Dr. Rick Goodman keynote speaker and CSP
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 delivered over 2,000 programs across all 50 states and 32 countries, helping organizations build leaders who perform under pressure and grow through change.

Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, government agencies, and global associations trust Dr. Rick to deliver ideas people can use immediately.

2,000+Programs Delivered
50States
32Countries
30+Years Experience
Top 30Global Gurus Leadership
CSPCertified Speaking Professional
About Rick

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 brings a practitioner’s mindset to every stage and every client engagement.

That approach has made him one of the most sought after keynote speakers in corporate America and the global association 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 credential, the highest earned designation in the speaking profession, awarded by the National Speakers Association. He has also been named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership list five consecutive years, including 2026.

Credentials and Formats

What Sets Dr. Rick Apart on Stage and Beyond

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 best selling leadership books

Program Formats

  • Keynote Address, 60 to 90 minutes
  • Half Day Workshop
  • Full Day Training
  • Leadership Retreat Facilitation
  • Virtual Keynote
  • Executive Coaching
Industries Served

He Has Spoken to Your Audience Before

Financial Services Healthcare Government and Defense Manufacturing Real Estate and Associations Technology Energy and Utilities Retail and Hospitality Education Nonprofits
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.

The Solutions Oriented Leader by Dr. Rick Goodman Living a Championship Life by Dr. Rick Goodman
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 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
Trusted By

Organizations That Have Trusted Dr. Rick

AT&T IBM HP Heineken American Red Cross Capital One Inova Health Systems Memorial Healthcare System Merrill Lynch Franklin Templeton Investments

2,000 plus programs delivered across corporate, healthcare, association, and government sectors

Let’s Talk About Your Event

Check Rick’s availability, get a customized program overview, or request planner resources. His team responds within one business day.

Or call direct +1 954 218 5325 | info@rickgoodman.com