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If you don't
own your story,
someone else will!
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YOUR STORY IS YOUR STRATEGY. MINE IS PROOF.
Dionna Smith is a nationally recognized communications strategist, speaker, and author who helps leaders turn pivotal moments into platforms for influence.
With a career spanning the corporate C-suite and public leadership, she brings unmatched expertise in crisis communications, political messaging, and media visibility.
Dionna’s speaking style is equal parts dynamic and practical, rooted in real-world experience leading high-stakes communications for executives, government officials, and mission-driven organizations.
Whether guiding audiences through the art of authentic storytelling, crisis navigation, or building a personal brand that opens doors, Dionna delivers powerful insights that inspire action and lasting impact. n and lasting impact.
Keynotes that move leaders to lead authentically
Your Story Is Your Strategy
Every leader has a story, but not every leader knows how to use it. This keynote helps leaders transform their personal narratives into leadership strategies that build trust and influence.
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Identify the core themes of your story
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Craft messages that inspire trust and credibility
Leverage authenticity as a leadership advantage.
Crisis as a Leadership Test
A crisis doesn't just test organizations, it tests leaders. Drawing from years of leading high-stakes communications, Dionna teaches leaders how to respond with speed, accuracy, and empathy when the spotlight is brightest.
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Avoid the mistakes leaders make in crisis
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Balance speed, accuracy, and empathy
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Demonstrate presence and authority under pressure
Transform crisis moments into demonstrations of leadership.
Surviving Corporate While Black
Based on her forthcoming book, this keynote is part memoir, part playbook — offering strategies for resilience and advancement in spaces not built for Black professionals.
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Brand yourself before others brand you
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Navigate bias and systemic barriers with resilience
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Turn survival into leadership power
Redefine survival as a strategy for resilience and growth.
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I’ve been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, CNN Money, C-SPAN, NPR, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
I’ve spoken on national stages including SXSW, SHRM, the Grace Hopper Celebration, and the National Organization of Black Elected Legislators.
And I’ve prepared countless executives and political figures for their own high-stakes appearances — equipping them to deliver with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
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If you don't
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Your story is your strategy. Mine is proof!
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