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Workshops and keynotes that turn belonging into action built for ERGs, leadership communities, and the teams investing in their people.

About Dani

Dani Tan is a leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator who has delivered 35+ workshops and keynotes for ERGs, companies, and leadership communities including Morning Brew, Comcast, Year Up, and Cal State LA.

As a first-generation Asian-Latina who rose from coordinator to VP in 11 years across five industries, Dani brings the credibility of lived experience and the clarity of corporate strategy. She doesn’t just talk about belonging. She teaches people how to activate it.

4.8/5

Facilitation rating

100%

Of participants prepared to immediately apply learnings

86%

Would recommend to a colleague

93%

Of Attendees are a Manager or higher

Signature Speaking Topics

Activating Leadership at Every Level

She Belongs Here: Turning DEI Commitments Into Career Momentum

Closing the Gap: Negotiation for the Underrepresented Professional

Belonging Is a Strategy, Not a Feeling

Building a Network That Opens Doors (Not Just Connections)

Sponsors, Allies & Advocates: Building Your Advancement Team

Own the Room: Interview Strategy and Executive Presence

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I work with ERGs, People Ops teams, and leadership communities to design and deliver custom sessions that are actionable and impactful. Each engagement is custom-built around your team’s goals.

Speaking Engagements

The Lead Innovation Summit | Speaker | How to Leverage Customer Data and Feedback to Build Better Products and Experiences

Unidos @ Comcast | Keynote Speaker | Leading With Impact: Strategies for Being a Successful Leader at Any Level

RNDC | Vida, Athena, and Pacific ARGs | Keynote Speaker | Event 1: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Being a Successful Leader at Any Level | Event 2: Leveraging Sponsors and Mentors for Career Success

Fordham University | Guest Speaker | Breaking into the Fashion Industry

HACE | Guest Speaker | Elevando Mujeres de Hace & Emerging Latino Leaders Program

BaddieCon | Panelist | Breaking Barriers: Accelerating Leadership Growth for Diverse Tech Professionals

RETHINK Retail’s Women of Retail Mixer | Workshop Facilitator | How to Be a Leader at Any Level

HACE | Guest Speaker | Emerging Latino Leaders Program (ELLP) at HACE 

SACNAS @ Genentech | Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker | Event 1: Closing the Gap: Salary & Benefits Negotiation | Event 2: How to Get a Promotion

eTail Palm Springs | Panelist | Panel 1: Panel Discussion: The Roadmap For Building Out A Successful eCommerce Team | Panel 2: Women In (R)eTail Networking Event And Leadership Panel

Sabor @ Openlane | Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker | Building a Network of Sponsors, Mentors & Allies

HER Workplace | Workshop Facilitator | Career Pivots: Tools for Changing Careers & Networking 

HER Workplace | 1:1 Career Coaching Sessions

Rethink Retail | 1:1 Interview Recorded live from the show floor of The Lead Innovation Summit 2023

Shoptalk Meetup for Women | Retail Expert & Table Topic Facilitator | Tips and tactics for advancing my retail career

Association Latinos Latina Equal Pay Day | Keynote Speaker | How to Advocate for a Salary Increase

Latinx SRG @ Year Up | Guest Speaker | Career Pivots: Tools for Changing Careers

Media Features

Welcome to the Jungle | The confidence gap: how to stop applying for jobs you’re overqualified for

Welcome to the Jungle | Language barrier breakthrough: job hunting strategies for non-native English speakers

Welcome to the Jungle | How attachment styles shape the interview experience: 4 personal stories

RETHINK RETAIL | Embracing Your Inner Leader: How to Lead at Any Level

Latina Professionals | Latina Professionals Launches “Latina CareerConnect”: A New Initiative Empowering Latinas in the Workplace

Podcast Appearances

Say Hola Wealth | Episode157 | Do This To Double Your Salary

Career Switch Podcast | Episode 44 | The power of networking for POC & First Gens

Whole Damn Vibe Podcast | Episode 183 | Tap Into Your Own Authenticity Without the Roadmap with Dani Tan

RETHINK RETAIL Podcast | Episode 290 | 1:1 Interview Dani Tan VP of Digital Merchandising & Product Marketing at Authentic Brands

Digital Nomad Life Podcast | Client Interview: Do You Need To Quit Your Job To Be A Digital Nomad? (Dani’s Story)

Recognition & Contributions

Direct 60 Honoree | The Top 60 List of Executives Master Brand-To-Consumer

The Lead | Industry Advisory Board Member

America Needs You | Mentor Coach 

The Education Equalizer Foundation | Program Director