Meet Dean Lindsay: Business Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Optimism & Customer Experience
Dean Lindsay is an award-winning business author and CEO of The Progress Agents LLC. Ranked among the World’s Top 30 Sales Trainers by Global Gurus and known as ‘America’s Progress Agent,’ Dean combines humor with strategy to deliver engaging, customized programs that drive measurable results in sales, leadership, and service.
Dean is the author of the award-winning book Progress Leadership: Say NO to Change Management, praised by Forbes as “important and timely.” His book How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and is recommended by PositivePsychology.com as one of the 15 Best Goal Setting Books.
He’s also the host of the upbeat business show The DEAN’s List on C-Suite Network TV, and a thought leader trusted by organizations like the US Navy, American Express, Aetna, Heinz, and countless franchises and Fortune 500 brands.
Top Keynote Presentations to Energize and Equip Your Team
Rocking the Customer Experience
Strengthen customer loyalty, boost referrals, and close more sales with high-impact strategies for external and internal customer service. Perfect for sales kickoffs, team building, and leadership events.
- Keys to creating happy customers—one at a time
- Service is everything: Elevate your brand from the inside out
- Internal teamwork as the foundation of loyalty
Optimism is an Asset!
Master the most underdeveloped skill in business—optimism—to boost resilience, happiness, and innovation.
- Build emotional strength through mindset shifts
- Transform workplace energy and team culture
- Fuel innovation through empowered optimism
Progress Leadership: Say NO to Change Management
Inspire leaders to embrace a progress-focused approach to change. Based on Dean’s award-winning book.
- Future-proof your team with progress-based leadership
- Resilience through performance, persistence, and possibility
- Strategies for building leadership cultures that thrive
Achieving Big PHAT Goals
Turn intentions into action with Dean’s popular goal achievement formula.
- Craft goals that stick—and get done
- Build conviction, commitment, and clarity
- Motivate individuals and teams with measurable results
Client Praise
“Dean Lindsay was a great choice to keynote our national sales meeting after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus. His energy, humor and salient delivery left the sales team recharged and inspired.” – CITGO
“Dean’s kickoff was full of energy and inspiration! Thanks for a great keynote, Dean!” – Smoothie King Franchises
“Dean Lindsay was phenomenal!” – 1st Heritage Credit, LLC
“Dean, you hit the mark in all areas – Be Progress!” – John Hancock Financial Network
“If you want a standing ovation from your audience, have Dean as your speaker. He got one from our company.” – Workout Anytime Franchising Systems, LLC
Booking Info
Domestic Keynote Fee Category: $10,000–$15,000*
Travel Origin: Dallas, TX
Topics: Change, Customer Experience, Goal Setting, Leadership, Motivation, Optimism, Resilience, Sales
Perfect For: Sales Teams, Franchise Leaders, HR & L&D Events, Company Kickoffs, Customer Experience Events
*Speaker fees vary based on event location, program duration and other factors, and are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for an accurate fee quote for your event.
