Meet Dr. Rick Goodman
Dr. Rick Goodman — Keynote Speaker Who Leaves Your Audience Ready to Act
Dr. Rick Goodman is a keynote speaker, CSP, and five-time Top 30 Global Gurus honoree in Leadership. For more than 30 years he has conducted over 2,000 programs across all 50 states and 32 countries, helping Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and global associations build leaders who perform under pressure and grow through change.
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Dr. Rick Goodman keynote speaker, CSP, and leadership expert has delivered over 2,000 programs across 50 states and 32 countries. As a keynote speaker Dr. Rick Goodman brings more than 30 years of experience to every stage.
Why Dr. Rick Goodman Keynote Speaker Engagements Deliver Results
About Rick
Dr. Rick Goodman, Keynote Speaker: 30 Years. 32 Countries. One Consistent Result.
Dr. Rick Goodman built his career at the intersection of healthcare, human performance, and organizational leadership. As a physician-turned-leadership expert, he brought a practitioner's mindset to the speaking world: diagnose the real problem, prescribe solutions that work, measure what changes.
That approach has made him one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in corporate America and the global associations market. His clients include AT&T, Boeing, Heineken, the U.S. Department of Defense, Fortune 500 healthcare systems, and government agencies across four continents. He has spoken to audiences as intimate as 50 executives and as large as 10,000 conference attendees.
He holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned credential in the speaking profession, awarded by the National Speakers Association. He has been named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership list five consecutive years, including 2026. His books, The Solutions-Oriented Leader and Living a Championship Life, are used in corporate training programs across the country.
What sets Rick apart is not the credential list. It is what happens in the room. His sessions are high-energy, tightly customized, and built around one principle: audiences should leave with tools they can use Monday morning, not a motivational feeling that fades by Tuesday.
He is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and travels globally from Fort Lauderdale International.
Credentials
- CSP — Certified Speaking Professional
- Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership — 2026
- National Speakers Association Member
- International Federation for Professional Speakers
- Former Board Member, Florida Speakers Association
- Author of Two Best-Selling Books
Program Formats
- Keynote Address (60–90 min)
- Half-Day Workshop
- Full-Day Training
- Leadership Retreat Facilitation
- Virtual Keynote
- Executive Coaching
Industries Served
He Has Spoken to Your Audience Before
Verified Audience Feedback
What Happens in the Room
Verified responses from attendees and event organizers collected through Talkadot.
"Rick electrifies audiences with dynamic presentations that transform leadership thinking and spark immediate action. He connects authentically with every room, delivering insights that challenge attendees to reconsider their approach to business and relationships."
Verified Audience Synthesis — Talkadot
Attendees Leave Empowered
Participants consistently report feeling empowered to step outside their comfort zones and take action toward goals they had been postponing.
Practical Tools, Immediately Usable
Attendees gain specific ideas and frameworks for business growth they can implement the following week, not just inspiration that fades.
Communication Transformed
Listeners leave motivated to improve how they communicate and build relationships, both inside their organizations and with clients.
"Working with Rick was an absolute pleasure. He is easy to communicate with and stays in constant touch, so you never have to worry about things falling through the cracks. On stage, he lights up; it's clear that's where he feels most comfortable and where his passion shines through."
Ginger Baker Sanhueza
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers
"Working with Rick Goodman has been a truly rewarding experience. His collaborative spirit, strategic mindset, and ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity make him an exceptional partner."
Nancy Pernia
Interpublic Group
"You helped our sales team develop a new area of business that reached $80 million in sales in its first year! You're on your game and you crushed it."
Bill Pingleton
Managing Director, Franklin Templeton Investments
Books by Dr. Rick
The Ideas That Drive Every Keynote
The Solutions-Oriented Leader is a practical playbook for leaders who want to move their organizations from a blame culture to a results culture. Used in corporate training programs across the country, it is Rick's most-requested book for post-event distribution.
Living a Championship Life applies the principles of elite athletic performance to personal and professional leadership, giving readers a concrete framework for sustained excellence.
Book packages for event distribution are available. Contact Rick's office for bulk pricing.
Organizations That Have Trusted Dr. Rick
2,000+ programs delivered across corporate, healthcare, association, and government sectors
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Let's Talk About Your Event
Check Rick's availability, get a customized program overview, or request a media kit. His team responds within one business day.
Or call direct: +1 954-218-5325 | info@rickgoodman.com