Florida's Premier Motivational Speaker for Corporate, Healthcare and Association Events
Based in Fort Lauderdale. Trusted by organizations across the state. Over 2,000 keynotes delivered worldwide.
Florida's Choice for Corporate Conferences, Healthcare Events, and Association Meetings That Demand a World-Class Motivational Speaker
Florida hosts more conventions, corporate retreats, and association meetings than almost any state in the country. As a result, meeting planners here have high standards. When they need a Florida motivational speaker who delivers beyond the stage, they call Dr. Rick Goodman.
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Rick Goodman is one of the most decorated Florida motivational speakers working today. He holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation and has been recognized as a Top 30 Global Leadership Guru multiple consecutive years. In addition, he has delivered over 2,000 keynotes across all 50 states and 32 countries.
Florida organizations from South Beach to the Panhandle rely on Rick because he does not just inspire an audience. He gives them tools they use the week after the event.
Whether your event is at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, or the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Rick arrives prepared and customized to your audience. The same applies at the Dolphin and Swan, Marriott World Center, and every major Florida venue where organizations gather.
Rick has been recognized by Global Gurus as a Top 30 Leadership Expert worldwide, placing him among the most respected Florida motivational speakers on the international stage.
Florida Audiences Have Seen Speakers Before. They Know the Difference.
Florida's conference circuit is one of the most active in the country. As a result, your attendees are experienced. They can tell within the first five minutes whether a speaker did the pre-event work or showed up with a recycled program dressed up in new slides.
That is why Dr. Rick Goodman conducts a discovery call before every engagement. He researches your industry, learns your organization's current challenges, and customizes language, stories, and content specifically to your audience. Consequently, every Florida audience Rick speaks to feels like the program was built for them, because it was.
Keynote Programs Available for Florida Events
The Solutions Oriented Leader®
Built for organizations where reactive leadership, blame culture, and communication breakdowns are costing performance. Leaders leave with a practical framework for building accountability, clarity, and measurable results.
Learn MoreLiving a Championship Life
A high-energy keynote built around the mindset, habits, and leadership principles that separate good teams from great ones. The go-to choice for Florida annual conferences and kickoff events that need a powerful opening or closing keynote.
Learn MoreThe Hidden ROI of Belonging
A data-driven keynote on how belonging and psychological safety directly impact retention, engagement, and organizational performance. Ideal for Florida HR conferences and people-focused leadership events.
Learn MoreThe Adaptability Zone®
How leaders and organizations thrive through disruption and rapid change. Built for Florida industries navigating transformation and teams that need to stay agile without losing strategic alignment.
Learn MoreAt Home at Florida's Premier Conference and Resort Properties
From South Florida's iconic resort properties to Orlando's world-class convention facilities, Dr. Rick Goodman has delivered keynotes at the venues where Florida organizations gather.
Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood, FL
Biltmore Hotel
Coral Gables, FL
Gaylord Palms Resort
Kissimmee, FL
Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan
Orlando, FL
Marriott World Center
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Broward County Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
Who Books Dr. Rick Goodman for Florida Events
Corporate Conferences and Leadership Summits
Annual meetings, sales kickoffs, leadership retreats, and company-wide conferences across Florida's corporate corridor from Miami to Tampa to Jacksonville.
Healthcare Organizations
Florida's massive and growing healthcare sector needs leaders who can navigate high-pressure environments and build cultures that retain top clinical and administrative talent.
Statewide and National Associations
Association executives planning Florida conferences need a speaker who delivers practical takeaways that justify member attendance, not just a feel-good hour on stage.
Executive Retreats
C-suite and senior leadership teams that need focused strategic content and team alignment work delivered at Florida's top resort properties in a high-impact multi-session format.
Results That Speak for Themselves
"You helped our sales team develop a new area of business that reached $80 million in sales in its first year. You are on your game and you crushed it."
Managing Director, Franklin Templeton Investments
"Working with Dr. Rick Goodman was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He was responsive, professional, and collaborative throughout the planning process, making everything seamless."
Executive Director, CICPAC
"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."
Interpublic Group
Conference Keynote
45 to 90 minutes. Fully customized to your audience, industry, and event theme. Therefore it is available as either an opening or closing keynote for any size Florida event.
Leadership Workshop
Half-day or full-day format. As a result, participants leave with a concrete action plan they can implement within 30 days of returning to work.
Executive Retreat
Multi-session format for C-suite and senior leadership teams at Florida's premier resort properties combining keynote content with facilitated strategy work.
Ready to Book a Florida Motivational Speaker for Your Next Event?
Dr. Rick Goodman is available for corporate conferences, healthcare events, and association meetings across Florida. Check availability now or download the speaker one-sheet.