Dan Trommater

Speaker, facilitator and magician Dan Trommater focuses on building and nurturing empathy, to create better communication, teams and leaders. Known to many as the Chief Empathy Officer, he shares his wisdom from over two decades of speaking and coaching with audiences at corporations, educational institutions, public bodies, events and conferences.

Trommater began his professional life as a photographer and educator, and soon realised his talent for helping and inspiring others. Today, he delivers impactful speeches, coaching sessions and interactive workshops, which tap into the human need for empathy and communication, and make a lasting impression on those he works with. Trommater draws on his extensive coaching training and the latest research-backed techniques, while tailoring everything to the unique needs and demands of different teams and organisations. He is an expert on subjects including challenging assumptions and embracing the growth mindset, the science of wellbeing and positive psychology, and the secrets of highly engaged teams.

Trommater is a born performer and a skilled magician, so audiences can expect a talk peppered with surprising optical illusions, humour and sleights of hand. Throughout his work, Trommater uses magic both as a metaphor to convey ideas and to keep his audiences entertained and enthralled, delivering a unique and memorable event that helps people view things in new ways. He has helped organisations increase employee engagement, improve their bottom line, and enhance the health and happiness of their members.