Dr. Dan Docherty

Dr. Dan Docherty 🔘President of Braintrust
🔘 Co-Creator of NeuroCoaching™
🔘Keynote Speaker
🔘Professor

I have run 5 marathons and over 12 half marathons, and when the pandemic hit, I did what many others did. I bought a Pel...
09/23/2026

I have run 5 marathons and over 12 half marathons, and when the pandemic hit, I did what many others did. I bought a Peloton.

I started running with Becs Gentry, and many other trainers, but I was drawn to Becs’ classes because of the way she pushed paces and set runners up for longevity in their running.

Becs sat down with Abby Docherty Soth and me to talk about her story for “The Dream Leader,” and I have to say, I left more inspired than I even thought possible.

Her story is one of ambition and wellness. She took a chance to chase her passion, and went on to race in Team GB’s Olympic Marathon Trials and run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents as a new mom. When the races were over? Her toddler wanted to go to the beach, so she took her. She didn’t care how badly her body needed rest.

Thank you, Becs, for sharing your story. You’re an inspiration!

You’ll want to read every word. Get your copy of The Dream Leader at the link in my bio.

When I set out to write The Dream Leader, I made one decision early: I wasn’t going to interview ten versions of the sam...
09/11/2026

When I set out to write The Dream Leader, I made one decision early: I wasn’t going to interview ten versions of the same person.

Leadership doesn’t live in one industry, one generation, or one kind of room. So this book features a Broadway performer and a Vietnam helicopter pilot. A Peloton instructor and a pastor. Philanthropists who build in the hardest places and a lawyer who rebuilt how his field works. Artists, entrepreneurs, researchers, parents, people who found their calling at 25 and people who found it at 65.

What surprised me wasn’t how differently they think. It was how much they agree on- about vision, about doubt, and about what you owe the people following you.

Have you pre-ordered your copy? Link in bio!

Join me for our exclusive book launch event on LinkedIn Live next Friday. I can’t wait to share some insights with you, ...
09/10/2026

Join me for our exclusive book launch event on LinkedIn Live next Friday. I can’t wait to share some insights with you, memories from our interviews, and more.

Link in Bio!

It is with great pride that I am able to announce that pre-sale is live for my new book, The Dream Leader. The best lead...
09/10/2026

It is with great pride that I am able to announce that pre-sale is live for my new book, The Dream Leader.

The best leaders don’t just chase their dreams, they help others see what’s possible.

Link in bio.

Bucket List Day! Dreams do come true! Amazing to share the 250th Anniversary of our country - which was built on a dream...
07/07/2026

Bucket List Day! Dreams do come true!

Amazing to share the 250th Anniversary of our country - which was built on a dream- to officially launch the big idea of “The Dream Leader.”

Thanks to John for dreaming, hosting, and delivering one of the first outdoor TEDx events. It was amazing to share the day with Dr. Forbes Riley (The Queen of Pitch), Kerri Kasem (Daughter of Casey Kasem), Tiamo De Vettori (Author, Somgwriter, & Keynote Pioneer), Matt Music (Long Island Emcee), and so many more. It was nice meeting you all. You were all amazing. Keep dreaming big!

And a special thank you to my coach Cesar Cervantes. Couldn’t have done this without you!

In two weeks, my youngest daughter, Kayla, will start college.Time flies, and I can’t believe I’m even saying that.She’l...
08/11/2025

In two weeks, my youngest daughter, Kayla, will start college.
Time flies, and I can’t believe I’m even saying that.

She’ll be attending Miami University, my wife’s and my alma mater. It’s where we met, where I’m now privileged to teach and mentor students, and soon, where the little girl I once walked into kindergarten will begin her own journey.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on legacy.

For me, legacy means more than a family tradition or a shared alma mater. It’s about the impact we leave on the people and places we touch, the kind of influence that continues long after we’ve stepped away.

It’s meaningful to me that I studied here, continue to pour into this community, and now get to see my daughter benefit from it- but it’s also a reminder that we have opportunities every day to shape a different kind of legacy, the one we leave with our teams.

What if we were as intentional about developing people as we are about preserving traditions?
What if we committed to leaving every team member better than we found them, equipping them to perform at their best and make an impact for generations to come?

Here’s the “to-do” I’m challenging myself (and you) with this week:
Identify one person on your team who could benefit from your encouragement, insight, or mentorship, and take action. Maybe it's a conversation or an opportunity to grow.

Legacy isn’t built in a single moment.

It’s built in moments like that, day after day.

“The Business of Running Events” was one for the books. Thank you to the team for having me in San Diego. I got to shar...
07/17/2025

“The Business of Running Events” was one for the books. Thank you to the team for having me in San Diego. I got to share the long weekend with my best friend and walked away in some great new kicks.

As a new author, you may think I’d be exceptionally excited to see my book on a shelf next to . How funny that as a thea...
06/18/2025

As a new author, you may think I’d be exceptionally excited to see my book on a shelf next to .

How funny that as a theater nerd, I am equally as excited to see it placed next to Wicked!!

NeuroCoaching is now available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

Nice to see my wife sharpening her skills today!! (And sharing with the dogs!)
05/31/2025

Nice to see my wife sharpening her skills today!! (And sharing with the dogs!)

So proud of our final high school graduate, ! Kayla is headed to in the fall. We couldn’t be more excited for her and p...
05/19/2025

So proud of our final high school graduate, ! Kayla is headed to in the fall. We couldn’t be more excited for her and proud of the person she is. We love you, KayBird!

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