Author · Speaker · Facilitator · Coach

Take
The Leash Off

Ask yourself: “What is holding me back?”

The Framework

Three Ways to Live Unleashed

01
Live in the
Challenge

Growth lives outside your comfort zone. Jeff helps you identify where you've stopped pushing — and what's waiting on the other side when you finally do.

02
Live Your
Eulogy

What do you want people to say when you're gone? Start living that story now. Clarify your legacy and build your life around what actually matters.

03
Live with
No Regrets

Think in possibilities, not limitations. The leash holding you back is rarely real — but the regret of never finding out is. Start thinking differently today.

Keynotes & Events

Messages That
Move People

Jeff's keynote is a high-energy, story-driven experience that leaves audiences laughing, uncomfortable, and ready to move. Every talk is tailored to your audience — whether that's a corporate leadership summit, a community event, or a room full of people asking themselves hard questions.

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Signature Keynote
Take the Leash Off

The talk that started it all. A high-energy, story-driven experience that challenges every person in the room — leader or not — to examine what's holding them back and what it would mean to finally let go.

30–90 min  ·  All audiences
Team Growth
What Is Holding Your Team Back?

Every team has invisible leashes — unspoken rules, unchallenged habits, and hidden beliefs that quietly limit what's possible. This talk helps leaders and teams name those constraints, understand where they came from, and decide together what to do about them. Equal parts eye-opening and actionable.

45–75 min  ·  Teams & leaders
Personal Growth
Who Do You Want to Be?

Built on the same framework as Jeff's book, this talk invites individuals to get honest about the gap between who they are and who they want to become — and gives them the tools to close it. Raw, personal, and practical.

45–75 min  ·  All audiences
🎤
Keynotes
30–90 minutes
Breakout Sessions
60–75 minutes
🎙️
Panel Moderation
Custom formats
📍
In Person Preferred
Virtual also available
Workshops & Team Offerings

Where Real Change Happens

Take the Leash Off: Team

A hands-on experience that takes teams through the beliefs and habits holding them back — and helps them build the anchor habits for lasting change. Available in three formats to fit your team's schedule and goals.

Full Day On-Site
Deep-dive immersion with your entire team
⏱ 6–8 hrs  ·  📍 On-site
Half Day On-Site
Focused session — big shifts in less time
⏱ 3–4 hrs  ·  📍 On-site
1-Hour Virtual Team Session
High-impact session for distributed teams
⏱ 1 hr  ·  🌐 Virtual
What teams walk away with
Clarity on the specific beliefs and habits limiting performance — named, not just felt
Anchor habits designed to create lasting change, not just inspiration
A shared language for trust, accountability, and culture that outlasts the workshop
Concrete commitments and next steps built into the session itself
Greater psychological safety and willingness to challenge the status quo
Leaders and team members who show up differently — starting Monday

All workshops can be customized to your industry, team size, and specific goals. Jeff works with corporate leadership teams, HR and L&D departments, small businesses, and any group ready to do honest work.

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For Individuals Too

This Isn't Just
for Leaders

The Take the Leash Off framework was born from one man's personal journey — not a boardroom. If you're feeling stuck, unclear, or like you've been living someone else's life, Jeff works with individuals just like you.

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For Individuals

Your Journey.
Your Leash.

Whether you're at a crossroads, chasing a long-deferred goal, or just ready to stop making excuses — Jeff meets you where you are and helps you figure out where you actually want to go.

1-on-1 Coaching

Personal transformation coaching built on Jeff's own journey. Together you'll identify your leashes, build your anchor habits, and start becoming who you actually want to be — not who you were told to be.

Monthly packages available  ·  In person or virtual
Author Talks

Book clubs, libraries, schools, and community groups. Jeff brings Dude and Duder to life with personal storytelling, audience Q&A, and signed copies available for every attendee. A conversation, not a lecture.

Flexible format  ·  All ages welcome  ·  In person preferred
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Jeff Goodrich at a book signing with Dude

Jeff & Dude at a book signing — signed copies at every author talk

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About Jeff

Author. Speaker.
Practitioner.

  • Author of Dude & Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life
  • Speaker, facilitator, and coach to individuals and organizations
  • Award Winning Speaker
  • Trusted by corporate teams, nonprofits, and small businesses
  • Known for sessions that challenge — and change — how people think
The Book
Dude &
Duder

How My Dog Saved My Life. The same framework Jeff brings to stages and workshops started here — in a story about a man, his dog, and the moment everything changed.

Dude and Duder aren't just characters. They're the reason Jeff started asking the question that changes everything: "What is holding me back?" Equal parts personal memoir, practical guide, and challenge to live differently.

Available at author talks — signed copies for every attendee.

Dude and Duder book cover by Jeff Goodrich
Let's Work Together

Ready to Take
Your Leash Off?

Whether you're planning a conference, a team workshop, or just ready to have an honest conversation about where you're headed — Jeff would love to connect.

📍 In person is always ideal
Speaking & Events
Keynotes, breakouts, and panels — from conferences to community events
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Workshops & Teams
Half-day, full-day, or multi-session series for your organization
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1-on-1 Coaching
Personal transformation work for individuals ready to do the work
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Author Talks
Book clubs, libraries, schools, and community groups — signed copies included
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