Public Speaking: A Selection of Recent Talks
Presentations – Invited Keynote Lectures at Public and Professional
Conferences
Peers, D., Making a difference? Invited lecture at B.C. and Yukon
Fire Fighter
Conference in Vancouver, BC, November 2009
Peers, D., The process of Initiating Social Change. Invited lecture
at the Alberta
Registrar’s Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, November 2008
Peers, D., Disability, failure and other malleable stories. Invited
lecture at the World
Conference of Women’s Shelters in Edmonton, Alberta, September
2008.
Peers, D., Failure and success: Rethinking the athlete’s story.
Invited lecture at Calgary
City Teacher’s Convention in Calgary, Alberta, February 2008.
Peers, D., La pédagogie du présent. Invited lecture
at Alberta Francophone Teacher’s
Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, November 2007.
Peers, D., Learning through failure. Invited lecture at Alberta
Health and Physical
Educators Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2007.
Peers, D., Sport, nationalism and difference. Invited lecture at
United Nations “Sport in a
Box” Gala, Edmonton, Alberta, September 2006.
Peers, D., Inclusion by design. Invited lecture at National Fire
Fighter's Conference,
Toronto, Ontario, June 2006.
Public Speaking: Audience Responses
" Danielle’s real-life experience is fascinating
and entertaining. She is genuine, and has a true gift in the way
she communicates with others. Response to Danielle’s presentations
is overwhelming. Remarks include “amazing”, “awe-inspiring”,
and “life-changing”. Not only has Danielle found her
own success, with her boundless energy and passion for life and
all it has to offer, she inspires others to do the same. She challenges
her audience to rethink the conventional ways that they view and
deal with life’s difficulties.”
-Jo-ann Burton, District Coordinator, Muscular Dystrophy
Canada
"The student reaction to Danielle's presentation is always
extremely positive, with comments ranging from "she sent chills
up my spine" to "I've never paid so much attention to
guest speaker in my life." Students find her to be personable,
passionate, informative, funny and genuine. It is such a memorable
experience for students, I overhear them talking about it in the
hallways for months afterward.”
-Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, Instructor, University of Alberta
“Danielle was a brilliant, insightful and engaging speaker.
Her presentation went beyond the superficial and predictable to
allow her audience to explore with her a deeper and more valuable
view of how one person’s journey can pull us along in a formidable,
passionate and illuminating wake.”
–Kathryn White, Executive Director, United Nations
Association Canada
“Danielle brought to light the power of sport to unite
people in spite of the stifling pressure of nationalism. Her captivating
presentation, punctuated by personal anecdotes, really highlighted
an extraordinary individual who has done a lot to inspire people
with disabilities.”
–Dr. Chaldeans Mensah, President, UNAC (Edmonton Branch)
"The story Danielle shared is an inspiration to us all.
Danielle’s resilient spirit and character is on display. She
articulates a how-to-live life philosophy that touched and changed
us all. Danielle is a ‘must get’ speaker!"
-Duncan Knoll, Assistant Principle, Paul Kane High School
