Dan Cockerell

Dan Cockerell

Keynote Speaker: Former VP at Disney, Author, Leadership Consultant

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Dan Cockerell Biography

Upon graduating with a B.A. in Political Science from Boston University in 1991, Dan Cockerell moved to Florida and began his career as a parking attendant at Disney's Epcot Center. He then joined the Disneyland Paris Management Trainee Program as part of the opening team and moved to France in 1992. In Paris, Cockerell progressed through various management roles in Parking, Ticketing, Guest Relations, Food & Beverages, and Human Resources.

After a five-year stint in France, he returned to Florida and took on multiple executive positions at Walt Disney World Resort, spanning the theme parks and resort hotels. His last nine years with Disney were particularly significant, as he served as Vice President of Epcot, Vice President of Disney's Hollywood Studios, and ultimately Vice President of the Magic Kingdom. In this final role, he led a team of 12,000 cast members and was responsible for operations that entertained over 20 million guests annually.

Cockerell also enriched his experience by serving as a keynote speaker for the Disney Institute for 18 years, sharing his insights with a global audience, including organizations such as USAA Bank, General Motors, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Army, SMU Business School, Porsche A.G., and United Airlines. After completing an MBA at the Crummer School of Business at Rollins College in 2001 and culminating a rewarding 26-year career at Disney, Cockerell, alongside his wife Valerie, embarked on a new chapter by establishing a consulting and speaking business. His firm offers personalized presentations, workshops, and coaching, focusing on leadership and management practices. He draws extensively on his Disney experiences, employing effective storytelling to enhance the learning experience.

Now an acclaimed author, Cockerell penned "How's the Culture in Your Kingdom?" which delves into creating dynamic employee cultures and enhancing leadership skills. His consulting work takes him around the world, helping a variety of organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and non-profits, improve their performance and workplace culture. His keynote speeches cover a broad array of topics such as leadership, self-preparation, world-class customer service, and the significance of employee experience in achieving customer satisfaction, stressing the importance of personal well-being in effective leadership and the impact of organizational culture on success.

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Dan Cockerell Speaking Topics

Lead Change: Navigate effectively through change and boost your organization’s creativity.

Lead Organization: Create the framework for your organization’s success

Lead Team: Become the leader that inspires the team to excellence.

Lead Self: Increase your level of preparedness to face everyday’s challenge.

How’s The Culture In Your Kingdom?

Dan Cockerell Videos

Magically Lead any Team to Greatness with Disney's Dan Cockerell
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How much does it cost to book Dan Cockerell for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dan Cockerell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dan Cockerell are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dan Cockerell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dan Cockerell speak about?

Dan Cockerell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Author, Creativity and Business Consulting.

Where does Dan Cockerell travel from?

Dan Cockerell generally travels from Superior, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dan Cockerell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Cockerell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Cockerell for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dan Cockerell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dan Cockerell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Author and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dan Cockerell for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dan Cockerell generally travels from Superior, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dennis Snow, Duncan Wardle and Matthew Luhn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dan Cockerell for an upcoming event.

Dan Cockerell Speaking Topics

  • Lead Change: Navigate effectively through change and boost your organization’s creativity.

  • Lead Organization: Create the framework for your organization’s success

  • Lead Team: Become the leader that inspires the team to excellence.

  • Lead Self: Increase your level of preparedness to face everyday’s challenge.

  • How’s The Culture In Your Kingdom?

Dan Cockerell Videos

Magically Lead any Team to Greatness with Disney's Dan Cockerell
Dan Cockerell Speaker Sizzle 1 0
  • How do I book Dan Cockerell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dan Cockerell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dan Cockerell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dan Cockerell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dan Cockerell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dan Cockerell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dan Cockerell are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dan Cockerell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dan Cockerell speak about?

    Dan Cockerell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Author, Creativity and Business Consulting.
  • Where does Dan Cockerell travel from?

    Dan Cockerell generally travels from Superior, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dan Cockerell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Cockerell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Cockerell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dan Cockerell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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