Clinical Psychologist Specializing in Neurodiversity, Social Connections, and Autism; Co-Author of "Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal"; Neurodiversity Consultant for Fortune 500 Businesses
Daniel Wendler Biography
Dr. Daniel Wendler is a two-time TEDx speaker who blends his expertise as a clinical psychologist with his autistic experience to create informative and impactful speaking experiences for audiences around the globe. He speaks on neurodiversity, social connection, and personal growth, and helps organizations craft custom experiences that provide lasting insights and genuine change for their audience or team.
As a child, Dr. Wendler struggled to belong. Despite his best efforts, his attempts at making friendship would be met with rejection.
When he was diagnosed with autism, Dr. Wendler realized that his social struggles weren’t because he was bad, or broken, but simply because his brain was wired to engage socially in a different way than everyone else. He worked to teach himself neurotypical social skills in the same way one might learn a foreign language – and it worked.
Dr. Wendler founded ImproveYourSocialSkills.com to share his insights. His practical, step-by-step approach to social connection quickly attracted a global audience, drawing millions of readers to the site.
But that was only the beginning. Dr. Wendler became a clinical psychologist so he could ground his insights in scientific research. And he began to set his sights higher.
Instead of just helping individuals learn social skills (which puts the onus on the person to change), Dr. Wendler became an advocate for practical inclusivity. He teaches organizations to create communities of genuine inclusivity and provides a business case to demonstrate how inclusivity is a competitive advantage.
He also shares the idea of neurodiversity, the idea that conditions such as autism can be seen as a difference, not a deficit. Through the concept of universal design, we can build workplaces, communities, and schools where everyone can belong, just as they are.
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Daniel Wendler Speaking Topics
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Strength in Neurodiversity: Creating a Workplace Where Everyone Can Belong
What do the most successful businesses have in common? It’s not a fancy logo, or a brilliant marketing strategy.
Successful organizations owe their success to their team. When organizational leaders encourage their employees to reach their full potential, the company flourishes.
Unfortunately, many organizations squander the potential of their neurodivergent employees. Neurodivergent people might struggle to get a fair hearing for their ideas due to stigma, or might find it difficult to work at their full potential in an environment that isn’t set up to support them.
Conversely, organizations that support their neurodivergent workers have a powerful competitive advantage. And it’s not hard to do. By following a few simple principles, any organization can create an environment where a neurodiverse team can excel – and where everyone feels great about showing up each day. Learn from neurodiversity expert Dr. Daniel Wendler the best practices for creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates and empowers neurodivergent employees. You’ll gain practical tools for helping your organization become a more inclusive workplace, whether you’re a leader or team member, and whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent yourself. Don’t miss it!
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From Burnout To Thriving Burnout Needs More Than a Band-Aid
Look, your people are struggling. Studies consistently find that over half of employees are suffering from burnout. That’s not because your team is weak. And it’s not because leadership doesn’t care.
It’s because you haven’t found the right solution.
Burnout festers because it’s a psychological problem that manifests in business environments. Mental health experts understand the psychological impact, but struggle to build a solution that works in the real world of business. Business experts understand the competitive reality of your organization, but struggle to understand the complex psychology behind burnout. You need someone who can address your team’s psychological needs in a way that supports your business goals.
That’s where Dr. Daniel Wendler comes in.
Most burnout talks give people temporary fixes that mask an unsustainable situation. Breathing exercises and bubble baths feel nice, but they don’t stop the bleeding.
Daniel's talk "From Burnout to Thriving" goes deeper. He explains why your team is burning out in the first place, what it’s costing you, and how to fix it
• at the individual and organizational level.
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Daniel Wendler is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Belonging, Disability, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction Authors, Personal Growth, Psychology, Social Sciences, TED -
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Daniel Wendler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Strength in Neurodiversity: Creating a Workplace Where Everyone Can Belong, From Burnout To Thriving Burnout Needs More Than a Band-Aid and Universal Design for Inclusion: Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daniel Wendler for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Daniel Wendler generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Haley Moss, Temple Grandin, Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown, Cody Clark and Russell Lehmann. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daniel Wendler for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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