Speaking and Workshops

Practical Conversations About Publishing, Communication, Education, and Technology

I speak to entrepreneurs, educators, authors, organizations, nonprofits, students, and professional audiences about publishing, communication, technology, and turning expertise into resources people can actually use.

My presentations combine real-world experience from publishing, higher education, digital communication, business mentoring, and technology. Whether I’m speaking to a classroom, conference audience, leadership group, or community organization, my goal is simple:

Help people leave with ideas they can understand, apply, and build upon.

Over the years, I’ve presented for colleges, entrepreneurship programs, business organizations, nonprofits, workforce initiatives, and community groups. I’ve also spent years teaching in higher education and mentoring entrepreneurs through SCORE.

If you’re looking for motivation alone, I’m probably not your speaker.

If you’re looking for practical ideas, thoughtful discussion, and useful next steps, we’ll likely be a good fit.

Signature Topics

Publishing Beyond the Book℠

Most people think publishing begins and ends with a book.

This presentation explores how books, workshops, courses, speaking, research, and educational resources can work together to extend the life of an idea and reach audiences in different ways.

The Authority Publishing System

A practical look at how experts, educators, and organizations can organize their knowledge into books, educational resources, and publishing projects that support larger goals.

Before You Publish

The decisions made before publishing often shape everything that follows.

This session explores nine key questions that can help authors and organizations make better publishing decisions from the beginning.

AI and Digital Communication

Artificial intelligence is changing how people create, communicate, and share information.

This presentation focuses on practical ways to use AI while maintaining accuracy, credibility, and your own voice.

Educational Framework Development

Complex ideas become easier to understand when they are organized well.

This session explores how frameworks, models, visual systems, and structured learning tools can help people communicate and teach more effectively.

From Expertise to Educational Resources

Many people are sitting on years of experience, research, presentations, and ideas without a clear plan for organizing them.

This presentation explores practical ways to turn expertise into books, workshops, courses, resource libraries, and other educational materials.

Available Formats

• Conference presentations
• Keynote presentations
• Educational workshops
• Professional development sessions
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Guest lectures
• Panel discussions
• Virtual presentations
• Multi-session training programs

Ideal Audiences

• Colleges and universities
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Business organizations
• Professional associations
• Nonprofits
• Workforce development initiatives
• Community organizations
• Conferences and events

Invite Dayna to Speak

Whether you’re planning a conference, workshop, leadership event, classroom presentation, entrepreneurship program, or professional development session, I’d love to learn more about your audience and goals.

Share a brief overview of your event, who will be attending, and what you hope participants will take away from the experience.  Even if you’re still in the early planning stages, feel free to reach out.