Dr. Bryan Deptula

Dr. Bryan Deptula

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Development Expert, Author & CEO of Your Leaders Suck

Dr. Bryan Deptula Biography

Dr. Bryan Deptula is a visionary leader, Author, Speaker, and CEO of Your Leaders Suck (a strategic leader development and training business).

Bryan’s purpose is to improve the life and leadership of all people. He envisions a world where every person believes in their ability to lead, and 100% of the workforce is engaged and performs beyond expectations.

Dr. Deptula is on a relentless mission to develop leaders that:

  • LEARN to be their best self

  • LEAD from within

  • LIVE with purpose

Dr. Deptula achieves his mission by delivering dynamic keynotes, engaging workshops, and life-changing retreats. Bryan guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery, self-leadership, and finding purpose. As an Executive Coach and Corporate Trainer, Bryan facilitates strategic planning for organizations and creates best practice leader development programs that work by improving individual and team performance.

Bryan’s TED Talk, Leaders Are Born To Be Made, gives practical wisdom about how to make leaders out of all people while coordinating and collaborating to get work done with and through others.

Dr. Deptula's remarkable journey started in New Castle, DE, where he overcame childhood poverty to become a PhD, MBA, Hotelier, Vistage Speaker, and former University Associate Professor and Management Department Chair. This journey has taken him to over 30 countries spanning five continents, where he has given hundreds of keynotes and workshops to conferences as well as small businesses and Fortune 100 global companies.

Dr. Deptula has co-authored a combined 20 journal articles and conference presentations, and authored a best-selling book. Bryan's latest book, Your Leaders Suck, but it’s not their fault offers low risk / high reward strategies to make Executives and Managers better leaders. Your Leaders Suck is a heartfelt gift to his children, offering invaluable life lessons to help them discover the leader within.

Dr. Bryan and his wife Kristen own the Canalside Inn, in Rehoboth Beach, a many times Best of Delaware winner where they host vacationers and corporate retreats.

Dr. Deptula possesses a unique talent for solving complex organizational puzzles, inspiring positive change, and transforming organizations. His unwavering commitment to guiding individuals towards their best selves and to enhancing organizational leadership continues to make a profound impact on those fortunate enough to work with him.

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Dr. Bryan Deptula Speaking Topics

YOUR LEADERS SUCK (BUT IT’S NOT THEIR FAULT)

Leaders suck! Everyone knows it. Vistage research identified Leader Development as a critical problem and opportunity for executives that need immediate attention and education. In an age when there is an ever-escalating war for talent, it has never been more critical in the history of business to train leaders.

Leader Development is a strategic investment. Executives need to know how to calculate and maximize ROI on leader development programs to make investments decisions that drive profitability.

Most managers weren’t born knowing how to lead, who leaders are, and what leaders really do. But it’s not their fault. Your organization should NOT suffer while sucky leaders learn by trial and error and kill your company from the inside. There are proven low- risk, high-reward ways to make executives and managers better leaders.

LEADERS ARE BORN... TO BE MADE

Ground breaking keynote & workshop based on Dr. Bryan Deptula’s TED Talk. Leaders are born, and they are made. Leader Genes, nurture, and motivation to lead influence whether a person will be a leader. Learn 3 pillars of becoming a leader:

  • BEING - your leader identity and brand

  • KNOWING -how to lead and what motivates you to lead

  • DOING - skills to practice leading

When I speak at a conference or company retreats, without fail, no matter the audience, conference or company, executives or front-line employees…THE ONE QUESTION PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK:

ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

This question sparks contentious debates. Let’s debunk the myth that leaders are born, not made. There is an answer, and you need to know fact from fiction.

MILLION DOLLAR LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS: HOW TO PICK YOUR PIVOT POINTS

This is a highly emotional keynote that reveals how I made it from section 8 poverty, through near death, gave up $1M to get an MBA and PhD, climbed the Ivory Tower, to become an Author and Entrepreneur. Pivot points are moments in your life where everything you have done, are doing, and desire to do in the future intersect at one point in time, causing you to decide who you are and who you want to be. I share the scariest moment of my life, when I pivoted and sacrificed everything to become my future best self.

