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Beyond the Label:
the courage to dream,
the power to lead.

What does it take to turn a dream into reality? And what happens when we stop defining people by their labels and start seeing them for their potential? Dr. Dan Docherty in conversation with Drew Lachey (98°, Dancing with the Stars) and Lea Lachey, co-creators of the Off-Broadway musical LABEL•LESS.

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60 to 90 min conversation3 voices on one stageLive NYC cast option
Why this conversation lands

From performing on some of the world's biggest stages to bringing a deeply personal vision to life Off-Broadway, Drew and Lea know what it takes to chase a dream: courage, resilience, and trust, even when the path forward is uncertain. Chasing a dream takes more than talent. It takes people who believe in what's possible.

Together with Dan, they explore the intersection of leadership, creativity, and human connection, sharing candid stories about taking risks, overcoming adversity, challenging expectations, and building something bigger than themselves. Drawing on the messages behind LABEL•LESS and the neuroscience-backed principles of The Dream Leader, the conversation challenges audiences to rethink what it means to lead.

Meet the voices

Three voices, one stage.

Dr. Dan Docherty

Dr. Dan Docherty

Leadership scientist & author

Author of The Dream Leader and NeuroCoaching, with a PhD in Management from Case Western Reserve.

Drew Lachey

Drew Lachey

Performer & co-creator

Member of 98°, Dancing with the Stars champion, and co-creator of LABEL•LESS.

Lea Lachey

Lea Lachey

Choreographer & director

Radio City alum, choreographer, director, and co-creator of LABEL•LESS.

The neuroscience behind The Dream Leader meets the lived story behind LABEL•LESS.

What your audience walks away with

Insight they can use by Monday.

Audiences leave inspired to look beyond labels, lead with greater purpose, and recognize the potential in themselves and the people around them.

1

Look beyond the label

Why defining people by labels caps their potential, and what changes when leaders see possibility instead.

2

Courage when the path is uncertain

Candid stories about taking risks and pushing through adversity to build something bigger than yourself.

3

Leadership that multiplies dreams

The best leaders don't just get people to follow their vision. They help others find the courage to pursue their own.

4

Trust as the engine of creative work

How resilience, trust, and the right people turn a personal vision into reality.

Live Performance

Add the NYC cast live.

Live performances from the LABEL•LESS NYC cast are available upon request. Pair the conversation with songs from the show, and the message of the conversation becomes something the whole room feels.

It is the most memorable way to bring this conversation to your stage.

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LABEL•LESS The Musical

“What sets us apart
can bring us together.”

Off-Broadway musicalRock, pop & R&BLive cast
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Built for your event

One conversation, three formats.

Start with the mainstage conversation, add the cast, or keep the momentum going with a Dan-led workshop.

C

Mainstage Conversation

60 to 90 minutes

A candid conversation with Dan, Drew, and Lea on courage, dreams, and the leadership that helps people pursue them.

L

Conversation + Live Performance

Upon request

The full conversation paired with live performance from the LABEL•LESS NYC cast.

W

Dream Leader Workshop

3 to 4 hours

A Dan-led follow-up session that turns the conversation into practice with The Dream Leader framework.

Who it's for

For audiences ready to look
beyond the label.

Built for events that want an inspiring, human conversation with practical leadership takeaways.

Conference & summit audiences Association events Leadership retreats Client & customer events Arts & education organizations Executive teams
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The room was completely locked in from start to finish. Dan has an incredible gift for making neuroscience feel relatable, memorable, and immediately actionable. I've never seen an audience so energized to put new ideas into practice the moment they walked out of the room.

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Tell Dan about your audience and the outcome you want. He will shape the conversation around it.