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David Ahearn

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David Ahearn is a best-selling author of the book “Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of “Yes, and” at Work and in Life." He is also a co-founder of Four Day Weekend Comedy, the longest running show in the Southwest and the co-host of Yes & Yoga on Amazon Prime Video.

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David Ahearn is a renowned keynote speaker and best-selling author known for his transformative insights. With nine captivating books, including the national bestseller "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of ‘Yes, and’ at Work and in Life," he is a leading voice in manifesting our best reality.

David’s journey began in stand-up comedy and led to his long-term role as host and co-founder of the improvisational comedy show Four Day Weekend, which he led for 23 years. He was named Small Business Owner of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and delivered the impactful "Yes, And" keynote to the United States Congress attended by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. He received a lifetime achievement award for entrepreneurship from NAACE in addition to writing nine books including "Quietude," "We’ll Always Have Paris," "Listen, Laugh, Connect," "12 Universal Laws."

David lives in Texas.

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An day/evening with David Ahearn

In this highly informative and entertaining 90-minute keynote address, your company will learn how to leverage the tenets of improvisation with techniques like “Yes, And,” listening, line building on pertinent information, and how non-judgmental acceptance of others’ ideas can improve your productivity and bring unity, trust, and creativity to the workplace.

David Ahearn will entertain, educate, and inspire your company by sharing the trials and tribulations of their journey, creating an improvisational comedy show and transforming it into an iconic and successful business.

Trust Your Event to Host David Ahearn

Trust Your Event to Host David Ahearn

With more than 25 years of hosting experience, David Ahearn is recognized as one of the foremost corporate hosts in the country. His extensive background ensures that your event runs smoothly, maintaining a light and humorous atmosphere throughout. If anything unexpected arises, David's improvisational skills guarantee that your meeting will proceed seamlessly without a hitch.

His unparalleled ability to keep the audience engaged and entertained makes him the ideal choice for any corporate gathering. You're truly in good hands with David Ahearn at the helm.
Awards Show Hosting with Ray Sharp

Awards Show Hosting with Ray Sharp

Looking for top-tier entertainment for your next corporate event or large gathering? Look no further! Join host and emcee David Ahearn and his exceptional musical accompaniment, Ray Sharp, as they captivate audiences with their dynamic synergy and unforgettable performances. With a proven track record of energizing awards shows, they are the perfect duo to make your event truly memorable.
Stand Up! And Speak

Stand Up! And Speak

Attendees will learn:

1. Enhanced Confidence and Presence

Transform your anxiety into powerful stage presence. Through proven techniques, you will learn to command any room with poise and assurance, making a lasting impression on your audience.

Take the stage with confidence and captivate your audience from your very first word.

2. Storytelling Mastery

You will unlock the secrets of impactful storytelling. By incorporating personal anecdotes and mastering narrative techniques from improvisational comedy, you'll create speeches that not only inform but also inspire and connect deeply with your listeners.

Discover the art of storytelling and turn every speech into an unforgettable experience.

3. Improvisation Techniques

You will embrace the spontaneity of improvisational comedy, learning to think quickly and adapt seamlessly. These skills will ensure you stay composed and engaging, even in unexpected or challenging situations.

Harness the power of improvisation and become an agile, engaging speaker who thrives in any situation.

4. Effective Speech Structure

You will develop the ability to organize your thoughts and ideas into clear, compelling speeches. You'll master crafting introductions that grab attention and deliver your message powerfully, and create conclusions that leave a lasting impact.

Learn to structure your speeches for maximum impact and deliver your message with clarity and conviction.

