Using Music as a Catalyst for Change
Looking for a speaker who moves beyond the usual talk on growth and change?
Daniel delivers transformative keynotes and trainings with the power of music—using 11+ years as a board-certified music therapist to engage, challenge, and inspire. A top-rated speaker and TEDx presenter, Daniel has taken the stage worldwide, tackling critical issues like dismantling white supremacy in healthcare (South Africa, Manitoba, California, Minnesota) and the science of music cognition. Trusted by organizations like the Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies and the Virginia Occupational Therapy Association, Daniel engages audiences of all sizes—building trust, breaking barriers, and leaving a lasting impact. Whether addressing corporate leaders, healthcare professionals, or community advocates—Daniel doesn’t just speak. They create an experience that resonates, provokes thought, and sparks real change. Ready to engage your audience in a way they won’t forget?
Invite Daniel to Spark Growth in Your Organization
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Identifying and Decentering White Culture in Your Organization
In today's rapidly changing landscape, organizations must confront the implications of centering white culture in their practices and narratives. This is a vital presentation that explores how prioritizing dominant cultural perspectives can stifle creativity, limit collaboration, and hinder overall growth. Attendees will gain insights into recognizing and dismantling these entrenched patterns that are hurting your staff, alienating your consumers, and losing your organization money,. By embracing a broader range of perspectives, organizations can unlock innovative potential and create pathways for authentic engagement. Invite Daniel to help your organization learn how shifting your focus can lead to stronger, more resilient organizations.
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Breaking Out of Binary Thought
Breaking Out of Binary Thought is a thought-provoking talk that explores how binary thinking—this or that, good or bad—limits our capacity for reflection, empathy, and growth. Drawing from personal experience, cultural analysis, and real-world organizational dynamics, Daniel Goldschmidt (they/them) challenges participants to recognize how binaries shape our choices and interactions, especially in moments of conflict or complexity.
This talk is designed for teams, organizations, and communities seeking to improve ethical decision-making, reduce burnout, and foster resilience in navigating cultural differences. Whether in a staff training, leadership retreat, or conference setting, Daniel invites audiences to build the muscle of nuance—creating space for more honest, liberatory dialogue and action.
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Using Music to Have Tough Conversations
In this session, Daniel will explore how music can serve as a bridge in conversations around challenging topics decided by your organization - past examples include race, white supremacy, gender identities, LGBTQIA+ issues, and equity. Attendees will learn practical tools and techniques to co-create a safer space for discussion and reflection, fostering understanding and connection across diverse perspectives. Whether you're looking to enhance communication within your organization or seek new ways to approach sensitive subjects, this presentation offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for engaging in tough conversations through music.
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Inservices for Care Staff
Harmony at Work: Music-Based Tools for Burnout Prevention
An in-service focused on using music as a tool for self-care and resilience in the workplace. This training supports staff retention, enhances quality of care, and offers creative techniques for navigating stress—beyond the typical wellness options.
Music in Caregiving: Practical Techniques for Any Staff Member
This hands-on session gives staff simple, effective ways to use music to support clients—whether during personal care routines, to reduce agitation, foster self-expression, or create meaningful recreation moments. No musical background required.