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Teen Coaching Online
GAME PLAN FOR GREATNESS
Ages - 13 and above | 1:1 or Group Coaching
Ages - 13 and above | 1:1 or Group Coaching
OVERVIEW
In the midst of self-discovery, social survival and navigating life’s possibilities on the roller coaster adolescent journey, this program will empower, inspire and equip teenagers to become the leader of their life and achieve personal greatness.
There are three overarching modules in this personal leadership program:
1) AWARENESS - Discovering the power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self belief, and resilience - and becoming empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
2) ALIGNMENT - Designing a personalised vision that fosters greater self discovery, positive school engagement, and the exploration of post-school possibilities - and becoming confident, optimistic and driven by purpose.
3) ACTION PLAN - Delivering on the vision by executing strategies that enable peak performance, enrich learning and build mental toughness and grit - and having the clarity, practical tips and inspiration to take immediate action to achieve their game plan, maintain a monkey-free zone, and create a thriving future. Teens will discover how to develop greater emotional intelligence to proactively monitor their own mental health, adopt healthy and practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety to build resilience, and break the 'fear' barrier and effectively reach out for help when times get really tough, including where to go for help.
This coaching program fosters personal development, positive psychology and wellbeing, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of teens, expanding their personal leadership capabilities and enriching their learning experience and overall level of engagement at school. Key topics covered (but not limited to) include personal leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, careers, finances and maintaining good mental health.
A personalised and results-focussed approach underpins each coachee's journey, with tried, tested and proven evidence-based tools used to ignite personal transformation. Depending on the needs of you or your child, support is customised and tailored to help achieve goals.
Teen coaching packages are available upon request.
To find out more, please email enquiries@danielmerza.com or complete the enquiry box below on this page, including your goals and type of support requested, and Daniel will make direct contact with you to discuss further.
In the midst of self-discovery, social survival and navigating life’s possibilities on the roller coaster adolescent journey, this program will empower, inspire and equip teenagers to become the leader of their life and achieve personal greatness.
There are three overarching modules in this personal leadership program:
1) AWARENESS - Discovering the power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self belief, and resilience - and becoming empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
- Key Focus: Personal leadership, resilience, inspiration, empowerment
2) ALIGNMENT - Designing a personalised vision that fosters greater self discovery, positive school engagement, and the exploration of post-school possibilities - and becoming confident, optimistic and driven by purpose.
- Key Focus: Positive engagement, meaning, authentic strengths, career pathways, finances and budgeting, success, achievement
3) ACTION PLAN - Delivering on the vision by executing strategies that enable peak performance, enrich learning and build mental toughness and grit - and having the clarity, practical tips and inspiration to take immediate action to achieve their game plan, maintain a monkey-free zone, and create a thriving future. Teens will discover how to develop greater emotional intelligence to proactively monitor their own mental health, adopt healthy and practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety to build resilience, and break the 'fear' barrier and effectively reach out for help when times get really tough, including where to go for help.
- Key Focus: Study skills, goal setting, positive mindset, focus, exam preparation, stress management, social media addiction.
This coaching program fosters personal development, positive psychology and wellbeing, enhancing the social and emotional wellbeing of teens, expanding their personal leadership capabilities and enriching their learning experience and overall level of engagement at school. Key topics covered (but not limited to) include personal leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, careers, finances and maintaining good mental health.
A personalised and results-focussed approach underpins each coachee's journey, with tried, tested and proven evidence-based tools used to ignite personal transformation. Depending on the needs of you or your child, support is customised and tailored to help achieve goals.
Teen coaching packages are available upon request.
To find out more, please email enquiries@danielmerza.com or complete the enquiry box below on this page, including your goals and type of support requested, and Daniel will make direct contact with you to discuss further.
Coachee Testimonials
“When I first met Daniel, he gave me a firm handshake, getting that enthusiastic vibe that Daniel loves to show. The energy Daniel puts into coaching me and other young teenagers is unbelievable. He would always be on-top of his game and ready to help however he could. When Daniel and I sat down to talk about my future and the goals I wanted to set, he completely understood where I was coming from and the vision I had for my future. He gave me his advice from a man with experience with failure and success and kept using this quote which has never left my thoughts: 'Success will never come without learning and failing'. Throughout the 8 month journey with Daniel, I learned more than I thought I would, and through his passion and understanding attitude, he helped me achieve more than I thought I could. With great passion, I highly recommend Daniel Merza to be a youth coach for anyone interested”.
