“Some people can teach us better than others how to make a difference in our lives, and Peter Dankelson is one of them.” Astrid Lustulin, Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review
Peter Dankelson
Motivational Speaker
Peter Dankelson is a guitarist, motivational speaker, and advocate whose remarkable story inspires others to live their best life. The Pete’s Diary platform combines his passion for music and storytelling to spread messages of resilience, self-acceptance, and authenticity.
Born with Goldenhar Syndrome, a rare craniofacial condition, Dankelson has endured nearly 40 surgeries, turning every challenge into an opportunity to demonstrate the power of positivity. Playing guitar is Peter’s medicine of choice for improving mental health, reducing anxiety, and expressing emotions. He encourages others to find a creative outlet that provides these benefits.
Peter has been honored as a Patient of Courage by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Champion of Hope by Global Genes. He is an ambassador for Children’s Craniofacial Association, the front man for the Pete’s Diary band, and the co-author of his autobiography, How I Learned to Rock My Life: The Peter Dankelson Story. He has performed with many professional musicians and was featured in the May 2023 issue of Guitar World magazine.
Gratitude, Positivity & Living a Life That Matters
How to Rock Your Life
Speech Details
Being your own hero starts with being kind to yourself. You know that little voice inside your head? It can either build you up or it can tear you down. That's why words matter. They shape what you believe about yourself and how you feel about your life.
Using an example of your life as a book, this session shares how every day is an opportunity to write a new chapter, edit an old one, and decide what’s consuming the most pages. What’s the biggest chapter in your book? What type of character are you?
Rocking your life is about becoming the best version of yourself. It means honoring your past but not allowing it to consume your future.
Peter shares how he…
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stays positive by keeping things in perspective,
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maximizes his potential by choosing courage over fear, and
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brings joy into his life by pursuing his passion for music.
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