Dena Patton
Leadership, Mindset & Performance Speaker
| Bestselling Author | Business Coach
As a keynote and breakout speaker, Dena works at the intersection of leadership, mindset, and performance—because extraordinary results don’t happen by chance; they are driven by how leaders think, decide, and execute. She speaks to audiences ranging from global summits and business conferences to corporate retreats, leadership offsites, and media platforms worldwide.
Mental toughness and mindset are not “soft skills”—they are core leadership capabilities that directly impact performance, culture, and results. Dena has worked with more than 150 audiences globally, delivering practical, high-impact messages through clear frameworks, compelling storytelling, and real-world application. This is not a feel-good keynote that fades by Monday morning. Her work creates clarity, confidence, and momentum long after the event ends.
Dena helps individuals and organizations shift from a smallness mindset to a greatness mindset—strengthening resilience, decision-making, ownership, and leadership presence. When mindset changes at the leadership level, everything improves: execution, engagement, communication, and outcomes.
Known for her presence, credibility, and ability to connect strategy with human behavior, Dena partners closely with organizations to deliver customized keynotes aligned with their goals, culture, and audience. Her approach combines proven methods with lived experience to drive meaningful, measurable change—not just temporary inspiration.
Whether speaking to entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, or executive teams, Dena meets audiences where they are and challenges them to rise to what’s next. A nine-time business award winner and author of The Greatness Game, a #1 Amazon bestseller, she brings both authority and depth to every stage she steps on.
Why meeting planners hire Dena:
✅ Leadership & Performance Speaker – based on her best-selling book and 9 years of speaking
✅ Mindset + Execution Expert – based on her Greatness Operation System
✅ Culture, Sales & Growth Authority – based on her 25 years of being a business coach
✅ Leadership + mindset + business outcomes + transformational
If you want to add a special touch to your event, The Greatness Game is Dena’s inspirational book that is also available for your team/audience at a bulk discount $7/book for your event. Amazon #1 Best Seller, The Greatness Game, Inspired Ways to Live, Love and Lead Like You Mean It.
Dena has been speaking for 10 years and coaching leaders and business owners for the last 25+ years in 3 pillars of business.
Below you will see Dena’s emcee and speaker topics in mindset, leadership and entrepreneurship.
Emcee in Residence or Emcee Services:
Do you need to add more energy and more greatness to your event/s. Hire Dena as your emcee or emcee in residence. She will be your brand advocate, and be the high energy and consistency you need at your conference or event. A few Emcee events:
- Money Month Arizona Launch Event, Emcee
- Women Who Swim With Sharks, Emcee/moderator
- Know Women Focus Summit, Emcee/moderator
- Women Investing in Women’s State of Women Conference L.A., Emcee
If you are looking for a memorable speaker, trainer or emcee who is great to work with, and brings greatness and high energy to your event then use the form below to inquire with Dena.
Next Action:
Inquire if Dena is available for your event – use the form to the left.
DENA’S MOST POPULAR SPEECH TITLES:
Mindset titles:
1. Playing the Greatness Game
How to Build Mental Toughness, Confidence, and a Mindset That Wins
2. Permission to Be Powerful
How to Transform Your Entrepreneur Mindset into a CEO Mindset
3. From Burnout to Breakthrough
Identifying and Eliminating the Invisible Enemies Draining Your Brilliance
4. From Smallness to Greatness
The Identity Shift That Changes How You Lead, Decide, and Show Up
5. Built for More (Faith Talk)
How Your Gifts, Greatness and God Will Transform Your Life Forever
Leadership titles:
1. From Good to Great Leadership
How Purpose, Clarity, and Courage Create Teams That Actually Perform
2. Leading Through Change Without Burning Out
How Resilient Leaders Stay Steady, Decisive, and Effective in Uncertain Times
3. Greatness Is a Leadership Choice
How Great Leaders Build Ownership, Engagement, and Accountability
4. Communication That Breaks Barriers & Builds Cultures
The 4 Leadership Shifts That Transform Teams and Culture
5. Faith-Driven Leadership in a Secular World (Faith Talk)
