Deborah Gardner

Better known by many Fortune 500 companies as "the pit bull in a skirt," Deborah G is an in-demand global keynote speaker, a swimming champion, founder of three businesses, and author of 6 bestsellers.

Deborah’s competitive spirit comes from her background as an Olympic Trials swimmer, the first female broadcaster at CBS Sports, and former hotel sales executive.

Her 30+ years of experience in addition to many years as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and entrepreneur, translates into powerful keynote presentations, teaching audiences how to move beyond obstacles to become champions of business.


Deborah’s business accomplishments include; CNN Top 75 Keynote Speaker, Meetings Today Top 20 Meetings Trendsetters 2021, Smart Meetings Top 50 Smart Women Leaders, Meetings Mean Business Ambassador, Mrs. Arizona 2020, and Mrs. America 2022.


With her expertise, enthusiasm, and outstanding personality, she is the perfect collaborator to work with throughout the entire process. She is a valuable asset for anyone looking to enhance their personal or business life.