Welcome to a transformative journey where innovation meets inspiration. Introducing the EMCnote: a revolutionary approach to conference engagement, expertly crafted by David Ahearn. As both emcee and keynote speaker, David seamlessly integrates impactful 15-minute segments throughout your event, ensuring a dynamic flow and sustained energy. This innovative format keeps audiences engaged and inspired, making every moment memorable.
The Power of "Yes, And"
Imagine a world where saying "yes" is the catalyst for change. "Yes" is the cornerstone of innovation, opening doors to new ideas and discoveries. While "no" might feel safe, it often closes off opportunities. Embrace "yes" to invite creativity, collaboration, and exploration into your life.
"Yes, And" in Your World
In your personal life, saying "yes" can lead to new experiences and relationships. Whether it's attending a social event, trying a new hobby, or helping with a family project, "yes" can enrich your life and strengthen bonds.
Guided by the Four Agreements
Enhance your journey with the Four Agreements:
Be impeccable with your word.
Don't make assumptions.
Don't take things personally.
Always do your best.
These principles, combined with the power of "yes," can transform your life. (click below to learn more)
I wholeheartedly believe in the incredible potential within you and your team, both at work and at home. These principles have the power to transform your life and guide you towards discovering your true purpose. As a heartfelt gift, I've created these free resources to help you embark on this exciting journey. I am thrilled at the prospect of working together soon and witnessing the amazing growth and transformation that lies ahead. Let's make this journey unforgettable!
Explore My World: Begin Your Creative Adventure Today
"Welcome to my world of creativity and inspiration! I'm David Ahearn, and I've had the privilege of speaking around the world as a comedian and speaker for more than 35 years. Through my journey, I've learned the importance of sharing our unique gifts, and I believe everyone has a story worth telling. That's why I created my online course, Stand Up! And Speak, to help you share your story with the world.
I'd be honored for you to explore my best-selling books, dive into my blogs, and join me on my YouTube Channel, Memoirs of a Renaissance Man, where I express my creativity and insights. I'm excited to connect with you and share what I've learned along the way. Click the buttons below to visit my YouTube Channel, check out my books on Amazon, and explore my author site, David Daniel Books. Let's embark on this journey of discovery and self-expression together!"
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Lockheed Martin
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Loan Depot
David Ahearn is an exceptional award show host who effortlessly keeps things lively and fun. His ability to celebrate the accomplishments of the team with enthusiasm and charm is truly commendable. His hosting skills bring out the best in everyone, making our President's Club a resounding success.
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EVP, Marketing
Fed Ex Office
The Art of Communication
My mother-in-law passed away a year ago. To say it devasted the family would be an understatement. Morticia (my nickname for her inspired by the Addams Family) was a witchy mermaid who positively affected everyone she came in contact with, and her bigger than life personality was one that couldn’t be easily replaced. The love of her life and Adi’s dad, Gomez (they truly were like the Addams Family), will attest to the huge void that entered his life when Morticia passed on to the great beyond and never have I personally witnessed the adversity a family had gone through after the passing of a loved one.
I watched as Adi struggled for the last 12 months as she tried to make sense of losing her mother at the much too young age of 61. Spontaneous bursts of grief would pour forth and through her tears she would say to me, “My mom died.” It was challenging watching someone I loved so much in so much pain over losing a loved one, yet we persevered. For Adi’s dad, it was equally if not more challenging. He had lost the love of his life, his ride or die his soulmate and was left wondering what was the point of going on. Although he tried to remain as positive as he could, he would often say to us, “It’s a bad day. I broke down and cried and felt paralyzed to do anything all day.”
In her passing, Morticia left her dream home behind, a large Victorian home on the Gulf Coast of Texas in Galveston. In the family, the house has a name. It’s called, The Big House. If I’m being honest, this home used to make me feel uneasy. It was old, built in the 1880s and rife with spiritual energy that coursed through the house. Think the Addams Family. Whenever Adi and I visited I would always find a reason to leave as quickly as possible. I loved Morticia and Gomez, but their house scared the shit out of me. I know, I’m a grown man who shouldn’t be frighted by such things, but I still found myself checking for monsters under the bed each time I visited.
I tell this anecdote as context for where I am currently writing this missive. I am sitting on the wraparound porch on a perfect fall day of the home Morticia called, “The Big House.” How did I end up here? Well, it’s a long story that I will make brief. The house has been sitting vacant for the last 14 months because Gomez has been too distraught to visit. There are too many memories and he has told me on several occasions that he fully expects Morticia to round the corner and say, “Time to wrap it up for the night, old man, and go to bed. Turn out the lights and lock up on your way up.”