Raymond, Year 11 student
“Daniel was a helpful and compassionate coach who helped me understand my true potential and learn skills and study techniques to overcome procrastination and become a more motivated person. Daniel's professionalism and insightful ideas challenged my thinking and encouraged me to open my mind to new ideas and allowed me to set realistic goals which had previously seemed impossible. Without his guidance and unrelenting perseverance, I don’t believe I would have had the success that I did ultimately achieve”.
Melissa, Year 11 student
"What an incredible journey ! When I started coaching with Daniel Merza on 28 November 2018, I weighed 133.3kg. Within a short space of time, I lost 18kg, weighing 115.2kg, as at 25 April 2019. The drop in size has even been felt when wearing my clothes. For example, I put on my pair of jeans without a belt, they slip, which previously didn’t happen. I received so many benefits from being personally coaching by Daniel.
Here are a few examples:
Daniel’s coaching style was extremely empowering and enabled me to break free of the things that were holding me back from a long time. Procrastination was one of them, as well as the little voice inside my head that tries to break me down and attempts to make me feel not worthy or good enough - and succeeded quite well in the past. There were so many little things that Daniel said over the course of the journey that still ring loud in my ear till now. I would highly recommend Daniel Merza as a coach, as he is dedicated to understanding the underlying issues and what is holding you back. He will then help set the mind for success and help you find ways to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. There are no limits as all things are possible with Daniel as coach."
Mario, 31, Business Owner
“Coaching with Daniel has helped me to take a step back from the busy-ness of work and life and take the time to reflect on myself and what makes me happy. He reminded me that I am not defined by my occupation and that I should be living my life with purpose and not on auto-pilot. Throughout my time with Daniel, he has helped me reflect on my fears in particularly my self-doubt and self-confidence issues which often led me to be afraid of change & getting outside of my comfort zone. He helped me to realise that fear is just an emotion that I am in control of and has helped me work through this to be able to gain more confidence and take risks outside of my comfort zone. As a result of the coaching I received from Daniel, I have been able to gain more self confidence to apply for new jobs and go to interviews feeling confident and also allowed me to volunteering at Church and also attend networking events which I was previously afraid to do. I felt that Daniel's style was one of guidance, he would often ask what appeared to simple questions but always ended up delving deep into self reflection. He never pushed his ideas onto me and I always felt that he provided a safe space where I could speak openly and honestly without judgment. I believe this helped me to achieve the self confidence I now feel! If you're feeling a little lost, lacking in self confidence, and in need of some guidance as you navigate through the complexities of everyday life, I would highly recommend getting in contact with Daniel! Whatever you’re needing, I strongly believe Daniel will be able to help you along your journey.
Samantha, 23, Corporate Professional
"I found all sessions with Daniel to be very engaging and relevant. Through Daniel's recommendations, I overcame my personal struggle of striving to perfect and focused more on time management as well as the completion of tasks at hand. My ability to reach personal goals through listing priorities in categories as recommended resulted in the completion of more tasks in less time. Becoming more punctual was also the result of Daniel's recommendations and techniques. Learning to be self sufficient and more independent was also achieved through Daniel's technique of blocking time. The sessions were beneficial in that they were sequential and feedback was constructive. Record of all pain points as a coachee were noted by Daniel and followed up in proceeding coaching sessions. This increased my motivation to both reflect, improve and achieve goals. Daniel is motivating but firm. He focuses on areas that require improvement and gives feedback. I would recommend Daniel as a coach because he puts himself in the position of the coachee and has the ability to always give valid insights and simple techniques to achieve personal goals.
Debbie, 22, Corporate Professional
"Wow what a journey it has been. I never knew why people had a life coach nor the benefits until being coached by Daniel. I started with a goal that I have been procrastinating on for a few years now and before the coaching sessions, I never had anything or anyone that encouraged me and taught me to motivate myself and persist until I reached it . My goal was more of a lifestyle change and with Daniel’s guidance, techniques and tools, I found the strength in myself to tackle all the obstacles in my way and lose the weight I had set out to lose , and make the changes in my life that I have been longing to make for what seems like forever. Daniel listened to all my fears and challenges and encouraged me every step of the way. He didn’t tell me what I should or shouldn’t be doing, rather he made me practice self awareness and figure this out by just pausing and thinking about the consequences of my actions. He taught me the importance of planning and following through. Having a coach to guide and support me to reach my goal was an opportunity of a lifetime. Without the skills I was taught, the encouraging words when I was at my lowest and all the techniques that showed me how to be self aware and self motivated, I wouldn’t have changed my life in the way which I have done in such a short time . I’m grateful and extremely thankful for the care, encouragement and support which Daniel gave me throughout the sessions. I will be recommending Daniel to my family, friends and colleagues, as I truly believe if he can help me, he can help anyone that has a goal and needs motivation and guidance to achieve this."
