Dean Eric SmithKeynote Speaker & Executive Leadership Coach

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Dean Eric Smith speaking at a podium to a ballroom of executives seated at round tables

Trusted By Teams At

  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Nordstrom
  • Concentric
  • GSK
  • EXIT Realty
  • Alaska Airlines
  • EOS Worldwide
  • AstraZeneca
  • Optavia
  • The Krusteaz Company
  • Robert Half
  • Würth
  • Gluten Intolerance Group
  • ERA Key Realty Services
  • Enumclaw Fire Department
  • Stafford Excavating
  • Wheelhouse Media

Speaker Reel

See Dean On Stage

Three minutes of Dean working real rooms: how he opens, how he holds a room of executives, and how he lands the turn.

The Programs

The Keynotes

Signature Executive Keynote

The Unburdened Leader

For C-suite and senior leaders. Dean names the Emotional Overhead draining executive capacity, and gives leaders a repeatable method to set it down and lead unburdened — and the first step toward getting their decision quality, presence, and resilience back.

Duration

45–60 minutes, customizable

Formats

  • Single keynote
  • The E.D.G.E. Intensive (keynote + the Half-Day Workshop)
  • Keynote + the Full-Day Workshop
  • Multiple sessions across a multi-day conference
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Healthcare Leadership Keynote

The Capacity Crisis

For healthcare executives and clinical leaders facing unprecedented burnout. Why the real driver isn't workload, and how releasing it restores judgment, steadiness, and capacity — the things retention follows.

Duration

45–60 minutes, customizable

Formats

  • Single keynote
  • The E.D.G.E. Intensive (keynote + the Half-Day Workshop)
  • Keynote + the Full-Day Workshop
  • Multiple sessions across a multi-day conference
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Half-Day Transformation

The E.D.G.E. Intensive

Either keynote paired with the Half-Day Workshop, three hours built for your team. Keynote in the morning, hands-on work in the afternoon. Full experience details below.

Duration

Either keynote (45–60 min) + the Half-Day Workshop (3 hours)

Formats

  • Executive team offsites
  • Leadership development programs
  • Anchor session for a multi-day conference
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Investment

Speaking & Workshop Fees

Live Keynote Experience

$15,000 USD

Perfect for annual conferences, executive summits, and leadership offsites. Full customization to your audience, theme, and industry included.

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Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic, $2,500 international. Covers all standard travel, no surprises.

Virtual Keynote

$10,000 USD

Your keynote delivered live via Zoom or your virtual platform. Includes custom pre-event communication and a post-event resource guide.

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No travel costs, no buyout, available across time zones.

Half-Day Transformation

The E.D.G.E. Intensive

$24,500 USD

Your keynote paired with the Half-Day Workshop, three hours: a regulation practice already underway, a 30-day on-ramp, and the framework worked through on your team's real challenges.

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Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic / $2,500 international. Limited dates available annually.

Standalone Workshop

Half-Day Workshop

$12,000 USD

Three hours with your leadership group, no keynote required. All five H.U.M.A.N. Bridge steps reviewed, one walked in full, and a 30-day on-ramp they leave with.

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Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic, $2,500 international.

Deepest Format

Full-Day Workshop

$19,500 USD

Five to six hours. All five H.U.M.A.N. Bridge steps walked start to finish, real-scenario practice in peer learning circles, and the full 90-day plan.

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Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic, $2,500 international.

Keynote + Workshop

Keynote + Full-Day Workshop

$31,500 USD

The signature keynote for your whole audience, then the Full-Day Workshop with your leadership group. The deepest version of the work in a single day.

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Priced $3,000 below booking the two separately. Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic, $2,500 international.

If you're deciding whether to book him, don't overthink it. He'll take care of your audience, he'll take care of you, and your people will still be talking about him afterward. Dean is the one.

Erin Loman Jeck

CEO, Transformational Speakers Agency

Brought Dean in to keynote her Palm Springs event.

Dean possesses a certain kind of magic. His energy and enthusiasm are unparalleled.

Channon Quinn

COO, Gluten Intolerance Group

Booked Dean back for a second Full-Day Workshop at their annual employee conference.

Communication leading up to the event was clear and easy. What stood out most was how well he read the room. Dean took the time to get a feel for the group before he ever stepped up to speak, which meant his message landed exactly right for our audience.

Melinda Jeppsen

CEO, Get Social Marketing Agency

Produced and hosted the women's conference where Dean spoke.

What to Expect

Working With Dean

Responsive

You'll hear back within 24 hours. Always. Every deadline met, every detail confirmed, no chasing required.

Customized

Every keynote is tailored to your audience, your industry, and your event theme. Nothing off the shelf.

Low Maintenance, High Impact

Dean's tech and logistics needs are minimal. His impact on your audience is anything but.

Your Success Is His Success

Dean treats every event like his reputation depends on it. Because it does.

Logistics

Technical Requirements

Audio

Wireless lavalier or handheld microphone

Stage

Freedom to move, plus a stool or small table with water

AV

HDMI connection with slide/PowerPoint capability

Room Setup

Theater or banquet style. Dean works any room configuration

The Booking Process

What Happens After You Reach Out

1

Tell us about your event

Share your date, audience, and theme through the contact form, or email Dean's team directly.

2

Hear back within 24 hours

A real conversation about your room and the transformation you want to create. No pressure, no scripts.

3

Your date is held

Dean's team confirms the details, and the customization work for your audience begins.

Dean’s calendar typically fills 3–6 months in advance. For keynotes and workshops, reaching out 6+ months before your target date is ideal.

Need Something Custom?

Looking for specific promotional materials, custom graphics, social assets, or anything else for your event promotion? Dean’s team will provide personalized materials to make your event shine.

Or reach Dean’s team directly: dean@deanericsmith.com