You’re 99% There!
Discover what success hasn’t yet delivered—and how to lead in 3D to finally Have Your All.
The Missing 1%
The 3D Roadmap to What Success Hasn’t Yet Delivered
What if the last mile of true success isn’t about doing more—but about doing what matters most? This keynote introduces your leaders to the Lead in 3D framework, a radically effective approach that goes beyond traditional metrics to fill the final, often frustrating gap: the missing 1%.
In this energizing and perspective-shifting talk, Nell 3D (Derick Debevoise Dewey) helps high-performing leaders align their time, energy, and attention across three dimensions: personal wellbeing (ME), team performance (WE), and meaningful impact (WORLD).
When these priorities are clear and connected, leaders don’t just feel better—they perform better. Because when we align our success with what matters most, we don't burn out—we light up.
About Nell
A high-voltage leadership whisperer with a Harvard brain, a horse-guided heart, and unapologetic sparkle that energizes even the highest-achieving leaders—especially those still hungry for more impact, purpose, and possibility.
Nell 3D (Derick Debevoise Dewey) is the keynote speaker execs call when they’re ready to do more good—without doing more. Her Lead in 3D framework (ME | WE | WORLD) helps leaders close the final gap between success and true fulfillment—by aligning how they invest their time, energy, and attention across all three dimensions of life and leadership.
Nell brings a uniquely powerful lens: she didn’t leave corporate to chase purpose. She chased purpose first—working on the front lines of global development, leading humanitarian initiatives in war zones, and giving everything to soul-fueled missions. And still… it wasn’t enough. That lived insight—the missing 1%—became the spark for her life’s work.
Through decades of cross-sector leadership, equine wisdom, nature-based transformation, and cutting-edge tools like the GC Index, Nell has distilled what actually works to keep leaders lit up—not burnt out.
Whether writing for Forbes, hosting retreats in Santa Fe, or lighting up a boardroom, Nell blends executive rigor with joyful realism, challenging leaders to show up fully—and sustainably.
She doesn’t preach. She illuminates. And she leaves people forever changed.
“You inspired me to get off my ass today. Thank you!! Critical role you played in my journey. I can't wait to read your book.” – Fortune 500 CTO
Past clients have said:
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"Elite, dynamic, and deeply resonant—Nell brings the perfect blend of warmth, credibility, and executive presence to the stage. Her 3D framework, powerful storytelling, and sharp insights don’t just inspire high-performing leaders—they challenge them to think, feel, and act differently."
Shirley Liu, FT300 Marketing Executive
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"Phenomenal. A dynamic speaker with a powerful 3D framework that invites high-functioning leaders to step fully into their lives—personally and professionally. Breathtaking to watch, deeply impactful to experience, and absolutely worth hiring."
Klay S. Williams, Founder, Purpose and Wellness Coach; Filmmaker and Creator of Just Beginning
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“Insightful, compelling, and deeply engaging. With a dynamic blend of storytelling and incisive frameworks, Nell delivers a keynote that inspires leaders to reflect, rethink, and take transformational action.”
Rajiv Mehta, CEO, Atlas of Care
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"Nell’s keynote is a masterclass in clarity, purpose, and presence. Her ‘Lead in 3D’ framework (ME, WE, WORLD) is both memorable and transformative, and her interactive exercises deliver immediate, practical impact. With poise, elegance, and storytelling that truly resonates, Nell leaves audiences empowered to create more joy, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives."
Nicole Donnelly, Founder + President DMG Digital
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“Nell delivers a powerful and authentic keynote, sharing her own regrets and showing that greatness comes from reflection and growth. She challenges the materialistic pursuit of "having it all," helping us see that true abundance lies in aligning with our values and priorities. Her practical guidance encourages us to serve ourselves, our teams, and the world in a meaningful way, leaving me motivated and deeply grateful for the experience.”
Carylynn Larson, Ph.D., Founder, Rock Recovery Inc.
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“People are drawn to you and you have a powerful message that comes through brilliantly every time.”
Laura Leggette, Chief Operations and Client Relations, EQUUS
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Do you have a
To-Do list?
How many miles long is it?
What about a To-Don’t list? Often, the first step in getting aligned is identifying which things we can stop doing, to reallocate time, attention, and energy toward the goals that we actually care about.