Kate, 43, Single Parent of Three Children, Business Owner
“My journey with Daniel started with wanting to improve my professional life and my outlook on my career but within the first couple of sessions, Daniel helped me discover that what I really needed was much deeper. I soon learned that I needed to know more about myself and who I am. I came on a journey of self-discovery, to find out who I am, who I can be and what is possible for me. As we progressed through the sessions, I learned new things about myself and who I have always been. Session by session, I became more self-aware, I discovered my strengths and accepted my flaws and weaknesses. Daniel made me feel comfortable to share my thoughts and feelings with him and to easily say what is on my mind and dig deep within myself. Daniel was patient and understanding. His advice and knowledge put things into perspective. Daniel’s questions made me think and reflect. They were very thoughtful and to the point. He helped me put together the pieces of my personality and character. I know I am now equipped with good tools to help me live my life with mindfulness and confidence. I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to be coached by such an understanding coach. I will be recommending Daniel to my friends and family. I am confident they will benefit greatly from his guidance and support.”
Cindy, 44, Wife & Parent of Three Children, Corporate Professional
"Daniel has been a great influence on my Real Estate career so far. He is very enthusiastic and has provided great information when needed. He is always happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to work, personal life, fitness etc. Daniel has done excellent presentations in my office to the rest of the team and we all learnt a great deal from it. I would highly recommend Daniel to anybody looking at growing their business, changing to a healthier lifestyle and goal setting."
Michael, 23, Real Estate Agent
Raymond, Year 11 student
“Daniel was a helpful and compassionate coach who helped me understand my true potential and learn skills and study techniques to overcome procrastination and become a more motivated person. Daniel's professionalism and insightful ideas challenged my thinking and encouraged me to open my mind to new ideas and allowed me to set realistic goals which had previously seemed impossible. Without his guidance and unrelenting perseverance, I don’t believe I would have had the success that I did ultimately achieve”.
Melissa, Year 11 student
"What an incredible journey ! When I started coaching with Daniel Merza on 28 November 2018, I weighed 133.3kg. Within a short space of time, I lost 18kg, weighing 115.2kg, as at 25 April 2019. The drop in size has even been felt when wearing my clothes. For example, I put on my pair of jeans without a belt, they slip, which previously didn’t happen. I received so many benefits from being personally coaching by Daniel.
Here are a few examples:
- Daniel helped me set effective goals - both short and long term
- Daniel helped me stay focused and achieve my goals
- Daniel empowered me to strive for beyond what I thought was possible - and achieve - which I did.
- In my mind, I always knew that losing weight was something that I had to do, but the issue for me, was when and how I was going to start, an issue that lingered for 12 - 18 months. When Daniel came along, it was just what the doctor ordered.
- I feel so much more energetic, confident, optimistic and mentally stronger.
Daniel’s coaching style was extremely empowering and enabled me to break free of the things that were holding me back from a long time. Procrastination was one of them, as well as the little voice inside my head that tries to break me down and attempts to make me feel not worthy or good enough - and succeeded quite well in the past. There were so many little things that Daniel said over the course of the journey that still ring loud in my ear till now. I would highly recommend Daniel Merza as a coach, as he is dedicated to understanding the underlying issues and what is holding you back. He will then help set the mind for success and help you find ways to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. There are no limits as all things are possible with Daniel as coach."