Leading with Integrity, Conviction, and Purpose—Without Compromise
Small Business Sales & Marketing titles:
1. From Entrepreneur Mindset to CEO Mindset
The Mindset Shift Required to Scale to New Levels With New Results
2. Taking Your Business From Good to Great
How Alignment Between Leadership, Systems, and Sales Drives Growth
3. Preparing to Break Records in Sales
The 3 Leaks Costing You Revenue Right Now
4. New Level, New Devil
Leave Your Comfort Zone and Take Your Business to The Next Level
5. Women, Money, and Greatness
Breaking Mindset Barriers So You Can Play Bigger
BASED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. BOOKING EVENTS, CONFERENCES & RETREATS NATIONWIDE AT ADMIN@DENAPATTON.COM
Event Planners Have Hired Dena To Speak For:
- HomeSmart National Conference, 2025, Featured Speaker
- NAWMP National Conference 2025, Keynote speaker
- WCR conference, 2025, Keynote speaker
- NichePress Book Workshop 2024, Featured Speaker
- Speakeasy Mastermind, 2024, Featured Speaker
- NichePress Online Summit 2024, Featured Speaker
- Know Women, Annual Conference, Mainstage speaker, 2024
- Know Women, Focus Summit 2024, Emcee
- Arizona Multihousing Association, 2024, Featured Speaker
- Cullum Homes, Builder 20 Summit, 2024, Featured facilitator
- The Positively Powerful Conference, 2023, Mainstage speaker
- Know Women, Focus Event 2023, Panelist
- International Association of Government Officials Conference, Keynote & Breakout speaker 2023
- Visit Phoenix employee retreat, 2022, Keynote speaker & facilitator
- JW Cole Annual Conference, 2022, Keynote speaker
- Rotary Utah Regional Conference, 2022, Keynote Speaker
- Phoenix Business Radio, 2022, feature interview
- PETS Southwest Conference, 2022, Keynote Speaker
- Ewomen Colorado, 2022, Keynote Speaker
- Rotary International Conference Tucson, 2021, Panelist
- National Association of Remodelers National Conference Florida, 2020, Keynote Speaker
- Scottsdale Association of Realtors, 2020, Keynote speaker
- First American Title Training Day, 2020, Keynote Speaker
- National Association of Remodelers Phoenix, 2020, Keynote Speaker
- Athena International How Women Lead 2019, Breakout Speaker
- GCU Arena – Speak Up Conference 2019, Feature Speaker
- Women, Money & Greatness, 2019, Keynote speaker
- Women Who Swim With Sharks, 2019, emcee/moderator
- Women’s Council of Realtors State Conference, 2018, Keynote Speaker
- Bank of Arizona Money Conference, 2018, emcee
- ewomen Network L.A. Business Luncheon, 2018, Keynote Speaker
- Meeting Planners International State Conference, 2018, Keynote Speaker
- Women Investing in Women’s State of Women Conference L.A., 2017 Emcee
- Origami Owl Annual Convention, 2018, Break out Speaker
- Women’s Council of Realtors Phoenix Summit, 2017, Featured Speaker
- Take The Lead: 50 Women Can, 2017 Leadership Panelist
- NAWBO Phoenix Chapter, 2017 Keynote Speaker
- The Women Powered Up Conference, 2017 Featured Speaker
- 5th Annual Shine Brightly Summit, 2017 Keynote Speaker
- National Charity League, 2017 Keynote Speaker
- AZ Women’s Summit, 2017 Featured speaker
- Unstoppable Confidence Conference, 2017 breakout speaker
- International Women’s Summit, 2017 Panel speaker
- The Spear Dental Education, 2016 Keynote Speaker
- Lake Havasu Women’s Conference – Up With Women, Speaker Keynote Speaker
- Arizona Dental Association, Keynote Speaker
- The Shine Brightly Conference, Keynote Speaker
- NEAT Method employee Summit, Featured Trainer
- Women’s Council of Realtors 2015 Inaugural Meeting, Featured Speaker
- NAWBO, AZ 2014 Keynote Speaker
- Success Summit L.A., CA, 2014, Featured Speaker
- Stronger Than You Think Conference, Christian Keynote Speaker
- Arizona Women’s Million Dollar Club Keynote Speaker 2012, 2013
- The National Association of MBA Women, break out speaker 2014
- American Express Women’s Club, Keynote Speaker
- AZ Parks & Recreation Association 60th Conference, Keynote Speaker
- The Inspire Women’s Expo, break out speaker
- The IWIRC National Conference, keynote speaker
- Casa’s Scottsdale Women’s Faith Conference, break out speaker
- Central Arizona College Staff Development Day, keynote speaker
- eWomen Network Phoenix 2013, keynote speaker
- Laura Gisborne’s P3 Conference 2012 & 2013 keynote speaker
- Love Strong Women’s Christian Conference, keynote speaker
- Mingus Girls Juvenile Hall, keynote speaker/workshop
- National Association of Women Business Owners Conference speaker
- Perryville Women’s Prison, 2013 Keynote speaker