During your life you will face pivot points when you need to make critical decisions that determine the course of your life. You need to pivot away from who you are to become your future best self. Your future best self is a to be discovered amazing version of your current self; an ideal self that you have not yet become. Join me in seeking a constant evolution of the self, an ever present search for self-improvement.

Dr. Bryan Deptula Videos

Leaders Are Born To Be Made | Bryan Deptula | TEDxNSU

How do I book Dr. Bryan Deptula to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Dr. Bryan Deptula for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Bryan Deptula, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Bryan Deptula are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Bryan Deptula, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dr. Bryan Deptula speak about?

Dr. Bryan Deptula is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Economy, Leadership, Workshop, Personal Growth, Business Consulting, Strategic Leadership and Generational Issues.

Where does Dr. Bryan Deptula travel from?

Dr. Bryan Deptula generally travels from Delaware, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Bryan Deptula?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Bryan Deptula for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Bryan Deptula for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Bryan Deptula or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dr. Bryan Deptula is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business Leadership, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Bryan Deptula for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Bryan Deptula generally travels from Delaware, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Israel Greene and Jason Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Bryan Deptula for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/06/2025.

Dr. Bryan Deptula Speaking Topics

  • YOUR LEADERS SUCK (BUT IT’S NOT THEIR FAULT)

    Leaders suck! Everyone knows it. Vistage research identified Leader Development as a critical problem and opportunity for executives that need immediate attention and education. In an age when there is an ever-escalating war for talent, it has never been more critical in the history of business to train leaders.

    Leader Development is a strategic investment. Executives need to know how to calculate and maximize ROI on leader development programs to make investments decisions that drive profitability.

    Most managers weren’t born knowing how to lead, who leaders are, and what leaders really do. But it’s not their fault. Your organization should NOT suffer while sucky leaders learn by trial and error and kill your company from the inside. There are proven low- risk, high-reward ways to make executives and managers better leaders.

  • LEADERS ARE BORN... TO BE MADE

    Ground breaking keynote & workshop based on Dr. Bryan Deptula’s TED Talk. Leaders are born, and they are made. Leader Genes, nurture, and motivation to lead influence whether a person will be a leader. Learn 3 pillars of becoming a leader:

    • BEING - your leader identity and brand

    • KNOWING -how to lead and what motivates you to lead

    • DOING - skills to practice leading

    When I speak at a conference or company retreats, without fail, no matter the audience, conference or company, executives or front-line employees…THE ONE QUESTION PEOPLE ALWAYS ASK:

    ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

    This question sparks contentious debates. Let’s debunk the myth that leaders are born, not made. There is an answer, and you need to know fact from fiction.

  • MILLION DOLLAR LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS: HOW TO PICK YOUR PIVOT POINTS

    This is a highly emotional keynote that reveals how I made it from section 8 poverty, through near death, gave up $1M to get an MBA and PhD, climbed the Ivory Tower, to become an Author and Entrepreneur. Pivot points are moments in your life where everything you have done, are doing, and desire to do in the future intersect at one point in time, causing you to decide who you are and who you want to be. I share the scariest moment of my life, when I pivoted and sacrificed everything to become my future best self.

    During your life you will face pivot points when you need to make critical decisions that determine the course of your life. You need to pivot away from who you are to become your future best self. Your future best self is a to be discovered amazing version of your current self; an ideal self that you have not yet become. Join me in seeking a constant evolution of the self, an ever present search for self-improvement.

Dr. Bryan Deptula Videos

Leaders Are Born To Be Made | Bryan Deptula | TEDxNSU
  • How do I book Dr. Bryan Deptula to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Bryan Deptula for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Bryan Deptula, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Bryan Deptula or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Bryan Deptula for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Bryan Deptula, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Bryan Deptula are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Bryan Deptula, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Bryan Deptula speak about?

    Dr. Bryan Deptula is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Economy, Leadership, Workshop, Personal Growth, Business Consulting, Strategic Leadership and Generational Issues.
  • Where does Dr. Bryan Deptula travel from?

    Dr. Bryan Deptula generally travels from Delaware, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Bryan Deptula?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Bryan Deptula for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Bryan Deptula for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Bryan Deptula or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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