Mario, 31, Business Owner
“Coaching with Daniel has helped me to take a step back from the busy-ness of work and life and take the time to reflect on myself and what makes me happy. He reminded me that I am not defined by my occupation and that I should be living my life with purpose and not on auto-pilot. Throughout my time with Daniel, he has helped me reflect on my fears in particularly my self-doubt and self-confidence issues which often led me to be afraid of change & getting outside of my comfort zone. He helped me to realise that fear is just an emotion that I am in control of and has helped me work through this to be able to gain more confidence and take risks outside of my comfort zone. As a result of the coaching I received from Daniel, I have been able to gain more self confidence to apply for new jobs and go to interviews feeling confident and also allowed me to volunteering at Church and also attend networking events which I was previously afraid to do. I felt that Daniel's style was one of guidance, he would often ask what appeared to simple questions but always ended up delving deep into self reflection. He never pushed his ideas onto me and I always felt that he provided a safe space where I could speak openly and honestly without judgment. I believe this helped me to achieve the self confidence I now feel! If you're feeling a little lost, lacking in self confidence, and in need of some guidance as you navigate through the complexities of everyday life, I would highly recommend getting in contact with Daniel! Whatever you’re needing, I strongly believe Daniel will be able to help you along your journey.
Samantha, 23, Corporate Professional
"I found all sessions with Daniel to be very engaging and relevant. Through Daniel's recommendations, I overcame my personal struggle of striving to perfect and focused more on time management as well as the completion of tasks at hand. My ability to reach personal goals through listing priorities in categories as recommended resulted in the completion of more tasks in less time. Becoming more punctual was also the result of Daniel's recommendations and techniques. Learning to be self sufficient and more independent was also achieved through Daniel's technique of blocking time. The sessions were beneficial in that they were sequential and feedback was constructive. Record of all pain points as a coachee were noted by Daniel and followed up in proceeding coaching sessions. This increased my motivation to both reflect, improve and achieve goals. Daniel is motivating but firm. He focuses on areas that require improvement and gives feedback. I would recommend Daniel as a coach because he puts himself in the position of the coachee and has the ability to always give valid insights and simple techniques to achieve personal goals.
Debbie, 22, Corporate Professional
"Wow what a journey it has been. I never knew why people had a life coach nor the benefits until being coached by Daniel. I started with a goal that I have been procrastinating on for a few years now and before the coaching sessions, I never had anything or anyone that encouraged me and taught me to motivate myself and persist until I reached it . My goal was more of a lifestyle change and with Daniel’s guidance, techniques and tools, I found the strength in myself to tackle all the obstacles in my way and lose the weight I had set out to lose , and make the changes in my life that I have been longing to make for what seems like forever. Daniel listened to all my fears and challenges and encouraged me every step of the way. He didn’t tell me what I should or shouldn’t be doing, rather he made me practice self awareness and figure this out by just pausing and thinking about the consequences of my actions. He taught me the importance of planning and following through. Having a coach to guide and support me to reach my goal was an opportunity of a lifetime. Without the skills I was taught, the encouraging words when I was at my lowest and all the techniques that showed me how to be self aware and self motivated, I wouldn’t have changed my life in the way which I have done in such a short time . I’m grateful and extremely thankful for the care, encouragement and support which Daniel gave me throughout the sessions. I will be recommending Daniel to my family, friends and colleagues, as I truly believe if he can help me, he can help anyone that has a goal and needs motivation and guidance to achieve this."
Kate, 43, Single Parent of Three Children, Business Owner
“My journey with Daniel started with wanting to improve my professional life and my outlook on my career but within the first couple of sessions, Daniel helped me discover that what I really needed was much deeper. I soon learned that I needed to know more about myself and who I am. I came on a journey of self-discovery, to find out who I am, who I can be and what is possible for me. As we progressed through the sessions, I learned new things about myself and who I have always been. Session by session, I became more self-aware, I discovered my strengths and accepted my flaws and weaknesses. Daniel made me feel comfortable to share my thoughts and feelings with him and to easily say what is on my mind and dig deep within myself. Daniel was patient and understanding. His advice and knowledge put things into perspective. Daniel’s questions made me think and reflect. They were very thoughtful and to the point. He helped me put together the pieces of my personality and character. I know I am now equipped with good tools to help me live my life with mindfulness and confidence. I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to be coached by such an understanding coach. I will be recommending Daniel to my friends and family. I am confident they will benefit greatly from his guidance and support.”
Cindy, 44, Wife & Parent of Three Children, Corporate Professional
"Daniel has been a great influence on my Real Estate career so far. He is very enthusiastic and has provided great information when needed. He is always happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to work, personal life, fitness etc. Daniel has done excellent presentations in my office to the rest of the team and we all learnt a great deal from it. I would highly recommend Daniel to anybody looking at growing their business, changing to a healthier lifestyle and goal setting."
