Speaker on
Navigating Change,
Unlocking Clarity, &
Driving Growth
Dennis delivers engaging, practical talks that help individuals and organizations move from stuck to forward momentum - blending real-world leadership experience with fresh perspective.
“Dennis’ engaging and insightful keynote was exactly what we needed to set the stage for our two-day training conference.”
WHY BOOK DENNIS
Organizers book Dennis when they want audiences to:
Navigate change with clarity
Break through stuck thinking
Reignite momentum
Improve customer experience
Align teams and execution
His talks combine:
✔ strategic insight
✔ real-world stories
✔ practical takeaways
✔ engaging delivery
MOST POPULAR SPEAKING TOPICS
Pause. Think. Create.
Unlock clarity and creative momentum in a busy world.
Audiences learn how intentional pause can reset thinking, break overwhelm, and spark fresh ideas — turning clarity into focus, creativity, and forward progress.
Audiences will leave with: clarity, simple daily practices, renewed creativity.
“Participants left feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to tap into their creative sides again.”
Shift Happens: Navigating Change with Clarity and Momentum
Turn uncertainty into confident next steps.
This keynote shows why transitions often stall progress — and how clarity can transform change into purposeful action and renewed momentum.
Audiences will leave with: new perspective on change, confidence, practical next steps.
Fixing Stalled Momentum: Align Strategy, CX & Execution
Restore growth by realigning what matters most.
Dennis reveals why growth slows when strategy, customer experience, and execution drift — and how leaders can reset direction to drive real results.
Audiences will leave with: clear priorities, alignment strategies, momentum for action.
Start Ugly: Why Momentum Begins with Messy First Steps
Break perfection paralysis and start moving forward.
Audiences discover why progress doesn’t start with perfection — and how embracing imperfect action unlocks creativity, confidence, and momentum.
Audiences will leave with: tools to overcome hesitation, confidence to act, fresh energy.
“Dennis doesn’t just talk about creativity — he delivers it. His sessions are engaging, entertaining, and highly informative.”
Workshops
“Dennis quickly established credibility with our board and inspired new ways of thinking about our organization’s future.”
As a stand-alone event or following a keynote, Dennis can lead customized workshops that accelerate application of the keynote’s insights, ensuring teams leave with ideas they can immediately put to work.
Examples:
Daily Creative Practices (from Pause. Think. Create.)
Strategic Mapping for Growth (from Fixing Stalled Momentum)
CX Action Labs
FOR EVENT PLANNERS
Dennis Hodges delivers keynotes and workshops that are:
impactful
practical
audience-centered
memorable
rooted in real change
He is experienced with domestic and international audiences, large or small, and comfortable speaking to professionals across business, creative, and educational sectors.
Topics are effective for:
• Business conferences
• Leadership and professional development
• Creative and innovation summits
• Corporate meetings and retreats
• Educational events and faculty audiences
Downloads for Planners
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