Workplace Consulting

From interactive keynotes to workshops and individual coaching, I tailor my consulting services for every workplace. My focus and expertise is integrative health, soft skills and leadership development for every individual.

I’ve worked with leaders and teams in every workplace setting including academic institutions such as Harvard and MIT, school districts, non-profits, small businesses and credit unions as well as global companies like Barclays, Microsoft, IDEO and General Assembly.

Bring me to your location or I can support your team virtually for:

  • inspiring staff retreats

  • interactive keynote presentations

  • transformative half-day or full-day workshops

  • small-group coaching to boost performance and morale

Let’s create the experience your team needs to thrive more and work together better.

Dillan has that rare balance of providing practical tools while also allowing room for introspection and reflection. I find his humor, honesty and compassion as an instructor to be so refreshing!
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MY MOST REQUESTED TRAININGS:

Thrive in Your 9-5: (presented at Barclays, The College of New Jersey and Harvard)

The modern workplace culture can place immense stress on our lives, in turn impacting every other area, like our relationships and physical wellbeing. The stress and constant “to do” lists can leave us feeling out of balance and like we are just getting through our days versus really thriving in our careers and lives.

In this workshop, you’ll learn why the idea of a work / life balance is a myth and what it means to take an integrative approach to thriving in all areas of your life, including your work! 

Key Takeaways

  • Debunk the work / life balance myth 

  • Understand what it truly means to thrive and what you individually need to thrive 

  • Learn tangible tips for thriving in work and life

  • Learn how your values and purpose affect your ability to thrive

Communication Skills for Effective Leadership:

Do you feel confident when it comes to communicating, whether personally or professionally? Are you aware of what it takes to be a strong communicator and how it affects all our interpersonal relationships? 

In this workshop, we’ll cover what it means to be a confident communicator and you’ll walk away with a deep understanding and tangible ways to improve your communication skills and overall relationships. 

Key Takeaways

  • Understand what it means to be an effective communicator

  • Understand the importance and balance between being assertive and empathetic

  • Utilize your body language and non verbal body cues in being an effective communicator

  • Improve your digital communication skills 

How to Be An Effective Manager:

Do you feel clear on what it actually takes to be an effective leader?

In this workshop, you’ll get an in-depth look at the roles and responsibilities of a manager. We’ll look at goal setting, delegation, performance management, effective communication, leadership, motivating, and much more. You’ll walk out feeling prepared and confident to guide your team to new levels of success, in an authentic way.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand different management styles and what it actually means to be a good manager

  • Learn the appropriate way to approach performance reviews and deliver valuable feedback

  • Understand how to appropriately measure an employee and teams success

Coaching Skills for Powerful Leadership:


Do you feel that you are a strong people manager with the ability to lead your team and get the results you seek? Or, do you see room for improvement in the functionality of your team? 

In this workshop, we’ll dive into the different techniques and coaching frameworks the best people managers use to lead their team to help get you the results you seek. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Identify key differences between coaching and advising— and when to do each.

  • Utilize the GROW method in coaching conversations

  • Feel more confident having difficult conversations

How to Be Yourself: (presented at Fast Company)

We all experience the world differently depending on who we are and how we are perceived by others. What does it mean to "be yourself"? And how do we do it? Radical resilience helps us overcome imposter syndrome, actualize our potential and fully embrace the rich diversity all around us.

Key takeaways

  • Learn how socialization shapes our self-concept

  • Explore how we can powerfully shape society with our presence

  • Understand why and how wellness is crucial for self-confidence

Design Your Ideal Life: (presented at Barclays and General Assembly)

How many of us are truly living our ideal lives? In this workshop, you’ll clarify what your ideal life looks like, the steps needed to get there, and how to develop the courage to move forward in creating and maintaining that life for yourself.  

Key Takeaways

  • Understand what your ideal life even is

  • Create tangible action steps and practices to move towards it

  • Build up the courage and resiliency to stay true to yourself, your values, and the life of your dreams

An Introduction to Mindfulness: (presented at Phillips Exeter Academy)

Mindfulness is becoming more and more mainstream, but like anything, when you’re first starting out, understanding how to do it can feel overwhelming.

In this workshop, we’ll explore what mindfulness is, the benefits of a mindfulness practice for your personal and professional lives, and dive into tips and tools for those who are just getting started!

Key Takeaways

  • Understand what mindfulness is and how you can benefit from a mindfulness practice

  • Learn simple techniques to get started on your mindfulness journey

  • Discover a simple mindfulness practice you can use anytime

IDEO, Cambridge, MA

Harvard College Observatory, Cambridge, MA

IEEE Summit, Pittsburgh, PA