The Missing 1%

The 3D Roadmap to What Success Hasn’t Yet Delivered

Despite all their accomplishments, many top leaders still feel a sense of disconnection, depletion—or discontent they can’t quite name. This keynote reveals what’s behind that tension: the missing 1%.

Through her proprietary 3D framework, Nell helps leaders map their efforts across the ME (wellbeing), WE (performance), and WORLD (legacy) dimensions—and make smarter, more integrated choices about where they invest their precious resources.

When we stop chasing more and start aligning with what matters, we uncover extraordinary energy, focus, and fulfillment. We don’t just perform—we transform.

Nell3D’s keynote, Have Your All, presents her proprietary framework, Leading in 3D, as the way to do MORE good without DOING more. For leaders who want their work - and lives - to matter, this is a must-listen.

An Invitation to Do More Good,
Without Doing More!

The Missing 1% isn’t just a talk—it’s a reframe. A challenge. An invitation.

To stop doing everything… and start doing what actually matters. To lead from alignment, not ‘shoulds’. To stop checking boxes, and finally close the gap between external success and internal satisfaction.

The result? A leadership approach that doesn’t just feel better—it works better. For you, your team, your business, and your world.

From the Front Lines of Purpose to the Boardrooms of Power

With a rare blend of warmth, presence, and powerhouse insight, Nell 3D (Derick Debevoise Dewey) is not your average leadership speaker. She’s a former frontline humanitarian and global activist who discovered—after years of doing the work most people leave corporate to pursue—that even world-changing impact isn’t enough if it costs your health, relationships, or joy.

That was her missing 1%. And it’s the question that drives her now:

What does it take to be truly fulfilled—not just successful?

Through decades across sectors—from refugee camps to executive coaching suites—Nell has sought answers on the front lines of experience, transformation, and research. Her Lead in 3D framework integrates the best of all of it: global leadership, nature-based wisdom, the latest diagnostics like the GC Index, and radical human truth.

She’s not here to hand you empty inspiration. She’s here to deliver a framework that works—backed by battle-tested experience, bold storytelling, and the unshakable belief that 3D leaders don’t burn out. They light up.

From all of Nell’s sessions, Participants will learn:

  • Future-Ready Leadership: Achieve three-dimensional outcomes (performance, well-being, and impact).

    Leadership isn’t just about hitting short-term targets—it’s about building a sustainable path that drives results today and sets you up for long-term success. Learn how to align your personal energy, team effectiveness, and broader impact to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

  • Resilience: Navigate uncertainty and pressure with courage and confidence. 

    Today’s leaders face relentless challenges—market shifts, talent retention struggles, and personal burnout risks. Discover how to develop the clarity, adaptability, and emotional endurance to lead effectively through uncertainty without sacrificing your well-being or your team’s trust.

  • Three-Dimensional Alignment: Increase trust, retention, and bottom-line results. 

    The most effective leaders don’t just manage tasks; they create cultures of alignment where people feel valued, engaged, and committed. Learn how to synchronize your own priorities (ME), your team’s performance (WE), and your organization’s greater purpose (WORLD) to drive retention, motivation, and profitability.

  • Burnout-Proofing: Perform for sustainable growth in three dimensions.

    The most effective leaders don’t just manage tasks; they create cultures of alignment where people feel valued, engaged, and committed. Learn how to synchronize your own priorities (ME), your team’s performance (WE), and your organization’s greater purpose (WORLD) to drive retention, motivation, and profitability.

Fireside Chats

More and more event planners are turning to fireside chats—and for good reason. These unscripted conversations offer a rare chance to go deeper, faster. But only if your guest brings more than polish. You need someone with insight, presence, and a story worth listening to.

That’s where Nell 3D (Derick Debevoise Dewey) comes in. A former frontline humanitarian turned leadership expert, she’s like a retired fighter pilot of purpose—someone who didn’t just talk about impact, but lived it. And now she’s here to share what actually works.

With degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, Columbia, and London Business School—and decades of experience across sectors—Nell brings both gravitas and spark. Whether unpacking transformation, burnout-proofing, or the future of meaningful work, she delivers bold insight with warmth, wit, and real-world relevance.

No slides. No script. Just the spark your audience didn’t know they needed.

Additional Topics:

  • The 3D Leader: Aligning Performance, Wellbeing & Legacy

  • The High-Performance Paradox: Do Less. Lead More.

  • Lead Smarter, Not Harder: The 3D Roadmap to Sustainable Success

Past clients have said:

  • "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

  • "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

  • “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

  • "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

  • “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.

  • “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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