D.J. Eshelman
Many new leaders excel in a vocational focus, but lack essential leadership skills, causing missed expectations and underutilized teams. Mr. Eshelman’s engaging presentations provide a roadmap for addressing this 'leadership crisis.' Attendees will leave with actionable strategies and a personalized plan to implement immediately, ensuring they thrive at work and home.
D.J. Eshelman is the author of Just Do THIS, host of the Thrive-IT YouTube channel and podcasts, and a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. With over 25 years of experience as an I.T. Consultant and team leader, D.J. has witnessed the challenges of leadership firsthand.
Growing up without electricity or running water, he has faced and overcome significant adversity. Today, he is dedicated to ending the trauma he once experienced by equipping leaders with the tools they need to thrive.
D.J.’s motivational speaking style inspires audiences to embrace their leadership potential and create a positive impact in their organizations.
D.J. Eshelman is the author of Just Do THIS, host of the Thrive-IT YouTube channel and podcasts, and a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. With over 25 years of experience as an I.T. Consultant and team leader, D.J. has witnessed the challenges of leadership firsthand.
Growing up without electricity or running water, he has faced and overcome significant adversity. Today, he is dedicated to ending the trauma he once experienced by equipping leaders with the tools they need to thrive.
D.J.’s motivational speaking style inspires audiences to embrace their leadership potential and create a positive impact in their organizations.
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect - in Information Technology
Format: 60 minute workshop / lunch and learn
This program is perfect for:
- I.T. Vendor Sales & Sales Engineering
- Emerging and Existing I.T. Leaders
- Managers and other Leaders
- Consultants
- Project Managers
The audience will leave with:
- Why Communication skills are the #1 way to improve your career
- How to go beyond words to connect with people the way it matters to...
How Leadership Can END the Trauma Cycle in I.T. Services
Format: 20-60 minute flexible keynote
This program is perfect for:
- C-Suite and Company Leadership
- Human Resources
- Staff Managers (not just IT)
- IT Directors and Managers
- IT Team Leads
The audience will leave with:
- Understanding the cycle of trauma that is experienced in I.T. Services
- Practical resources to end the trauma...
The riskLESS Services Methodology
Format: 30-60 minute Keynote, Breakout, and Workshop formats available
This program is perfect for:
- Project Management
- IT and other Leadership
- IT Staff
- Sales and Sales Engineers
The audience will leave with:
- A simplified, distilled method for the entire team to understand a project or services methodology
- A proven method honed...
It's Not Easy Leading I.T.
We are facing a LEADERSHIP CRISIS - Not only in our governments but in our organizations as well.
This is especially true in Information Technology, where technical debt, trauma, and abandonment keep expanding despite a 30% increase in team leadership job growth. What is going on here? What can we do about it?
Format: 30-60 minute workshop/breakout or as a virtual, lunch-and-learn, or team training
This program is...
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Micro Logic
Virtual
O.R., Solutions Architect, Micro Logic
Verified @gmail.comDJ’s presentation on “Trauma in IT” at the XenAppblog event on March 28, 2025 was truly exceptional, demonstrating his deep understanding of the psychological challenges faced by IT professionals. His ability to articulate complex emotional patterns and behaviors resonated strongly with me, and was based on his strong ability to make personal connections. I’ve attended many of DJ’s presentations over the past 7 years for my time in the EUC space. I found this particular topic not only informative but also transformative, it inspired me to reflect on my own experiences and consider the positive changes I’ve already made, and those challenges that require additional attention. His skill in addressing such a sensitive topic with clarity and empathy marks him as an outstanding public speaker, capable of making a lasting impact on his audience’s personal and professional lives.
eG Innovations
On-Site
B.F., VP, Americas Sales, eG Innovations
Verified @eginnovations.com"Everyone communicates. Few connect." — John Maxwell But how do you connect... when every conversation competes with distractions, deadlines, and digital noise? Today, our sales team had a rare pause-and-reflect moment-- thanks to a powerful session from DJ Eshelman. We unpacked what it really means to lead with empathy. -To speak with clarity. -To connect before we convince. One takeaway that stuck: "People may hear your words... but they feel your attitude." In a space like IT observability — where we're often translating technical complexity into business impact — this hit home. -Are we speaking to their world? -Are we truly present in every conversation? -Are we leading with curiosity vs. pitching by default? This wasn't just sales training. It was a lesson in connecting on a human level. Thank you DJ for bringing the heart behind the handbook. Your guidance helps us show up stronger, sharper, and more human - with every customer, every day. Reach out to DJ if you're building a high-performance team that's ready to move from just "Talking" ...to truly connecting. P.S. "Be interested, not interesting... The goal isn't to be impressive. It's to be Impactful." — DJ Eshelman
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