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School Programs
SNAPSHOt OF SERVICES
PROGRAMS
TOPICS COVERED
AUDIENCES
SERVICE OFFERINGS
THE OVERALL BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
- FIRED Up (for senior students)
- Game Plan for Personal Greatness (for Year 7-12)
- Thriving Wellbeing (for Years 5 - 10)
- BEAT Bullying (for Years 5 - 10)
- Game Plan for School Greatness (for student leaders)
TOPICS COVERED
- Self leadership, mental wellbeing, resilience, bullying, leading others, study skills and peak performance.
AUDIENCES
- Years 5 - 12 students
- Student Leaders
- Educators - Pastoral Care & Wellbeing Leaders, Teachers (sessions available on request)
- Parents (sessions available on request)
SERVICE OFFERINGS
- Single Event (i.e. keynote, half day, full day, multiple days)
- School Term / Year (tailored to school needs)
THE OVERALL BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
- Enhancing their social and emotional wellbeing
- Expanding their personal leadership capabilities
- Enriching their learning experience and overall level of school engagement
FIRED UP
AUDIENCE - Year 11 & 12
AUDIENCE - Year 11 & 12
overview
In the midst of Covid-19 disruption, academic pressures and navigating post-school possibilities during the rollercoaster final school year, this program will empower, inspire, and equip senior students to become the leader of their life, reignite their fire, rewire for resilience, refocus for success and finish strong.
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are 5 modules – delivered fortnightly across a school term or spread across the school year - in person or virtually via zoom:
1) POWER (Leader of Your Life) - Unpacking the “5 Monkeys” inhibiting student success, taking personal responsibility to remove them, and becoming fired up with the drive to strive and thrive during their all-important final school chapter.
2) PLANNING (Geared for Greatness) – Developing an effective study plan, daily habits, workload management, post school productivity at home, lifestyle balance and a winning attitude.
3) PRACTICE (Super Student) – Specific study skills, such as knowing your learning style, note taking, memorisation, useful tech tools and apps as well as managing distractions, beating procrastination, achieving a laser like focus, and self-motivation strategies to keep the fire burning.
4) PREPARATION (Beat the test) – Effective exam preparation for peak performance using the B.E.S.T framework including tips for answering test questions, practice exam papers, how to best utilise your teacher, different ways to study, as well as strategies to alleviate performance anxiety leading into and on the day.
5) PROTECTION (Winning Wellbeing) – Practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety, maintain balance and perspective and the bigger picture with life after school, the power of perseverance, and how to regain the fire and motivation when down, drained and depleted.
Each Module is 60-90 minutes (virtual limited to 60 minutes), interactive and includes exercises and activities for students to complete throughout.
A 60-90-minute inspirational stand-alone delivery capturing key messages is also available – ideal for wellbeing days and year group assemblies.
For more information about virtual - how it works - including setup and pricing, click here.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework.
Year 12 specific articles written by Daniel for parents and educators:
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are 5 modules – delivered fortnightly across a school term or spread across the school year - in person or virtually via zoom:
1) POWER (Leader of Your Life) - Unpacking the “5 Monkeys” inhibiting student success, taking personal responsibility to remove them, and becoming fired up with the drive to strive and thrive during their all-important final school chapter.
2) PLANNING (Geared for Greatness) – Developing an effective study plan, daily habits, workload management, post school productivity at home, lifestyle balance and a winning attitude.
3) PRACTICE (Super Student) – Specific study skills, such as knowing your learning style, note taking, memorisation, useful tech tools and apps as well as managing distractions, beating procrastination, achieving a laser like focus, and self-motivation strategies to keep the fire burning.
4) PREPARATION (Beat the test) – Effective exam preparation for peak performance using the B.E.S.T framework including tips for answering test questions, practice exam papers, how to best utilise your teacher, different ways to study, as well as strategies to alleviate performance anxiety leading into and on the day.
5) PROTECTION (Winning Wellbeing) – Practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety, maintain balance and perspective and the bigger picture with life after school, the power of perseverance, and how to regain the fire and motivation when down, drained and depleted.
Each Module is 60-90 minutes (virtual limited to 60 minutes), interactive and includes exercises and activities for students to complete throughout.
A 60-90-minute inspirational stand-alone delivery capturing key messages is also available – ideal for wellbeing days and year group assemblies.
