Kevin DeShazo

Kevin DeShazo

Keynote Speaker: Leadership, Mindset & Culture Expert; Co-Founder of BETTER; Bestselling Author

Kevin DeShazo Biography

Kevin DeShazo, co-founder of BETTER, has been all over the country working with top leaders, teams, coaches, athletes and organizations with the primary goal of helping people get better. Better at leading, better at communicating, better at connecting, better at thinking, better at performing.

He is the bestselling author of "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" and founder of Fieldhouse Media, dedicated to helping college athletes, coaches and administrators be better on social media. His latest book, "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity into Your Advantage," covers overcoming adversity and building mental toughness.

A certified Mental Performance Mastery coach, DeShazo has spoken on over 400 campuses and presented at national conventions, including NACDA, CoSIDA, the NCAA Convention, and the Collegiate Athletics Leadership Symposium. As a consultant to some of the top athletic directors, coaches, and teams in sports, he has advised and worked alongside numerous championship teams as well as Fortune 100 CEOs and organizations.

DeShazo is also the host of The Leader’s Mind podcast and has been quoted in ESPN.com, The New York Times, USA Today, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sports Business Journal, and more.

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Kevin DeShazo Speaking Topics

Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Extraordinary Success

In a drive-thru culture where everyone is looking for the shortcut or the life-hack, the only way to truly get better is to embrace the work and be consistent. This talk walks through the process of creating the necessary change in your life, team and organization in order to unlock your potential and accomplish your goals.

Attendees walk out both inspired to get better, but also confident that they have been equipped with the necessary tools to accomplish their goals.

Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage

Life isn't designed to be easy. Adversity does not discriminate and will eventually hit every one of us. What we do in those moments matter. Like cows, will we run away from the storm in fear and, as a result, make things more difficult while losing progress? Or, like bison, will be have the mental toughness and resilience to go into the storm and do what we need to do to get better?

Attendees will leave this talk inspired to take on the challenges of life, understanding the importance of mental toughness and how to build it for the moments where life demands more from us.

How to Be A Leader Worth Following

Leadership used to be about what you knew and your title. Today, everyone has access to information. And title no longer carries the weight it once did. Which means people don't have to follow us. If you want to be a great leader, you must be someone that people actually want to follow. In this talk, we break down the Sherpa Mindset and what it means for leaders to not only be healthy enough to climb the mountain, but to also lead others up the mountain.

Attendees will leave with practical tools that they can use immediately both with themselves and their teams in order to become a better leader and build a better culture.

Discover Your Leadership Voice

Your Leadership Voice is your superpower. And if you don't know it, you are leading with one hand tied behind your back. This session walks through our 5 Voices framework to help people raise their level of self-awareness, understand what they bring at their best as a leader and teammate, and be confident in who they are.

Attendees will leave with more awareness, more confidence, and a plan to be at their best each day.

Live Your Purpose, Not Your Fear

Are you living your fear or your purpose? Most people, if they are honest, are living lives that are dictated by fear. From major decisions around career and family, to smaller decisions like not speaking up in a meeting, fear is too often the driver. The cost? Your potential.

In this powerful talk, we talk about how to identify and overcome fear in order to live a life of purpose.

Attendees will live inspired, motivated, and changed, with a plan to implement in order to overcome fears and live intentional lives.

Kevin DeShazo Videos

Kevin Deshazo - Culture is a Buzzword For Those Who Don't Know How to Build It

How do I book Kevin DeShazo to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Kevin DeShazo for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Kevin DeShazo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin DeShazo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin DeShazo, 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 Kevin DeShazo speak about?

Kevin DeShazo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Podcast Host, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports, Business, Personal Growth, Mindset, Leadership, Culture, Corporate Culture, Communication and Overcoming Adversity.

Where does Kevin DeShazo travel from?

Kevin DeShazo generally travels from Oklahoma City, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kevin DeShazo?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin DeShazo 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 Kevin DeShazo 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 Kevin DeShazo 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.


Kevin DeShazo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Podcast Host and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin DeShazo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kevin DeShazo generally travels from Oklahoma City, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Israel Greene and Adam Markel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin DeShazo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2025.

Kevin DeShazo Speaking Topics

  • Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Extraordinary Success

    In a drive-thru culture where everyone is looking for the shortcut or the life-hack, the only way to truly get better is to embrace the work and be consistent. This talk walks through the process of creating the necessary change in your life, team and organization in order to unlock your potential and accomplish your goals.

    Attendees walk out both inspired to get better, but also confident that they have been equipped with the necessary tools to accomplish their goals.

  • Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage

    Life isn't designed to be easy. Adversity does not discriminate and will eventually hit every one of us. What we do in those moments matter. Like cows, will we run away from the storm in fear and, as a result, make things more difficult while losing progress? Or, like bison, will be have the mental toughness and resilience to go into the storm and do what we need to do to get better?

    Attendees will leave this talk inspired to take on the challenges of life, understanding the importance of mental toughness and how to build it for the moments where life demands more from us.

  • How to Be A Leader Worth Following

    Leadership used to be about what you knew and your title. Today, everyone has access to information. And title no longer carries the weight it once did. Which means people don't have to follow us. If you want to be a great leader, you must be someone that people actually want to follow. In this talk, we break down the Sherpa Mindset and what it means for leaders to not only be healthy enough to climb the mountain, but to also lead others up the mountain.

    Attendees will leave with practical tools that they can use immediately both with themselves and their teams in order to become a better leader and build a better culture.

  • Discover Your Leadership Voice

    Your Leadership Voice is your superpower. And if you don't know it, you are leading with one hand tied behind your back. This session walks through our 5 Voices framework to help people raise their level of self-awareness, understand what they bring at their best as a leader and teammate, and be confident in who they are.

    Attendees will leave with more awareness, more confidence, and a plan to be at their best each day.

  • Live Your Purpose, Not Your Fear

    Are you living your fear or your purpose? Most people, if they are honest, are living lives that are dictated by fear. From major decisions around career and family, to smaller decisions like not speaking up in a meeting, fear is too often the driver. The cost? Your potential.

    In this powerful talk, we talk about how to identify and overcome fear in order to live a life of purpose.

    Attendees will live inspired, motivated, and changed, with a plan to implement in order to overcome fears and live intentional lives.

Kevin DeShazo Videos

Kevin Deshazo - Culture is a Buzzword For Those Who Don't Know How to Build It
  • How do I book Kevin DeShazo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kevin DeShazo 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 Kevin DeShazo, 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 Kevin DeShazo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kevin DeShazo for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kevin DeShazo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin DeShazo are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin DeShazo, 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 Kevin DeShazo speak about?

    Kevin DeShazo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Podcast Host, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports, Business, Personal Growth, Mindset, Leadership, Culture, Corporate Culture, Communication and Overcoming Adversity.
  • Where does Kevin DeShazo travel from?

    Kevin DeShazo generally travels from Oklahoma City, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kevin DeShazo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin DeShazo 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 Kevin DeShazo 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 Kevin DeShazo 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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