- Phoenix Mover & Shaker Awards – Arizona Foothills Magazine, Keynote Speaker
- Platform Scottsdale Keynote Speaker
- SCORE Arizona “Women Rock” Conference, Keynote Speaker
- Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Inspire Women’s Luncheon, Keynote Speaker
- State Farm – Women’s Marketing Division, Keynote Speaker
- Surprise Chamber of Commerce Annual Women’s Luncheon Keynote Speaker
- The Summer Spaaah Series break out speaker
- Woman to Woman Christian Conference Keynote Speaker
- Women of Today & Tomorrow Christian Conference Keynote Speaker
Dena’s Speaking Bio:
Dena Patton is a leadership, mindset, and performance expert with more than two decades of experience helping business owners and leaders scale with clarity, purpose, and results. After selling her New York City marketing and PR firm in 2001, she launched her coaching and training company, where she has worked with organizations and leaders to strengthen systems, elevate leadership, and drive sustainable growth.
A certified True Colors International facilitator, Dena also trains teams in communication, collaboration, and service excellence. She has spoken on more than 150 stages globally, been featured on over 60 podcasts, and is the author of The Greatness Game, a #1 Amazon bestselling book. Whether she is working with executive teams or speaking to large audiences, Dena’s work centers on one thing—helping leaders rise into their greatness so they can lead boldly and create meaningful results.
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(Available Nationwide & Gloabaly; based in Phoenix, Arizona)
Dena provided two sessions for our group and both were insightful and pertinent to our industry. She is a fantastic, dynamic speaker who engages her audience with enthusiasm and topical information. I would highly recommend Dena for any group.
Dena was phenomenal. She sparked ideas, challenged assumptions, and left us inspired to take action. If you’re looking for a speaker who brings both substance and clarity for your business, Dena is it.
Dena’s ability to command a room is unmatched-she delivers her sales tips and strategies with authenticity, confidence, and heart. Dena has an incredible way of helping women shift their mindset, simplify their message, and sell with purpose. Every session with her feels like equal parts inspiration and transformation.
Dena’s approach with our brokers and agents was phenomenal. She presents from the heart and from experience. Our agents left with action items that could easily be applied into their business – which is exactly what we needed. We would absolutely have her back to our events.
Thank you for producing such inspirational breakout sessions. It was perfect!
Thank you Dena for being a speaker at our 2019 conference. You were amazing.
I should be thanking you. You were amazing and we have received the best feedback on your talk. It really motivated people. I wish we had more time but we’ll just have to a larger event and have you come back and do you whole show.
I had the amazing opportunity to hear Dena Patton speak and share her heart at our New Beginnings conference where she was our Keynote speaker. It was abundantly clear within the first ten minutes of her sharing that Dena has a heart for people and for using her life experiences to inspire and encourage others. With “real life” examples of struggle, perseverance, and positive life change, she was able to make an incredible impact on the women at our event. Dena has a gift and is using it to change lives.
Dena Patton is a wonderful speaker who motivates and inspires audiences with her content rich presentations combined with wonderful charisma and energy. We have invited her to speak at our P3 Conference for three years in a row and each time she brings new perspectives and tools. She is truly one of our audience’s favorites.
We are still getting kudos for the women’s conference. You were the very best center piece with your keynote and your story was exactly the message for the event. What a wonderful connection we made with you.
Gina’s Team was delighted to invite Dena Patton share her story with the women at Perryville Prison and the girls at Mingus Mountain Academy where we have had on-going programs for several years. Dena’s strong message of advice is perfect for those who need guidance and inspiration. It is obvious that she cares about her audiences and wants them to realize and achieve their dreams. We need more people like Dena who seek to change the world.
