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Deborah Gardner
A Marine Brat growing up in a small 16-foot trailer, a real-life wedding crasher to an Olympic Trial swimmer, a ground-breaking leader as one of the first female broadcasters with CBS Sports to a longtime hospitality veteran, Deborah Gardner knows how to transform people that want less resistance and more momentum while working and living in the fast lane.
Better known by many Fortune 500 companies as The Pit Bull in a Skirt, Deborah is an in-demand global keynote speaker with an explosive high-energy, captivating, engaging and in your face sassy approach. Deborah’s real-world case studies and examples about taking action comes from her exclusive first-hand research which profiles her as the best when it comes to delivering her findings on the international stage.
Deborah is also a popular virtual emcee and conference host, entrepreneur, bestselling author of five books, television personality, swimming champion and consultant advising numerous…
The Sport and Science to Influencing and Leading During Times of Transformation
Massive changes and recent crises have affected companies, organizations, and YOU! Therefore, it’s no surprise to feel stressed, burned out and exhausted while feeling like there is no end in sight. Yet, as we move into a new reality, leadership, culture, resilience, and performance all take on new meanings. What does it look like working and living in the fast lane today? What experiences will matter most to those you deal with every day? Will competing to win escalate in this new complex environment? BUCKLE YOUR SEATBELT! This highly interactive, fast pace, and entertaining program is to support those facing the daunting task of transitioning to a more adaptive, purpose-driven, human-centric, and respect-led world. Watch as Deborah Gardner, a promising talented Olympian, boldly unveils her astonishing real-life story that led to a longtime triumph career and now will help you navigate what comes next. Whether to develop stellar employees, better relationships, solve internal workplace challenges, acquire new customers, or grasp more ideas, learn how to take control, dominate any stumbling blocks that slow innovation and adaptation — and opportunities to overcome them.
Learning objectives:
• Better understand how sometimes disappointments are out of your control and yet, how to influence your internal power to accelerate and drive results.
• Learn a new actionable proven method to help you develop greater confidence and enormous momentum toward growth and profitability as today’s new leader.
• Participate in a “real-time” transformation to nurture relationships for trustworthy results.
• BONUS: For extra fun during this program — wear your favorite sports team jersey.Streamline Into Action For HUGE Results: 3 Actionable Way to Get off the Block and GO!
As the world continues to move at our modern high speed, it’s hard to keep up. More and more it feels like our lives have turned into a grueling race that makes us think that reaching your greatest potential is a never- ending process. Sound familiar? Well, shift your mindset, dive into a new way to revolutionize your skills and talents for the latest experience to conquer your goals.
Watch as Deborah’s shares her firsthand experience on ‘taking action’ from her exclusive method which profiles her as the best when it comes to researching and delivering her findings to the international stage. Explore the power of taking risks. Learn why fear of failure is a driving force to more success and crucial for innovation in this wildly fast-paced real-time, talk-back interactive hands-on practice to effectively succeed while working and living in the fast lane.
Success and achievement await you! Take new experiences and work effectively through action. Celebrate your accomplishments and embrace more opportunities.
Achieve enormous momentum in this captivating entertaining and high- energy message with astonishing relevant stories that exemplifies … get off the block and GO! Up for the challenge?
Learning Objectives:
• Learn the 3-step proven exclusive method that will help you take action NOW!
• Apply your internal power through a working scrimmage process to reach and exceed your all-important goals.
• Productively interact and learn from others that deal with the same challenges and experiences.CrAcKInG The Action Code: How to Motivate YOU into Action
Simply put, uncertainty, lack of direction and motivation has disrupted our future projections for how we work and live. As result, leadership, performance, and culture, all take on new meanings. Today, the environment is less about the role you retain, your place of work or where you live as it is about moving forward by taking action - together. So, how do we find our mojo, conquer the feeling of being stuck to become more efficient with greater impact and find greatness — together?
Better known as Deborah G, a competitive performance expert explains the authentic parallel between the tough sport of competitive swimming and the fast-paced business world by revealing surprising powerful truths on how supporting your own potential, transcends and transforms us all - together. Whether to solve internal workplace situations, develop (or find) a stellar team, making the right decisions, choosing a new job, implement new ideas or goals, re-explore how to act on your goals and dreams. Re-engineer organizational drive and performance. Re-think fundamental assumptions of motivation. Re-energize to achieve enormous momentum from this captivating, entertaining and highly energetic message. Elevate you by taking action — together.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the 3 challenges to taking action and thrive with them every day.
• Discover how to dominate any stumbling block and embrace opportunities to overcome them.
• Participate to strengthen relationships for higher trustworthy results.Conference Host, Virtual Emcee, Panel Moderator, and Safety Instructor, Deborah Sue Perky!
That’s right! An extra bonus to Deborah’s customized keynote programs, she can easily pull more duties as a conference host, virtual emcee, panel moderator and a very entertaining and fun safety Instructor called Deborah Sue Perky, the imaginary flight attendant. Watch as Deborah Sue Perky provides a funny opening skit to help ensure the safety and comfort of your participants with an important safety message that allows everyone to have an enjoyable safe (meeting) journey.
With a combination of television and radio experience, Deborah is highly regarded as the perfect fit for a full-day program or a multi-day conference. She has hosted hundreds of live and virtual events for Walmart, Department of Corrections, Axway Software, KC & Associates, Az Cher, and many other major organizations.
The best part, Deborah has extensive meeting planning experience and expertise which means she is extremely easy to work with throughout the event. She understands the logistics involved to plan, promote, and produce events that require preparation, scripting, run-of-show, tech platform selections, interactive elements, reviewing speaker presentations while working closely with organizers throughout the entire all- important process. And, once the event begins, watch as Deborah creates a fun and authentic connection with the audience. A dream partnership for an impeccable experience for all.
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What is Deborah Gardner's speaking fee?
The typical range for Deborah Gardner's speaking fee is $10,000–$32,000. The low end of the fee range represents their standard virtual fee. The high end of the fee range represents their standard fee for a US-based in-person speaking engagement. Appearances which require an extended schedule of activities or international travel will possibly exceed this fee range. Speaker fees update frequently. To receive a personalized quote for Deborah Gardner to speak at your event, please consult with a Key Speakers advisor for up to date information and assistance.
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Travel expenses are typically not included in the listed speaker's fee and are quoted separately. If the speaker needs to travel internationally, fees will be higher. These expenses may include airfare, accommodation, ground transportation at home and in the event city, and meals. We can provide more detailed information about travel expenses and arrangements once you've selected a speaker.
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- Confirm the booking by signing the contract and making the necessary payments.
What types of events do keynote speakers typically speak at?
Keynote speakers can speak at a wide range of events, virtual or in person, including conferences, corporate meetings, industry conventions, seminars, workshops, fundraising galas, educational programs, and other special occasions where an inspirational or informative address is desired.
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What are the payment terms and conditions?
A deposit is required upon signing the contract, with the remaining balance due 2–4 weeks before the event. If the event is taking place within 30 days, the full balance is due upon signing.
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Do keynote speakers offer customization options for their presentations?
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Can the speaker participate in pre-event activities such as panel discussions or Q&A sessions?
Some keynote speakers are open to participating in pre-event activities such as panel discussions, Q&A sessions, or meet-and-greet sessions. Please share your specific requirements with us during the firm offer phase, so we can work on getting you everything you need.
How long is a typical keynote speech?
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Are there any discounts or special offers available for booking multiple speakers or multiple events?
Often, yes. It's worth inquiring about such possibilities with your Key Speakers representative to explore any available cost-savings options.
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