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Dani Gagnon is a queer speaker and registered psychotherapist (qualifying) transforming how we think about leadership, burnout, and belonging. With a background in corporate marketing, a Masters in Psychology and a no-BS approach to emotional intelligence, Dani helps organizations lead with heart – not just hustle. Whether she’s unpacking attachment styles in the boardroom or breaking down burnout in marginalized communities, Dani’s keynotes are honest, inclusive, and packed with real tools for change.
Navigating Relationships during the Holidays | Featuring Dani Gagnon
From Therapy Couch to Workplace: Attachment-Aware Practices for Everyone - *EMPLOYEE EDITION*
What if therapy tools could make all of us better at work – not just the bosses? This keynote translates core concepts from psychotherapy – like rupture and repair, emotional attunement, and co-regulation – into everyday practices for healthier workplace relationships. Instead of avoiding conflict, we’ll explore how tension can lead to growth, how feedback can feel safe, and how showing up with emotional presence creates stronger connections across teams.
Key Themes:
Conflict as Connection: Why avoiding tension hurts relationships – and how healthy disagreement builds trust
Feedback Without Fear: Creating supportive, two-way communication with colleagues
Attunement & Boundaries: How to show up with empathy and clarity at the same time
What You’ll Learn:
How to use the rupture/repair cycle to move through conflict instead of getting stuck in it.
Why co-regulation (helping each other stay grounded) makes teams more resilient
The hidden cost of emotional disconnection at work – and how to change it
Audience Takeaways:
A new way to see conflict as growth instead of danger
Practical language and scripts for giving and receiving feedback
Simple, therapy-informed tools for building trust at work
Skills to make workplace relationships feel safer, clearer, and more connected
Ideal Audience/Demographic:
Employees at all levels who want stronger, healthier relationships at work
Teams looking to improve communication and reduce toxic conflict
ERGs and workplace wellness groups focused on mental health and inclusion
BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent, and other marginalized employees navigating workplace dynamics
From Therapy Couch to Boardroom: Attachment-Aware Leadership Practices - *LEADERSHIP EDITION*
What if therapy tools could make you a better leader? This keynote translates core concepts from psychotherapy – like rupture and repair, emotional attunement, and co-regulation – into actionable leadership practices. Attachment-aware leadership reframes conflict as growth, centers psychological safety, and helps leaders show up with grounded clarity.
Key Themes:
Conflict as Connection: Why avoiding tension damages teams – and how healthy disagreement builds stronger bonds
Feedback Loops, Not Trap Doors: Building mechanisms for mutual feedback without fear or punishment
Attunement & Accountability: Showing up with emotional presence while holding boundaries and expectations
What You’ll Learn:
How to use the rupture/repair cycle to build trust
Why co-regulation is a leadership skill – and how to model it
The hidden cost of emotionally unavailable leadership (and what to do instead)
Audience Takeaways:
The ability to reframe conflict as an opportunity for connection
A practical intro to “rupture and repair” in workplace relationships
Clear, relatable examples of emotional attunement in leadership
Real-world scripts and techniques borrowed from therapy – adapted for business
Ideal Audience/Demographic:
Mid- to senior-level managers ready to grow past “old school” leadership
Founders, team leads, and coaches who value vulnerability as a strength
Mental health-informed workplace programs and employee wellness teams
Burnout in the Hustle: Mental Health in the 24/7 World
This isn’t your standard “burnout talk.” Instead of blaming individuals for not doing enough self-care, this keynote digs into the bigger picture: how capitalism, hustle culture, and always-on work environments create exhaustion that no bubble bath can fix. We’ll explore how burnout shows up across generations, industries, and workplace cultures – and what sustainable care can look like for teams and individuals alike.
Key Themes:
The Systemic Side of Burnout: Why overwork isn’t just a personal problem, but a cultural one
Generational Pressures: How Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z experience work stress differently
Breaking the Cycle: How to set realistic boundaries in a world that rewards overextension
What You’ll Learn:
How to identify the systemic roots of burnout beyond surface-level symptoms
Team-based and community strategies to support mental health at work
Practical frameworks for recovery and resilience that don’t rely on quick fixes
Audience Takeaways:
A clearer understanding of burnout as a workplace and cultural issue, not a personal failing
Tools to talk about overwork and boundaries without guilt
Strategies for balancing ambition and sustainability
Concrete ideas for collective care in high-pressure environments
Ideal Audience/Demographic:
Employees and teams at all levels experiencing stress or burnout
Organizations looking to shift from “grind culture” to healthier workplace practices
HR, wellness, and people operations professionals
Conference audiences seeking fresh, practical insights on mental health and work
Audience reviews:
A creative tornado, Dani powered through the social networks, explaining the strengths and purposes of each, clearly outlining how they'd be useful to my writing career. She had an action plan for how I should get started. Today. Now. Immediately. She was encouraging, insightful and funny. Above all she is knowledgeable but never overwhelming.
- Aga Khan Museum
Dani and her company The Like Button have been managing our Facebook and Twitter feed since 2011. Her work has been creative and done consistently. She has a great knowledge of the space and we are very pleased.
- Student Works Painting
Your session was the highest ranking of the day – rated 6.533 out 7 on average. Likewise 65 out of 75 people in the survey rated you at a 6/7 or higher, which is an amazing score.
Dani Gagnon is a queer speaker, registered psychotherapist (qualifying), and digital marketing advisor transforming how organizations think about leadership, burnout, and belonging. With a background in corporate media strategy and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, Dani bridges the gap between therapy and the workplace – bringing emotional intelligence out of the therapy room and into boardrooms, teams, and everyday work culture.
Known for her honest, inclusive, and deeply practical approach, Dani’s keynotes translate core psychotherapy concepts – including attachment styles, rupture and repair, emotional attunement, and co-regulation – into tools that employees and leaders can actually use. Whether she’s unpacking conflict as a growth opportunity, addressing burnout without blaming individuals, or helping leaders build psychological safety, Dani helps organizations lead with heart, not just hustle.
Before entering the mental health field, Dani co-founded BAE Communications, a digital marketing and PR agency working primarily with television networks and non-profits. Her work has supported campaigns and productions for Netflix, Amazon Prime, CBC, CTV, Crave, Disney, Hulu, HGTV, TVO, and CityTV, including titles such as Bad Blood, American Gods, Utopia Falls, Shelved, and The Amazing Race Canada. This corporate experience gives her a grounded understanding of workplace pressure, performance culture, and burnout – from the inside out.
Dani has been recognized as an under-30 influencer CEO in Toronto, has worked with brands including CBC, Under Armour, MasterCard, and the NDP, and has taught digital marketing at Seneca College and Camp Tech. She has delivered keynotes and talks for organizations including The Globe and Mail Business Summit, Canadian Parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada, and numerous corporate and industry audiences across Canada.
A former professor, lifelong creative, and lead singer of the punk band KINK, Dani brings her full, authentic self to every stage. Equal parts therapist, strategist, and storyteller, she is often described as a “creative tornado” – offering keynotes that are grounded, emotionally resonant, and packed with tools people can actually take back to work.
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