I am an expert in the art of attention.

From my origin as an acrobat in the circus, to my work as a digital marketing strategist and virtual keynote speaker, I am fascinated by the craft of creating and directing attention online.

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Hi, I’m Caelan.

I’m an American digital nomad living in New Zealand, and I have spent ten years running an online business while traveling the world with my young family.

I am a dynamic speaker, trainer, and business coach, who combines the skills of a theatrical performer and technical geek to make compelling virtual experiences.

My best work includes training teams on playful productivity and hybrid culture, and coaching business owners on how to get to the next level with their personal platform.

✧ For Organizations

I train teams on skills that help them to do their best work. Some of my interactive experiences include:

Keynote Speaking – Topics include Communication, Innovation, and Wellness
Playful Productivity – Hosting interactive games sessions that energize and inspire
1:1 and Group Support – Coaching, mentoring, and accountability masterminds

✧ For Individuals

I help experts, entrepreneurs, and B2B brands set up smart marketing systems. Some of my services include:

Strategic Insight – Helping business owners make better decisions on how to grow sustainably
Clear Storytelling – Clarifying the right message that attracts the right audience
Marketing Automation – Untangling the systems that support business growth

Recent Articles

From Boring to Scoring: Turn Chores Into Games

The house was a wreck. That’s what happens when six young boys spend Saturday morning running amok. My two brothers and I were often left with another family when we were young. This other family had three boys the same age, making us six [...]

Polymath problems

I’m a polymath, so you may have been surprised by the variety of topics you see me write about. Depending on what phase of my interests I was in when you started following me, you may be a little confused about who I am and [...]

The 2 Types of Attention: Deep and Shallow

When the psychoanalyst Carl Jung was challenging the philosophy of Sigmund Freud, he needed complete focus. Freud had become the leading voice in psychiatry, and Jung supported him early in his career, because of their shared interest in the subconscious mind. But as Jung [...]

Play is a practice, and practice is how you improve what you play

When I spent a year attending the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, we spent a lot of time working hard on our ability to play. Class of 2001 The program was intense. Dozens of students from all around the world came together [...]

What is Web3? Here is a simple explanation.

I spend a lot of my time beyond the cutting edge. If the Early Adopters in the 'Diffusion of Innovation' theory of Everett Rogers are the ones on the Cutting Edge, the Innovators are on the Bleeding Edge. 'Diffusion of Innovation' image by [...]

Practice doesn’t make perfect – practice makes permanent.

I play guitar with my thumbs. Not just my right thumb - it’s normal to use both the thumb and fingers when you are picking the strings - but my left thumb, too. On the frets of a guitar, you use the fingers of [...]

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