Speaker Slam® Coach

Daniel Burns

Award-Winning Speaker · Best-Selling Author · Certified Performance Coach · Founder, BVME Coaching

Daniel Burns brings 22 years of international sales leadership and a deeply personal coaching philosophy to every session. A Grand Slam competitor himself, Daniel knows firsthand what it takes to stand on that stage and deliver something real. His brand, BVME Performance Coaching, is built around one mission: helping people become the best version of themselves, mind, body, and on stage.

Daniel's approach is rooted in genuine connection. He listens deeply, cuts through what doesn't serve you, and helps you find the version of your story that lands. When you work with Daniel, you're not just preparing a speech — you're stepping into your next level.

FROM DANIEL'S SPEAKERS

★★★★★

"Daniel was excellent to work with. This was my first time competing in Speaker Slam® and speaking publicly on stage. Daniel guided and supported me to be prepared. He kept me accountable while being personable and making things fun. He also provided great insights on my speech. Thank you Daniel for your coaching over the past few months; I really enjoyed working with you and appreciate you!"

Robert Alexander

★★★★★

"One of the best decisions I made in my career was working with Daniel as my coach! His guidance in my speech writing for the Speaker Slam® competition was incredibly helpful, along with his support in performance preparation. I can't thank him enough for sharing his expertise with such fun, positive energy, professionalism, and clear communication. After every session with him, I feel motivated to be my BEST version. I am now an award-winning inspirational speaker and wouldn't have achieved this milestone without his support."

Madette Mendoza

★★★★★

"I'm incredibly thankful for Daniel's coaching! I really appreciated the pacing of the sessions, the clear structure, and the calm, grounded presence he brings. His vast knowledge and experience as both a speaker and coach — and especially as a member of the Speaker Slam® community — made all the difference. His guidance helped me bring out my best."

Regula Fischer

★★★★★

"Working with Daniel was an incredible experience from the very beginning. We connected immediately, which made it easy to dive in and get to work. What truly set Daniel apart was his ability to push me beyond simply telling a story. He guided me to tap into the emotions I experienced on that day — to feel them again and then channel them into my delivery. That shift took my speech to a whole new level. His coaching played a critical role in my performance, and I credit him as a key factor in placing third in the competition. Working with him was a game-changer."

Ivan Fredette

★★★★★

"Daniel has been a great sounding board to take a strong story, and finesse it with just the right amount of edits and drama, juxtaposed against encouragement and support. He is intentional about learning how I receive feedback, and has been a great investment to help level up my talk for the competition. Grand Slam here I come."

Leisse Wilcox

★★★★★

"Daniel is awesome to work with. From the beginning, he set clear expectations and was readily available. He laid out a clear plan for how we'd go from our first meeting to today with me prepared and confident to deliver the speech we've developed. He took the time to rework versions of my speech on more than one occasion, giving me other perspectives, details, and ideas to draw from. All that to say, if I blow it, it's not Daniel's fault."

Tony Albrecht

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