Dave Raymond
- Author of the “Power of Fun”
- The original Phillie Phanatic
Dave Raymond Speaker Biography
National Media outlets have dubbed Dave Raymond the Hero of Happiness. He is an international keynote speaker, thought leader in happiness practice, and yes. . .the original Phillie Phanatic. Through his work, Dave helps communities connect and bond, rooted in his blend of world-class performance, joy, and connection.
Dave now brings the same contagious energy that made the Phanatic legendary to audiences around the world. He’s made his mark—from speaking at Fortune 500 companies to being featured on HBO, in The New York Times and appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live—delivering a clear message: fun isn’t fluff; it’s a powerful, strategic tool for transforming culture, boosting performance, and enhancing well-being.
Dave doesn’t just talk about happiness, he engineered it! While others studied the science of joy, Dave lived it every day, even when it was hard. His journey from personal pain to public joy has made him a leading voice in the psychology of fun and emotional well-being. With unmatched energy and authenticity, Dave empowers individuals and organizations to rediscover happiness, ignite culture, and lead with purpose.
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The Power of Fun
From 1978, when Dave Raymond first donned the green fur until he left the Philadelphia Phillies in 1994, he redefined the world of live character performance as the original Phillie Phanatic. Also a successful entrepreneur, Dave has worked with some of the world’s leading companies, universities and teams, using the same creative process that created a multimillion-dollar brand extension for the Phillies. Along the way, his “phanatical” thinking process and focus on fun helped Dave get through some of the most difficult times in his life.
In his memorable The Power of Fun! keynote and virtual events, Dave entertains audiences with the best stories from his performance career, and he outlines a simple process—a ground-breaking, data-backed theory about fun—that changes people’s lives. Dave shares how his adventures as the original Phanatic led him to realize that serious fun holds the key to living a happier, healthier and more productive life—and to overcoming extreme adversity.
Dave’s presentation can be customized to fit the needs of your event and audience. This empowering keynote can fill anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes. The performance and content will be tailored to your initiatives for developing culture, health, productivity or morale. It is interactive, memorable, and will leave your audience energized and ready to meet new challenges.
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