Miami's Trusted Motivational Speaker for Corporate, Healthcare and Government Events
Trusted by organizations across Miami Dade County, from global advertising firms to local government. Overall, over 2,000 keynotes delivered worldwide.
Miami's Choice for Corporate, Healthcare, Government and Association Events That Demand a World-Class Motivational Speaker
A Miami motivational speaker who actually knows the market makes a difference. Specifically, Dr. Rick Goodman's Miami client history spans global advertising, local government, and Fortune ranked corporations, which is exactly why organizations across the county call him directly rather than a national speakers bureau.
Dr. Rick Goodman 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, with South Florida as his home base.
Rick's Miami engagements include a leadership retreat for Interpublic Group, delivered while the company was in the middle of its merger with Omnicom Group to form the world's largest advertising and marketing holding company. Specifically, leadership brought Rick in to help their team navigate that transition. As a result, at the Novotel Miami Brickell, 100 percent of attendees rated the session valuable and said they wanted to hear Rick again.
In addition, he has delivered a keynote for Miami Dade Parks and Recreation at the Crandon Park Tennis Center Clubhouse in Key Biscayne, a corporate session for AVMED in Doral, and a team training program for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at the Brickell Plaza Federal Building in downtown Miami. Furthermore, additional programs include Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation at the Hyatt Regency in Coral Gables, and industry associations at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami Beach.
Trusted Across Miami Dade County
Whether your event is a leadership retreat in Brickell, a government training session in Key Biscayne, or an association conference on Miami Beach, Rick arrives prepared and customized to your audience, the same way he has for every Miami client before you.
Furthermore, Rick has also been recognized by Global Gurus as a Top 30 Leadership Expert worldwide, placing him among the most respected motivational speakers on the international stage, working right from his home market of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Why Miami Organizations Book a Motivational Speaker Who Delivers Results, Not Just an Hour on Stage
Miami's business and government community moves fast and expects substance. Consequently, attendees here 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. It is the same approach whether the client is a federal agency, a healthcare insurer, or a global advertising holding company.
Keynote Programs Available for Miami 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 Miami 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. Overall, it is ideal for Miami HR conferences and people focused leadership events.
Learn MoreThe Adaptability Zone®
Covers how leaders and organizations thrive through disruption and rapid change. Above all, it is built for Miami industries navigating transformation and teams that need to stay agile without losing strategic alignment.
Learn MoreTrusted by Miami Organizations Across Advertising, Government, Healthcare and Corporate Sectors
Specifically, Dr. Rick Goodman has a direct track record of delivering keynotes and workshops for Miami organizations across multiple sectors.
Interpublic Group
Novotel Miami Brickell, Miami, FL
Miami Dade Parks and Recreation
Crandon Park Tennis Center, Key Biscayne, FL
AVMED
Doral, FL
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Brickell Plaza Federal Building, Miami, FL
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
Hyatt Regency, Coral Gables, FL
Dance Studio Owners Association
Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
Procurement Leaders
Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
Real Attendee Data From a Miami Keynote Delivered During a Major Merger
When Rick delivered The Solutions Oriented Leader for Interpublic Group at the Novotel Miami Brickell, leadership brought him in to help the team navigate their pending merger with Omnicom. As a result, twelve attendees responded with the following feedback.
Who Books a Miami Motivational Speaker Like Dr. Rick Goodman
Global Advertising and Corporate Firms
Advertising, marketing, and corporate holding companies with Miami offices that need leadership content built for fast moving, high pressure teams.
Government and Municipal Agencies
Miami Dade County departments and federal agencies operating in South Florida that need practical leadership and team training, not just an inspirational hour.
Healthcare Organizations
South Florida's large 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 Miami conferences need a speaker who delivers practical takeaways that justify member attendance, not just a feel good hour on stage.
Results That Speak for Themselves
"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
"He is a very good vibe guy with great experiences and focused on simple but effective rules to use over your daily life."
Interpublic Group, Novotel Miami Brickell
"Great and inspirational, giving real and practical management tools to success and growing up."
Interpublic Group, Novotel Miami Brickell
Conference Keynote
Runs 45 to 90 minutes, fully customized to your audience, industry, and event theme. Additionally, it is available as either an opening or closing keynote for any size Miami event.
Leadership Workshop
Runs as a 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
A multi-session format built for C-suite and senior leadership teams, at South Florida's premier resort properties, combining keynote content with facilitated strategy work.
Ready to Book a Miami Motivational Speaker for Your Next Event?
Overall, Dr. Rick Goodman is available for corporate, healthcare, government, and association events throughout Miami Dade County. Check availability now or download the speaker one-sheet.
Call 954-218-5325 | rick@rickgoodman.com
Booking a Miami 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, minutes from Miami, and regularly delivers keynotes and workshops throughout the Miami area for clients including Interpublic Group, Miami Dade Parks and Recreation, AVMED, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In addition, he travels nationally to all 50 states and internationally to 32 countries.
Overall, Dr. Rick Goodman's Miami engagements span global advertising, government agencies, healthcare, corporate finance, and associations, including Interpublic Group, Miami Dade Parks and Recreation, AVMED, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, and the Dance Studio Owners Association.
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. 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, especially given his proximity to Miami.
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. However, 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.
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.