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Daniel Lewis

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Barrie, ON, Canada

"Human Caffeine Speaker" - Customer Experience Expert & Motivational Storyteller

Considered ‘human caffeine’, author, entrepreneur, and international speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award-winning tea company Daniel’s Chai Bar (FKA T By Daniel). Daniel helps people and organizations adopt a more human-centric approach to business, entrepreneurship and life. Using real-life examples and experiences, Daniel will leave you ready to tackle your business, customers and people in a creative, realistic and impactful way.

Keynote Speeches

Virtual Keynotes & Webinars
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Sales & Negotiation - Hooked! How to Win Customers, Build Loyalty, and Drive Sales!

ATTENDEES LEAVE WITH

  • ​​Storytelling that Sells – They’ll learn how to craft compelling stories that turn products and services into must-haves.
  • ​Strategies for creating emotional connections to win hearts, not just wallets, by connecting your brand with what matters most to your customers.
  • ​Moments That Stick. They’ll Learn how to uncover and turn every customer interaction into a story worth sharing, creating loyalty that drives repeat business and referrals.
  • ​Tips and insights on how storytelling can: inspire your team, boost morale, and help employees connect with the bigger mission of your company.
ThePOP (The Power of Personality): How to discover the power of your personality and infuse it into your brand!

In a world full of copy-paste brands and recycled messaging, there’s one competitive edge no one else can replicate: YOU.

While everyone’s out chasing the next “unique” product or service, most overlook the most magnetic asset they already have, their personality.
Your vibe. Your voice. Your quirks, your truth, your way of showing up. 

That’s the real differentiator.

In this electrifying, story-driven keynote, award-winning entrepreneur and customer experience strategist Daniel Lewis helps you unleash the power of who you are and teaches you how to infuse it into your business, brand, and every single touchpoint with your audience.

This isn’t just a talk, it’s a personality revolution.
Get ready to unlearn the script and relearn yourself.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

  • Cultivate a “Child-Like” approach to their marketing & advertising
  • Learn to identify and utilize customization and personalization in all aspects of their customer’s experience
  • Become better recruiters for their organizations and design a more tailored standard of success for their teams.
The Elevated Experience: How to ROCKET LAUNCH your customer experience & your team at the same time!

What if the secret to delivering unforgettable customer experiences… didn’t start with the customer at all? 👀

In this high-energy, story-packed keynote, international speaker and award-winning entrepreneur Daniel Lewis reveals a powerful 5-part framework (E.I.E.I.O) that shows how to elevate your external results by transforming what’s happening inside your culture first.

Because here’s the truth:

 ✨ Happy teams = Hyped-up service
 ✨ Empowered people = Elevated experiences
 ✨ Inspired employees = Impactful moments for your guests

When your team is energized, aligned, and thriving, the ripple effect is electric.
And suddenly, everything starts to level up.

This isn’t about surface-level smiles or customer service “scripts.”
It’s about creating an atmosphere where your people come alive and your customers can feel the difference.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

  • A repeatable 5-part framework to elevate your CX from the inside out
  • A new mindset for team leadership, engagement, and retention
  • Practical tools to create WOW moments without burning out your people
Small Acts, Big Wins: The Unforeseen Force of Committed Communities!

Join international speaker and author Daniel Lewis for a dynamic exploration of The Unseen Force of Committed Communities. From grassroots beginnings to serving royalty, Daniel’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of community-driven passion. Discover how small, intentional actions can catalyze big wins for your team and bring everyone closer together.

In this session you will learn: 
  1. Become Change-Makers: Uncover the elements that turn ordinary efforts into extraordinary forces for positive transformation.
  2. Empower Connections: Learn Daniel’s strategies for fostering meaningful bonds within your team, turning sparks into a blazing collective fire.
  3. Actionable Inspiration: Walk away with practical strategies to ignite enthusiasm and purpose within your community, regardless of scale. 
Don’t miss this opportunity to glean not just inspiration, but tangible tools to lead your community towards a future defined by profound and meaningful change!
Unlocking the Secrets to a Workplace Revolution: Creating a Magnetic Work Culture!

Do you want to know the secrets to create a positive work culture that your employees will love?

Are you ready to join the workplace revolution and make your organization the best it can be?

