Communication & Authentic Presence
Dana Black
Executive Public Speaking & Performance Coach
Based In
Traverse City, Michigan
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The Biography
Dana Black is an executive public speaking and performance coach who helps C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, managers, and organizations communicate with confidence and true authenticity. Some of her clients include Honor Bank, Hagerty, Traverse Connect, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Leelanau Conservancy, Michael's Place, Networks Northwest, Northwest Michigan College, Northwest Michigan Coalition Action Agency, and Addiction Treatment Services. Before moving to Traverse City, Michigan, Dana spent 15 years as a union TV/film actor in Chicago, appearing on shows like Chicago Med, Proven Innocent, and Empire. She was also a TEDx speaker delivery coach with TEDxChicago for four years. She is a proud member of the National Speakers Association, a moderator with the National Writers Series, and a sassy emcee and trainer who loves helping people and teams find their magnetic voice through clear messaging, a good story, humor, and a little bit of bold vulnerability. Oh, and she also loves croissants.
Signature Topics
A former TEDxChicago speaker delivery coach, Dana helps leaders and teams find their magnetic voice through clear messaging, a good story, humor and a little bold vulnerability.
After 15 years as a union TV and film actor in Chicago, with roles on Chicago Med and Empire, Dana teaches the performance skills that help people show up confident and authentic when it counts.
Dana coaches C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits and managers to communicate with confidence, drawing on work with organizations like Hagerty, Honor Bank and Traverse Connect.
Trusted By
Selected organizations Dana has moved — through EQ Inspire and beyond.