You need Dan before you even know you need Dan. At the first indication of a PIP, a rumored layoff, a strange meeting with HR that just appeared on your calendar...you must do two very specific things. One, say nothing , nobody is your friend no matter how trivial it seems. Two, call Dan immediately. Dan and his process guided me through one of the most shocking moments of my 35 year professional career. As an award winning sales executive, employed in the role for the better part of a decade, I was immediately terminated. There was no warning, no ability to course correct or share my perspective. My awards, accomplishments, relationships and tenure didn't matter. My feelings of betrayal and anger clouded my perception and ability to see any hope in a path forward. I met a local lawyer and she advised that I had no recourse at all. Not one to take no for an answer, I found Dan. Dan's process brought clarity to the situation. He helped me understand the magnitude of what I was really dealing with and how to find a reasonable pathway forward. He helped me understand the finer points of employment process and law. Dan helped me channel my anger into a thoughtfully crafted statement to my former employer. The process enabled me to confidently stand up to my former employer forcing them to acknowledge their actions. His process is therapeutic and deliberate. I can unequivocally say that it gets results. If you want an expert that will challenge you, make you dig deep and find the courage to stand up to corporate malfeasance, Dan is your man. He will guide, push, and cheer for you every step of the way. The process is hard, but I can assure you that it is worth the effort.

I can't recommend Dan enough. I never knew someone like Dan was out there because the truth is I've never had to worry about getting fired because I'm a dedicated employee that will do anything to succeed. So when I found myself out of the blue getting fired someone from my network recommended Dan. During my first call with Dan I was 3 days out from the termination but could feel it coming and was essentially warned about it. I met with Dan on a call and he knew EXACTLY what to do and told me EXACTLY what HR was going to do in the firing process. I was quickly able to combat some of their fake narratives and it made our severance battle a whole lot smoother. Dan also made me feel less alone; he told me about countless other conversations he had that same day with large corporations treating employees the same way. From there we worked on an official response and were able to 7X my severance offer. I was shocked at HR giving me what I wanted; he knew EXACTLY what to do and guided me through every step needed. You will not meet a more passionate person about what they do than Dan; he is a fighter for the people. More important than severance, Dan gave me my power back. I will never forget how much he helped me win back my confidence after a long year getting illegally managed out of an org. If I didn't work with Dan on this I would not have ever moved on from the wrongdoings of this employer; he helped me heal and get my power back! I also got hired extremely fast after getting fired and you will too if you work Dan because your confidence just soars after sticking up for yourself :D Thank you to Dan! Keep fighting the good fight

Dan is simply the best of the very best. He has successfully helped a handful of people in my direct circles and achieved excellent outcomes. I highly recommend Dan!

Never before did I understand the power an employee has in severance negotiations. I always thought getting let go is an inevitably discouraging and heartbreaking experience until I met Dan. Dan helped me understand there's a way to come out of getting pushed out by a company wrongfully with pride and dignity. Working with Dan I was able to double my severance by following his strategies and working closely with him. I'll always appreciate the confidence he instilled in me and the passion Dan puts in to helping employees being mistreated.

Dan and Adam were instrumental in my quest to receive a fair and just settlement. Their knowledge, professionalism, determination, and encouragement were instrumental in the process. Thank you!

I was able to increase my severance from $25K to $70K with guidance from Dan and the DGEA team. I’m an Account Executive who was placed on a PIP that was framed as an opportunity to improve. I took it very seriously and initially believed it was a genuine process. I continued to show up to the office and hustle every day and I even closed net new business while I was on the PIP, but none of that mattered. It became clear that the outcome had already been decided and the PIP was simply a formality to manage me out of the company. I first discovered DGEA through Dan’s LinkedIn posts, which I found incredibly insightful. At the time, I was unhappy with my initial severance offer and didn’t even realize negotiation was possible. I foolishly went to a lawyer first, but they weren’t able to move the needle at all. Dan and his team provide an invaluable service for employees navigating difficult workplace situations. I highly recommend DGEA to anyone facing a similar situation.

I spent $5k on a lawyer that was only able to negotiate a couple of more weeks pay to my severance before I found DGEA. I placed my attorney on hold and engaged with Dan and Adam who did a great job walking me through direct negotiations with my former employer to secure a ~5x increase from their initial offer and get me through an extremely challenging time in my career.

Thank you, Dan, for all your help. I honestly didn’t think you and your team would be able to recover anything for me, but you did. You helped every step of the way and I truly appreciate everything you did to get such a great outcome. I’m very grateful for your support and guidance through the whole process.

Dan was a strong supporter for me during one of the most difficult periods of my professional life. After being aggressively recruited into a role with promises that quickly unraveled into a toxic environment with blatant intimidation, gaslighting, and nepotism, I found myself facing a situation that was clearly designed to force my resignation. Dan helped me step back, document what had happened, and craft a clear narrative to escalate to global HR. Through coaching, strategy, and multiple rounds of negotiation, he ensured I protected my reputation while securing a fair resolution. Because of his support, I was able to move forward with dignity and confidence. Today, I’m in an executive-level role leading a team of 25 professionals who respect and value my leadership. Dan’s guidance helped turn a damaging situation into a powerful turning point in my career. I highly recommend Dan not only as an employee advocate but more importantly as a means for employees to advocate for their, maintain their dignity, and have closure.

