Daniel Flynn

Daniel Flynn

Co-founder of Thank You Water
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Master Storytelling & The Most Important Story you’ll Ever Tell

Storytelling is not a soft skill. It is a leadership advantage.

Daniel Flynn has seen firsthand how the right story can mobilise millions, shift industries, and turn belief into action.
From being interviewed by President Obama to launching campaigns that have generated billions of impressions, Daniel understands how narrative shapes culture, confidence, and outcomes.

In this keynote, Daniel reveals why the most powerful battles of our time are not fought with products or strategies, but with stories. In an era where attention is scarce and trust is fragile, the leaders who master storytelling do not just communicate better, they shape the future.

Daniel unpacks three critical stories every leader and organisation must learn to tell:

Origin Storytelling:
How sharing the human why behind what you do builds trust, belief, and emotional connection.

Breakthrough Storytelling:
The stories that help organisations move from where they are to where they must go next.

The Most Important Story You’ll Ever Tell:
A defining narrative that shapes culture, decision-making, and long-term impact, often overlooked yet the most powerful of all.

Delivered with clarity, humour, and practical tools, this session equips audiences to craft stories that cut through noise, inspire action, and leave a lasting mark.

Key Outcomes:
Learn how to connect authentically through powerful origin stories | Use storytelling to unlock momentum and breakthrough thinking | Identify and articulate the story that will define your leadership and legacy.

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About Daniel

“Daniel Flynn is the co-founder of Thankyou, a social enterprise that gives 100% of profits to projects helping end global poverty. Launched in 2008 with his best friend Jarryd Burns and now-wife ...”

Daniel Flynn is the co-founder of Thankyou, a social enterprise that gives 100% of profits to projects helping end global poverty.

Launched in 2008 with his best friend Jarryd Burns and now-wife Justine Flynn, Thankyou began with a bold idea: sell everyday products and use the profits to fund access to clean water. What started with bottled water has since grown into a wider range of food, body care and baby products.

Thankyou has gone on to be stocked by major retailers including Coles and Woolworths, giving everyday consumers a simple way to create social change through the products they already buy.

Under Daniel’s leadership, Thankyou has provided over $17 million to humanitarian projects in 20 countries and impacted 871,000 lives through water, sanitation, food aid, and child and maternal health programs.

The organisation’s success is particularly remarkable given Australia’s highly competitive retail landscape. Daniel and the Thankyou team overcame early doubts about their age, experience and ambitious vision, using bold social media campaigns to secure support from major retailers and grow public awareness.

Daniel is also the author of the bestselling book Chapter One, which shares the highs and lows of Thankyou’s first seven years. Released with a pay-what-you-want model, the book raised over $1.4 million in 28 days, with 100% of profits funding the future of Thankyou.

Daniel has been recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership and ability to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. He has been named Victorian Young Australian of the Year and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southern Region.

What people say about Daniel

Dan Flynn delivered the wow factor to the 300+ members and invited guests at The CEO Institute Summit recently. We were expecting an insight into ThankYou Group’s?success,?but we received that and much more!.?With a rating of 10 out of 10 by over 70%, those gathered were blown away by Dan’s?extremely entertaining and inspiring?tale. As one member stated; “Dan made such an impact on me that I rushed home, gathered my family around the computer and trawled through the Thankyou.co website”. The CEO Institute says; “Thank you, Dan!”.

– The CEO Institute

We had Daniel speak at our Annual Convention and he was nothing short of inspiring . Our group is made up of highly accomplished principals and sales people with years of experience, they can be a tough audience, but he seemed to completely capture them with his energy and conviction so much so that he was given a standing ovation. Well done and thank you.

– Ninette Maddrell (Pittard)

Daniel was wonderful to deal with and provided an outstanding presentation. Not only was his story remarkable to hear about, but Daniel’s speaking ability is to a very high standard. He was funny, genuine and engaging – our audience were captivated by him the entire time. We wish there was more time available within our event so that he could have talked for longer. All the best to Thank you Group for your future endeavours – what an amazing thing you are doing! Well done guys and girls.

– Natasha Swansborough (Enterprise and Training Company Limited)

Dan was engaging and more substantively it was refreshing to see a young entrepreneur be purpose driven by nature and through his business stay true to his own personal values. His alignment to values resonates within our industry, as we have a strong obligation to help our customers be good with their money. Truly inspiring individual and amazing company.

– Gavin Slater, Group Executive Personal Banking (National Australia Bank)

WOW – several weeks after Dan story, the Travelzoo team are still talking about it. The lessons Dan shared can be immediately transferred to the business and referred back to long after his time with us. Dan participation in our offsite meeting was a perfect way to wrap up 2 days of discussion to support our core messages.

– Brad Gurrie, Managing Director (Travelzoo Australia)

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