Included in course:

• Video lessons

• PDF worksheets to refine your speech

• PDF of David's best-selling book, Listen, Laugh, Connect

• PDF of David's best-selling journal, 21-Days to Saying "Yes" to Life

• Other special bonuses throughout the course

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David Ahearn Awards Show Host With Ray Sharp

David Ahearn on SpeakUP

Stand Up! And Speak

David Ahearn | Host, Emcee, Keynote

Honoring Those Who Served (Virtual)

"All Hands" virtual for a company-wide "411" of company affairs

Demo with 4-Day Weekend guys

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Yes & Yoga | Season 1 Trailer

Success on David Ahearn

David Ahearn is the co-founder of Four Day Weekend, a critically-acclaimed comedy group and the longest-running show in the Southwest. Voted Best Comedy, Four Day Weekend is a Fort Worth, Texas, institution.

Saying "Yes, And" To Your Dreams

When we say "yes" and entire world of opportunity opens before us.

True Success is Giving Back

The spirit of giving back is the very essence of a successful life. It is the heritage of our deepest dreams and desires to succeed to such a level that once one has risen to the top, the greatest of those successful people devote a portion of their life to giving back to those who helped then along the way.

Making Your Passion Your Profession

By following our passion, our path is revealed.

2024 Quietude
2023 Listen, Laugh, Connect
2023 Memoirs of a Renaissance Man: Purifying the Mind, Body and Soul: An Aspirant's Account
2021 Pura Vida
2020 We'll Always Have Paris
2020 12 Universal Laws
2018 White Tantric Yoga
2017 Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of "Yes, and" at Work and in Life

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"I have worked with David for several years, for all types of events, and nobody delivers a more upbeat and positive experience than him."

Bryan Bergjans, SR. VP & National Director of Military Lending, Caliber Home Loans

"David is an extraordinary entertainer. He takes the time to learn about an organization—the people and their mission—to create and deliver a performance second to none."

Joe Lamarca, VP Communications, Lockheed Martin

"I have produced live corporate events for the last 30 years and have known David Ahearn for most of those years. He is engaging and entertaining and most importantly keeps the audience engaged on the message."

Massoum Mirzaei, President and CEO, Magic Production Group

"One of our city's Greatest Ambassadors! David's work with the military and our city has transformed the lives he has touched. I'm honored to call him a friend."

Mayor Mike Moncrief, City of Fort Worth

"He raised the level of engagement, authenticity, and really helped to keep us focused and engaged on all the right things. We can't wait to get David in front of the team again."

Sam Miller, Chief Revenue Officer, ECI Solutions

As always, David did an AMAZING job. I have heard nothing but positive feedback about the entire show and how great our Emcee was. I greatly appreciated David jumping in as needed to stall during a couple areas that our headliner entertainment ended early. It was so great to have David with us again and look forward to working with them again in the future.

Heather Tyk, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

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"I have worked with David for several years, for all types of events, and nobody delivers a more upbeat and positive experience than him."

"David is an extraordinary entertainer. He takes the time to learn about an organization—the people and their mission—to create and deliver a performance second to none."

"I have produced live corporate events for the last 30 years and have known David Ahearn for most of those years. He is engaging and entertaining and most importantly keeps the audience engaged on the message."

"One of our city's Greatest Ambassadors! David's work with the military and our city has transformed the lives he has touched. I'm honored to call him a friend."

"He raised the level of engagement, authenticity, and really helped to keep us focused and engaged on all the right things. We can't wait to get David in front of the team again."

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An day/evening with David Ahearn

Trust Your Event to Host David Ahearn

Awards Show Hosting with Ray Sharp

Stand Up! And Speak

Topics

"I have worked with David for several years, for all types of events, and nobody delivers a more upbeat and positive experience than him."

"David is an extraordinary entertainer. He takes the time to learn about an organization—the people and their mission—to create and deliver a performance second to none."

"I have produced live corporate events for the last 30 years and have known David Ahearn for most of those years. He is engaging and entertaining and most importantly keeps the audience engaged on the message."

"One of our city's Greatest Ambassadors! David's work with the military and our city has transformed the lives he has touched. I'm honored to call him a friend."

"He raised the level of engagement, authenticity, and really helped to keep us focused and engaged on all the right things. We can't wait to get David in front of the team again."

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