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The Programs
The Keynotes
Signature Executive Keynote
The Unburdened Leader
Nervous-system science, Emotional Overhead, and the capacity leaders lose without knowing it. The talk that reframes the room and sets the tone for everything that 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
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
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
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.
Request AvailabilityTravel 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.
Request AvailabilityNo 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.
Request AvailabilityTravel 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.
Request AvailabilityTravel 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.
Request AvailabilityTravel 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.
Request AvailabilityPriced $3,000 below booking the two separately. Travel buyout: $1,500 domestic, $2,500 international.
A Note From Dean
I’ve been in the room.
On the stage, and beside the leaders in the audience. Over twenty years, I’ve come to know the quiet risk you take every time you put a speaker in front of your people. I know what it feels like to hope they’re worth the room’s time. And I know what it feels like when the right voice walks on and something in the room actually shifts.
That shift is what I show up to create, every single time.
My team and I are committed to one thing: making you look brilliant in front of the people who matter most. We’re responsive, prepared, and genuinely easy to work with. We’ll tailor the message to your audience, your industry, and your theme. And we’ll leave your people talking long after the event ends.
That’s my promise to you.
Dean
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.
Dean possesses a certain kind of magic. His energy and enthusiasm are unparalleled.
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.
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 · (206) 853-1264