For more information about virtual - how it works - including setup and pricing, click here.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework.
Year 12 specific articles written by Daniel for parents and educators:
GAME PLAN FOR PERSONAL GREATNESS
AUDIENCE - Year 7 - 12
AUDIENCE - Year 7 - 12
overview
In the midst of self-discovery, social survival and navigating life’s possibilities on the rollercoaster adolescent journey, this program will empower, inspire and equip students to become the leader of their life and achieve personal greatness.
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are three modules (delivered sequentially) in this personal leadership program:
1) POWER (Leader of Your Life) - Discovering the power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self-belief, and resilience - leaving empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
2) PURPOSE (Vision Driven) – Designing a personalised vision that fosters greater self-discovery, positive school engagement, strengths, and the exploration of future possibilities to inspire confidence optimism and purpose.
3) POTENTIAL (Make It Happen) - Delivering on the vision through effective goal setting and executing strategies that enable peak performance, enrich learning and build mental toughness, growth mindset and grit - leaving with 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.
Game Plan for Personal Greatness is an ideal half or full day program. Each module includes activities for completion throughout, with a workbook provided.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, and maintaining good mental health.
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are three modules (delivered sequentially) in this personal leadership program:
1) POWER (Leader of Your Life) - Discovering the power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self-belief, and resilience - leaving empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
- 60 – 90-minute interactive presentation
- This module can be delivered as a stand-alone inspirational session – ideal for wellbeing days, assemblies, camps/retreats, and conferences.
2) PURPOSE (Vision Driven) – Designing a personalised vision that fosters greater self-discovery, positive school engagement, strengths, and the exploration of future possibilities to inspire confidence optimism and purpose.
- A 2-hour (minimum) workshop/activity-based facilitation session
3) POTENTIAL (Make It Happen) - Delivering on the vision through effective goal setting and executing strategies that enable peak performance, enrich learning and build mental toughness, growth mindset and grit - leaving with 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.
- 60 – 90-minute interactive presentation
Game Plan for Personal Greatness is an ideal half or full day program. Each module includes activities for completion throughout, with a workbook provided.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on leadership, resilience, optimism, emotional intelligence, growth mindset, hope, relationships, character traits, and maintaining good mental health.
THRIVING WELLBEING
AUDIENCE - Year 5 - 10
AUDIENCE - Year 5 - 10
overview
Key Focus - Mental health, emotional intelligence, wellbeing, resilience, coping strategies, inspiration, empowerment
Life’s journey throws challenges, twists and turns - guaranteed - and it’s our response that matters the most that determines how emotional strength is built and progress is made towards a thriving wellbeing.
Research shows that many young people are struggling to cope with school and life challenges. Mental health issues, such as anxiety and eating disorders, addiction and depression, have become more common, and the incidents of bullying, self-harm, and suicide have increased. It doesn’t have to be this way.
In this engaging, interactive and impactful session, students will discover how to:
Students will leave this presentation with a greater understanding of mental health, the reasons behind the 'false stigma' and strategies to build their emotional muscle to successfully cope with life's challenges and develop a thriving wellbeing.
This program can also be offered to:
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, courage, optimism, hope, relationships, and maintaining good mental health.
Life’s journey throws challenges, twists and turns - guaranteed - and it’s our response that matters the most that determines how emotional strength is built and progress is made towards a thriving wellbeing.
Research shows that many young people are struggling to cope with school and life challenges. Mental health issues, such as anxiety and eating disorders, addiction and depression, have become more common, and the incidents of bullying, self-harm, and suicide have increased. It doesn’t have to be this way.
In this engaging, interactive and impactful session, students will discover how to:
- develop greater emotional intelligence to proactively monitor their own mental health
- adopt healthy and practical ways to cope with stress, anxiety and depression and build resilience.
- break the ‘fear’ barrier and effectively reach out for help when times get really tough, including where to go for help.
Students will leave this presentation with a greater understanding of mental health, the reasons behind the 'false stigma' and strategies to build their emotional muscle to successfully cope with life's challenges and develop a thriving wellbeing.
This program can also be offered to:
- Student Leaders
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, courage, optimism, hope, relationships, and maintaining good mental health.
