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Obstacles are more than just roadblocks. They prevent a business from achieving goals. Get your team members to view change as an opportunity rather than a roadblock.
Come along for a ride as Deborah G takes you on a journey that explores the Streamline Method. With only a few simple changes, you’ll learn how to reduce resistance to change, move beyond obstacles, and build a proactive team. Instead of being complacent with current level of success, what if you could convince your team that the way forward is moving beyond what they thought was achievable?
Get ready for an exhilarating interactive program that will empower participants to achieve the following outcomes:
Deborah Gardner is a performance keynote speaker and CEO who specializes in turning resistance into measurable action for hospitality and corporate teams. Drawing on a unique journey that spans elite athletic training, broadcast leadership, and hands-on executive experience, Deborah created the Streamline Method a practical framework designed to boost engagement, speed decision-making, and lift team performance. Her work targets the everyday friction points that slow organizations down, replacing them with clear routines and playbooks leaders can deploy immediately.
Deborah’s presentations are high-energy and grounded in real-world application: she mixes storytelling with specific tools and replicable tactics so participants leave with both the why and the how. She’s particularly effective with audiences that must balance guest experience with operational constraints helping managers and frontline staff align around simpler processes that produce consistent results.
Beyond the keynote, Deborah leads workshops and implementation sessions to embed the Streamline Method into workflows, coaching leaders on how to measure impact and sustain improvements. Event planners choose Deborah for her ability to translate strategy into operational habits that produce visible results in short order.
Competitive Performance Expert | Keynote Speaker | Hospitality Powerhouse | Six- Time Bestseller
From Olympic Trials swimmer to one of the first female broadcasters with CBS Sports to Mrs. American, Deborah Gardner knows what it takes to compete, win, and lead. Today, she’s a sought-after global keynote speaker and CEO of DG International, where
she energizes organizations to take ACTION and perform at their highest level with humor, heart, and no fluff.
Known as the “Pit Bull in a Skirt” by Fortune 500 giants, Deborah Gardner brings her relatable, high-energy programs that draw from real-life adventures — growing up in a 16-ft trailer, crashing a wedding (on purpose!), running three businesses, and now training to become the oldest woman to swim the 21-mile Catalina Channel this October aiming for Guinness World Records.
Deborah has 30+ years of hospitality experience. A certified meeting professional (CMP) and creator/host of Hospitality Today Live show, Deborah Gardner is a respected voice in the industry, producing broadcasts for global hospitality celebrations and thought leadership.
Industry Accolades Include:
Fun Fact: Meetings & Convention Magazine’s poll by meeting professionals cited Deborah Gardner as one of the best speakers ever heard, putting her in the category with Bill Clinton, General Colin Powell, Barbara Corcoran, Les Brown, Magic Johnson, and Tom
Brokaw
Trusted By Top Brands & Organizations:
Walmart · Marriott · Nike · Blue Cross Blue Shield · FOX Restaurants · Fairmont ·
Northstar · Best Western International · Outdoor Industry Association · Direct Selling
Association · PM Hotels · MPI · Smart Meetings · SGMP · PCMA · FleetCon · Teneo
Hospitality · Hotel Interactive · Women Leading Travel · Meetings Today Live · Global
Business Travel · North Carolina Apartment Association · Crown Plaza Hotels and more.
Although Deborah wishes she were a mermaid, off stage, Deborah lives in Arizona with her husband Jerry and their wildly lovable pup, Bear.
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A: Yes — she customizes examples and exercises so takeaways are immediately applicable to your industry and team structure.
A: Workshops, toolkits, and implementation coaching can be provided to help teams adopt the Streamline Method.
A: Standard keynote AV (mic, projector, screen); for interactive sessions, breakout space and flipcharts or tablets are helpful.
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