Then join Daniel Lewis – Award-winning founder and Motivational Storyteller – for an exciting keynote presentation!

Together we’ll explore the exciting future of work and how game-changing companies are revolutionizing workplace culture by offering freedom, flexibility, and collaboration.

You’ll discover the benefits of having a positive work culture, including increased productivity, employee satisfaction, loyalty, and attracting top talent. But that’s not all, Daniel will share actionable tips on how to create a positive work culture in your organization.

3 Major Takeaways:

  1. Cultivate an atmosphere of authenticity that empowers creativity
  2. Foster an environment of trust, respect, and collaboration that will unlock greater potential for your business.
  3. Strike the perfect balance between people and policy throughout your organization.
The Spring Cleaning of the Mind: 4 Uplifting Steps to Nurturing Your Mental Health & Living a More Enriched Life!

Join international speaker and people-centric leadership expert, Daniel Lewis, for a vibrant journey through the “Spring Cleaning of the Mind.” In this energetic presentation, we’ll delve into four key pillars: Declutter, Organize, Refresh, and Care.

With compelling stories and insightful tips together we’ll explore the art of clearing out mental cobwebs, letting go of what no longer serves you, and creating space for new ideas.

Learn practical strategies to sort through the chaos, streamline your thoughts, and develop a mental filing system that boosts productivity!

With actionable insights and a fresh outlook, Daniel’s talk will empower you to cleanse your mind, declutter your thoughts, and approach your personal and professional life with newfound vitality and purpose.

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Mental Clarity: Learn techniques to declutter your mind, reducing stress and increasing mental clarity.
  2. Efficient Focus: Discover how to optimize your cognitive resources through mindful organization.
  3. Renewed Energy: Embrace a mental refresh that will supercharge your creativity and problem-solving.
  4. Mindful Self-Care: Develop self-compassion practices for better mental health and resilience.

Join us on this captivating journey of rejuvenation, as Daniel Lewis guides you to the Spring Cleaning of the Mind, through an entertaining, informative and unforgettable experience!

Thriving Minds, Limitless Performance: How to Show Up at 100%

In a world that demands so much of us, showing up at 100% every day can feel impossible.

But what if peak performance wasn’t about doing more… and instead about doing what’s most aligned with who you really are?

In this high-energy, perspective-shifting keynote, international speaker and award-winning entrepreneur Daniel Lewis helps your team reimagine performance through the lens of mindset, purpose, and personal sustainability.

With his unique blend of raw storytelling, humour, and practical strategy, Daniel introduces his empowering P.E.A.K. framework — a fresh take on what it means to perform, lead, and live at your highest potential, without losing yourself in the process.

This talk is more than motivational, it’s a movement toward redefining success from the inside out.

Learning Outcomes: 

  • A mindset shift to help you access clarity and focus under pressure
  • Tools to build self-awareness and lead with more authenticity
  • Real strategies to protect your energy, prioritize your well-being, and show up fully in work and in life

Because thriving isn’t about pushing harder.

It’s about aligning deeper.

Let’s unlock your limitless.

The 3 Ingredients Every Culture Needs to Evolve and Elevate (People. Purpose. Play.)

Change doesn’t begin with a new policy or a shiny mission statement. Real change starts at the culture level, in everyday conversations, decisions, meetings, breakdowns and breakthroughs. It’s messy. Emotional. Humans. And that’s Where the magic lives. In this high-energy, straight-from-the-frontlines session, international speaker and award-winning entrepreneur Daniel Lewis blends street-smart business wisdom with real-life experience to deliver a refreshing take on change management.

Having built his own team from scratch (after working in everything from fast food to fine dining and flipping burgers to flipping boardrooms), Daniel knows what it takes to create a culture that doesn’t just handle change, it uses it to evolve and elevate.

This keynote is perfect for any organization navigating transformation, growth, or reinvention. Because when your people are aligned, your purpose is clear, and your workplace knows how to play, that’s when things start to move.

Audience Takeaways:

  • People First, Always
Shift your team’s mindset from resistance to readiness by tapping into what truly drives them.
  • Purpose on Every Project
Discover how to link everyday tasks to long-term vision and impact even under pressure.
  • Add a Dash of Play
Learn how fun, creativity, and human connection fuel performance, adaptability, and loyalty.

