S2-08 Professor Danny Kessler - The US to South Korea

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Danny Kessler, an American expat 🇺🇸 who has built an incredible career and life in South Korea 🇰🇷.

Professor Kessler is an Assistant Professor at Dongseo University’s International College, where he teaches, mentors, and develops innovative programs like the Workplace Wellness Micro-Degree and the Workplace Wellness Research Lab. Recently, him and his student won an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai for their winning idea at the Shark Tank of Wellness competition!

Before entering academia, Danny was an entrepreneur, and he’s also the author of several books.

In this episode, we talked about what it’s like to live and work in South Korea as an expat, how his early entrepreneurial spirit shaped his approach to teaching, and why he continues to explore, learn, and inspire others through everything he does.

🎧 Listen now to here Professor Kessler's journey from the US to South Korea!

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:32 Meet Professor Kessler

01:27 Life in South Korea

03:14 From Entrepreneurship to Academia

06:22 The Journey into Wellness Tourism

18:11 Preparing Students for Success

22:18 The Drive Behind Continuous Learning

26:00 Daily Rituals and Life Mantras

👉 Connecting with Professor Kessler on LinkedIn

👉 Connecting with Lucy on LinkedIn