Dr. Todd Dewett: Expert Leadership
Dr. Todd Dewett is a global leadership speaker and authenticity expert delivering research backed insights that help organizations build stronger leaders, healthier cultures, and meaningful performance growth.
Quick Facts:
- Global leadership expert and authenticity advocate
- Best selling author and top LinkedIn Learning instructor
- Delivered more than 1000 professional speeches worldwide
- Four TEDx talks on leadership, authenticity, and human performance
- Formats:
- Keynote speaker and leadership educator
- Audiences:
- Corporate leaders, HR and learning teams, professional associations, conference organizers, and mission driven organizations seeking transformational leadership content.
- Outcomes:
- Clear, actionable leadership strategies rooted in authenticity and trust.
- Inspiration to elevate team culture and improve communication.
- Practical tools that support long term leadership growth and organizational health.
- Travels from: Houston, TX
- **Fee range: On Request
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Keynote Topics:
DANCING WITH MONSTERS
WE’RE ALL IMPERFECT, YET PERFECTLY CAPABLE
This supercharged keynote accompanies Dr. Dewett’s game-changing fable Dancing with Monsters. Sometimes we look in the mirror and see a monster. Sometimes we look around at work and see monsters too! That’s okay. You can learn to manage monsters. Further, you can start to realize that the imperfections that define all of us are in no way limitations. You can remove some, work around others, and even leverage some of them as the assets they really are.
Using practical advice backed by science, and stories as his familiar foundation, Dr. Dewett shines a light on your path forward. No more hiding behind fear. No more excuses. It’s time for an exhilarating ride into a world where more is always possible.
It’s a serious recipe for success: face your fears, build yourself, and then help others. Now you’ve moved from fearing the monsters, to managing the monsters – no, now you’re dancing with monsters!
As Joe Vampire states in the book, “One monster who believes is formidable, but a monster squad is unstoppable.”
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Fear drives growth when you choose to believe it. Fear is mostly an illusion. It can be overcome like any other obstacle.
- With kindness and perspective, leaders replace fear with trust, psychological safety, and a growth mentality.
- Talent matters, but chemistry matters more. Ability is only the foundation. Relationships and rapport provide the secret power to high performing teams.
- What good is talent when people don’t enjoy their work or each other?
- Leaders help teams discover greatness.
- Through perseverance and learning, creativity and innovation become fun norms, not scary unknowns.
- Leaders make this happen with empathy and by modeling the way
SHOW YOUR INK
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF AUTHENTICITY
This powerhouse keynote is based on Dr. Dewett’s popular book Show Your Ink. It’s a supremely colorful take on the importance of authenticity in work and life.
Dr. Dewett’s decades of research and business experience have revealed that too often people, teams, and companies lack one vital ingredient for success: authenticity. At its core, authenticity is about being “more.” More real. More honest. More credible. Above all, more human. Authentic relationships are built on trust, rapport, candor, and vulnerability. The result is stronger motivation, productivity, and a willingness to change and improve.
Using practical strategies backed by science, and stories as his medium, Dr. Dewett lights a fire and changes how you view yourself, your team, and your work. Get ready for an emotional ride as you learn that more is always possible when you are as authentic as possible.
This talk is a traditional keynote-style talk using engaging and educational stories that make the learning stick. The goal is to have your team energized and ready to engage their roles at a higher level.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- More is always possible. Create teams that are committed, not just compliant. Ignite the fire for excellence as the only real standard.
- Transform your culture by investing in world-class relationships.
- Excellence is free. The very best drivers of personal and team improvement don’t cost a penny. It takes time, effort, and honesty – but it’s free.
- Start leading the way and change can start right now.
- Authenticity beats authority. Achievement is about connection, not power.
- Discover and clarify the authentic you. Through candor, build authenticity in others. Remember, authority means people have to comply.
- Authenticity means people want to help.
Talent Short Bio
Dr. Todd Dewett is an internationally recognized leadership expert, authenticity advocate, best selling author, and highly sought after keynote speaker. For more than twenty years, he has helped organizations elevate their leadership effectiveness through practical, research informed insights that spark growth, trust, and cultural transformation.
Todd’s work reaches millions through LinkedIn Learning, where he is a best selling author and one of the platform’s most widely followed leadership voices. His courses are known for distilling complex ideas into clear, actionable guidance that empowers learners at every level to lead with confidence and integrity.
On stage, Todd has delivered more than 1000 speeches to audiences across corporate, nonprofit, government, military, and faith based sectors. His dynamic style, authenticity driven message, and memorable storytelling have earned him international acclaim. His four TEDx talks continue to inspire audiences to embrace vulnerability, lead with purpose, and unlock their full professional and personal potential.
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Overview of Todd Dewett's Speaking Engagements
Todd Dewett has garnered widespread acclaim as a top motivational speaker, praised for his infectious energy, engaging storytelling, and practical insights on leadership. Reviewers consistently highlight his ability to captivate large audiences and transform typical meetings into memorable events. His sessions are characterized by clear, value-added content that leaves attendees inspired and equipped with actionable takeaways.
Strengths:
- Engaging Delivery: Numerous reviews emphasize his dynamic and electric presentation style, which keeps audiences fully engaged for extended periods.
- Practical Insights: Attendees appreciate his actionable advice on leadership, innovation, and relationships, which are conveyed through relatable stories.
- Professionalism: Reviewers note that he is easy to work with, demonstrating high levels of expertise and confidence while maintaining a personable approach.
Weaknesses:
While no significant weaknesses were mentioned in the provided reviews, a potential area for consideration might be the need for live attendance to fully appreciate his energy, which could limit…
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