Dennis Bauer - Author, Motivational Speaker

You've heard them... speakers who bore you with the latest in technical data or dry presentations of the newest and greatest ideologies in your field.

You could hire them for your next event.

Or... this:

• "Dennis is an excellent presenter and leader. I’ve had the privilege to see him in action with large audiences giving inspirational speeches as well as educational sessions. His engaging style and natural humor keep the audience in the moment and wanting more. The detailed pre-work for these events is evident in the resulting positive experience for the participants."
-Dan Proctor, Sales Consultant

• "Dennis spoke at our (SHRM-Olympia) annual HR conference yesterday. He was engaging, energetic, and a joy to listen to and learn from! His stories and links to real-life situations engaged our audience consistently! I truly look forward to working with him again! Thanks for making our conference a great success!" ~ Jerame Johnson, Strategic HR Planner

• "Great presentation! Bauer was both interesting with his subject, and funny ... and engaging!" ~ Patrick Palmer, Business Owner

• "Dennis has an uncanny ability to connect with any audience! Dennis Bauer delivers provocative content with his uplifting, motivational and inspiring presence." ~ Linda Bown, Consultant

This humorous presentation follows my story of flying a six-passenger, single-engine airplane from Tacoma to Denver. On an otherwise normal flight with the engine droning on, somewhere over northern Colorado, five thousand feet above the ground, the engine quit. How would you feel, and what would you do?

While not a crash-and-burn story, I take the three key words every pilot is taught in flight training to handle The Unexpected, and I unpack them as they apply to your audience. They laugh, and just as importantly, they leave inspired and with tools they will use for a lifetime.

"If you want funny, poignant, and inspiring all at the same time, Dennis Bauer is your man!" ~ Bob Ingram, President, Relationship Strategies University

I will work with you, engage with the members of your audience, and help you achieve your goal of an amazing event!

Dennis Bauer

A woman in the audience of seven hundred came up afterward and said to me, "I've been trying to lose weight, and I've lost over a hundred pounds, but I have been beating myself up. But after your speech, I realized what an amazing thing I had done, and now I'm motivated to continue my progress."

One sixty-minute motivational presentation based on a true story from my background in aviation as a pilot inspired Linda not to give up but to continue her quest to achieve her dream. And I hear this over and over.

And I'd love to offer this presentation to your organization.

This humorous presentation follows my story of flying a six-passenger, single-engine airplane from Tacoma to Denver. On an otherwise normal flight with the engine droning on, somewhere over northern Colorado, five thousand feet above the ground, the engine quit. How would you feel, and what would you do?

While not a crash-and-burn story, I take the three key words every pilot is taught in flight training to handle The Unexpected, and I unpack them as they apply to your audience. They laugh, and just as importantly, they leave inspired and with tools they will use for a lifetime.

My name is Dennis Bauer. I am a pilot, keynote speaker, and bestselling author. I'm based in Portland, Oregon. I've written two books:

• Fumes and a Prayer: How to Live at the Edge and Still Be Home for Dinner (my signature story and bestselling book in Self-Help/Motivational and Leadership categories)

• Flight Plan: Peak Performance in Turbulent Times (for business people, leaders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners)

In addition to the motivational and inspirational presentation, these books will be available for signing at your event.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

1. STAGE: A raised platform that is sufficiently high for back-row audience members to see well is a must. Prefer at least 10’ minimum width, though I’ll work with what you have.
2. SOUND: Wireless lavaliere microphone required. Be sure mic has fresh batteries and that extra batteries are available nearby.
3. LIGHTING: A well-lit platform or stage.
4. AMBIENCE: Please, no eating (or serving or clearing) during the presentation.
5. VIDEO: If the presentation is videotaped, I require the original (and the rights to it) after you make your copies.