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. Franklin Templeton Investments brought Rick in to speak at their annual sales conference in Ft. Lauderdale, and Managing Director Bill Pingleton called the results nothing short of game-changing for his team.
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. When Crystal Miner, Culture Performance Leader at The Collier Companies in Gainesville, was searching for a speaker who could genuinely connect with her Team Members rather than deliver a generic talk, she brought Rick in personally, and the results spoke for themselves across her organization.
Florida Audiences Have Seen Speakers Before. They Know the Difference.
Florida's conference circuit is one of the most active in the country. Consequently, your attendees are experienced. In fact, 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. First, he researches your industry. Then, he learns your organization's current challenges, and finally customizes language, stories, and content specifically to your audience. As a result, 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. As a result, 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. In fact, it is 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. Specifically, it is ideal for Florida HR conferences and people-focused leadership events.
Learn MoreThe Adaptability Zone®
How leaders and organizations thrive through disruption and rapid change. Above all, it is 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, in short, 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
For example, annual meetings, sales kickoffs, leadership retreats, and company-wide conferences across Florida's corporate corridor from Miami to Tampa to Jacksonville.
Healthcare Organizations
Because of this, 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
Above all, 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
In particular, 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
"Dr. Rick was absolutely incredible! He delivered a truly transformational experience that resonated deeply with our Team Members across every part of our organization. His message wasn't just inspiring, it was practical and impactful, touching on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership in ways that spoke to each of us personally and professionally."
Culture Performance Leader, The Collier Companies
"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
"Dr Rick Goodman is a dynamic speaker with a strong understanding of leadership and communication. Dr. Goodman's sessions delivered clear, actionable insights that resonated with both onsite and corporate teams, drawing strong engagement and exceptional attendee feedback."
Executive Director, North Central Florida Apartment Association
"The session was energetic and engaging. Kept my attention the entire time and discussed a lot of pivotal hot topics in the industry. Dr. Rick really did his research prior to talking to us and was able to bring his points in connection with the company culture."
Community Manager, The Collier Companies
Conference Keynote
45 to 90 minutes, fully customized to your audience, industry, and event theme. Additionally, 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, specifically 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. Therefore, check availability now or download the speaker one-sheet.
Call 954-218-5325 | rick@rickgoodman.com
Booking a Florida Motivational Speaker
Have a question that is not covered here? Simply call 954-218-5325 or email rick@rickgoodman.com, and Dr. Rick Goodman's team will get back to you directly.
Yes. Dr. Rick Goodman is based in Fort Lauderdale and delivers keynotes across the entire state, from Miami and the Panhandle to Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. In addition, he travels nationally to all 50 states and internationally to 32 countries.
Speaking fees depend on the amount of personalization, travel, and event format involved. Overall, Dr. Rick Goodman works to find a program that fits your budget. Therefore, contact his team directly for a customized quote based on your event details.
Most clients book Dr. Rick Goodman three to six months in advance, and some book up to a year out to secure their preferred date. However, if his calendar allows, he will always do his best to accommodate shorter timelines.
Yes. First, every engagement begins with a discovery call where Dr. Rick Goodman learns your industry, your organization's specific challenges, and your event goals. As a result, he customizes language, stories, and content specifically for your audience rather than delivering a generic talk.
Programs range from 45 to 90 minute conference keynotes to half-day and full-day leadership workshops, as well as multi-session executive retreats for C-suite and senior leadership teams.
Yes. Dr. Rick Goodman offers virtual and hybrid presentations for organizations that need that flexibility. That said, just like a concert or a sporting event, the experience is always more powerful in person, so most clients choose a live keynote whenever their event allows it.
Specifically, signature programs include The Solutions Oriented Leader, Living a Championship Life, The Hidden ROI of Belonging, and The Adaptability Zone. Together, they cover leadership accountability, team culture, workplace belonging, and adaptability through disruption and change.