-- Profesional Profile
Translating academic rigour into actionable performance strategies.
Dr. Dan van den Hoek is a senior lecturer, researcher, and speaker whose work spans human performance, resilience, strength, and leadership.
After a serious car crash forced me to rebuild from the ground up, my work became focused on how people recover, decide, and perform when pressure is real.
RESILIENCE • PERFORMANCE • DATA
Core Capabilities
WHAT I DO
Translating academic rigour into actionable performance strategies.
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Keynote Speaking
High-impact keynotes blending research, lived experience, and real-world leadership lessons.
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Consulting
Evidence-based frameworks for leadership, culture, performance, and wellbeing optimisation.
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Research & Analytics
In-depth analysis and reporting for improved ROI
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Recent media and research
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24 Oct 2025
UniSC academic steers team to its first Queensland Q-Clash wheelchair AFL win
He’s a member of the inaugural Queensland Wheelchair Football League and was captain-coach for his club in Brisbane; coach of the Gold Coast Suns Wheelchair AFL team; and vice-captain of the Wheelchair AFL Queensland team last season.
RESILIENCE • PERFORMANCE • KEYNOTE SPEAKING