Keynote Speaker Dr. Kiana Dancie is a Harvard-certified mental health advocate, best-selling author, acclaimed actress, comedian, and certified emotional intelligence coach. Known for blending humor with healing, she delivers powerful and transformational keynotes that help organizations address some of today’s most pressing workplace challenges: stress, burnout, disengagement, and the need for authentic leadership.

Through her proprietary 3R Framework™ Recognize, Release, and Realign™ Dr. Dancie equips leaders and teams with actionable tools to release emotional baggage, embrace resilience, and realign with their purpose. Her approach combines science-based strategies with engaging storytelling and comedy, creating memorable experiences that resonate long after the event ends.

Dr. Dancie’s expertise is not only proven on global stages such as TEDx Botswana, the University of Oxford, and the World Literacy Summit, but also through her impactful movements, Baggage Claim Worldwide™ and Laugh Therapy™, which help audiences heal and grow through laughter and self-discovery. She has also shared stages with comedy icons like Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart, further demonstrating her unique ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Organizations that book Dr. Kiana Dancie for their event gain more than a speaker they gain a transformational experience that inspires teams, strengthens mental health awareness, and drives lasting cultural change. If your goal is to energize your people, foster resilience, and create a workplace rooted in authenticity and joy, Dr. Kiana Dancie is the keynote speaker to make it happen.