Subtract to Succeed
Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey (aka Nell3D) is a keynote speaker for high-performing, purpose-driven leaders who want fulfillment without burnout.
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Do Less. Matter More.
The 3D Roadmap to What Success Hasn’t Yet Delivered
What if the final mile of true success isn’t about doing more — but about doing what matters most?
This keynote introduces your leaders to Lead in 3D, a practical and perspective-shifting roadmap that helps high-performing leaders turn results into resonance — without sacrificing wellbeing, relationships, or impact.
In this energizing, truth-telling talk, Nell3D (Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey) guides leaders to align their time, energy, and attention across the three dimensions of meaningful leadership:
ME — personal wellbeing and clarity
WE — team alignment and performance
WORLD — purpose, impact, and integrity
When these dimensions are connected, leaders don’t just feel better — they lead better. Because the moment we align our success with what actually matters, we don’t burn out.
We light up.
3 minutes — your leaders will feel the difference.
About Nell
Nell is a keynote speaker and leadership advisor who helps high-performing, purpose-driven leaders subtract what drains them so they can lead with clarity, alignment, and impact. Her work draws on two decades across humanitarian leadership, academia, global consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures — from refugee camps to boardrooms, from research labs to ranches.
She is the creator of Lead in 3D, a framework that helps leaders align ME (wellbeing), WE (team performance), and WORLD (meaningful impact). Known for her “loving dagger of truth,” Nell blends rigorous insight with grounded humanity, helping leaders reclaim their energy, their agency, and the work they actually want to be doing.
Her insights have been featured in Forbes, and at Fortune 100 companies, industry-leading organizations, world class universities, and high-impact not-for-profit and public sector organizations worldwide.
“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.”
– Fast Growth 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
Testimonials
Clients
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.
