Dori Staehle

Looking for an inspirational, high-energy, interactive talk or event? In addition to a customized talk, an interactive musical element can be incorporated to help the audience beat stress and boost their mindset.

Virtual participants and large groups can drum on their laps or a tabletop. For small in-person events, instruments can be provided. Dori Staehle is the only certified drum therapist in NC, and a motivational speaker, author, coach, and owner of Next Stage Drumming, LLC.

Benefits to your audience:
*Increased clarity and confidence
*Benefits to mental, physical, and cognitive health
*Practical tips and strategies (mindset, anxiety and stress relief, focusing, ADHD, finding balance, finding your purpose, boosting your talent, business, or career)
*Inspiration and motivation to keep going!
* A fun, interactive, and entertaining event
*Talks can be customized to meet your group's needs.

Here's what others are saying:
"Dori’s sense of humor, creativity, and enthusiasm are contagious! We appreciated her weaving her story into her presentation as well as incorporating her music into her program! All of that combined made for a fun, out of the box, and thought-provoking event! I would highly recommend her for any type of speaking and or music engagement!" ~Andrea Morrison, CAHEC, Raleigh, NC

"Dori and her drums took our event to the next level! She taught 30 visually-impaired kids how to find their rhythm and to feel it in their core. They were rocking within the first few minutes and had an amazing time! The looks on their faces and watching them dance and drum was priceless!" Thank you, Dori! Kim Brucado Hudson, Director, Equal Eyes Vision Services, Cary, NC

“Dori was so inspiring and energetic! She engaged the crowd and everyone had a great time!” ~ Leigh Ann Fenn, Evangel Church Women's Group, Fuquay-Varina, NC

Virtual program participants:
“Loved the message - don't be afraid of trying something new. Loved getting everyone to try drumming!"
"Loved the positivity and hope that she brought"

A freak accident in 2011 triggered a rare disease and caused Dori Staehle to rethink her life and her purpose. She healed in a very unusual way: drumming. Dori has since included drumming in her talks and as a metaphor to help others rise up and find their "rhythm."

Many of her talks are based on her latest book, "Rise Up and Rock: Activating Your God-Given Purpose." This talk has also been presented as "Rise Up & Rock: Creating a Mindset for Success" for secular audiences. Dori loves to help teens and adults see their potential and find their purpose.

She offers high-energy interactive workshops and events, private drum therapy sessions, empowerment coaching, and drum ministry training for non-profits (in-person or virtual). Her talks and events have been described as uplifting, encouraging, empowering, and loads of fun! Buckle up and get ready to rock!!

If it's a small group (up to 50 people) and I'm bringing instruments for the audience, chairs need to be positioned so that the audience members have room to place a small drum in front of them. Chairs can be in a circle or in rows. If round tables are being used, that is a bit more challenging but can work as well.

I have my own headset and speaker or I can run direct through your speaker. If it's just a regular talk, I may have a PowerPoint presentation. If we close out with a rockin' tune, I can either run that through my speaker or, if you have a DJ, he or she can cue up the tune.