Public Speaking with Don
Don brings decades of experience operating in demanding environments, from high altitude expeditions and western big game hunts to Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid” and leadership in the outdoors.
His speaking style blends storytelling, field-earned lessons, and practical frameworks that audiences can apply to their own leadership, teams, and pursuits.
Having guided in consequential terrain and high-stakes environments, Don speaks from lived experience combining it with theory, history and heritage. Whether sharing lessons from Denali, protecting hunters from charging grizzly bears, or reflecting on his time surviving on Discovery Channel’s Naked & Afraid, his talks focus on preparation, decision-making under stress, resilience, and ethical leadership when conditions are far from ideal.
Don connects equally well with corporate audiences, outdoor communities, conservation groups, and youth organizations. His talks often bridge the gap between wilderness leadership and everyday performance- exploring how risk assessment, accountability, and team trust translate beyond the mountain or the hunt.
Speaking topics
Don is available to speak on topics including:
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Leadership in high-consequence environments
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Taking BACK diversity, equity, inclusion from the consultancy class, and using outdoor skills to help people instead
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Risk management and decision-making under pressure
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Guiding and mentorship in the outdoors
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Ethics in conservation and mountaineering
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Resilience and adaptability
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Growing up with Asian refugee parents and the American Dream
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Lessons learned from surviving Naked & Afraid
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Lessons in life and bushcraft from my time with the world’s few remaining indigenous hunter gatherers.
Custom topics can also be developed to align with your organization’s goals or event theme.
Booking & Inquiries
Don is currently accepting select speaking engagements. Because each event varies in format, audience size, and travel requirements, speaking fees are determined on a case-by-case basis.
To inquire about availability, event fit, and speaking rates, please click below to send us a message.
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