Deborah Gardner

Deborah G is a powerhouse in the world of motivational keynote speaking, a prolific author, a captivating podcaster, and a dynamic entrepreneur. Revered among Fortune 500 company giants as the “PIT BULL IN A SKIRT”, she has earned the trust of global brands for delivering electrifying, interactive, and transformational messages that ignite teams and individuals into fearless action. With her signature, one-of-a-kind proprietary methodology, she injects audiences with a surge of empowerment, supercharging their aspirations. Who wouldn’t be inspired by that?

But, before the grandeur of her keynotes and her glittering career in the hospitality industry, before shattering glass ceilings as the inaugural female sports broadcaster with CBS, NBC, and WHO-Radio, and prior to her triumphs in the swimming world during the 1980 Olympic Trials, there was her humble childhood. Growing up in a cramped 16-foot trailer with a family of five moving from state to state, changing schools, struggling financially, and enduring hunger, she became a real-life wedding crasher. She grappled with procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome, until one fateful day when she unlocked the secret to success on how to take action.

Deborah has evolved into a superhero in a business suit. Over three decades, she has created an indelible mark on organizations like American Express, Intel, Marriott, Direct Selling Association, Canadian Assn of Professional Speakers, Assurant, Mexico MPI and Best Western International, Walmart, Outdoor Blue Cross Blue Shield, Intel, International Association of Exhibitions Events Women’s Leadership Conference among others.

Her recent accolades include CNN Top 75 Keynote Speaker, Meetings Today Magazine Trendsetter, Smart Meetings Top 50 Smart Women Leaders, Meetings Mean Business Ambassador, Mrs. Arizona 2020, and Mrs. America 2022. In addition, she has been featured in publications such as USA Today, Conference News, Wall Street Journal, Speaker Magazine, Meetings Today, Fabulous Arizona and Smart Meetings Deborah credits her craft on the platform from her television acting and voice-overs and she even graced the runway as a model.

When she’s not conquering the world, Deborah calls Arizona home, where she resides with her husband. Oh, and we can’t forget about her furry rumbunctious, Bear, the dog who occasionally steals the spotlight with memorable program appearances.

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