BEAT BULLYING
AUDIENCE - Year 5 - 10
AUDIENCE - Year 5 - 10
overview
A global epidemic, research commissioned by the Federal government revealed that 1 in 4 students in Australian schools is affected by bullying. Many young people today are struggling to cope, and for some, it’s become too much that life is not worth living. It doesn’t have to be this way.
In this engaging, interactive and impactful program, there are 3 modules – delivered across a school term – onsite or virtually via zoom:
1) AWARENESS & THE BULLY – Unpacking the various forms of bullying, what bullying is and isn’t, the 5 monkeys, why people bully, and strategies for bullies to stop bullying others.
2) THE BULLIED – Practical strategies for bullied students to develop emotional and social intelligence and resilience (offline and online), as well as help-seeking strategies, including how to break the fear barrier.
3) THE BYSTANDER – Unpacking the reasons for non-intervention, and practical strategies for bystanders and leaders to stop bullying and promote a bully-free culture, including overcoming the fear of being called a ‘snitch’.
Each module is 90 minutes, interactive and includes activities for completion throughout.
A 60-90-minute inspirational stand-alone delivery capturing key messages is also available – ideal for wellbeing days and assemblies.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, anti-bullying, courage, optimism, hope, relationships, and maintaining good mental health.
In this engaging, interactive and impactful program, there are 3 modules – delivered across a school term – onsite or virtually via zoom:
1) AWARENESS & THE BULLY – Unpacking the various forms of bullying, what bullying is and isn’t, the 5 monkeys, why people bully, and strategies for bullies to stop bullying others.
2) THE BULLIED – Practical strategies for bullied students to develop emotional and social intelligence and resilience (offline and online), as well as help-seeking strategies, including how to break the fear barrier.
3) THE BYSTANDER – Unpacking the reasons for non-intervention, and practical strategies for bystanders and leaders to stop bullying and promote a bully-free culture, including overcoming the fear of being called a ‘snitch’.
Each module is 90 minutes, interactive and includes activities for completion throughout.
A 60-90-minute inspirational stand-alone delivery capturing key messages is also available – ideal for wellbeing days and assemblies.
Schools can incorporate this program into their existing wellbeing and positive psychology framework, with focus on emotional intelligence, resilience, anti-bullying, courage, optimism, hope, relationships, and maintaining good mental health.
GAME PLAN FOR SCHOOL GREATNESS
AUDIENCE - Student Leaders
AUDIENCE - Student Leaders
overview
Student leaders, above all, have the greatest power and influence to promote mental wellness and create cultural change within a school environment. This program will empower, inspire and equip student leaders to become drivers of student wellbeing initiatives to create a thriving school community.
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are three modules in this student leadership program:
1) AWARENESS - Discovering their power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self belief, and resilience - leaving empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
2) ALIGNMENT - Designing their own ‘leadership’ group vision connected to creating a thriving school community (e.g reduce bullying, positive peer relations, mental health, engagement, collaboration) through teamwork - leaving confident, optimistic and driven by purpose.
3) ACTION PLAN - Developing strategies and an implementation plan to turn the vision into reality - leaving with the clarity, practical tips and inspiration to take immediate action to follow-through and achieve their “documented” game plan, help others get the monkeys off their back, and create a thriving school community.
Delivered sequentially across a three-part series, this program also includes a post-program implementation plan and the option of student executive team coaching and mentoring.
Engaging, interactive and impactful, there are three modules in this student leadership program:
1) AWARENESS - Discovering their power of becoming the leader of their life through greater self-awareness, self belief, and resilience - leaving empowered and inspired to get the “monkeys” of their back.
- Key Focus: Personal leadership, resilience, inspiration, empowerment, influence
2) ALIGNMENT - Designing their own ‘leadership’ group vision connected to creating a thriving school community (e.g reduce bullying, positive peer relations, mental health, engagement, collaboration) through teamwork - leaving confident, optimistic and driven by purpose.
- Key Focus: Leading others, vision, positive engagement, teamwork, critical thinking
3) ACTION PLAN - Developing strategies and an implementation plan to turn the vision into reality - leaving with the clarity, practical tips and inspiration to take immediate action to follow-through and achieve their “documented” game plan, help others get the monkeys off their back, and create a thriving school community.
- Key Focus: Implementation, communication strategies, positive mindset, collaboration, community, accountability.
Delivered sequentially across a three-part series, this program also includes a post-program implementation plan and the option of student executive team coaching and mentoring.
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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