Dan Shaikh · Publicist for Inspirational Changemakers

YOUR STORY
DESERVES TO BE HEARD

You have a message worth sharing. The right media coverage, awards, and credibility make sure it reaches the people who need to hear it most.

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★ Top 25 Canadian Immigrant 2025
★ Reach Out Together Mental Health Reporting Award 2025
★ Toronto Star Gold Award · Best PR 2024
★ Peak 40 Under 40 · Media & Entertainment 2024
Dan Shaikh, Publicist
About Dan

A PUBLICIST WHO
KNOWS YOUR WORLD

Dan Shaikh has spent over a decade helping inspirational speakers, coaches, authors, and advocates get the kind of attention their work deserves. He is the co-founder of Speaker Slam®, North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, which means he understands this community from the inside.

He has placed clients on CP24, Breakfast Television, CTV, The Social, and CHCH. He has helped speakers win national awards, land TEDx invitations, and secure media coverage that turns a name into a recognized voice in their field.

Publicity is not about chasing coverage for its own sake. The goal is to put you in front of the right people at the right time, so your message reaches the audience that needs to hear it.

His Clients Have Been Featured On
Clients in the Media

SEE WHAT COVERAGE LOOKS LIKE

These are real TV segments, interviews, and media appearances earned by Speaker Slam® speakers through Dan's publicity work.

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What Dan Offers

HOW HE CAN HELP YOU

Each service is designed around one question: what does this person need right now to build real credibility in their space?

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Brand Audit

Before pitching you to anyone, Dan audits your brand, your message, and your online presence. You walk away knowing exactly where you stand and what to fix.

  • Full brand and messaging analysis
  • Social media audit across your active platforms
  • Media awareness days research tied to your story
  • 2-hour Deep Dive session with specific recommendations
  • 30-day follow-up support after the session
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Be Pitched and Get Seen

Dan personally writes and sends media pitches to journalists, producers, and editors on your behalf. This is earned media, not paid placement. Features happen because your story is worth covering.

  • Monthly media planning calls to identify timely angles
  • Custom pitches written for TV, online publications, and magazines
  • Daily outreach and follow-up to targeted journalists and producers
  • Award and opportunity scouting
  • TEDx opportunity identification and alignment
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Award Strategy

Awards are one of the fastest ways to build credibility and get media attention at the same time. Dan researches and identifies award opportunities that match your story and submits on your behalf.

  • Ongoing award opportunity research
  • Application and nomination support
  • Submission writing aligned to selection criteria
  • Media outreach when you win
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Visibility as Part of Your Speaker Slam® Package

If you are competing in Speaker Slam®, Dan's publicity work is available as part of the Elite Experience package. You compete, build your brand, and get pitched to media at the same time.

  • Brand audit included in the Elite Experience
  • Media outreach runs alongside your competition journey
  • Results compound: the competition video + media coverage together
  • Ask about the Elite Experience on your sales call
From Clients

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THEY WORKED WITH DAN

★★★★★

"Dan is a rock star. What he's been able to do for me is just insane. He is single-handedly the best investment I have made. He has worked diligently to promote me, my business, and my messaging. He is kind, motivating, driven, and so good at what he does."

Calissa Ngozi
Calissa Ngozi
Youth Mental Health Expert
★★★★★

"There are not enough amazing things to say about Dan. In just a short time I have been featured on The Social, CHCH, CP24, and Windsor local media. Dan's dedication and skill have created amazing opportunities for me to enhance my visibility and reach."

Danielle Campo
Danielle Campo
Paralympic Gold Medalist
★★★★★

"Dan's publicist work and the Speaker Slam platform have changed my life. He actually builds relationships with the journalists and producers he pitches. I've been featured on Breakfast Television, Global News, CityNews Toronto, and so many more."

Lauren Pires
LP
Lauren Pires
Disability Advocate
★★★★★

"There are not enough amazing things to say about Dan. In just a short time I have been featured on The Social, CHCH, CP24, and Windsor local media. Dan's dedication and skill have created amazing opportunities for me to enhance my visibility and reach."

Danielle Campo
Danielle Campo
Paralympic Gold Medalist
★★★★★

"Dan's publicist work and the Speaker Slam platform have changed my life. He actually builds relationships with the journalists and producers he pitches. I've been featured on Breakfast Television, Global News, CityNews Toronto, and so many more."

Lauren Pires
LP
Lauren Pires
Disability Advocate
★★★★★

"I recently had the incredible opportunity to appear on Breakfast Television at CityTV, all thanks to Dan Shaikh. Dan played a crucial role in pitching my work in financial therapy to the show. A heartfelt thank you for his support and encouragement."

Aseel El-Baba
AE
Aseel El-Baba
Financial Therapist
★★★★★

"Dan Shaikh's support was pivotal in transforming my journey from struggling with a stutter to becoming a recognized motivational speaker. Thanks to Dan's efforts and strategic media partnerships, my speeches reached nearly 2.5 million views."

Joze Piranian
JP
Joze Piranian
International Keynote Speaker
★★★★★

"After speaking on Speaker Slam® things changed quite a lot for me. I have been on a lot of television segments, speaking on other stages, and building up my business. Dan and Rina are the real deal. They care so deeply about every speaker they work with."

Vivian Meraki
Vivian Meraki
Parenting Expert & Bestselling Author
★★★★★

"Dan Shaikh's support was pivotal in transforming my journey from struggling with a stutter to becoming a recognized motivational speaker. Thanks to Dan's efforts and strategic media partnerships, my speeches reached nearly 2.5 million views."

Joze Piranian
JP
Joze Piranian
International Keynote Speaker
★★★★★

"After speaking on Speaker Slam® things changed quite a lot for me. I have been on a lot of television segments, speaking on other stages, and building up my business. Dan and Rina are the real deal. They care so deeply about every speaker they work with."

Vivian Meraki
Vivian Meraki
Parenting Expert & Bestselling Author
How It Works

FROM FIRST CALL TO FIRST FEATURE

01
Discovery Call

Dan listens first. Where you are, what you want to be known for, and what kind of coverage makes sense for your goals right now.

02
Brand Audit

Before any pitching happens, Dan reviews your brand, your message, and your platforms. He identifies the angles most likely to get a journalist to say yes.

03
Pitching and Outreach

Custom pitches go out to producers, journalists, and editors. Dan handles the writing, the sending, and the follow-up. You focus on your work.

04
Coverage and Momentum

When features land, Dan helps you make the most of them. One TV segment can open three more doors if you use it right.

READY TO GET SEEN?

Book a call with Dan. Just a conversation about your story, your goals, and whether this is the right fit.

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