, I encourage you to watch my TEDx talk “What Being Autistic Taught Me About Being Human” or my sizzle reel.

Topics & Types of Speaking

I enjoy speaking to audiences big and small, and I’m equally comfortable with inspirational keynotes and hands-on workshops. This list is not exhaustive, so if you’d like me to speak on something not listed, just ask!

Specific Talks

A list of bullet points only tells you so much, so here’s a few of the specific talks I offer.

Neurodiversity in the Workplace

My most popular talk is “Strength in Neurodiversity: How to Create a Workplace Where Everyone Can Belong.” It covers:

• The core principles of neurodiversity and how neurodiversity can help us better understand differences
• The competitive advantage provided by creating genuine inclusion and support for neurodivergence
• Viewing neurodivergence through the lens of strengths and challenges, rather than disorder or “problem to be fixed”
• Understanding the social model of disability, and how many challenges are caused by how the environment is set up rather than innate deficits
• Practical applications for workflow and processes, office environments, hiring & promotions, and strategic decision-making

Strength in Neurodiversity is typically presented as a one-hour didactic training with Q+A, but can be adapted to a longer and more interactive experience. It can also be adapted to a variety of organizations, including businesses, government entities, medical practices, and universities.

Learn more at danielwendler.com/neurodiversity-keynote-speaker

Outside Your Comfort Zone

“Outside Your Comfort Zone” gives your audience the courage to grow. It’s a bombastic one-hour experience that includes personal growth, practical strategies, and (of course) a dance montage. It equips your audience to adapt to change and move outside the comfort zone – without burning out.

It covers:

• The importance of the comfort zone and how healthy growth requires a balance of effort and rest
• The barriers to growth and why people struggle to change or escape the comfort zone
• How burnout and overwhelm are created, and what to do about them
• Our best practical strategies for moving outside the comfort zone and finding sustainable growth.
• Specific applications to your audience and event

Learn more at: danielwendler.com/comfort-zone-keynote-speaker

How to Lead Without a Title

A full-day experiential workshop for a small group, which draws on principles of organizational psychology to challenge assumptions about leadership and unlock leadership potential. Participants learn key insights from psychological science on leadership and group dynamics, and engage in experiences that yield new perspectives into themselves and fresh opportunities to step up as leaders. This workshop also features guided discussions and reflection opportunities.

As above, this talk can be adapted to a one-hour didactic training or a shorter workshop. It can also be blended with the neurodiversity training to specifically empower neurodivergent leaders to thrive, or to equip executives to better lead neurodiverse teams.

Escaping Burnout and Creating a Culture of Thriving

Burnout is a critical factor in the workplace. Learn from clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Wendler the best strategies for avoiding and recovering from burnout, and how team members and organizational leaders can create a culture where everyone can thrive. You’ll learn:

• The causes of burnout happens, and how to recognize and respond to it
• How to engage in effective self-care
• How to support a team member who is struggling
• How to set (and enforce!) healthy boundaries
• Managing shame and self-image when seeking support or taking time off.
• Specific ways burnout affects neurodivergent people
• When to seek professional mental health support

Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs

A three-hour talk that explores the idea of loneliness, belonging, and social connection. It provides practical strategies for forming relationships, creating inclusive community spaces, and overcoming loneliness. It can be tailored more for a professional audience, such as strategies for educators or mental health practitioners, or tailored for individuals who are personally looking to improve their social lives.

Speaking Availability

I am currently open to new speaking engagements. I’m able to do both online and in-person talks. I’m based in the Austin, Texas area but can travel to your event. If you’re planning an event and I might be a fit, shoot me an email and let me know the details!

I also frequently co-present with fellow psychologist Dr. Kyler Shumway Kyler brings unique insights from his role as president of the second-largest mental health practice in Texas, and our co-led talks bring the highest possible level of audience engagement. (We’re best friends, and our on-stage chemistry is infectious in creating audience lean-in.) I can present all topics solo or co-led depending on the needs of your event, and we can discuss the best approach when you reach out.