“Dynamic, entertaining, authentic, relatable, educational, kind, inspiring, funny. Simply put, Deesha is the best speaker I have ever seen.”

Section Styles sticky

Storytelling

Each engagement is customized to achieve the organizer’s goals while directly addressing how imposter syndrome affects an individual’s health & wellness.

Dyer provides a roadmap of digging up the root of why we feel this way and even more important how we navigate and conquer confidence issues. At a time when everyone is talking about mental health of employees and students, this talk provides a platform for empathy, healing and restoration.

Deesha Dyer speaking on stage about imposter syndrome

Featured Topics

  • Imposter to Impact: Recognizing, Managing, Overcoming

    Deesha Dyer's inspiring journey, documented in her new book, Undiplomatic, led her from community college straight to the White House. Suddenly finding herself in rooms she wasn't sure she belonged, Deesha was faced with feeling like an imposter. In this conversation, she digs deep into the root of imposter syndrome with honesty, entertainment and humor. She shares with audiences how she dug up the root, how they can too, and how ultimately there is freedom and joy on the other side. Fit for all audiences.

  • Frenemies: Imposter Syndrome and DEI

    How much does race, ethnicity, social class, age, disability, sexual orientation and other categories affect someone feeling like an imposter? Addressing systems of oppression, Deesha dives deep into the partnership between identity and imposter syndrome have and how fostering environments of inclusion boost one’s confidence in themselves, their talent and their value.

  • AI: Imposter Helper or Enabler

    From ChatGPT to image altering, is AI helping boost our confidence or mask our confidence issues? This talk focuses on the future of imposter syndrome in the rise and wake of AI. We break down the psychological effects of depending on technology instead of doing internal healing work and how, if done right, can actually work for good together!

  • The Politics of Entertaining in Politics

    This topic is fun! For the event planners, diplomats, and the socialites who like to hear a bit of insider scoop but also learn how there is a secret sauce to entertaining in Washington, DC and beyond. We’ll talk about White House events as well as the glitz, glamour, oopsies and blunders of some of politics most dazzling events. A scoop on how the deals get done at parties as the drinks are flowing!

  • Cultivating Sustainable Impact

    Deesha’s business Hook & Fasten focuses and activates sustainable impact, which is elimination of a problem, while flash impact is alleviating the problem. This talk will discuss how we work in partnership WITH communities as we marry them up holistically for transformations. Learn all about our model of impact, our success stories, how we’ve managed to stand out from other social impact firms and ultimately why Deesha’s heart for community is the glue to the our operation of change. This talk is for companies, schools and organizations looking to take their impact further.

  • "I’ve had a front row seat at many of the events that Deesha managed at the White House.

    And while I could be impressed by her ability to create and curate fly events, I’m most impressed by Deesha’s hardworking, enterprising and no nonsense approach to the world and her journey. This book is a guide for anyone who needs motivation to execute above expectations and to deliver high wattage results even when the spotlight is bright."

    –Bozoma Saint John, Hall of Fame Inducted Marketing Executive, Author, and Entrepreneur

  • "By telling the story of her own inspiring and unexpected path to Barack Obama's White House,

    Deesha Dyer offers powerful lessons about how to suppress self-doubt and chase one's dreams. Undiplomatic is powerful, smart, and very funny."

    –Dan Pfeiffer, Former Senior White House advisor/NYT Bestselling author/co-host Pod Save America

  • "Deesha Dyer is a down-to-earth realist with the ability to address a wide spectrum of audiences.

    Connectivity is key, and she has mastered the art of storytelling that reaches you at the core of your deepest concerns. Our attendees laughed, cried and contemplated their desires to change the world after hearing from Ms. Dyer. She is unapologetically transparent and seeks to transform the closed-minded. We were so fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear her.

    - Toni Ellis, SOAR Conference

Deesha at Work

Speaking

Work With Deesha

Deesha Dyer leading a workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Deesha works with CAA and American Public Bureau, but all speaking inquiries can be sent through the link below. Presentations and engagements span keynotes, workshops, fireside chats, and book signings of Deesha’s award-winning book, Undiplomatic. Each engagement comes with a complimentary 15-minute afterhours to speak more personally with smaller groups or those who may not have been comfortable asking questions with a bigger audience.