Michael, 23, Real Estate Agent
Student & Educator Testimonials
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“Energetic and entertaining. So much fun. There was never a dull moment. Highly recommend".
Year 10 student - Oakhill College
"Daniel is a motivated speaker to teenagers on a range of different contemporary issues affecting our students. He has strong interpersonal skills which is reflected in his practical and informative talks. I highly recommend Daniel Merza if you would like a speaker with strong knowledge, great presentation skills and a person genuine in helping our next generation".
Curriculum Advisor - NSW Department of Education
"Daniel presented a tailor-made session for me to an audience of educators and personnel who deal with the wellbeing of students in schools. The session contained a lot of highly relevant material, caused much discussion, and also caused many to reflect on some elements of the programs they are running in their schools. He introduced us to what he terms "the monkeys on your back", and showed us how he might use these images with students. He made a strong link between the importance of strong mental health for teachers and strong mental health for students, with reference to current statistics, and high profile experts in the field. The feedback was very positive from all who attended".
Greg Robinson - Head of Students, Senior School at Hunter Valley Grammar School
"Daniel's presentation at Tangara's Year 11 Leadership Camp was inspiring, engaging and highly motivating. He challenged the girls to reflect and think critically about what prevents them from achieving their personal best, and provided some concrete suggestions for how to overcome these obstacles and become the "leader of your life". I highly recommend Daniel for any Secondary School presentation. Looking forward to working with him again in the future".
Rita Sakr - Coordinator of Personalised Education at Tangara School for Girls
"Daniel gave an insightful, energetic and inspirational presentation to our Year 10 boys. Our boys really appreciated hearing Daniel's authentic story explaining his own life experience from being bullied as a young boy to building his own resilience and tenacity in learning to 'get the monkey's off his back'. Daniel's interactive and practical approach to covering important life skills like; setting smart goals, having a growth mindset and developing self-awareness really resonated with our boys. I would highly recommend Daniel".
Catherine O'Sullivan - Head of House at Waverley College
"Thank you for your time, wisdom and generosity Daniel Merza. Students were engaged, motivated and challenged to consider how they can incite positive change in their lives. Fantastic work!"
Head of House (combined Year 7 - 12 students) - Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
"Through Daniel's personal experiences of the social issues teenagers face today, he is able to deliver a real, heartfelt talk which students can relate to. A sincere presentation".
Year 8 Leader of Wellbeing - De La Salle College, Caringbah
"Just heard Dan's great speech about how he went through bullying and he taught us how to deal with it and how to see if someone else is getting bullied and how to prevent it in the school. I think it was a really inspiring talk and I would recommend it to other schools because it definitely helps them a lot."
Year 8 student
"My main key takeaway from tonight was how to prevent bullying if it’s happening to you and how to identify if you are bullying someone and know how to stop. I think Dan spoke really well and really conveyed his message so we all understood what was happening and how to prevent different things. I recommend him to other schools so that more people can become aware about how to stop bullying and how to help people who are getting bullied and help prevent it."
Year 8 student
“Youthful, dynamic and engaging from start to finish. Our boys took away a great deal from Daniel’s presentation on resilience and achieving their personal best. He took the boys on a journey of discovery as they make the important transition to manhood, and in doing so, helped them find out more about themselves, and more importantly who they can be and what’s possible for them in Senior School and thereafter. Daniel’s passion was evident as he instilled in the boys the importance of making the most of their short block of time remaining at school by adopting a strong work ethic, to be true to oneself, and to be perseverant. Daniel provided energy and guidance in helping the boys make important school, career and life choices. We’ll definitely have Daniel back again”.
Year 10 Boarding Master - Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
“An outstanding communicator, Daniel kept students engaged right through his presentation on resilience - both males and females. Speaking to ATAR and Non ATAR students, his content was relatable, inspiring, and tailored to both categories, not only providing students with much needed motivation leading into their final HSC exams, but also, unpacking alternative pathways available and the action that they are required to take now to set up their future. It’s exactly what they needed to hear and I was delighted to see several students approach Daniel afterwards to share positive feedback. It won’t be the last time Daniel speaks at this school. I couldn’t recommend him more highly”.
Year 12 Coordinator - Sir Joseph Banks High School, Revesby
“All of the points from his presentation resonated deeply with all of our students. The feedback from our students was overwhelmingly positive and many asked to stay back to have the opportunity to speak to Daniel”.
