Dan Killian

Client services, ad executive, and speaker on improv comedy's value in the workplace. I take pride in heavily pushing strategic, innovative, and creative work, always thinking at a business and enterprise level.

Based off a session I created for the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, TX, titled, "2 People Are Crying And I'm Not: Improv In Any Career," I speak on how my training in improvisational comedy was the single best preparation for my 9-5 job (and how anyone can apply these basics to their work life). Since then I've had the pleasure of working with audiences at NBC, Groupon, and more throughout the U.S. and Canada. If you'd like to learn more about a different approach to communication, conflict, and problem solving within your organization, don't hesitate to reach out.

During the day, I'm an advertising professional at FCB Chicago, viewing marketing challenges through the lens of psychology, 1-1 marketing, and human-centered design. I've worked extensively on both above and below the line campaigns, having managed national TV, Radio, Direct Mail, Email, and Digital work for brands like Coors Light, State Farm, Cox Communications, and Jack Daniels.