Dan Lieberman

Dan Lieberman is a seasoned investigative journalist and documentary producer whose reporting has taken him from war zones and courtrooms to corporate boardrooms and refugee shelters. His signature approach, amplifying underreported stories with empathy, accuracy, and cinematic storytelling, has made him a sought-after correspondent and keynote speaker on narrative strategy, executive thought leadership, and storytelling for impact. Dan Lieberman is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Dan Lieberman’s fees.

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From the Frontlines to the Boardroom

After earning his Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Dan Lieberman has spent over 15 years building a reputation as a fearless investigative journalist and documentary storyteller, uncovering the stories others miss. His work has appeared across CNN, NBC News, ABC’s Nightline, NowThis, and PBS, earning awards, viral reach, and real-world policy change.

Dan’s signature reporting style, immersive, thoughtful, and empathetic, has taken him around the world, from the heroin trade between Colombia and Vermont to the migration crisis in Honduras, from the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to the heart of the American criminal justice system. At NowThis, his reporting on school segregation in Louisiana triggered federal action and earned a Shorty Award for racial justice.

A Strategic Eye for Storytelling

Today, Dan brings his award-winning storytelling approach to the business world through his production company, Storycast Productions. With a journalist’s lens and a documentarian’s heart, Dan and his team create thought leadership video content, mini-documentaries, and narrative campaigns for innovation leaders, VC firms, tech startups, and social impact organizations. Clients work with Dan to craft stories that not only showcase their mission but actually matter to the audiences they want to reach.

Whether advising executives on their personal brand narratives or helping entire teams craft better video strategies, Dan’s work blends creative direction with messaging strategy and deep reporting experience.

Media Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Executive Coach

Dan also provides media training and executive coaching for leaders preparing for the spotlight. His signature talks and workshops, tailored for leadership off-sites, internal communications events, and innovation summits, demystify the power of narrative and help brands and leaders tell human-centered stories with purpose.

A Career Rooted in Impact

Throughout his career, Dan’s work has led to tangible change, whether through exposing injustice, launching social campaigns, or shaping conversations in the corporate world. From reporting on MS-13 gang recruitment in El Salvador to shining a light on homelessness among college students in California, his mission has remained consistent: to elevate human stories that drive awareness, empathy, and action.

To hire Dan Lieberman for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Dan Lieberman is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

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The cost to book Dan Lieberman depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Dan Lieberman’s speaking fee ranges from $7,500 to $10,500. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

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The Story You Haven’t Told Yet: How Authentic Storytelling Drives Business Impact

Tailored for CEOs, founders, and business leaders, this keynote dives into the core principles of high-impact storytelling in today’s oversaturated media environment. Dan helps leaders see storytelling as a strategic tool—not just for branding, but for connection, credibility, and culture. Through examples from global reporting and his work with top companies, he unpacks the elements of compelling narratives; coaching the audience through refining their message, avoiding information overload, and shaping compelling narratives that break through to customers, clients, and earned media.

Key Takeaways:

• Techniques for crafting clear, emotionally resonant messaging
• Honing your voice for maximum clarity and relevance
• Connecting brand values to authentic stories that audiences actually remember
• Story frameworks that capture attention and inspire trust

Crisis Communication Without the Spin: Leading with Integrity When It Matters Most

In this eye-opening session, Dan pulls from his experience covering high-stakes stories and coaching executives through high-pressure moments to reveal what actually works in a media crisis. With stories ranging from pandemic coverage to international conflict, this session teaches leaders how to stay grounded, build trust, and optimally approach times of uncertainty. The focus: tell the truth, act ethically, and communicate clearly, because how you show up during a crisis says more than any prepared statement ever could.

Key Takeaways:

• “Do the right thing” media strategy rooted in ethics and transparency
• Real-world examples of how openness builds long-term credibility
• How to prepare your leadership team to engage, not avoid, during crisis moments
• What to say (and not say) when everything is on the line

Strategic Media Training for Leaders: Communicating with Confidence

Based on his one-on-one executive coaching and years of on-air reporting, Dan shares the essentials of media training every modern leader should know. Audiences learn how to deliver their message clearly, navigate tough questions confidently, and build credibility through transparency. This offering is available as a keynote or private seminar.

Key Takeaways:

• What reporters are really looking for—and how not to fall into their traps
• How to build a strong, memorable message in high-pressure settings
• The anatomy of a successful interview: preparation, poise, and performance
• Tips for mastering tone, body language, and camera presence