If you’re looking for a keynote that’s packed with energy, stories, and practical tools  all grounded in real experience, this one’s for you. Let’s serve it up.

Connection is the New Currency: Where Relationships Become the Real ROI

What if the future of business wasn’t about who has the slickest pitch or the biggest budget, but about who can create the deepest connection?

In this high-energy keynote, international speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, and master storyteller Daniel Lewis will take the stage to show why, in today’s fast-moving, tech-driven world, relationships, experiences, and community are the true ROI.

With stories that span from serving tea to royalty, to working with global brands like Forbes, and grassroots communities alike, Daniel delivers more than a keynote, he delivers a spark. His sessions are known for being equal parts laugh-out-loud, lean-in-close, and leave-with-goosebumps.

This isn’t theory. It’s a people-first playbook for how buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders can build bonds that go far beyond transactions and transform into partnerships that last for years.

Expect to walk away buzzing with energy, inspired by fresh stories, and armed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Because in today’s marketplace, connection isn’t just nice to have, it’s the currency that multiplies everything else.

Learning outcomes: 

  • Relationships close the deal long before contracts do.
    Discover how to use your personality and presence as the ultimate differentiator in business.
  • Shared experiences create unshakable trust.
    Learn why the most powerful connections aren’t built in boardrooms, but through authentic, memorable moments.
  • Communities compound.
    Understand how one strong connection can spark many, fueling referrals, collaborations, and long-term impact.

Get ready to laugh. Lean in and leave with ideas (and energy) you’ll be buzzing about long after the conference lights go out!

Audience reviews:

  • We recently had Daniel Lewis deliver an e-commerce/marketing workshop for our entrepreneur clients. Daniel created an informative and entertaining presentation that was a highlight for the cohort. He brings incredible energy, well prepared content, and first-hand knowledge as a successful entrepreneur! - Project Coordinator, Scadding Court Community Centre
  • Daniel is the real deal. For more than 5 years now, I've seen Daniel in action as a successful online and storefront retailer; a thoughtful community advocate and as a dynamic corporate speaker. He never disappoints. This guy is authentic, customer-centric and brings relevant, impactful advice and stories to every meeting. If you need a conference speaker or a marketing consultant - you can't go wrong with Daniel. Your audience, staff and everyone to whom you introduce to Daniel will thank you. - CEO, Brampton Board of Trade
  • Daniel is an inspirational speaker and entrepreneur. He is passionate about what he does all round from making that perfect brew to connecting and interacting with people. It's never a dull moment. He is as genuine as it gets. He's always eager and enthusiastic to take up a new challenge, and sharing is time and talents. - Director, Programs & Partnerships, ACCESS Community Capital Fund
  • Daniel was the keynote speaker at one of our agency events. He spoke so passionately about resilience, perseverance and the journey to achieving one’s goals. Daniel was so well received; staff were engaged and literally ignited by his delivery and presence! - Director, Clinical Services at CMHA Peel

Speaker Biography

Author, entrepreneur, and international keynote speaker Daniel Lewis is the proud founder of the award-winning tea company T By Daniel. Daniel helps people and organizations adopt a more human-centric approach to business, leadership, and life.

Dubbed “Human Caffeine” for his stage presence, his people-first outlook and bold, experiential business tactics have earned him national recognition and numerous accolades, including the 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2016 Business Excellence Award, 2017 Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs, and most recently, the 2025 Smart Speaker Award for “Best of the Stage!”.

From startup and tech stages in Estonia, to customer service and sales summits in the UK, to inspiring audiences for global powerhouses like Forbes in Dubai, Daniel’s voice has resonated across the world. Along the way, he’s even shared the stage with award-winning artists like Pitbull, blending business with culture in unforgettable ways.

Daniel’s success with his retail tea brand has also landed him the rare honour of serving His Majesty King Charles III during his 2017 Royal Tour to Canada.

Whether serving tea to a King or ideas to a crowd, Daniel’s gift is creating unforgettable moments of connection.

 

The awards were issued by:

  • Brampton Board of Trade Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2014)

  • Brampton Board of Trade Business Excellence Award (2016)

  • Brampton Board of Trade Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs (2017)

  • Toastmasters International Communication Awards (2017)

  • ICSC’s Global Visual Victories Silver Medal (2022) — Most Creative Pop-Up Store Design