in a world that pulls you in a hundred directions, leadership begins the moment you decide who you’re going to be.
Dirk beveridge
Leadership doesn’t begin with a title—it begins with leading yourself.
In today’s world of nonstop demands, shifting expectations, and cultural fatigue, leaders at every level are asking: How do I lead others when I’m still figuring out how to lead myself? This keynote meets that moment with an empowering answer: you don’t need to be someone else’s version of a leader. You need to become the most self-empowered version of you.
Through the lens of his signature RISE framework—authenticity, control, momentum, energy, clarity, and joy—Dirk Beveridge guides rising and mid-level leaders on a journey to reconnect with their identity, align with what matters, and lead with greater presence, purpose, and power.
This isn’t about checking the leadership boxes. It’s about becoming the kind of leader people trust - because you’re real. It’s about leading not just at work, but in life, in relationships, in community, and in the quiet decisions no one else sees.
With decades of leadership insight and 54,000+ miles of recent, human-centered research from the front lines of American business, Dirk brings a rare and unfiltered lens to leadership. He invites attendees to rise from within and become the kind of leader people trust, follow, and remember.
Before You Can Lead Others, You Must Lead Yourself
Dirk's message can be delivered through:
Keynote
Presentations
Half & Full Day Workshops
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And More!
The Wake-Up Call Our Leaders Needed!
Jim McLain, Director of Learning and Development, Gustave A. Larson
I thought we were bringing Dirk in for motivation. What we got was a full-on leadership recalibration. Our team hasn’t stopped talking about what it stirred in them.
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For Leaders Ready to Rise From Within
Discover why self-leadership is the foundation for all other leadership
Learn the 6 pillars of Self-Empowered Leadership through the RISE framework
Reconnect and lead from your authentic voice, values, and presence
Shift from reactive leadership to energized, intentional impact
Leave with self-empowering tools to lead with confidence, in work, life, and everything in between
Key outcomes From Delivering This Message
This keynote is crafted for those navigating the real, everyday tensions of leadership—c-suite, emerging leaders, department heads, functional managers, rising VPs, and women in leadership cohorts—who are ready to move beyond performance checklists and title-based influence.
These are leaders who want to make a difference, but often feel pulled in too many directions. They’re striving to lead with authenticity, but find themselves asking quietly: Is this how I’m supposed to show up? Am I losing myself in the process?
This keynote meets them at that exact moment—with a message that says:
Leadership doesn’t begin when you manage others. It begins when you empower yourself.
Through a human, actionable framework built on the six pillars of Self-Empowerment—authenticity, control, momentum, energy, clarity, and joy...
This message helps leaders reconnect with who they are, so they can lead with confidence, calm, and impact.
Whether it’s your annual sales meeting, association event, leadership retreat, or company-wide summit, Dirk delivers more than a speech—he delivers a spark that ignites action. Let’s create a defining moment your audience will carry forward.
Inspire Your People. Ignite a Movement.
Let’s Create A Defining Moment Together!
