Speaking is merely storytelling and everything in life is connected to a story. We are told stories as children and most we carry with us for the rest of our lives.  It is how knowledge was passed down for centuries in cultures with no written language.  Stories have the ability to impact lives and be remembered for years…even generations.

I have been public speaking for the last 14 years.  Mostly, I have just been storytelling.  I have spoken at conferences and events around the globe in stadiums with 35,000+ people and to small conference rooms with just a few people present.  I’ve been brought in to share with sales teams, help business leaders, participate at economics conferences, and even motivate athletic teams.  I love sharing inspiring stories of hope, joy, trials, failures, hard work, success, and redemption. Many of them are stories of my life.  Some are about my friends or people I have met.

Stories help people remember and I try to wrap mine with key principles that will help your team overcome challenges in all facets of business and life. My stories are filled with emotion and the rawness and beauty of life because they are real and things I experienced firsthand.   Below are a few of the keynote (story) talks that I have delivered.  I would be honored to speak at your event or to engage at a deeper level to help you and your team.  Contact me with the form below and let me know how I can serve you and your team.

Speaking Topics

There is a new economy and a new reality of finding and holding gainful employment. The game has changed and this is not your parent’s economy anymore. What has changed and what are the new rules of the game?  Learn seven proven strategies to have success in this new normal as a person, business leader, and entrepreneur.

It has been said there is no such thing as a self-made man.  Anyone who has achieved any amount of success in their field of endeavor has had mentors, coaches, or advisors along the way to help guide and develop them so they can achieve their goals.  In business many times these mentors have even helped open doors of opportunity.  Having a mentor or coach is critical to success.

I have had multiple mentors and coaches in my life and I highlight one of my greatest failures as a marathon runner that eventually gave birth to my greatest marathon success (3rd American Finisher at the Boston Marathon) and why it all had to do with me just “listening to my coach.”

 

• Why does everyone need a coach/mentor?
• How do you find a great coach/mentor?
• What is your role and their role in this relationship?   How do you become a great student?
• How can this relationship exponentially help you and your business grow?

Success does not happen by chance. Successful people stack the deck in their favor and they do this by getting a mentor and then “Listening to their Coach!”

About 1 in 5 Americans surveyed by the Princeton Survey Research Associates said that they do not keep track of their finances at all. And the rest often stray from the straight and narrow as other goals take precedence. Different personality profiles translate into unique “thinking” that influences the type of financial and business decisions individuals make. A little math goes a long way in making good decisions.

What happens when your climbing partner is hanging by a rope down a sheer rock cliff with multiple broken fingers and is blown by the wind and can’t continue to climb?  What happens when someone in your group at 10,000 feet on a glacier freaks out at night during an ice storm and wants to quit? Success in mountain climbing does not require physical strength but mental and intestinal fortitude to gut through no matter what the conditions are.  You need the Long Gear.  I have seen this principle used in my days in the military, sports, mountain climbing, and in business. Once you develop your own internal Long Gear you will be successful in any endeavor you set out to tackle.

I share multiple stories of the Long Gear principle and provide an action plan for the audience to start to exercise their long gear and develop it for whatever goal they are aspiring to achieve.

I have also developed many keynote talks around a client’s specific needs and agenda.  These have included talks to the sales team on industry best practices and keynote addresses to business leaders on global economic changes taking place and new opportunities being presented to those who are prepared.   I have even been asked to address basic networking, social media, marketing, and business topics for organizations.  I would be glad to tailor a talk to meet your organization’s specific needs.

My Speaking Style

Stories help people remember and I try to wrap mine with key principles that will help your team overcome challenges in all facets of business and life. My stories are filled with emotion and the rawness and beauty of life because they are real and things I experienced firsthand.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING…

