Dai
Manuel
Midlife men trust me with their health because I've lived it for thirty years: coach, gym owner, author, TEDx speaker. That trust is what your audience gets when we work together.
About Dai
Dai Manuel is a Vancouver-based health and fitness speaker, coach and author who has spent thirty years helping people, especially midlife men, rebuild their health without blowing up their lives. He is the bestselling author of The Whole Life Fitness Manifesto and The 2% Solution, and host of The 2% Solution podcast, with more than 152,000 downloads.
On stage, Dai brings the same honesty he brings to coaching. He is a TEDx speaker (TEDxBearCreekPark, "Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing"), a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest award in Toastmasters International, and a competition-winning public speaker with more than 300 media appearances, from the Globe and Mail to Chatelaine. He has served as a national spokesperson for Canada Beef and the Chicken Farmers of Canada, and hosted the Active Living Zone at The Wellness Show in front of 12,000+ attendees.
Before the stage, he built the businesses. He co-founded Fitness Town and grew it from 3 to 8 locations as COO, and owns CrossFit BC, one of Canada's longest-running affiliates and the first Vancouver gym with daily HYROX classes. In 2026 he was one of 60 coaches worldwide selected for the Red Bull HYROX Coaches Camp.
His talks cover men's health after 40, sustainable habit change, and what thirty years of coaching teaches you about why people actually change. Audiences leave with a plan, not just a pep talk.
Why people listen
Who's watching
Adults in midlife, mostly men, who want their energy, strength and confidence back. They are professionals, parents and decision-makers, and they act on what I recommend. Facebook: 68% aged 35 to 54, 42% US, 41% Canada. Podcast listeners: 59% US, 27% Canada.
Owner-operated by Dai and Christie Manuel, with 300+ active members, mostly busy professionals and parents in their 30s to 50s training CrossFit, HYROX and longevity programming. Home to Living Legends, a coached strength class for adults 60+, and Cardio Club, the free Sunday community session.
This year, on and off the stage
2026The reel
Results, not promises
In their words
“Dai played a pivotal role as the keynote speaker at our Health and Safety Conference… The feedback we received regarding his presentation was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees remarking on how it precisely addressed their needs… Without reservation, we wholeheartedly recommend him to others seeking an exceptional speaker.”
Dai Manuel is a standout facilitator whose energy and expertise create a unique and memorable learning experience. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker!
His insights are captivating, leaving a lasting impression of inspiration and knowledge. I highly recommend Dai for any event seeking a dynamic speaker with a genuine passion for wellness.
He has been a critical stage speaker at Superhuman Summit for the past couple years, and has made the show stronger each and every time. I highly recommend Dai as a top level communicator!
The work, in real life
On stage, in the gym, on the course and at home. Partners get a person, not a logo.
Speaking & stage
Keynotes, guided workshops and emcee work, in person or virtual. Thirty years on stages, gym floors and festival grounds. Your audience leaves with a plan, not just a pep talk.
Speaker's fees are quoted per engagement, plus GST. Per diem for multi-day events, travel and lodging are negotiated in addition to the speaker's fee.
Partnership rates
CAD, plus GSTBrands I've worked with
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Award-winning content
A decade of lists that ranked Dai's writing among the best in health and fitness. Ten awards, every one earned by the work, not the media buy.
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