About
"Bryan Turkel is a Certified Professional Coach and performance strategist who helps leaders and professionals align daily actions with purpose. He blends psychology, improvisation, and interactive exercises to transform how people handle pressure, perfectionism, and engagement."
Bryan Turkel has captivated audiences at international events including the Awaken as Love Festival and Tulum's Creative Entrepreneur Network Conference, as well as workshops across the U.S. A skilled improviser and stand-up comedian, his client work spans coaching high-performers at NASA and SNAP to creative strategy for brands like Sotheby's and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.A Certified Professional Coach and psychology graduate from Claremont McKenna College, Bryan served as Assistant Director of Leadership Development at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, creating a productivity and wellness program during COVID-19 that strengthened remote culture and engagement. His experiential workshops blend performance psychology, game-based learning, and somatic exercises, transforming how audiences handle pressure, perfectionism, and purpose.
Speaking Topics
Speaking Style & Approach
Style
Bryan Turkel blends performance psychology, improvisation, and experiential exercises to create interactive, engaging sessions. His style transforms complex concepts into immediately actionable strategies, combining humor, storytelling, and somatic learning to make audiences think, feel, and perform differently. Attendees leave inspired, equipped, and empowered to apply what they learn in real time.
Techniques
Storytelling
Humor
Audience Interaction
Case Studies
Group Activities
Q&A Sessions
Notable Accomplishments
Speaking Accomplishments
Created and delivered interactive workshops blending performance psychology, improvisation, and somatic exercises, transforming audience behavior under pressure
Developed organization-wide productivity and wellness program at The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles during COVID-19, strengthening remote culture and engagement
Frequently receives top audience feedback for actionable insights, clarity, and energy, helping participants implement strategies immediately
Publications
Publications & Awards
Certified Professional Coach (Credentialed Certification)
Featured in industry panels and international workshops on leadership, resilience, and performance psychology
Numerous corporate recognitions for transformative employee engagement programs (internal awards at NASA, SNAP, and corporate clients)
Video Content
Sample Presentation
Quick Information
- Location
- Austin
- Experience
- 3-5 years
- Fee Range
- $0 - $1,000
- Availability
- In-Person Events
- Regions Covered
- USA
Event History
Notable Events
- • Notable Organizations & Conferences
- • NASA – High-performer coaching workshops
- • SNAP – Leadership and resilience workshops
- • Sotheby’s – Creative strategy and organizational performance
- • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Leadership development programs
- • Awaken as Love Festival – International keynote
- • Tulum Creative Entrepreneur Network Conference – International keynote
International Experience
International Speaking Events
Awaken as Love Festival, Mexico – 2022
Tulum Creative Entrepreneur Network Conference, Mexico – 2021
Dozens of workshops and corporate programs across the United States, including sessions for NASA, SNAP, Sotheby’s, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Delivered content in both English and Spanish, engaging international audiences with experiential and interactive sessions
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