“Bob delivered a great presentation for NonBoardBoard. His message to our nonprofit leaders was spot on, whether they were new nonprofit leaders or established veterans. Bob wove a great story using his past and present experiences, struggles and victories and followed it up with specific action items that our leaders could go and start using today. We were very blessed to have him speak!”
–-Brian Lord, President and Founder, NonBoardBoard “He is a leader who knows how to get results…”
–Bert Hensley, CEO of Morgan Samuels Company “Robert is a very capable and intelligent business leader with unimpeachable integrity and a unique way to build consensus and communicate effectively.  A true leader!”
– Warren Spitz, President and CEO  of UCS Forest Group “He is the most positive, inspiring, squeeze-every-drop-of-life-out-of-the-day guy I have ever met. I run my business better. I manage my team better by expecting more out of each of them while holding them accountable for their actions. My employees see a “new” leader instead of an “old” boss. I am more fun to be around. I want to “get involved” in more things and do more activities. I am raising money for charities for the first time in my life. I am pushing others to be better people and driving them to do things they never saw themselves doing. All this – because of Bob Dickie.”
– Jeff Wayne, Founder and President, Dynamic Rehabilitation  “Robert is an articulate, talented, and experienced business leader.  He helps entrepreneurs reach their full potential and brings an enormous amount of passion and focus to his work.”
– Josh Linkner, Founder of Detroit Venture Partners and NY Times Best Selling Author “Bob is such a personable and engaging speaker and coach who brings an incredible measure of authenticity and credibility to his message.  What makes Bob unique is that he personally walks what he talks and teaches. Those who receive his counsel or hear his message can have the confidence to know he has produced in his own life what he is encouraging them to do in their own.”
– Travis Baggett, Executive Vice President, Core Solutions Group “Robert was one of the most insightful and experienced participants at our Harvard Business School Executive Development Course.”
– Stefan Ivanov, CEO MRP International “Bob is an amazing speaker that immediately connects with the audience through his genuine and sincere approach.  He is an expert storyteller that wraps timeless business principles and techniques into a narrative they will never forget. He will positively impact every audience he works with.”
– Matt Abraham, The Law Office of Matthew J. Abraham, PC “I first met Bob Dickie in 1998 when he arrived at Little Rock Air Force Base as a freshly minted Second Lieutenant.  It didn’t take long to recognize he was someone special-a young man who knew who he was and where he wanted to go in life.  His enthusiasm for life and his devotion to duty were infectious.  Anyone who was with him for any amount of time could clearly see it.  Did I see Bob as a sure thing?  I did.  Fast forward to 2014 and those early impressions have been confirmed.  He has accomplished a great deal in a relatively short time.  His track record in the Air Force and since speaks for itself.  Bob is a doer–a thinker–a motivator–a problem solver.”
– Gary Gibbs, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air  Force (Retired) “Bob is a transformative leader who through passion for the organization’s mission, commitment to his people, and unwavering integrity has been able to redirect and energize a business that had fallen on hard times.”
– Harry Kangis, Former President Mill Stone Coffee, Co-Founder of One Page Solutions “Bob Dickie lights up the scoreboard. He’s a stellar performer that excels in everything he does. Whether he’s climbing the world’s tallest peaks for charity or he’s preparing to deliver a a keynote speech, Bob Dickie exhibits a commitment to excellence that is unmatched by his peers. I had the privilege and honor of serving under his leadership at a prior company. It was an incredible learning experience to watch Bob maximize the productivity of the entire organization. He created a fantastic work culture and was able to engender support and respect from all of the employees. He did this while reducing our operating costs and dramatically increasing profit margins. It’s just a small example among many where Bob’s leadership was the difference maker.”
– Kevin Thompson, President and Co-Founder, Thompson Burton PLLC “Robert is capable of moving mountains… and all with a big smile and a great positive approach.”
– Yigal Zemah, CEO Berggrunen Residential  “Bob is a person of integrity, who cares about his work and is dedicated to the clients he serves. He has the ability to partner, listen and drive results. He’s extremely loyal, takes initiative, and is well respected. Bob is an excellent team player with a wonderful sense of humor.”
– Kate Vincent, Director at The Women’s Shelters of Central Arkansas  “Robert is a powerful speaker and he cares about his audiences and clients!”
– Rick Kuhlman, Founding Director, Knoxville Fellows “Bob is a great guy who truly embodies the servant leadership model. He has the ability to quickly and genuinely earn the respect and trust of everyone he works with. People really enjoy working with or for him and he consistently proves that he cares about your success and your well-being.”
– Loren Bendele, President, Savings.com