There's a Helluva Difference Between Just Living and Being Fully Alive.

Danny Bader died for 6 minutes from an 8,000-volt electrocution and came back to life with a radical new perspective on what it means to truly live. Unlike motivational speakers who theorize about resilience, Danny has experienced the ultimate contrast—literal death versus radical life. His "Back to Life" keynote addresses the functional fog affecting 67 percent of employees who go through motions rather than living with passion and purpose. As bestselling author of 6 books including "A Radical Reverence for Your Life," Danny provides proven frameworks for moving from just surviving to truly thriving. His message resonates because audiences recognize themselves in the three levels—rock bottom, functional fog, or radical reverence—and leave with concrete tools to elevate their approach to work and life.

Danny's signature "Back to Life" keynote teaches how to move from functional fog to radical reverence through his five-principle Back to Life Blueprint. He addresses developing vision to move with intention and clarity rather than distraction and reaction, knowing yourself through values-driven decisions and positive self-talk that empowers rather than limits, seeking support by building unbreakable team connections with psychological safety, being still to find clarity and wisdom in chaos rather than constant noise, and evolving continuously by treating growth as competitive advantage. Danny's message focuses on resilience, transformation, purpose, and mindset—this is a motivational keynote about living fully alive rather than a technical presentation about workplace safety or hazards.

Yes, absolutely. Danny delivers powerful virtual keynotes that translate his near-death experience and radical reverence message to digital platforms. His storytelling ability—honed through six books and thousands of speaking engagements—and authentic delivery create compelling virtual experiences that inspire audiences to examine whether they're just living or fully alive. Whether presenting to corporate conferences, leadership summits, or association meetings via virtual platforms, Danny maintains the same emotional impact and practical framework delivery that makes his in-person presentations so transformative.

Danny's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes depending on the depth of content and interaction requested. However, he's highly flexible and works with meeting planners to customize timing and content depth for your event. Whether you need a powerful opening keynote that sets the tone for radical reverence, a closing session that sends attendees home inspired to transform from functional fog to purposeful living, or a mid-conference energy boost that reconnects teams to what matters most, Danny adapts his presentation accordingly. He can also facilitate extended workshops or participate in panel discussions where audiences can dig deeper into his Back to Life Blueprint principles.

Absolutely. Danny works closely with organizations to understand their specific challenges, culture, and desired outcomes. His Back to Life Blueprint—vision, self-knowledge, support, stillness, and evolution—applies universally across all industries because it addresses fundamental human experiences rather than industry-specific tactics. Whether your audience works in healthcare, technology, finance, retail, manufacturing, associations, or any other sector, Danny ensures his resilience and transformation message resonates with their specific experiences while maintaining the authentic power of his near-death story. Organizations from electrical contractors to billion-dollar companies consistently praise how Danny's principles help teams move from autopilot existence to radical reverence regardless of their industry context.

Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Danny personally and trust him completely to deliver a transformative keynote experience that combines his incredible near-death story with practical frameworks for radical reverence rather than functional fog existence. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements, and pre-event coordination with Danny's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Danny's presentation content, coordinate timing, understand his Back to Life Blueprint methodology, and ensure every detail aligns with your event vision and cultural transformation goals. Our goal is making your event unforgettable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.