About

DeDe Halfhill: Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel | Leadership Advisor | Speaker on Trust, Courage and Connection

Why Book DeDe Halfhill?

DeDe Halfhill helps leaders examine the human dynamics that influence a team under pressure. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, she brings military leadership experience to conversations about trust, connection, and the courage to address difficult issues.

Her presentations invite leaders to look beneath visible performance problems and consider what people may be experiencing. DeDe connects empathy with leadership responsibility, encouraging audiences to ask better questions and have conversations that move a team forward.

Why Is DeDe Halfhill Right for Your Audience?

DeDe is a strong fit for executive meetings, leadership conferences, manager development, and women’s leadership events. Consider her when teams face uncertainty and leaders need to strengthen trust while maintaining clear expectations.

Book DeDe when your audience needs to:

• Build trust during pressure and change
• Recognize emotional dynamics within a team
• Have difficult conversations with greater courage
• Balance empathy with clear expectations
• Examine their influence as a leader
• Strengthen connection across roles and responsibilities

Audience Takeaways

Depending on the program selected, attendees will leave:

• More aware of what may sit beneath a team’s challenges
• Ready to ask more useful leadership questions
• Clearer on the relationship between trust and connection
• Equipped with ideas for approaching difficult conversations
• Focused on a leadership behavior they can practice

Keynote Programs

Forged: Leadership That Holds When Everything Else Is Shifting

DeDe explores leadership amid uncertainty and pressure. Ideal for executives and managers responsible for guiding people through change.

Connection Is the Competitive Edge: The Advantage No One Talks About, But Everyone Feels

DeDe examines the often-overlooked role of connection in team performance. Ideal for organizations seeking stronger trust and more effective working relationships.

Is DeDe Halfhill Right for Your Event?

Tell us about your audience, the pressures your leaders face and the trust you want them to build. We can help select DeDe’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.