TRAINING for EMERGING leaders & tech experts
THINK AND SPEAK CLEARLY
UNDER PRESSURE.
I help smart, capable people communicate with clarity, confidence, and presence in the moments that matter.
đź—ą Trusted for workshops, speaking, and 1:1 coaching
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COMMUNICATE UNDER PRESSURE
Brilliant ideas don’t speak for themselves.
You know your work. The problem shows up when you have to say it out loud.
In the moment, your thinking speeds up and your words fail you. Someone else with a worse idea speaks with more control – and takes the time that should have been yours.
This has nothing to do with your intelligence. It’s about how you think and speak under pressure.
ABOUT ME
Hi. I’m Dane McFarlane.
I train founders, technical experts, leaders, and teams to think clearly and speak with impact on the spot.
My approach blends communication training, facilitation, and live performance practice.
âś” Workshops for startups, government, and education
âś” Award-winning director and facilitator
âś” 10+ years live training experience
WHAT YOU GET WITH ME
Interactive
Participants do the work in the room. Repetition until the shift is felt, not just understood.
Expert feedback
Feedback happens in the moment for faster, more durable results.
Results
Fun with focus. High standards and psychological safety are not opposites.
CORPORATE WORKSHOPS
Think and speak clearly under pressure.
Hands-on high-impact training sessions for professionals who want to communicate better on the spot.
Built on improvisation and performance principles, these sessions are interactive, practical, and create real improvement in the room, not just ideas people forget once they leave the room
Workshops are ideal for founders, technical experts, emerging leaders, and teams working in tech, science, government, and startup environments.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Talks your audience will talk about.
Talks for conferences, leadership events, company sessions, and professional development programs.
These speaking engagements bring sharp ideas, hands-on insight, and a clear communication lens to audiences who want more than inspiration.
Speaking is suited to events where the audience needs clear thinking, memorable delivery, and insight they can apply and use straight away.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
“Wow — you really covered the important stuff. I feel less anxious than I did before.”
Geoff K
“Dane creates a space where you feel safe to take risks. His feedback is direct and helpful, and immediately improves your performance. You can feel yourself getting better each time.”
Kate M
“Dane was fantastic. He truly knows his craft and has valuable knowledge to pass down.”
Lisa T
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