Daryl Seager
Trusted by Microsoft and Genius Sports to boost leadership performance and strengthen team dynamics in tech.
Why book Daryl Seager for your next event
- With a global footprint, Daryl has coached professionals across cultures and industries to unlock their leadership potential and drive transformation.
- Creator of The Little Things: a tool for authentic workplace connection This award-nominated game deepens team bonds and enhances collaboration through meaningful, low-stakes conversations rooted in empathy.
- Discover practical, science-backed tools that empower leaders to stay focused and decisive, even in high-stakes or fast-paced environments.
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Human-Centered Leadership for Ambitious Professionals
Daryl Seager empowers ambitious professionals, especially women in tech, to lead with clarity, impact, and resilience. With 15+ years’ experience and clients like Microsoft, his no-fluff approach blends behavioural science and real tools to prevent burnout and build thriving, human-centered teams. Book Daryl to elevate your leadership culture today.
Keynote Speaker Daryl Seager is a trusted leadership expert, executive coach, and culture strategist known for helping organizations build human-centered, high-performing teams, without sacrificing well-being. With over 15 years of experience and a client list including Microsoft, Genius Sports, and Rush Street Interactive, Daryl brings deep expertise in leadership development, team dynamics, and agile transformation.
Daryl’s keynotes deliver powerful, science-backed tools that empower professionals to lead with clarity, credibility, and impact, especially under pressure. He’s coached over 2,500 leaders across 20+ countries and is especially passionate about supporting women in leadership and helping them step into senior roles while staying true to themselves.
Known for his warm yet no-fluff delivery, Daryl blends behavioural science with actionable strategies that resonate with executives, managers, and ambitious professionals alike. Whether your organization is scaling fast, navigating change, or aiming to prevent leadership burnout, Daryl delivers practical insights that lead to lasting culture shifts.
He’s also the creator of The Little Things, a workplace connection game that builds trust and team cohesion. His sessions inspire immediate reflection, realignment, and results.
Book Daryl Seager for your event if you're looking for a keynote speaker who will challenge, motivate, and equip your leaders to thrive with purpose, resilience, and humanity.
Keynotes
Keynote by Daryl Seager:
Seen and Unstoppable: The Visibility Shift Women Leaders Are Ready For
Too often, high-performing women leaders are overlooked, despite consistently delivering results. This keynote by Daryl Seager, Seen and Unstoppable: The Visibility Shift Women Leaders Are Ready For, dives into the unspoken dynamics that hinder recognition and advancement for women in leadership roles.
Rather than promoting louder voices or longer hours, this session offers bold, practical strategies to elevate visibility through presence, positioning, and purpose. Participants will walk away with tools to claim their impact confidently, lead with strategic authority, and shift how they show up—without sacrificing authenticity.
This is not just a motivational talk; it’s a mindset and leadership reset that helps women lead boldly, influence culture, and thrive at the next level.
Key takeaways:
- Identify the unseen barriers that prevent high-performing women from gaining recognition.
- Master how to show up with presence, clarity, and strategic influence.
- Redefine success by owning your impact and claiming your space—without apology.
Keynote by Daryl Seager:
Unmasking the Imposter: Reclaiming Confidence in Male-Dominated Rooms
Imposter syndrome is not a personal flaw, it’s a symptom of navigating environments never designed with diverse leadership in mind. In Unmasking the Imposter, Keynote Speaker Daryl Seager delivers a transformative session that addresses both the internal doubts and external dynamics that undermine confidence.
This keynote introduces science-backed strategies to help women leaders rewire their inner voice, reclaim their presence, and lead with clarity and authority. It’s a practical and empowering guide to standing tall in spaces that once made you shrink, without sacrificing authenticity or strength.
Designed for organizations seeking to elevate leadership equity and foster resilient, self-assured teams, this talk is a catalyst for lasting change in workplace culture.
Key takeaways:
- Build a confident, credible presence without compromising authenticity.
- Understand the systemic roots of imposter syndrome and how they affect leadership confidence.
- Shift internal narratives to own your value and amplify your voice with impact.
Keynote by Daryl Seager:
Thriving Without Apology: The New Ambition for Women Who Want It All (On Their Terms)
Burnout is not a badge of honour, and sacrificing well-being is not the price of leadership. In Thriving Without Apology, Keynote Speaker Daryl Seager empowers ambitious women to redefine success on their own terms and lead with clarity, conviction, and sustainability.
This keynote invites leaders to break free from outdated models of overwork and embrace a new ambition rooted in intention, boundaries, and personal alignment. With a blend of practical coaching tools and science-backed strategies, attendees will learn how to protect their energy, prioritize what matters most, and thrive without apology.
Designed for progressive organizations that want to foster resilient, values-driven leadership, this session sparks real, lasting transformation in mindset and performance.
Key takeaways:
- Discover strategies to protect personal energy while sustaining high performance.
- Shift from overwork to intentional impact in leadership roles.
- Learn how to redefine success through aligned, purpose-driven leadership.
Keynote by Daryl Seager:
Feedback Without Fear: How to Ask, Receive, and Give It Like a Pro
This is a transformative keynote that redefines how women approach one of the most powerful tools in leadership. Too often, feedback is delivered in vague or overly personal ways—or worse, used to undermine rather than uplift. This keynote addresses those gendered dynamics head-on and offers bold, practical strategies to change the narrative.
Attendees will walk away with actionable techniques to confidently request meaningful feedback, deliver it with clarity, and use it to fuel personal growth and professional influence. By shifting the emotional weight often tied to feedback, this session empowers women to navigate critical conversations with purpose, assertiveness, and impact.
Whether leading teams or navigating high-stakes environments, this keynote equips professionals with the communication skills and mindset needed to transform feedback into a catalyst for visibility, confidence, and leadership success. Book this keynote to build a culture where feedback drives progress, not self-doubt.
Key takeaways:
- Replace emotional responses with strategic approaches to feedback conversations.
- Build a culture of open, constructive communication that supports leadership growth.
- Gain tools to deliver feedback with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Keynote by Chris Welton:
Power Without Permission: How to Lead When You're Not 'The Boss'—Yet
Leadership doesn’t require a title, it requires influence, clarity, and presence. In the keynote “Power Without Permission,” women learn how to lead effectively from any role, especially within complex, male-dominated, or matrixed organizations. This session delivers practical tools to build trust, drive alignment, and create momentum - without waiting for formal authority.
Attendees will discover how to speak with confidence, command visibility, and be recognized as strategic peers rather than just high performers. The talk empowers professionals to step into their leadership potential, mobilize teams, and contribute at a senior level, no title necessary.
Perfect for emerging leaders, cross-functional team members, and ambitious women seeking to amplify their impact and influence, this keynote equips audiences with the mindset and methods to lead with power, purpose, and credibility, wherever they stand in the org chart.
Key takeaways:
- Master strategies to build trust and influence across teams in complex, matrixed environments.
- Learn how to lead with impact and authority, even without a formal leadership title.
- Shift from being seen as a contributor to being recognized as a strategic leader.