Year 12 Coordinator - Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield
"Daniel, you're an inspiration mate. As a teenager myself, hearing you speak tonight was mind blowing in terms of completing my HSC and in term of a positive attitude and resilience for a successful life. Daniel, you're an inspiration. Keep it up mate."
Year 12 Student
"Hi Daniel. Thanks for the talk. It was a pleasure speaking to you and you really inspired and motivated me to do what I wish to strive for. Your time and effort really got me into the laser point mood and the next four months will be a journey for me to fight with my books. Thanks again. Much appreciated. Hope there is many more talks to come with you and many more motivational and inspiring talks too. Head down, ass up"
Year 12 Student
"Thank you so much. You have really helped by son get the monkeys off his back"
Parent
"Matthew came home absolutely wrapped in the talk that Daniel gave and very inspired. One of Matthew’s mates actually committed suicide a few months earlier at their school in Year 9 so it was so pertinent. Excellent !"
Parent
Year 10 student - Oakhill College
"Daniel is a motivated speaker to teenagers on a range of different contemporary issues affecting our students. He has strong interpersonal skills which is reflected in his practical and informative talks. I highly recommend Daniel Merza if you would like a speaker with strong knowledge, great presentation skills and a person genuine in helping our next generation".
Curriculum Advisor - NSW Department of Education
"Daniel presented a tailor-made session for me to an audience of educators and personnel who deal with the wellbeing of students in schools. The session contained a lot of highly relevant material, caused much discussion, and also caused many to reflect on some elements of the programs they are running in their schools. He introduced us to what he terms "the monkeys on your back", and showed us how he might use these images with students. He made a strong link between the importance of strong mental health for teachers and strong mental health for students, with reference to current statistics, and high profile experts in the field. The feedback was very positive from all who attended".
Greg Robinson - Head of Students, Senior School at Hunter Valley Grammar School
"Daniel's presentation at Tangara's Year 11 Leadership Camp was inspiring, engaging and highly motivating. He challenged the girls to reflect and think critically about what prevents them from achieving their personal best, and provided some concrete suggestions for how to overcome these obstacles and become the "leader of your life". I highly recommend Daniel for any Secondary School presentation. Looking forward to working with him again in the future".
Rita Sakr - Coordinator of Personalised Education at Tangara School for Girls
"Daniel gave an insightful, energetic and inspirational presentation to our Year 10 boys. Our boys really appreciated hearing Daniel's authentic story explaining his own life experience from being bullied as a young boy to building his own resilience and tenacity in learning to 'get the monkey's off his back'. Daniel's interactive and practical approach to covering important life skills like; setting smart goals, having a growth mindset and developing self-awareness really resonated with our boys. I would highly recommend Daniel".
Catherine O'Sullivan - Head of House at Waverley College
"Thank you for your time, wisdom and generosity Daniel Merza. Students were engaged, motivated and challenged to consider how they can incite positive change in their lives. Fantastic work!"
Head of House (combined Year 7 - 12 students) - Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
"Through Daniel's personal experiences of the social issues teenagers face today, he is able to deliver a real, heartfelt talk which students can relate to. A sincere presentation".
Year 8 Leader of Wellbeing - De La Salle College, Caringbah
"Just heard Dan's great speech about how he went through bullying and he taught us how to deal with it and how to see if someone else is getting bullied and how to prevent it in the school. I think it was a really inspiring talk and I would recommend it to other schools because it definitely helps them a lot."
Year 8 student
"My main key takeaway from tonight was how to prevent bullying if it’s happening to you and how to identify if you are bullying someone and know how to stop. I think Dan spoke really well and really conveyed his message so we all understood what was happening and how to prevent different things. I recommend him to other schools so that more people can become aware about how to stop bullying and how to help people who are getting bullied and help prevent it."
Year 8 student
“Youthful, dynamic and engaging from start to finish. Our boys took away a great deal from Daniel’s presentation on resilience and achieving their personal best. He took the boys on a journey of discovery as they make the important transition to manhood, and in doing so, helped them find out more about themselves, and more importantly who they can be and what’s possible for them in Senior School and thereafter. Daniel’s passion was evident as he instilled in the boys the importance of making the most of their short block of time remaining at school by adopting a strong work ethic, to be true to oneself, and to be perseverant. Daniel provided energy and guidance in helping the boys make important school, career and life choices. We’ll definitely have Daniel back again”.
