Signature Keynotes & Workshops

Dar Mayweather teaches colleges and universities inclusive leadership strategies so they can retain and graduate students from underrepresented communities

"Do not hesitate one second to book Dar Mayweather as your keynote speaker..."

"What I remember most about Dar Mayweather is he brought his authentic self to this presentation..."

- Gretchen (Non-profit Leader) 

SEE HOW DAR INSPIRES STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS TO "CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN INTENTION AND ACTION" WHEN PRACTICING INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

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Can We All Get Along? Developing Inclusive Leadership Values in Students

Student leaders want to be inclusive but fear they have to be perfect. Although many students are well-intended, the gap between intention and action must be closed. Most student leaders want to be better, but lack the tools they need to bring their inclusive values to life. Dar helps well-intended leaders overcome the fear of doing inclusion perfectly by sharing thought-provoking and insightful personal stories of failure and success. Through activities and assessments, Dar tells participants how inclusive leadership transformed his life from apologizing for terrible behavior to teaching students inclusion across the country! 

Topics Dar will discuss

  • Recognizing social identity and privilege
  • How to share experiences within social identity groups
  • The intersections of inclusion and leadership  
  • How to implement inclusive leadership values concepts in the community 

"Do One Thing": Student Leadership Development Program

Are leaders born? 

What qualities make a good leader? 

Am I a leader? 

These are common questions that students have. Many students do not believe they are a leader because they do not know how they are uniquely gifted and talented at influencing others. 

This dynamic, inspiring program is designed to help students define their leadership so they can communicate that to their community, industry leaders, and beyond. Through activities that help students explore their most unique and meaningful leadership experiences, Dar provides real-world training that helps students identify their strengths, gifts, and talents so they can stand out among their peers. In this program, students will take leadership assessments, reflect on leadership activities, and hear how Dar’s career exploded by focusing on the “one thing” that made him stand out as a young professional.

Topics Dar will discuss

  • Leadership traits, styles, and skills self-assessments.
  • Connecting leadership to academic and professional pursuits.
  • Academic and professional goals.

Do YOU Believe In Us?: Black Boys and Men Retention Program 

Black boys who are not athletes, musically gifted, or academically sound, also matter. Yet, most schools have limited strategies to engage Black boys and men who are not seen as exceptional. Many schools have more initiatives that punish Black boys than empower them. Why? Deficit thinking about Black men is the norm, therefore, this session uses counter-storytelling to construct positive messaging that affirm Black boys throughout their life. The theory of nigrescence will help participants frame Black boys' experiences through an identity development lens from boyhood to adulthood.

Topics Dar will discuss

  • Deficit thinking 
  • Racial identity development 
  • Reframing language 
  • Strengths-based training 
 

How to Avoid Graduating College Without A Job: An Academic Retention and Success Program

The "how to avoid graduating college without a job" keynote teaches students how to thrive in their industry before graduation. In a global market, the competition for jobs is fierce and most students believe they are entitled to a job. This keynote provides real-life stories of failure and success to motivate students to create a pre-professional plan that promotes professional development in their field. This keynote provides strategies to improve students’ confidence and campus experience, by utilizing university resources to build their networks before they graduate. 

Topics Dar will discuss

  • Connecting passions, majors, and strengths to academics 
  • Strategies to promote and market one's in the field
  • Maximizing resume, skills, and experiences during the career exploration process
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Taylor Porter

I am so excited for the potential I see as this year comes to a close. Not only is there potential but there are tangible action steps to help turn dreams to goals and the goals to accomplishments. If you want to bless yourself go to doingthegoodwork.com and take a look at the free resources. Stay tuned my friends! Dar is a beast and knows how to put business jargin into usable language. All day long aint too long!

Tonal Simmons

Literally, spent only 30 minutes on the phone with Dar talking about my business and got some new perspectives. He gave me great insight on how to successfully narrow down target demographics and how to find ways to cater to their needs. After he said it I was like, duh? However, it was one thing I completely overlooked in this aspect. Literally spent two hours doing research on just that after our talk. It definitely helped!

Janella Elder

Doing the good work is an excellent source for diveristy workshops and an entrepreneurial think tank. Dar is easy to talk to, a great listener and a great motivator. He helped me hone my ideas and skills and gave me great advice. He gave me the encouragement to pursue my dreams. I love the passion and excitement he showed. I encourage everyone who is afraid to take a chance like I was to contact him!! Keep up the good work