When I first spoke with Dan Goodman, my former employer had already presented what they called their “final” severance offer — roughly two weeks of pay — and were being aggressive about getting me to sign. Dan quickly helped me understand that the situation deserved a more thoughtful approach and that there were real opportunities to improve the outcome with the right strategy. With Dan’s guidance, we approached the negotiation methodically and professionally. The result was a dramatically different outcome: the final settlement ultimately reached six figures. Beyond the financial result, what I appreciated most was Dan’s steady, pragmatic approach throughout the process. He was responsive, thoughtful, and focused on achieving the best possible resolution without unnecessary conflict. If you’re facing a severance negotiation and want someone who understands both the legal and strategic dynamics involved, I strongly encourage you to engage with Dan. His guidance throughout the process was correct on all fronts, he’s incredibly trustworthy, and a real bulldog on my behalf.

Being let go generated a ton of emotions —shock, anger, frustration — but the most salient feeling was humiliation that was only amplified by the company's severance offer. Dan and his employees helped me work through those emotions and that made his services invaluable enough. Add in the significant increase in severance, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I now recommend Dan Goodman Employment Advisory Services to everyone I know.

If you are not one of the lucky few, at some point you will inevitably face lies, deception, back-stabbing, bullying and intimidation from the person or the organization you work for. They prey on you exactly at your most vulnerable moment. Do not believe for one second that there is no other option but to cave to the powers that be, because you can have Dan and Adam in your corner! With their vast experience from helping thousands of other mistreated employees, Dan and Adam bring tremendous compassion and insight to support you and fight back. In addition to securing a better severance package, it is an empowering experience to stand up to the bullies and call their bluff with Dan on your side. I highly recommend Dan to anyone who is being mistreated by their employer - you deserve much better.

I’m so thankful I contacted Dan after following him for a long time on LinkedIn. Unfortunately, I was impacted by a layoff despite being a top performer and it came as a complete shock. I also had a unique situation because I had accepted another job before I knew of the layoff, and was worried about giving up my leverage with my former company by openly explaining I had been hired somewhere else on LinkedIn despite my new company wanting me to post. Dan and Adam helped me navigate and I was still able to recover a decent chunk of money even so, and I also took back my sense of pride in a really strange time. I’d recommend working with them, even if you feel like there’s no hope.. there is!

Finding Dan Goodman and working the DGEA process changed everything for me after being blindsided by a predatory PIP. Their mission to empower employees facing employer intimidation and mismanagement turned my situation from one of fear, stress, and isolation to one of strength and clarity. By following their expert guidance, I crafted a powerful, fact-based response to my employer that brought the situation to a head and allowed me to negotiate a fair severance payout. I walked away with my dignity intact and a financial bridge to my next chapter. DGEA provides more than just a process; they provide the empathy and expertise needed to help employees build their own unique path to a just outcome. If you are unjustly forced into a corner by your employer, I 100% recommend working with Dan and DGEA—you don’t have to face this alone!

Dan Goodman is a phenomenal individual with the experience, skills, judgement and drive to help clients, like me, who were wrongfully and unfairly terminated. He provides useful tactics and strategies to combat bad and sometimes illegal behavior by companies- I highly recommend reaching out to Dan if you are in need!

I worked with Dan Goodman Employment Advisory to help negotiate a better severance package with my former employer, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. With Dan’s guidance and strategic approach, I was able to secure almost double the original offer. Dan brings a rare combination of deep employment knowledge, clear communication, and calm, practical advice during what can be a stressful and emotional process. He helped me understand my options, assess risk, and negotiate from a position of confidence. I never felt pressured. Instead, I felt informed, supported, and empowered to make the right decisions for my situation. If you are facing a layoff, severance negotiation, or employment transition and want an experienced advocate in your corner, I highly recommend Dan Goodman. His expertise delivered real, measurable results for me.

If you want the top employment consulting team, look no further than Dan Goodman Employment Advisory. Whether you're being laid off, terminated, or placed on a PIP, Dan and his team can offer solid advice and guidance to work through the difficult moments. DGEA helped me secure a 200% increase in a severance package over the original offer. 100% recommend their services.

I reached out to Dan in the middle of one of the most disorienting and painful moments of my career. I was abruptly terminated from a company where I had been recruited to and giving my all, with no clear warning or opportunity to course correct. I was stunned, angry, and unsure of how to move forward both professionally and emotionally. Dan met me there. Not just with strategy, but with deep clarity, compassion, and purpose. His framework helped me take what felt like a powerless situation and completely reframe it. Together, we crafted a thoughtful and honest narrative, one that held the company accountable and honored my contributions. No matter what obstacles came up or how many curveballs the company threw our way, Dan never wavered. He was relentless in his commitment to reaching a just resolution and always made me feel like I had someone in my corner who genuinely cared — not just about the outcome, but about how I felt through the process. Because of his guidance, I didn’t just walk away with a severance package. I walked away with over 4x the original offer. More importantly, I walked away with my dignity intact. Dan is a rare kind of advisor. He doesn’t just help you negotiate. He helps you reclaim your voice and choose a pathway that feels just, strategic, and human.