Year 10 Boarding Master - Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview
“An outstanding communicator, Daniel kept students engaged right through his presentation on resilience - both males and females. Speaking to ATAR and Non ATAR students, his content was relatable, inspiring, and tailored to both categories, not only providing students with much needed motivation leading into their final HSC exams, but also, unpacking alternative pathways available and the action that they are required to take now to set up their future. It’s exactly what they needed to hear and I was delighted to see several students approach Daniel afterwards to share positive feedback. It won’t be the last time Daniel speaks at this school. I couldn’t recommend him more highly”.
Year 12 Coordinator - Sir Joseph Banks High School, Revesby
“All of the points from his presentation resonated deeply with all of our students. The feedback from our students was overwhelmingly positive and many asked to stay back to have the opportunity to speak to Daniel”.
Year 12 Coordinator - Patrician Brothers College, Fairfield
"Daniel, you're an inspiration mate. As a teenager myself, hearing you speak tonight was mind blowing in terms of completing my HSC and in term of a positive attitude and resilience for a successful life. Daniel, you're an inspiration. Keep it up mate."
Year 12 Student
"Hi Daniel. Thanks for the talk. It was a pleasure speaking to you and you really inspired and motivated me to do what I wish to strive for. Your time and effort really got me into the laser point mood and the next four months will be a journey for me to fight with my books. Thanks again. Much appreciated. Hope there is many more talks to come with you and many more motivational and inspiring talks too. Head down, ass up"
Year 12 Student
"Thank you so much. You have really helped by son get the monkeys off his back"
Parent
"Matthew came home absolutely wrapped in the talk that Daniel gave and very inspired. One of Matthew’s mates actually committed suicide a few months earlier at their school in Year 9 so it was so pertinent. Excellent !"
Parent
MORE TESTIMONIALS
"It was an honour to be one of the students who got to listen to you speak. One of the most engaging and inspiring presentations I have ever had the privilege of hearing!"
Petra, Undergraduate, Western Sydney University
"I attended a conference where Daniel was one of the guest speakers. He was very motivational and I would highly recommend listening to one of his speeches. From the conference I also bought Daniels book- “Get the monkeys off your back” which is a great read for self development. After reading numerous self development books I can say that this was honestly one of the best."
Joshika, Undergraduate, Western Sydney University
"It was an honour to have you share your story with our students. All of the points you presented today resonated with each of them - no matter the major, study year or demographic. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive."
Raymonda Aoun, Western Sydney University, Engagement Officer, Office of the Dean, School of Business
Thank you very much for your motivational speech today at Western Sydney University (4 October 2018). It was great to see my students being engaged and inspired by your story. A lot of them are going through changes in their lives and are trying to figure out what their calling is. The key points you shared will definitely help them to have a deeper reflection on their career journey. You have also made a positive impact on my students who met you at the Networking Event (7 September 2018) at Western Sydney University. When reflecting on the event during our class discussions they described you as being approachable and inspiring.
Dr Noor Lazar, Western Sydney University - School of Business
About Daniel
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Daniel Merza is a student wellbeing specialist, award-winning international speaker, teen coach and author.
Having worn the "underdog" cap growing up, Daniel's story can be summed up in three words - "Defying the odds". Bullied for a decade, diagnosed with a mental illness aged 13, and labelled as a student with “no hope”, Daniel faced up to his tormentors at 16 and turned his life around. During an illustrious corporate career spanning 15 years with leading companies like KPMG and BDO, Daniel spent considerable time developing the weaker spots of younger staff - such as tenacity, emotional intelligence, stress management, self confidence, and leadership - as part of his senior leadership roles. Having witnessed first-hand as a manager the degree to which young people lacked the essential skills to thrive post-school, Daniel left behind a six figure corporate pay packet to embark upon his mission to inspire tenacity, optimism and empowerment in high school students and “get them ready” to flourish in the real world. Based in Sydney, Daniel has developed clever and fun ways to inspire thousands of people worldwide. He has been featured on the radio and various newspaper and media outlets, and his work has also been acknowledged in NSW Parliament. Daniel was a keynote speaker at the Middle East Youth Expo 2020 in Abu Dhabi, the largest youth event in the region with 10,000 students attending. Daniel also toured the UAE, speaking at high schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Daniel is also the author of Get the Monkeys off Your Back, a book specifically written for teens (and parents/educators), covering important topics such as self leadership, resilience, mental health, bullying, social media addiction, self discovery and peak performance. |
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