Dan Coughlin

Dan Coughlin works with senior-level executives and managers to improve their impact as business leaders, focusing on leadership, teamwork, branding, innovation, and execution. A recognized authority on leading an organization for sustainable, profitable growth, his extensive client list includes not only McDonald’s, Toyota, Marriott, Coca-Cola, and GE but also Anheuser-Busch, Shell, Subway, Abbott, RE/MAX, Prudential, Boeing, and over 200 other prominent companies. Since 1998, Coughlin has dedicated over 3,000 hours on-site as a management consultant observing and advising executives and managers across more than 50 industries. As an executive coach, he has facilitated more than 2,100 coaching sessions for key leaders such as presidents, vice-presidents, and senior directors in various high-profile companies.

Coughlin is known as one of America’s most practical business teachers. He delivers actionable insights that attendees can immediately apply to foster sustainable improvements in their business performance and results. Audiences particularly value the relevance of his advice, his ability to tailor his presentations to their specific needs, and his straightforward, engaging delivery style. He has offered hundreds of customized presentations on business acceleration throughout the United States. His keynote speeches cover a broad range of topics including leadership, teamwork, branding, innovation, sales, and strategic planning.

An accomplished author, Coughlin has penned several influential books on management and leadership. His titles include "The Business Leader's Impact: Five Critical Drivers of Sustainable Profitable Growth," "Accelerate: 20 Practical Lessons to Boost Business Momentum," which reached No.4 on Barnes & Noble’s business best-seller list, and "Beat Yesterday: A Business Novel." His work has been featured in major publications like USA Today and The New York Times, underscoring his expertise in linking theoretical business concepts with real-world application. Moreover, Coughlin is a meticulous and organized speaker who emphasizes the critical relationship between purpose, strategy, execution, and branding in building an effective organization. Through careful research and deep engagement with his audience’s industries, he ensures that every keynote, seminar, and coaching session is profoundly aligned with the client’s business objectives and unique situational challenges.