Deborah Gardner

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Competitive Performance Expert, Author & Former Olympic Trials Swimmer

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Deborah Gardner Biography

Better known by many Fortune 500 companies as "the pit bull in a skirt," Deborah Gardner is a competitive performance expert, entrepreneur, researcher, author, emcee, broadcaster, and professional swimmer. She is recognized as a global keynote speaker known for her high-energy and engaging approach. Additionally, Gardner is a bestselling author of five books and a former Olympic Trials swimmer, the first female broadcaster at CBS Sports, and former hotel sales executive.

With a career spanning over three decades, Gardner’s extensive experience 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. Her business accomplishments include recognition as a CNN Top 75 Keynote Speaker, Meetings Today Top 20 Meetings Trendsetters 2021, Smart Meetings Top 50 Smart Women Leaders, and Meetings Mean Business Ambassador. She is also a Mrs. Arizona 2020 and Mrs. America 2022 titleholder. Gardner's contributions extend beyond speaking; she has initiated the first-ever International Hospitality Women's Day and serves as the founder and host of "Hospitality Today Live," a top 15% podcast in the podcast world.

Gardner offers highly interactive and entertaining programs designed to support individuals and organizations during times of transformation. She is adept at hosting and moderating large-scale live and virtual events, with extensive television and radio experience that enhances her ability to engage with diverse audiences, including sales teams and CEOs. Residing in Arizona with her husband, Jerry, and their dog, Bear, Gardner continues to be a sought-after speaker for her insights in leadership, culture, resilience, and performance, making her a valuable asset for anyone looking to enhance their personal or business life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/30/2025.

Deborah Gardner Speaking Topics

  • About the Streamline Method

    As a lifelong professional swimmer, Deborah Gardner learned the power of momentum. When you dive into a 50-meter pool, you face over 660,000 gallons of water resistance. However, by using a technique called streamlining, a swimmer can reduce the force of resistance. This is so effective, swimming competitions limit this technique to the first 15 meters of a race.

    Throughout her career, Deborah learned you can harness the same momentum gained by using streamlining in business—and life. Today, she speaks around the world teaching organizations how to move beyond obstacles and remove friction. The result, a proactive team that achieves goals.

  • Streamline Into Action

    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:

    • Learn effective strategies to cultivate confidence and thrive in high-pressure environments, both personally and professionally
    • Discover a simple exclusive method that has been proven to yield great results with minimal resistance
    • Overcome complacency and embrace disruption by taking calculated risks that will enable you to achieve your goals and reach new heights
    • Transform the fear of failure into a powerful catalyst for elevating performance
    • Dominate any stumbling blocks that slow innovation and adaptation

      • and embrace opportunities to move beyond them

  • Streamline for Effective Teams

  • Cracking the Action Code

  • Streamline for Leadership Collaboration

  • Changing Lanes: How to Move to a New Level of Success

Deborah Gardner Videos

  • Deborah G, Keynote Speaker l Video Reel 2023
    Many people tend to forget the power within themselves while working and living in the fast lane. Dealing with uncertain times, roller coaster of...
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  • Deborah Gardner Interview ACCELERATE IN THE FAST LANE

Deborah Gardner Books

  • LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: 52 Tips for Women To Get Off The Block And GO
    LIFE IN THE FAST LANE: 52 Tips for Women To Get Off The Block And GO
  • How to Sell to Men Without Wearing a Low-Cut Dress
    How to Sell to Men Without Wearing a Low-Cut Dress

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Deborah Gardner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as About the Streamline Method, Streamline Into Action, Streamline for Effective Teams, Cracking the Action Code, Streamline for Leadership Collaboration and Changing Lanes: How to Move to a New Level of Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Deborah Gardner for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Deborah Gardner generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cheryl Cran, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Donna Orender, Erica Dhawan and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Deborah Gardner for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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