Guest Profile

Dan Burnett

Dan Burnett is a seasoned professional in workplace learning and talent development, with a deep passion for helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential and achieve lasting success. As both a skilled facilitator and empathetic coach, Dan brings an engaging, human-centered approach to leadership development, performance growth, and organizational transformation.

Over the course of his career, Dan has partnered with leaders, teams, and professionals across diverse industries—guiding them through change, strengthening learning culture, and building capacity for performance. His strengths lie in creating safe spaces for growth, fostering trust and self-awareness, and translating developmental goals into actionable pathways.

A few highlights of Dan’s approach and impact:

• He deeply values psychological safety and inclusive environments, encouraging honest dialogue and vulnerability.
• He helps clients bridge the gap between strategy and execution by linking learning initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Dan believes growth is continuous, so he often designs development pathways (rather than one-off events) that sustain momentum.
• He brings energy, insight, and practical tools to engage, spark new thinking, and leave people ready to act.
• Dan brings humility, warmth, humor, and a learner’s mindset to every engagement.

Dan has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in management and leadership. He is the author of the book "I Am CXO, Now What? A Job Description for Living a Life of Purpose and Meaning." WestBow Press, 2017.

Dan and his wife, Denise, have two grown children and reside in Oconomowoc, WI.