Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
Author. Speaker. Coach. World Champion.
Following a horrific aircraft accident, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld overcame life-threatening injuries to captain the US Skydiving Team to several World Championships. Today, with many world records, consulting in Hollywood and presentations to a variety of notable groups, Dan is arguably the most accomplished skydiver in history. From the sky to the stage, Dan challenges individuals and teams to defy limitations, and bring home the gold.
Living Proof that Obstacles are Opportunities
Trusted By:
Inspire Your Audience to ActionEmpowering Individuals & Teams to Thrive
What sets Dan apart isn't just his spectacular comeback story – it’s his unique ability to translate his peak performance in sports into transformative leadership strategies audiences will remember long after your event.
Through Dan's time-tested approach, individuals and teams will learn to:
Embrace adversity and excel under pressure
Develop capabilities that inspire peak performance
Value a culture where challenges fuel innovation and growth
Keynote Topics
Dan is a skydiving legend – but you don’t need skydiving knowledge to benefit from his universal messages.
Overcoming Obstacles
Create momentum that turns setbacks into comebacks.
Achieving Peak
Performance
Develop a strategy for delivering your peak performance.
What It Means To Commit
Accelerate momentum by going beyond good intentions.
Redefining the Meaning of Team
Fuel championship culture and unlock collective potential.
Feedback from Leaders & Event Hosts
-
![]()
“Contributed Greatly to the Lives of Others”
"Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld is a class act and I am grateful to know him as a friend. I have so much respect for him as a man – he not only understands the things we both talk about, he has lived them through extreme stress and has contributed greatly to the lives of others as a result."
- Tony Robbins
World’s Top Peak Performance Expert -
![]()
"You Inspired My Team"
"Dan, I truly appreciate you taking the time to visit the Air Force Production Team. Your message of resilience, team building, and finding innovative solutions was inspiring and impactful. I’ve already seen changes in my team’s culture and resilience. Your inspiring story, especially the accident, is one I will never forget. It was an honor to learn from you and hear about the history of team skydiving as well."
- Lt. Colonel Brandon "Buz" Zuercher
U.S. Air Force Academy
About Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
In 1992, Dan survived a catastrophic plane crash that claimed 16 lives. In a coma for six weeks, his chances of recovery were slim; skydiving again out of the question. Defying all odds, Dan embarked on a grueling path to rehabilitation and within months returned to skydiving – not only to participate, but to dominate.
Key Highlights:
7 World Championships in Formation Skydiving
16 National Championship Gold Medal victories
World Record: Largest Freefall Formation
Despite his iconic status, Dan is known for his humility. Audiences are drawn in by his heartfelt accounts of determination, perseverance and vision, and struck by his real-life example that breakthrough performance is all about mindset.
Above All Else – An Inspiring Book of Transformation & Triumph
In Above All Else, Dan reveals the proven tools and techniques that took him from a six-week coma to a seven-time world champion. More than a survival story, Above All Else is a masterclass in defying limitations and achieving peak performance.
Signed copies of Above All Else are available by contacting Dan directly. Many companies have found tremendous value in giving a copy to each team member, drawing on Dan's insights to inspire growth and serve as a powerful reminder of their abundant potential.
Order your copy on Amazon, or contact Dan today to secure signed editions for yourself or your team!