THE DROPOUT ACADEMY
KURT FAUSTIN
Speaker. Strategist. Storyteller.
Helping educational institutions and workforce programs
develop emotionally intelligent leaders so they don’t just graduate,
they grow.
THE DROPOUT ACADEMY
KURT FAUSTIN
Speaker. Strategist. Storyteller.
Helping educational
institutions and workforce
programs develop emotionally intelligent leaders so they don’t just graduate, they grow.
50,000+ LIVES REACHED
and we're just getting started..
From classrooms to corporate stages, The Dropout has
partnered with 100+ institutions to make emotional intelligence
a tool for leadership, learning, and long-term success.
Every keynote, workshop, and curriculum is rooted in one belief:
Mental health isn’t a side conversation, it's the foundation
of performance.
50,000+
LIVES REACHED
and we're just getting started..
From classrooms to corporate stages, The Dropout has partnered with 100+ institutions to make emotional intelligence a tool for leadership, learning, and long-term success.
Every keynote, workshop, and curriculum is rooted in one belief: Mental health isn’t a side conversation, it's the foundation of performance.
CEO OF THE DROPOUT
THE DROPOUT WHO TEACHES GROWTH
Kurt Faustin is a storyteller and emotional intelligence strategist who helps people graduate from survival mode into intentional leadership without toxic hustle or burnout. His journey through four high schools and five colleges without a degree became the blueprint for The Dropout: a movement that teaches real growth beyond the classroom.
WHAT WE OFFER?
BOOK KURT TO ELEVATE YOUR PEOPLE
Whether you're a school district, job readiness program, or leadership development team, our offerings deliver results:
Emotional Intelligence Keynotes
Inspire students, educators, or workforce participants with real stories and practical tools for growth.
Workshops & Professional Development Series
Deep-dive experiences focused on stress management, leadership, mindset, communication, and culture building.
The 5-Day Mental Health Challenge (Licensable)
A digital program designed to improve emotional wellness and performance—ideal for schools, nonprofits, and job training orgs.
Kurt is trusted by clients ranging from Harvard University to Mass Save Workforce Programs
THE REAL QUESTION..
WHY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE?
Because performance follows emotions.
And most organizations are bleeding time, money, and morale because they ignore the emotional cost of stress, disconnection, and burnout. Emotional intelligence isn’t just soft skills, it’s a hard advantage that improves retention, engagement, and outcomes.
41% of educators are considering leaving their profession
Emotional regulation boosts performance by 26%
Soft skills are the #1 predictor of long-term career success
THE G.R.A.D. SYSTEM
Your Blueprint for Emotional Wellness and Leadership
Kurt Faustin’s signature framework turns emotional intelligence into action. Trusted by educational institutions, workforce programs, and community organizations, it helps people:
Get Real About Emotions
Reset Your Perspective
Challenge limiting beliefs and reframe stress, failure, and fear
(Why? Because how you see the world determines what actions you’ll take.)
Activate New Behaviors
Align actions with values, purpose, and accountability
(Why? Because insight without action changes nothing.)
Design Your Growth Plan
Build sustainable habits for long-term success
(Why? Because success isn’t accidental; it’s designed.)
Don't worry, we can help!
THE G.R.A.D. SYSTEM
Your Blueprint for Emotional Wellness and Leadership
Kurt Faustin’s signature framework turns emotional intelligence into action. Trusted by educational institutions, workforce programs, and community organizations, it helps people:
Get Real About Emotions
Identify, name, and understand
what drives behavior
(Why? Because people act on what they feel, not just what they know.)
Reset Your Perspective
Challenge limiting beliefs and reframe stress, failure, and fear
(Why? Because how you see the world determines what actions you’ll take.)
Activate New Behaviors
Align actions with values, purpose, and accountability
(Why? Because insight without action changes nothing.)
Design Your Growth Plan
Build sustainable habits for long-term success
(Why? Because success isn’t accidental; it’s designed.)
CURATOR OF ONE OF BOSTON'S BIGGEST EVENTS
THE DROPOUT SUMMIT
An all day annual event that combines mental & emotional wellness, personal & professional development, and entertainment.
30 MILLION VIEWS & COUNTING
Catch the moments that got the internet talking — bold insights, raw truths, and viral takes that moved thousands.
Is Knowledge Power?
Kurt Faustin x TedX
Doing What You Feel
TESTIMONIALS
HERE WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT HIS WORK
Hear firsthand experiences from our satisfied customers.
Today was my first time experiencing Kurt Faustin, and it was powerful. He helped me see myself more clearly and guided me through a self-audit that made me confront things I usually avoid. It wasn’t just motivational, it was transformational.
Today was my first time hearing Kurt speak, and it was truly eye-opening. He made me reflect on the things we usually overlook the stuff we bury under distractions and irrelevant noise. Kurt helped me see myself clearly and reminded me to focus on what really matters.
He was very relatable and honestly, everything that Kurt said really stuck with me.
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