Morticia’s spirit occupies every corner of this home. Her elegant touches can be seen throughout, and it wasn’t until my recent viewing that I developed a newfound appreciation for this house that I finally discovered what an artist Morticia was. This home was her canvas, and her expression permeates throughout every wall, doorway, painting and piece of furniture that has been placed throughout this old Victorian home.
Adi and I have moved to Galveston to help bring this home back to life. We needed a change of pace after I permanently stepped away from Four Day Weekend after our theater of 27 years closed only to be moved to a new location. I had stepped away in 2020, but the closing of our Fort Worth Theater cemented the ending of that chapter of my life coupled with our youngest daughter going off to college at the University of Texas. Life was changing and with it we needed a new start. For Gomez’s part, he needed help with this large art project that Morticia left to be completed. The stars aligned (obviously with Morticia’s help on the other side) and Adi and I found ourselves on the Gulf Coast with our oldest son and his girlfriend as we all embarked on this new journey. I could feel John Lennon so famously singing, “Starting Over…”
Gomez joined us for the first few weeks so that he could familiarize us with all the quirks of living in “this old house”, as he refers to it. Gomez and I sat on the porch these first weeks and we talked quite a bit about life, about losing those that we love the most, and most importantly, finding some way to move forward with them no longer in our life. I mentioned to Gomez about the power of saying “Yes” to new adventures even when it doesn’t feel right to do it. “We have to find a way to just keep living,” I mentioned to him which he reluctantly agreed with.
We asked Gomez to have dinner at a beach side restaurant with us and although he really didn’t want to, I give him the utmost credit for saying “yes.” We asked him to go for a walk on the beach with us and although he didn’t want to, he said “yes.” We asked him to go out to the Strand in Galveston and once again he found a way to say “yes.” As his time in The Big House came to an end before he had to get back to his home in Mansfield, he said to us, “I didn’t want to say ‘yes’ to any of those things but I’m so glad I did. For one brief moment life felt okay for a bit.”
In the end, what we learned from Morticia's spirit and Gomez's resilience is this: saying "yes" to life, even amid the greatest of adversities, holds the power to heal, transform, and bring us closer to the joy and peace we seek. Every "yes" became a beacon of hope, a step towards embracing what the future holds despite the pain of the past.
It's crucial to understand that while sorrow and grief are natural progresses, saying "yes" to new experiences can be a bridge to reconnecting with life. It's an act of courage, a declaration that we are willing to find light amidst the darkness. It's through these affirmations that we honor our loved ones by living fully, as they would want us to.
So, take that leap. Embrace the invitations of life. Say "yes" to opportunities, adventures, and the small moments that make existence beautiful. In doing so, we may just discover that within the fabric of these new experiences, our hearts can find healing, our spirits can find renewal, and our lives can regain a deeper sense of purpose and joy.
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1. Effective Audience Engagement
Learn the secret to making your message resonate deeply with your audience through techniques that ensure connection and impact. Experience how understanding your audience, using storytelling, and incorporating interactive elements can transform your delivery. Dive into these strategies to enhance not just your public speaking, but your overall communication effectiveness. Ready to connect and captivate like never before?
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3. Harnessing the Power of Breathwork
Discover the secret to transforming anxiety into confidence with breathwork techniques that balance your body's stress responses. Experience how controlled breathing can enhance your speaking presence, allowing you to captivate your audience with calmness and clarity. Plus, gain exclusive insights from the Amazon Prime Video show "Yes, And" Yoga, featuring David and Adi, to elevate your practice and unlock your full potential.
4. Learn to Connect Emotionally
Focus on creating an emotional bond with your audience by sharing relatable experiences and authentic emotions. Use empathy to understand your audience's needs and tailor your message to resonate with their feelings and aspirations. This approach not only captures their attention but also builds trust and loyalty, ensuring your message has a lasting impact.
Learn to make genuine emotional connections that resonate long after your speech.
Included in course:
• Video lessons
• PDF worksheets to refine your speech
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• David's best-selling journal, 21-Days to Saying "Yes" to Life
• Discover comprehensive breathing techniques in a free episode from 'Yes, And Yoga' on Amazon Prime. Use these techniques to manage fear, stress, or anxiety before giving a speech.
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