Thomas’s memoir, Little Fag: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Healing, named at the time of release by Amazon Canada as the #1 Gay Memoir, is the foundation for Thomas’s knowing that stories are an important way of bringing attention to issues that we want to shy away from talking about.
Thomas ditches the predicable presentation formula, not hiding behind data, figures, and gimmicks in order to move audiences. Dolan's authentically helps to create a powerful connection, and have a transformative impact on his audience members lives. Thomas knows the last thing most folks are looking for is more information, they are looking for meaning.
His story subjects range from coming out, finding your voice, showing up authentically in all areas of life, healing shame, creating resilience, wrestling with Big T and Little T trauma (as coined by Dr. Gabor Mate), surviving sexual abuse, intergenerational healing, living from life’s scars not life’s wounds, life as an adult child of an alcoholic and walking through life with pride.
Thomas possesses a rare blend of expertise, charisma, authenticity and a deep knowledge of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. His engaging anecdotes, stories and real-world examples often punctuate his talks, aiding comprehension.
He’s a sought-after Master Professional Coach and keynote speaker, with close to twenty years of experience, and a teacher. He’s excelled at work as an Executive and Personal Life Coach, marketing specialist, event creative, advisor to CEO’s and Board Members and a quiet disruptor.
Dolan consistently receives rave reviews for both his presence and collaboration with clients including Pharma companies wanting to better understand community partnership, fundraising professionals interested in community engagement, companies and organizations celebrating diversity, and 2SLGBTQAI+ Pride, human resources and marketing professionals seeking a 2SLGBTQAI+ perspective, Equity Diversity and Inclusion professionals seeking guidance and advocacy groups wishing to learn from his experience.
“Thomas has an incredibly empathetic and caring personality. His insight is uncanny without being intimidating as he helps guide you to unlearning behaviour and patterns. He doesn’t tell you what to do, but allows himself to be a sounding board for your ideas. ”
“Working with Thomas is a gift as he has a graceful way of guiding one through those liminal spaces using curiosity, gentleness, and thoughtful skill and expertise. I felt so supported by him as he helped me process what I wanted to do next and uncover what steps to take to move forward.”