Dr. Eric Downing
Keynote Speaker: Leadership Development & Organizational Culture Expert; Author of "The Power of Exceptional Culture: The Five Elements of Elite Performance"
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Dr. Eric Downing Biography
Dr. Eric Downing is a leadership theorist, Army veteran, aviator, and founder of Proven Paradigm Consulting. He helps senior executives build elite performance cultures through a practical, five-element framework—profound motivational insight, extraordinary trust, exceptional communication, relentless risk assessment, and impeccable execution. He is the author of "The Power of Exceptional Culture: The Five Elements of Elite Performance."
As a keynote speaker, Dr. Downing combines elite military experience with over 30 years of Wall Street and executive corporate leadership to deliver actionable playbooks for teams under pressure. He has worked with clients including Morgan Stanley, Spectrum Brands, the Commemorative Air Force, and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Recent engagements include the Commemorative Air Force’s annual national conference and VETS2INDUSTRY’s Conference at Sea. He leads Proven Paradigm’s speaking programs and executive workshops worldwide.
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Dr. Eric Downing Speaking Topics
In today’s fast-paced world, strategy alone isn’t enough—execution fueled by the right culture is what separates thriving organizations from those that stall. In this keynote, Dr. Eric Downing draws on lessons from elite military teams, Wall Street, and Fortune 500 companies to demonstrate how leaders can intentionally design culture rather than inherit it by default. He introduces his proven framework—five elements that define elite performance: profound motivational insights, extraordinary trust, exceptional communication, relentless risk assessment, and impeccable execution. With equal parts inspiration and practical tools, Eric shows leaders how to harness these elements to create resilient, high-performing teams capable of extraordinary results.
Attendee Results:
- Discover how to identify and leverage the intrinsic motivations of your team to unlock engagement and productivity.
- Learn proven strategies to build and sustain an environment of extraordinary trust that fuels collaboration.
- Gain tools for implementing exceptional communication practices that reduce friction and enhance clarity.
- Understand how to instill a culture of relentless risk assessment, balancing bold innovation with calculated discipline.
- Master the art of turning strategy into action through impeccable execution frameworks.
- Recognize the difference between designed culture and default culture—and how to intentionally engineer success.
- Leave with an actionable roadmap to elevate your team’s performance and sustain long-term competitive advantage.
Every market has an apex—the unshakable high ground where elite organizations dominate competitors, shape industry norms, and sustain long-term advantage. In this keynote, Dr. Eric Downing reveals the mindset and strategies that separate “good” leaders from apex leaders. Building on his military, Wall Street, and corporate leadership experience, Eric equips audiences with the frameworks to seize and hold the apex position in their markets. He shows leaders how to think, adapt, and execute with clarity under pressure while engineering cultures that thrive in complexity. This keynote is a bold roadmap for leaders ready to move beyond incremental success and secure lasting competitive dominance.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the Apex Mindset and why disciplined thought and action—not resources—separate top leaders from average ones.
- Learn how to identify and claim the strategic “high ground” in your market before competitors can respond.
- Discover how profound knowledge of your people translates into external market advantage.
- Gain tools for building extraordinary trust and communication that accelerate execution.
- Explore frameworks for relentless adaptation and risk assessment in volatile environments.
- Master precision execution under pressure—turning disruption into a springboard for advantage.
- Leave with actionable strategies to not just reach the apex but sustain it as your organization’s competitive home.
How do I book Dr. Eric Downing to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Dr. Eric Downing for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Eric Downing, 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. Eric Downing are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Eric Downing, 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. Eric Downing speak about?
Dr. Eric Downing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Finance, Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Motivational, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Veterans, Military, Leadership, Peak Performance and Corporate Culture.
Where does Dr. Eric Downing travel from?
Dr. Eric Downing generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Eric Downing?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Eric Downing 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. Eric Downing for your next private or corporate function.
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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. Eric Downing 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. Eric Downing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Finance and Ethics & Integrity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Eric Downing for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Eric Downing generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Abrashoff, Jessica Chen and Christopher Kolenda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Eric Downing for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Eric Downing Speaking Topics
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Creating a Culture for Elite Team Performance
In today’s fast-paced world, strategy alone isn’t enough—execution fueled by the right culture is what separates thriving organizations from those that stall. In this keynote, Dr. Eric Downing draws on lessons from elite military teams, Wall Street, and Fortune 500 companies to demonstrate how leaders can intentionally design culture rather than inherit it by default. He introduces his proven framework—five elements that define elite performance: profound motivational insights, extraordinary trust, exceptional communication, relentless risk assessment, and impeccable execution. With equal parts inspiration and practical tools, Eric shows leaders how to harness these elements to create resilient, high-performing teams capable of extraordinary results.
Attendee Results:
- Discover how to identify and leverage the intrinsic motivations of your team to unlock engagement and productivity.
- Learn proven strategies to build and sustain an environment of extraordinary trust that fuels collaboration.
- Gain tools for implementing exceptional communication practices that reduce friction and enhance clarity.
- Understand how to instill a culture of relentless risk assessment, balancing bold innovation with calculated discipline.
- Master the art of turning strategy into action through impeccable execution frameworks.
- Recognize the difference between designed culture and default culture—and how to intentionally engineer success.
- Leave with an actionable roadmap to elevate your team’s performance and sustain long-term competitive advantage.
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Apex Advantage: How Leaders Claim the High Ground and Create Limitless Competitive Advantage
Every market has an apex—the unshakable high ground where elite organizations dominate competitors, shape industry norms, and sustain long-term advantage. In this keynote, Dr. Eric Downing reveals the mindset and strategies that separate “good” leaders from apex leaders. Building on his military, Wall Street, and corporate leadership experience, Eric equips audiences with the frameworks to seize and hold the apex position in their markets. He shows leaders how to think, adapt, and execute with clarity under pressure while engineering cultures that thrive in complexity. This keynote is a bold roadmap for leaders ready to move beyond incremental success and secure lasting competitive dominance.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the Apex Mindset and why disciplined thought and action—not resources—separate top leaders from average ones.
- Learn how to identify and claim the strategic “high ground” in your market before competitors can respond.
- Discover how profound knowledge of your people translates into external market advantage.
- Gain tools for building extraordinary trust and communication that accelerate execution.
- Explore frameworks for relentless adaptation and risk assessment in volatile environments.
- Master precision execution under pressure—turning disruption into a springboard for advantage.
- Leave with actionable strategies to not just reach the apex but sustain it as your organization’s competitive home.
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How do I book Dr. Eric Downing to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Eric Downing 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. Eric Downing, 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. Eric Downing or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Eric Downing for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Eric Downing, 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. Eric Downing are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Eric Downing, 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. Eric Downing speak about?
Dr. Eric Downing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Finance, Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Motivational, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Veterans, Military, Leadership, Peak Performance and Corporate Culture. -
Where does Dr. Eric Downing travel from?
Dr. Eric Downing generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Eric Downing?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Eric Downing 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. Eric Downing 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. Eric Downing 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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